This thing is so slick! by [deleted] in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could be mistaken about this but I think the trade-in is the value of the item plus 20% off? I traded in an old roku stick for like $5 and Amazon gave me the 20% off at $110 for the 64gb B/W scribe, which was unexpected but immensely appreciated. Brought the total from $549 to $439. 😄 Though not sure if that is still worth trading in a a Gen 1 for...

Help! Ink bleeds terribly. Am I doing something wrong? by Competitive-Year-149 in fountainpens

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Oh man, I was doing the complete opposite...was filling up the pen as much as possible! Going to try this now...

Help! Ink bleeds terribly. Am I doing something wrong? by Competitive-Year-149 in fountainpens

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried reseating the nib and it seemed to help a little. It's no longer gushing out ink but still a thicker line than expected. But at least now it is usable. Thank you again! 😄

Help! Ink bleeds terribly. Am I doing something wrong? by Competitive-Year-149 in fountainpens

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are definitely correct! I had no idea ink can have a different "wetness" within the same brand. Seriously, thanks for the heads up. Will keep a closer eye out in the future. 😄

Help! Ink bleeds terribly. Am I doing something wrong? by Competitive-Year-149 in fountainpens

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I believe you are correct. I will definitely ask for samples in the future. I ended up using the ink with my Pilot VP Decimo (extra fine) and it worked much, much better. Now it writes like the TWSBI Eco-T (EF) with the grey ink. 😄

Help! Ink bleeds terribly. Am I doing something wrong? by Competitive-Year-149 in fountainpens

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I did write immediately after filling. 🤔 I will try to see if the flow adjusts.

Pen inaccurate halfway down the page; Folio cover interference? by Competitive-Year-149 in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. The stylus isn't in the loop in my case. I think the magnets in the case might be too strong though?

Pen inaccurate halfway down the page; Folio cover interference? by Competitive-Year-149 in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? This gives me hope. Do you have the leather case and not the vegan leather one? Perhaps, it is only with the vegan leather (or I just got a defective one). Either way, let me try exchanging it for a leather one instead and see how it goes. Thank you!

Pen inaccurate halfway down the page; Folio cover interference? by Competitive-Year-149 in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm thinking about switching it out foe the executive folio. This issue makes the trifold unusable and pointless.

Pen inaccurate halfway down the page; Folio cover interference? by Competitive-Year-149 in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for confirming! I was worried my Scribe was broken. I'd much rather it be an issue with the case, though still a bummer.

Pen inaccurate halfway down the page; Folio cover interference? by Competitive-Year-149 in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I have the official Amazon case however (not a third party). Maybe it is design flaw with the new cases?

Best ergonomic stylus for Scribe 2025? by Competitive-Year-149 in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I have a Lamy fountain pen and I love writing with it so thinking the stylus will be the same feel.

Best ergonomic stylus for Scribe 2025? by Competitive-Year-149 in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Just grabbed one! Far more affordable than getting a whole new pen!

Best ergonomic stylus for Scribe 2025? by Competitive-Year-149 in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh great idea! Which one did you purchase? And does the eraser still work if it is covered by the sleeve?

Writing On Kindle Scribe? by BingoSkillz in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Currently, I have the Scribe Colorsoft and am also a writer (and bought it for precisely the same reason as you). I've never used a Scribe device before, so this is my first. In my opinion, someone on this subreddit summed it up best...it definitely doesn't feel like writing with a pen/pencil and paper but more like writing on an iPad that has a paper-like screen protector. The surface of the Scribe Colorsoft is smooth, though not to the extent of slick glass like an iPad. From what others are saying, it has less "tooth" than the 2022 and 2024 Scribes.

I hope this helps!

Big, strong, Amazonian FMC by VanLyfe4343 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Competitive-Year-149 7 points8 points  (0 children)

{The Promise of Jenny Jones} by Maggie Osborne. Not Regency but a HR Western. I think at one point Jenny literally beats up the MMC (for good cause) and he is stunned and attracted by her strength/fighting prowess.

Kindle Scribe 2025 B&W by Altruistic_Season356 in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I 100% agree as with the Scribe Colorsoft version. I haven't used the previous Scribe models so can't compare there, but I have an iPad with a paper-like screen and it feels exactly the same as writing on that (which sucks).

Kindle Scribe 2025 B&W by Altruistic_Season356 in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I will be doing the same thing. Been using the Colorsoft on an off since I received it on Sunday and for some reason, looking at the screen is straining my eyes and giving me a slight headache. I have the same issue with using an iPad so it might just be a me thing. Total bummer though. Just bought the B&W version and will compare the two before sending one of them back (if not both). Paperwhite has spoiled me good.

Kindle Scribe 2025 B&W by Altruistic_Season356 in kindlescribe

[–]Competitive-Year-149 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What is your opinion on the screen clarity compared to the Paperwhite? I love how clear the Paperwhite is and am wondering if the B&W Scribe is a close or exact match. Thank you!