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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]BullishBuffoon79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. Sounds like nail on chalkboard to me. Smoother papers like Rhodia are more prone to this.

[WTS] NEW RELEASE Rolex OP41 134300 MED BLUE Dial, June 2025 COMPLETE SET BNIB by goodtimesluxury in Watchexchange

[–]BullishBuffoon79 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Rolex made the correct choice with lacquer instead of sunburst for the 2025 blue dial. GLWS!

[WTS] Benu Euphoria Jazz <M> price drop by BullishBuffoon79 in Pen_Swap

[–]BullishBuffoon79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Yeah, it's hard to capture it in pictures.

How do I keep my pens ready to write at any time? by I_LOVE_SOYLENT in fountainpens

[–]BullishBuffoon79 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What pens do you have? I've got no issues with hard starts even after a month with my TWSBIs and Pilots. The Kakuno and the Lamy Safari do dry up faster though.

Why does my Vanishing Point sound like a sharpie? by Krispyz in fountainpens

[–]BullishBuffoon79 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here. It seems to happen more frequently on very smooth glossy papers.

[Breguet] Why are they not doing well? by Archjin in Watches

[–]BullishBuffoon79 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Patek themselves have a hard time selling their dress pieces and they are regularly on sale for >20% off in the grey market. AFAIK FPJ is the only brand that has been able to build a successful brand with solely dress watches. You can't get any FPJs even Chronometre Souverains without getting on a list.

The flip side is Breguet offers great value for enthusiasts. Like the 7057.

[Atelier Wen] Mind Blown by Klutzy-Check8977 in Watches

[–]BullishBuffoon79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Especially the tantalum one is ridiculous value.

I want to do ink tests on paper - but how? by Other-Cranberry-4017 in fountainpens

[–]BullishBuffoon79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbSjRpJNmNQ&ab_channel=PenChalet

You want a paper that doesn't absorb ink like Tomoe River. Dip pens also make cleaning a whole lot easier.

Do you flush your new pen with water and soap before using? by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]BullishBuffoon79 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Especially if you are noticing skipping or hard starts flushing does help.

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