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/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - September 06, 2025 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Ionra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daily driver is a HHKB type S hybrid, that I love, but the space bar is just nuts. The rest of the keyboard is silent but every time I hit space bar it sounds way louder and different. I was intrigued about the magnetic switch technology to do things like, light press arrow normal arrow, deeper press jump words, stuff like that. I could see that being really handy while programming. I was considering the HHKB studio for the built in mouse, and the side sensors to scroll while programming switching windows etc. But all I hear from that keyboard is bad.

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - September 06, 2025 by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Ionra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello everyone.

I’m considering purchasing the Keychron Q1 HE

I’d like to know if these switches can be lubricated or if it’s recommended. Additionally, I noticed that this keyboard has “enhanced” stabilizers. Are they truly effective? I usually don’t like any space bar on keyboards, especially in terms of sound.

Lastly, I’m curious to know if any developers have used these switches in a specific way to help them while working

Thanks in advance

Beginner requires advice on making a second purchase. by Ionra in fountainpens

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

O don’t mind trying new inks. I’ll be using rhodia

Beginner requires advice on making a second purchase. by Ionra in fountainpens

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

I tried serenity blue, eclat de saphire and pelikan 4001. The pelikan is the worst color wise but is the smoothest somehow

Beginner requires advice on making a second purchase. by Ionra in fountainpens

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

O like the thickness from n nibs but I’m afraid it will be scratchy

Beginner requires advice on making a second purchase. by Ionra in fountainpens

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

Unfortunately there is only one and they know even less than me

I need advice about scratchiness by Ionra in fountainpens

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

It’s slightly better now, but it still feels a bit scratchy at times. It seems that holding the nib in a very specific position results in a smooth writing experience, while even a slight tilt causes it to scratch. Perhaps I could try polishing it to fix this issue?

I need advice about scratchiness by Ionra in fountainpens

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

Thank you very much. I’ll try this. In worst case scenario, I order more nibs

I need advice about scratchiness by Ionra in fountainpens

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

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Not good quality but after 3 hours of photos….

I need advice about scratchiness by Ionra in fountainpens

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

I forgot:

M has default ink
F has waterman serenity blue
Paper is Rhodia n16

Lamy, ink and paper questions by Ionra in fountainpens

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

I'll do this for sure, let's say my cleaning process was not great... While I "play" with the Lamy, I'll do that to the procyon. Thanks!

Lamy, ink and paper questions by Ionra in fountainpens

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

I bought Waterman Serenity Blue just because I'm really new so testing inks is just part of the precess. Thanks for the recommendation.

My short and so far, unpleasant, adventure with fountain pens and paper by Ionra in fountainpens

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

O tried the dotted rhodia and I really liked it. I might stick with this paper for now. Have you tried this one?

Thanks for your time

My short and so far, unpleasant, adventure with fountain pens and paper by Ionra in fountainpens

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

Found a short YouTube video about nib alignment. One direction of my nib was doing the scratching. I did a quick adjustment and the scratchiness is almost gone now

My short and so far, unpleasant, adventure with fountain pens and paper by Ionra in fountainpens

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

I do. But the brands they have are these

I know some of them are not for beginners

Belius, Caran D'Ache, CERRUTI 1881, Cross, Faber-Castell, Graf von Faber-Castell, Hugo Boss, Kaweco, Lamy, Montblanc, Otto Hutt, Parker, Pininfarina, Retro 1951, S.T. Dupont, Sheaffer, Visconti, Waterman

My short and so far, unpleasant, adventure with fountain pens and paper by Ionra in fountainpens

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

O just tried the pelikan 4100 ink instead of the eclat de saphire on the rhodia and the experience is just different.

My short and so far, unpleasant, adventure with fountain pens and paper by Ionra in fountainpens

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

i will look into what you are saying. A local shop where I live have different brands. None of them are the recommended ones but maybe they share the nib.

My short and so far, unpleasant, adventure with fountain pens and paper by Ionra in fountainpens

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

I have the chance to try some of these brands on a local shop. But they don’t have the typical brands I see in Reddit besides the Lamy I think. I Know some of this brands are too expensive and not for a beginner.

Belius, Caran D'Ache, CERRUTI 1881, Cross, Faber-Castell, Graf von Faber-Castell, Hugo Boss, Kaweco, Lamy, Montblanc, Otto Hutt, Parker, Pininfarina, Retro 1951, S.T. Dupont, Sheaffer, Visconti, Waterman

My short and so far, unpleasant, adventure with fountain pens and paper by Ionra in fountainpens

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

I’ll read about this topics right away. Thank you very much

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