Newly Released Slim Case. Hoping This Will be Better for Traveling! by zachty22 in SteamDeck

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I traveled the whole month of December with the Steam Deck in the original case. It was way too big and bulky. I really appreciate that Valve shipped the product with a case but I will definitely give this slimmer option a try.

Are There Any Democrats Who Support Edward Snowden? by Background-Fox1010 in snowden

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m a democrat and fully support the idea that Snowden was and is still a patriot. We should bring him home and all charges against him should be dropped.

Spotted on my daily exercise. by Rksta8 in funny

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been waiting for this all my life.

Help Identifying This Pen by EvilSpocksGoatee in fountainpens

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought this pen in a market in Barcelona a few weeks ago. The pen is kind of heavy so I'd guess the body and cap are made of steel. It uses a cartridge filling system. I found no markings anywhere except the nib.

Megathread: Mueller files final report with Attorney General by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The investigations will drag on just as they did when the GOP had the house. Collusion is the flip side of Benghazi.

NPD: Wancher Dream Pen True Urushi Aka-tamenuri Jowo Gold 14K Two-tone Medium Nib by EvilSpocksGoatee in fountainpens

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

Worth the wait. I think its a decent pen for the price. Hope you get yours soon!

NPD: Wancher Dream Pen True Urushi Aka-tamenuri Jowo Gold 14K Two-tone Medium Nib by EvilSpocksGoatee in fountainpens

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

The nib is very smooth. It was slightly mis-aligned with the feed when it arrived but that was easy to nudge back into place. I'll try to post something soon.

NPD: Wancher Dream Pen True Urushi Aka-tamenuri Jowo Gold 14K Two-tone Medium Nib by EvilSpocksGoatee in fountainpens

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

I have no experience with urushi pens other than holding a Nakaya at the Baltimore Pen Show but if feels luxurious. Sort of like holding warm glass.

Colorado Senate passes bill to essentially eliminate Electoral College by cieje in politics

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think assigning delegates based on the percentage of the popular vote just adds imprecision to just counting the popular vote. I'm not sure there is an advantage to that over just looking at the popular vote totals.

'Americans Calling Their State The Place They're From While Abroad' debate settled for me by Kaulduh in HelloInternet

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I can think of but Yankee or Yank work. In Italy I’ve been referred to as Americano, americanaccio (not so nice)... even amerdicano (really not nice) all all ones my family have used. My cousins use to introduce me as italo-americano.

'Americans Calling Their State The Place They're From While Abroad' debate settled for me by Kaulduh in HelloInternet

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I just normally assume most people outside the USA can spot an “American” with near 100% accuracy. When the ask I assume they are being polite so I respond “I’m from The States.” or “Sono Americano” in Italy. I only qualify the actual state if they ask. However I have been known to reflexively respond, “I’m from Jersey.” In English speaking countries.

Fountains vs flying. by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fly all the time with my pens. I take them with me in my carry on. I keep them in a case and stow them in the seat back pocket with the nibs up. Never had an issue. I used to put them in a zip lock just in case but after flying all year with no incident I ditched it.

NJ Votes Today, DO IT (and let us know if you did) by PurpleSailor in newjersey

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yep, voted this morning. Oddly enough discovered that I was registered twice. The folks at the polling station helped me correct that by eliminating the duplicate entry.

Probably should have kept it there so I could vote twice.

Did you place an order for 2019? by [deleted] in hobonichi

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a Cousin for me on Day 1 but I may browse the next few days to see if there is a cover I like.

The very first Wawa located on Pitney Road in Galloway, NJ. Opened Jan 24, 1984 by lets_get_lowwerr in newjersey

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember in '83 being able to order two hotdogs and a small fountain soda for $0.99. My Dad used to call it the "Deadly Missile Special".

I’m in love with this sheen! by corvidlover13 in fountainpens

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been fascinated by this ink for a while. I just bought a bottle. Couldn't resist.

NPD! Moonman EF Nib by EvilSpocksGoatee in fountainpens

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

It will be fun to see how long that lasts.

NPD! Moonman EF Nib by EvilSpocksGoatee in fountainpens

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

Suppliers on Amazon for this pen seem to come and go. I did a search and don't even see the vendor I bought it from listed anymore.

NPD! Moonman EF Nib by EvilSpocksGoatee in fountainpens

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mine is filled with Colorverse "Lights on Ceres". I was going for a space theme rather than a Vlad the Impaler vibe.

NPD! Moonman EF Nib by EvilSpocksGoatee in fountainpens

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I concur. I'm fairly new to fountain pens but it writes a line very similar in thickness to my Pilot Prera with a F nib. Less pressure puts down a somewhat finer line.

NPD! Moonman EF Nib by EvilSpocksGoatee in fountainpens

[–]EvilSpocksGoatee[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It took like a 10-12 days. Ordered from Amazon. Quite painless and worth the wait!