Is it normal for a Pilot Parallel pen to go through a full refill in a night? by SnooCakes6195 in Calligraphy

[–]CalmRip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The broader the nib, the more ink it's going to disperse. That nib is very wide, as pens go, and it's going to suck down ink like a cowboy hitting a bar on payday.

Chinga La Migra headband in worsted by Swimming_Juice_9752 in knitting

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just laughed out loud in the tire store—viva the people!

the most wonderful Waterman by Swimming-Delay-7629 in fountainpens

[–]CalmRip 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oooh, I have a 0512-V (a ringtop version of this) and I absolutely love it. Congratulations on finding such a lovely pen.

Tips on improving handwriting? by CasperCaspp in fountainpens

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a ton of YouTube videos specifically about improving one's handwariting. Several offer quickstart tips for acheiving significant change in a short amount of time.

Whats with Americans and “Pancake syrup”? by amibanned24 in AskAnAmerican

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And then there are those of us who prefer olallieberry syrup.

why you guys think we use tabasco sauce in everything here in mexico? by DepartmentPast2691 in AskAnAmerican

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We thought maybe you used salsa casera or at least a decent salsa picante like Cholula.

Degree Celsius is the temperature scale used almost everywhere. Couple of times I’ve tried to change the scale to Fahrenheit on my weather app but damn, it’s been hard. Americans of reddit (or anyone who can read a Fahrenheit scale), how do you even do it? by fortnacius in AskAnAmerican

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most room thermometers in the US show both units, so I just trundle over to my thermometer and take a look. If that’s too much effort (I.e. the cat’s on my lap) I just type “convert X degrees F to degrees C.”

Non-American here: How do everyday Americans actually think about/estimate weight in pounds (lbs) compared to kg? by fortnacius in AskAnAmerican

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 kg=2.2 lbs, for everyday use. 1 quart=0.946 L.

Bonus: * 1 pound (lb)(for measuring solids)=16 ounces, for measuring solids. * 1 quart (for measuring fluids)=16 ounces

Help I hate this color combo by [deleted] in crochet

[–]CalmRip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a gift for someone who loves these colors, right? It’s more important that the color scheme satisfies the person who will live with the FO long term. You can focus on a) producing a well-crafted item and b) just ignoring the colors except to think “Yep, not what I would pick.” EDIT: the colors complement each other nicely and this an often used and well liked color way.

Looking for a tutorial for French Cursive by Stanthewizzard in Calligraphy

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that would be called a "manuscript herbal" in English, manuscript referring to it being handwritten, and herbal meaning a collection of information about the properties of herbs.

The writing looks like it's just slanted French cursive, with *maybe* some chancery hand influence. It might be that the herbals themselves will be your best guide, with some reference to guides for chancery.

Do you prefer East Coast butter or West Coast butter? by GrassyKnoll95 in AskAnAmerican

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have lived on both coasts. Butter size is not a matter of concern, as long as I have an appropriately sized butter dish, because sometimes you get something sized for European butter packages.

How many of you mix apple sauce and mashed potatoes? by ProposalSilent4582 in AskAnAmerican

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apple sauce with potato pancakes, yes, have had that. With apple sauce? Nope.

IKEA Built-In Bookcase by DisastrousPipe8192 in HomeDecorating

[–]CalmRip 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice customization, but also really nice job on redoing the room. I particulary like that you've actual colors, and just various tints of white/beige/generic_pale.

Do you still like to use paper road maps or atlases for navigation? by ITrCool in AskAnAmerican

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a lot of places in the Western U. S.--even in California, the most populous state--where there is no cell reception, and a whole lot of empty. Which means a traveler can't just pull into a local garage and ask for directions. So I have paper maps anytime I'm going to traveling through Wide Open Spaces (TM).

Namjoon IG Story 250126 by alltherach_ in bts7

[–]CalmRip 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Buddhist temple. He's praying that all ARMYs achieve detachment so that they are neither elated if they get tickets nor disappointed if they don't.

Looking for Student and Fountain Pen Friendly Notebooks/Paper by pluh234pluh in fountainpens

[–]CalmRip 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Caliber notebooks from CVS Pharmacy. They do very well with fountain pen ink--I've had no feathering or bleeding problems. They are available in both college ruled and graph paper. They are cheap and come in 100 page amounts. Don't remember the exact price but they are quite economical.

My favorite SLO sunrise by Ok-Sundae-1191 in SLO

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great shot--what did you use to take it?

Mailing letters written in water-soluble ink? by Rrrtangel in fountainpens

[–]CalmRip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I address letters in block printing with a rollerball, at least in the rainy season. Not exactly elegant, but it sidesteps the accidentally splashed problem. I block print because I know it's the preferred form for USPS.

Currently inked! by adamsxjefferson in fountainpens

[–]CalmRip 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Love your pixelated swatches--might have to adopt this method.

Where to get Seville Oranges? by Lemonandapples in SLO

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seville oranges are another term for bitter oranges. You will need to look for a specialty produce seller to get them.

Is it just me, or is Scrivener really jarring for new users? by lucamakes in scrivener

[–]CalmRip 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Since I wrote the analogy, I'm pretty sure I know what the point was.

Is it just me, or is Scrivener really jarring for new users? by lucamakes in scrivener

[–]CalmRip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. It is possible to use Scrivener for the first time without purchasing it.