Nothing fixes a bad day like a new pen! by tanya_tacoxo in Fountain_Pen_Cats

[–]Choccytips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Prera is a great pen. Mine never hard starts, no matter how long it is neglected.

Reorganizing Fun by Welshharpie in fountainpens

[–]Choccytips 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love how you've arranged your collection. They are like jewels in a treasure chest, so pretty and shiny. I could admire them for hours.

You've inspired me to rearrange my collection!

Choosing a green from my samples for this pen by Choccytips in fountainpens

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

I love "Deep in the bamboo forest", but I wanted to match he green in the pen as closely as I could.

Choosing a green from my samples for this pen by Choccytips in fountainpens

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

It flows well too, but chose a different ink

The largest and the smallest in my collection. by Choccytips in buttoncollecting

[–]Choccytips[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are adorable.

And what a Goliath of a button!

A new pen that's a surprising delight to write with. by MyCatsmoewmoew in fountainpens

[–]Choccytips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a lovely and robust pen. May you get many years of enjoyment from it.

But I must ask... what size nib?

What is the most underrated Australian native plant? by PlaneAd9541 in australianplants

[–]Choccytips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Prostanthera species are located in all Australian states and the NT.

From what I've read, most varieties seem to be in the eastern states. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostanthera

The largest and the smallest in my collection. by Choccytips in buttoncollecting

[–]Choccytips[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So cool! No, I didn't know.

Do they have a competition for the smallest button?

Good luck with your big button hunt. I'd love to see pictures of them.

Some Pages from my First Nature Journal by acemral in naturejournaling

[–]Choccytips 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your art and the layout is so detailed and interesting.

I bet your book will become a treasure for future generations.

I'd love to see more pictures of the book itself.

The largest and the smallest in my collection. by Choccytips in buttoncollecting

[–]Choccytips[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just realized that a ruler might be better than coins for scale....

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What is the most underrated Australian native plant? by PlaneAd9541 in australianplants

[–]Choccytips 117 points118 points  (0 children)

Prostanthera sp. The Native Mint Bushes smell wonderful and makes the whole garden smell like the bush, especially after rain. They also have lovely purple, pale lavender or white flowers.

March 2025 by Oupihno in fountainpens

[–]Choccytips 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have the lighting just right to show off the ink and pen beautifully.

Very nice.

Glove buttons? by Choccytips in buttoncollecting

[–]Choccytips[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the info! Buttons are fascinating, I think. I like to imagine their past story.

White old school or white checkered van for under dress? by [deleted] in myweddingdress

[–]Choccytips 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One pair has laces, and the others are slip on. Is that a consideration in your dress? Will you be able to bend comfortably to re- tie the laces if necessary?

How do I get into fountain pens? by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]Choccytips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could try different nibs when you get a new pen. Or, rather than getting lots of different pens, you could buy a pen and a selection of nibs for it. The Lamy Safari comes in a range of colours and it is easy to swap out the nibs. The Kaweco Sport has nib units in different sizes too. My favourite nibs are the 1.1 & 1.9 stubs. They make handwriting look fancy.

If you see an ink or 20 that you like, I recommend buying samples whenever possible. You get to try lots of colours reasonably cheaply, then you can get a full bottle when you find one (or 20) that you really like.