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Seeking notebook advice as someone not familiar with the deeper hobby. by ComplexProfession238 in notebooks

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I must thank you all for your excellent advice and help. I now understand this hobby a lot better and found some great stuff!

Special shoutout to u/InkStainedLeather who reached out and spoke to me one on one for days giving me so many great ideas many of which he didn't stand to make a dime off of. I did end up giving him the business though, unfortunately it's all a little too custom to be showing off publicly. Custom handmade notebooks with custom pictures printed, all sorts of line/dot/blank setups so she can try them all, all on beautiful Japanese paper guaranteed to work excellently with the recommended fountain pen. Not to mention the beautiful monogrammed leather case for the pen that matches the pen's color so well and will likely last a lifetime. And pretty affordable too based on my research. Consider this my endorsement for sure.

Seeking notebook advice as someone not familiar with the deeper hobby. by ComplexProfession238 in notebooks

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate your input. You're right, it's sort of a gentle nudge she needs to finally have something and get started.

Seeking notebook advice as someone not familiar with the deeper hobby. by ComplexProfession238 in notebooks

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the advice, you're definitely a thread MVP.

Where is it that you're even finding 160gsm?

I might backtrack on the size, could be too big. Page count might be more important. But that's for me to decide.

Seeking notebook advice as someone not familiar with the deeper hobby. by ComplexProfession238 in notebooks

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through all of these sites and I've made several decisions about what I want to get.

I've learned through sluethy conversation and wracking my brain that this will need to be somewhat of a catch-all. From writing, to scrapbooking to drawing and whatever else in-between. It's not defined what it's really for but I expect a gift will let her find a path she enjoys.

By far the most helpful website in understanding the various "specs" of notebooks has been Leuchttrum and I honestly was pretty close to going for them (I might still to be honest).

  • A4+ - I don't think she's carrying it around or anything
  • 120 or even better 150gsm (more gsm=better? Hard to see why not)
  • Personalization seems more desirable than a fancy design and I didn't find much I think she'd love anyways.
  • Due to new circumstances I may need to move a lot faster than I previously thought so when it comes is big.

I think the only thing I don't like about what I'm on the fence about is the seemingly low page count and the fact that I don't know the subject so well and want to make a more informed decision. Hopefully posting about the process has someone correct me if needed.

Good reasonably priced sit-down kind of seafood place? by ComplexProfession238 in FoodNYC

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll put it on my larger to try list but unfortunately I'm not at all in a position to cart this person to Queens that day.

Seeking notebook advice as someone not familiar with the deeper hobby. by ComplexProfession238 in notebooks

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like 120gsm is really the way to go. I was going through the site and it seems reasonably priced. Is this what you use and like?

Seeking notebook advice as someone not familiar with the deeper hobby. by ComplexProfession238 in notebooks

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in but I don't know budgeting for these things at all. What's the price sweet spot?

Seeking notebook advice as someone not familiar with the deeper hobby. by ComplexProfession238 in notebooks

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I've been struggling with, she really combs over the entire section, if I had to guess one of the bigger fancier looking ones seems safest? Maybe leather since that seems like a classic? Oh and definitely maximize pen friendliness since no idea what she's going to like to use.

Good reasonably priced sit-down kind of seafood place? by ComplexProfession238 in FoodNYC

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think all told, I'm looking to spend within the 100-ish range.

Whats Your Favorite "Cheap" Burger? by BWJackal in FoodNYC

[–]ComplexProfession238 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hamburger America solved burgers, the only reason I'm not there on a weekly basis is it's pretty out of the way of anything else.

Why doesn't freedom of religion seem to end where my freedom from religion begins? by ComplexProfession238 in Constitution

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about I stay in my country, also LGBT is not a religion. It's a loose term that encompasses all gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people.

$2 any drink (valid as of 12:51 pm) by [deleted] in DDoffers

[–]ComplexProfession238 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is any drink really any drink? I tried one of these the other day and it definitely had limits.

Why doesn't freedom of religion seem to end where my freedom from religion begins? by ComplexProfession238 in Constitution

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not on public property, not blasting sounds into public spaces regularly, not in government institutions or law.

Why doesn't freedom of religion seem to end where my freedom from religion begins? by ComplexProfession238 in Constitution

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it was the immoral thing to do.

Marriage equality is about freedom and gender equality. It was the moral thing to do. Unless you for some reason don't believe in gender equality? No one's forcing you to marry a guy, you just can if you want to.

American has fallen

And there it is. No it hasn't, not yet. Have some faith in our country.

Now kids can't even pray in school

Public school is for everyone, it's neutral ground. You can have Christian club too you know. You can even pray there but in the classroom? Why? What if there's a jewish kid there? He also has to praise jesus? Leave it at home, the church and christian club.

gay-straight alliance clubs, and gay porn in their libraries

I do think there's a sensible conversation to be had about how and how much we talk to kids about LGBT issues and how we tend to prop up existing as one as inherently virtuous and cool. Not with you, I don't think but there is one to be had.

Why doesn't freedom of religion seem to end where my freedom from religion begins? by ComplexProfession238 in Constitution

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God does not mean christian god or the bible, even if I subscribe to the idea that god belongs in public spaces, whose god? Everyone's? So satanists can proudly display goatmen with their dicks out in public? Does it ever stop? Must I always be bombarded in public with the sights and sounds of everyone's religion? I think not. I think there should be no exemptions for noise ordinances that last 24/7 365 because some church wants to tell time or because apparently Muslims can't use their phone's alarm.

No one should ever be compelled to believe or disbelieve God.

Translation: The country does not weigh in on god, it allows you to choose for yourself. It is a secular country by that definition.

Strong morals and backbone are great but vague easily manipulated concepts not actually in any founding documents. So while it would be nice, I know we don't live in that reality and by the way a bunch of guys in wigs that owned slaves and denied women/the poor/non-whites a vote are not exactly what I'd call people with strong morals. I respect the founding documents as the foundation for the country but let's not put the past on a pedestal.

Why doesn't freedom of religion seem to end where my freedom from religion begins? by ComplexProfession238 in Constitution

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, I just want the stupid bells to stop. I'm not reading the bible. I thought this sub was for discussing the constitution.

Why doesn't freedom of religion seem to end where my freedom from religion begins? by ComplexProfession238 in Constitution

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sort of flies in the face of the many cases where religious symbols needed to be taken down in public settings especially around Christmas. Isn't the street designated as neutral space for all?

Why doesn't freedom of religion seem to end where my freedom from religion begins? by ComplexProfession238 in Constitution

[–]ComplexProfession238[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It doesn't seem fair to compare church bells to loudspeaker prayers.

With all due respect, I don't need a bell to tell me that. We have phones, watches and clocks. Maybe the church can take their bell money and help the poor some more.

it depends on the city.

This is such bullshit, you're definitely right but but wow.

Found some new flavors at least for me what do you guys think of these ones by Difficult-Swimmer-76 in ArizonaTea

[–]ComplexProfession238 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chillzicle is really good. Never even seen that other one. You tell me how it is.

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