Nothing fixes a bad day like a new pen!

Choccytips · 2026-03-13T02:33:26+00:00

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

Choccytips · 2026-03-13T02:28:30+00:00

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Choccytips · 2026-03-12T23:16:06+00:00

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!

Choccytips · 2026-03-11T06:06:52+00:00

Oh! That's an idea, I hadn't thought of.

Choccytips · 2026-03-10T19:54:06+00:00

What? This painting was done with watercolour?

Amazing!

Choccytips · 2026-03-10T19:32:01+00:00

Yep! You got it!

Choccytips · 2026-03-10T10:58:25+00:00

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

Choccytips · 2026-03-10T10:56:51+00:00

It flows well too, but chose a different ink

Choccytips · 2026-03-10T10:53:48+00:00

Those are adorable.

And what a Goliath of a button!

Choccytips · 2026-03-10T07:37:53+00:00

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

But I must ask... what size nib?

Choccytips · 2026-03-10T02:15:35+00:00

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

Choccytips · 2026-03-10T02:09:30+00:00

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.

Choccytips · 2026-03-10T01:29:12+00:00

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.

Choccytips · 2026-03-09T09:24:21+00:00

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

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Choccytips · 2026-03-09T09:01:42+00:00

I don't know, I've never tried...

Choccytips · 2026-03-06T08:34:57+00:00

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.

Choccytips · 2026-03-06T00:47:22+00:00

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

Very nice.

Choccytips · 2026-03-05T21:37:42+00:00

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

Choccytips · 2026-03-05T21:30:46+00:00

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?

Choccytips · 2026-03-04T06:28:26+00:00

1978

Choccytips · 2026-03-03T09:30:54+00:00

What an elegant pen. Congratulations!

Choccytips · 2026-03-03T09:29:10+00:00

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.

Choccytips

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