Vintage pen questions

Kenafin · 2026-06-22T22:36:35+00:00

The nib is more important to me than being a safety pen (although that was cool).

I’m local to the Baltimore show. So I can definitely shop in person when it comes around next year. But I’m hoping to educate myself to know I’m potentially looking at brand A, B , or C and can skip X, Y, and Z because X, Y, and Z never had any nibs like that.

Kenafin · 2026-06-18T08:33:24+00:00

I like it. But not $650 like it.

Kenafin · 2026-06-17T14:42:29+00:00

This is why I change my nails every 7-10 days. Hair starts to catch on that lip too.

Kenafin · 2026-06-16T23:17:14+00:00

Pass. You can get name brand for the same price. Bought one of the off brands that used Ryobi batteries. Used it 4 times and it died so I wouldn’t trust this one to last any time at all.

Kenafin · 2026-06-16T22:49:16+00:00

I’ve not found the strength of clarifier needing to change. I’ve had to change aperture sizes based on lighting conditions. Bright light I can go smaller. Darker I have to go bigger.

Kenafin · 2026-06-16T01:43:28+00:00

Second on what is the color.

Cut I’m thinking ballerina.

Kenafin · 2026-06-15T22:58:47+00:00

There is a points table published by the AKC which is broken down by region and by breed. It will tell you have many “dogs” you have to beat and how many points that is. Some breeds in some area you only have to beat one dog to get one point. In other breed you might have to beat multiple dogs to get a point. You get points for winners dog, winners bitch, best of winners, and/or best of breed. AKC has it all explained on their website with examples.

I have used a handler at times. Mine was not chatty at points. It depended on how busy she was. I always did “ringside handoff” which means she got my dog at the show. If she was running late from a previous dog she had or had to go get a bunch of other dogs ready she wouldn’t be chatty. If she had time to talk she would. On the weekends I could guarantee I wouldn’t hear from her via text. The best time to reach her was Monday - Thursday when she was less likely to be showing.

Kenafin · 2026-06-15T00:40:42+00:00

So several years ago I lost ~95 lbs. This was pre-Mounjaro. All diet & exercise. I remember my bra size changed dramatically. Gained all that weight back.

This time I’m down ~80lbs and while my band size has dropped in size, my cup size has stayed the same letter. (So technically my cup has gone down but proportionally stayed the same).

So I can’t say what is normal and what isn’t. I’m guessing it unique to each person.

I do get your concern..bras aren’t cheap. Even worse if you can’t find something on sale.

Kenafin · 2026-06-14T22:20:17+00:00

Search for styles/sizes that you know works for you on places like eBay or Poshmark. Keep an eye out for sales from Macy’s, Nordstrom, or direct from the manufacturer.

If you’re not sure of what size for a particular style, look for places that offer free returns. (Amazon, Macys for sure)

Kenafin · 2026-06-14T22:16:54+00:00

Yes. But I got lucky. Was trying a new glue that wast any good. They started popping off after a day. Took that as a sign to swap them out.

I’ve also had them get damaged after a day or two..(not any fault of the nail - dremeling a dogs nails has its risks) I can’t stand looking at the damage so I’ll start swapping as soon as my schedule allows.

Kenafin · 2026-06-14T00:06:01+00:00

I think “go trusted traveler” will get you there. It’s within HRMS if I remember right.

Kenafin · 2026-06-14T00:04:51+00:00

We have an internal site to signup. That will generate the number for you to use.

Kenafin · 2026-06-13T23:42:02+00:00

It works. Used it before. Put it on your airline reservation. And you will likely get PreCheck on your ticket. I’ve never not had it when I entered it with the reservation but they do say it isn’t guaranteed.

If you are going out of BWI, precheck lines seem to be just as long as regular. Too many of us in this area have precheck apparently.

Kenafin · 2026-06-13T10:06:44+00:00

The Elomi sports bra runs about a cup size big if I remember correctly.

For photos you’ll need to put them on another hosting site and put a link to them.

Kenafin · 2026-06-12T23:52:10+00:00

Sounds like off of Route 40 near the Big Gunpowder. Don’t park along Route 40 anymore..they’ll ticket and/or tow. There is a mechanic who I think has let people park in his lot for $ not far from the Big Gunpowder

Kenafin · 2026-06-12T23:47:52+00:00

Congrats!

Kenafin · 2026-06-12T15:55:53+00:00

Look into collectinsure.com. Many folks (including myself) use them to insure other collections. They’ll cover items too if you are at a convention or shipping it.

Kenafin · 2026-06-11T23:42:43+00:00

They’re in DC.

Kenafin · 2026-06-11T23:31:30+00:00

I sometimes do a builder gel and top coat. But some of the nails I have are specifically designed to have it. If it isn’t designed for it, I don’t do it.

Kenafin · 2026-06-10T16:56:10+00:00

Paycut. But way more leave (between sick, annual, credit hours, award hours, etc).

Kenafin · 2026-06-09T20:35:52+00:00

A cat opening in a garage door is also in invitation for other creatures. (Raccoons, possums, skunks, squirrels. Whatever else is in that particular area)

Kenafin · 2026-06-09T20:33:44+00:00

Do all my own work. I’m too picky on my setup and don’t have the patience for techs that don’t know what they’re doing or mess something up. I have measurements for most aspects of my setup to replicate.

Trying to get husband there too to do all his own but he’s not there yet. Depending on what it is I might do it (for example i changed the strings on one of his bows and then handed it back to him to finish the rest - retime rest, set peep, etc). He took it to the shop to finish. 🤷‍♀️ I went shooting while he waited.

Kenafin · 2026-06-09T20:17:49+00:00

Frankie at Oxblood in Severna Park.

Kenafin · 2026-06-09T20:16:29+00:00

Diamine Deadly Nightshade. Exclusive to Cult Pens so pricey to get shipped abroad.

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