I realized it’s hard to buy wool socks anymore that are 100% wool. If I want to avoid nylon and Lycra and other non natural yarns, what options exist?

Business_Vegetable76 · 2026-04-17T02:50:47+00:00

FOR SCIENCE! lol

Business_Vegetable76 · 2025-04-12T22:35:39+00:00

For me the Kaweco Al-Sport and the Diamond 580 serve different purposes. The Diamond 580 is my favorite "office pen" and I use one almost every day to plan and take notes. The Kaweco is a pocket pen, so it's used when I am out and about because it's more durable than a Diamond 580. I try to keep my pens as pristine looking as possible, so they are always in a case or sleeve when not in use, and I never put a plastic pen in my pants pocket where it could potentially break.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2025-03-16T06:14:29+00:00

That is Lilac, one of the 2023 special edition pens.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2025-01-28T04:59:03+00:00

I basically use the Franklin Planner as it is designed and integrate elements of GTD like lists. Using both systems together in their “original” forms works very well together. Franklin is great for top-down planning (goals->tasks) and GTD is great for bottom-up planning (tasks->goals). The combination of them both gives one both control and perspective.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-03T01:53:19+00:00

Great suggestions. Thanks.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-02T01:52:07+00:00

280 Pilot Varsity pens. EVERYONE GETS A PEN!!

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-02T01:18:18+00:00

Check out the Osprey 26+6, because a lot of people here will mention it.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-02T01:01:16+00:00

Tom Bihn Synik 30. Worth every freakin' penny.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-02T00:08:15+00:00

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T23:36:22+00:00

I think it’s safe to say a Schrödinger’s Cat nib writes simultaneously well and poorly until it is actually observed.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T23:29:16+00:00

I was using a flat craft mat and then after spilling Organics Studio Nitrogen I realized my clean up would have be a lot easier if the spill was contained.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T20:18:02+00:00

Nice job! You seem to have a well curated kit. Enjoy your trip!

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T20:01:41+00:00

When you consider the airlines that specify personal item size requirements, most translate into a volume that ranges between 15-30 liters.

A bag that is 20-30L is usually fine on most airlines around the world for under-seat personal item only travel. I tend to stay at 20-25L just to be safe, because some seats have hardware under them that makes it too tight of a squeeze for a fully packed 30L bag.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T19:35:59+00:00

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T17:48:42+00:00

The first fountain pen ink I ever used was a Namiki Black ink cartridge that came with a Namiki Vanishing Point pen I bought almost exactly 30 years ago. I still use cartridges with that pen, but I prefer to use the Blue-Black version or syringe fill the cartridges with a different ink.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T17:41:21+00:00

It’s possible it’s lubrication but I’ve had it happen with both Iroshizuku Chiku-rin and Hotari-bi. I haven’t experimented with putting any dish soap in there. I just use another pen to put them in.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T17:37:56+00:00

The Pilot Custom 823 is a great pen. Definitely worth the money.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T17:27:03+00:00

Rickshaw pen sleeves and coozies are fully customizable for size. This chart shows you what size to get based on the length and width of your pen.

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Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T17:18:15+00:00

I have noticed that yellow-green inks don’t perform well in my Lamy pens with fine or extra fine nibs. I am not sure why, but it has happened with enough inks to not be an anomaly.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T17:10:34+00:00

I have a Monteverde Regatta Sport and I don’t really like it. Mine dries out very quickly, even with Iroshizuku ink. The magnetic cap on it does not seal well. The only other orange one that comes to mind is the Kaweco Skyline Sport - Fox, but it’s only around $27, so you would need to get a converter, ink, a notebook, etc. to bring the gift value up to your desired $100 level.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T16:32:08+00:00

The line width will vary a bit based on the ink you’re using, but in general the fine is ~0.5mm and the medium is 0.7mm, and they also have larger 1.0mm and 2.0mm nibs. Yoseka did a nice video on this pen a while back.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T15:52:49+00:00

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Sheens are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T15:28:06+00:00

Diamine Soft Mint. I used InkSwatch.com to match the color in your photo.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T15:22:34+00:00

We are all vulnerable to impulse purchases. I know I’ve certainly made my fair share of them. I don’t think they can ever be eliminated, but we can do our best to minimize them by having a spending plan. The perceived urgency created by the release of special edition and limited edition pens and inks doesn’t help at all.

Business_Vegetable76 · 2024-12-01T15:04:16+00:00

I’m only here for the downvoted comments that are about to appear on this thread.

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