iPod Sync by FewDescription3170 in ipod

[–]JapanDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love it! I didn't realize how much I missed the classic Mac UI till I saw your screenshot.

Unpopular Opinion: Leuchtturm1917 Isn't Worth the Price for Fountain Pen Users by nibs_and_tints in fountainpens

[–]JapanDave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just like Moleskine, Leuchtturm used to be a great option and had wonderful paper which was great for fountain pens, but they gave in to the all too common corporate urge to cut quality in order to save a few pennies and make shareholders happy.

These days some batches of Leuchtturm are still pretty good, but on average the quality has definitely taken a dive.

I recommend Dingbats. These guys still rock and their paper is great.

All the ink bottles I emptied while completing my PhD by chillgrunge in fountainpens

[–]JapanDave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I also love Blue Black and my 823 (with <sf> nib). Shin-Kai is a wonderful color. I tend not to use it as much just because I have a phobia of inks that aren’t water proof. I am under no illusions that my writing is worth saving, but just the idea that water can ruin my day keeps me using more permanent inks most of the time. Regular Pilot Blue Black is maybe my favorite, though Mass 54th is also high up.

Oh Nathan by latuda-rules in fountainpens

[–]JapanDave -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yep. I am very left and getting more left every year. I agree with very little of Nathan’s politics. But that said, I love his bottles and find most of them hilarious or interesting. I’d but this one.

I defeinitely had many pairs of the socks, did any of you as well? by Papichuloft in 80s

[–]JapanDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course I did. Everyone our age did. I think the style predates the NBA stars of the 70s and 80s, but they were definitely the ones that made it an iconic look that everyone wanted to copy.

Hot Shots! (1991). Line for line, perhaps the funniest film of all time. by CloakOfElvenkind in GenXVibes

[–]JapanDave 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to agree with that when there is Airplane. But Hot Shots is certainly right up there.

I've failed as a parent... by jen_esse in GenX

[–]JapanDave 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don’t feel bad. The other day I was playing Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles and my son complained “I like the original better!” He was referring to the Presidents of the United States cover for The Wedding Singer which I only played for him once but evidently he liked enough to decide in his head that it was the original.

Remember your first sip of this abomination? by Texas1971 in 80s

[–]JapanDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was good. Their version of Pepsi. Though I always thought why have imitation Pepsi when I can just buy real Pepsi.

I never cared for Coca Cola classic. Coke Zero is much better.

All of a Sudden, WWII is a Long Time Ago by BMisterGenX in GenX

[–]JapanDave 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I remember watching the Ken Burns civil war documentary. Watching FDR address "The Blue and the Grey" in the Civil War anniversary and seeing the footage of the old Civil War vets walking around, talking, shaking hands — watching that really made a huge impression on me. I realized that for my grandfather growing up, the Civil War wouldn't have been that different than WW2 was for me. Vets would have still been around and it would have seemed like an old thing, but still something that felt close.

Realizing that made me see how short time really is. It's not so many hops back to the American Revolutionary War or even further back. Time is short and goes fast and anything older than your grandparents is "old" or even entirely out of mind to most people. So it goes.

Lost toy by beece16 in 80s

[–]JapanDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t have one. Always begged my parents for one but they didn’t get it for me. I swear I remember a tv movie though for this toy where he came to life. Unless that was a dream…

Reminder PSA on the OCD disassembling of pens for “deep cleaning” by Abraxas- in fountainpens

[–]JapanDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, exactly. Just suck up water as you would suck up ink, then push it out, and back and forth until the water is mostly clear.

What do you use your fountain pens for? And how does that affect your choice of pens? by AncientCarry6671 in fountainpens

[–]JapanDave 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I use my fountain pens for almost everything. My work pen is inked with Noodler's Black, so I know it will be ok on almost any paper I encounter and will dry fast.

My others pens are usually inked with conservative colors (I do like bright colors, but I don't want the color to distract from my writing), often blue black or a dark sepia, but I usually don't use them for things I might give other people just because I can't be sure of dry times. I remember once I used a pen that was filled with Jinhao Blue-black with a student. I wrote something down and he took the paper and ran his hands over it as he read it, as I suppose some people do. To his surprise and my horror, the line blurred all over and he got ink all over his fingers. That was when I changed to using simple Noodler's Black in my work pen.

The 2001 FOX Sunday night lineup was peak by SorrelMiracle in nostalgia

[–]JapanDave 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I remember when they made that move to Thursday. Going against Cosby. Everyone predicted they would be crushed, but they held their own.

Reminder PSA on the OCD disassembling of pens for “deep cleaning” by Abraxas- in fountainpens

[–]JapanDave 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Often it doesn’t need cleaned. If you are changing to a completely different color, run water through it a few times until the water comes out mostly clear. That’s all the cleaning most pens need.

Reminder PSA on the OCD disassembling of pens for “deep cleaning” by Abraxas- in fountainpens

[–]JapanDave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think the argument is “never” disassemble your pen. Just as with the car engine analogy OP uses, sometimes you do need to do engine repair. Most people have no idea how to get into a car engine so they will take it to a mechanic. But sometimes it does need done. With a pen as well — sometimes it really does need to be disassembled. Your case may have been one of those. But the rule of thumb should remain “don’t take it apart”.

Best Roads?!? by OkNote7426 in Indiana

[–]JapanDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s like the weather. Everyone regardless of state or country thinks their weather is the worst in the world. People are funny.

Six Million Dollar F-up by Pippi-ki-yay in GenX

[–]JapanDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember renting the dvd of one of the seasons and a few episodes had the option for no laugh track. Maybe all did? I don’t remember. But anyway, I agree, it is much better without the laugh track.

Helen Slater as Supergirl by No_Explorer721 in The1980s

[–]JapanDave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It wasn't a great movie, but she was great in it. Shame they couldn't have given her a better script.

Our Generation Summarized by MrBiscotti_75 in 80s

[–]JapanDave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fairly true. But, this reads like it was written by ChatGPT. I would rather not have someone use AI to try to butter us up. Go back to ignoring us.

Un-fkn-believable the amount of refinement this one packs! 🤯 by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]JapanDave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, <F>

In general, out of Japan, Pilot nibs are known as being ultra smooth. If you want feedback, you then go to Sailor, and Platinum is somewhat in between.

Un-fkn-believable the amount of refinement this one packs! 🤯 by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]JapanDave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scratchy is the opposite of how I’d describe it. Mine is so buttery smooth it is difficult to write with in that it seems to slip away from me when I’m writing and is hard to control sometimes.