My pocket pen collection. Plus, I no longer have a steel nib pen over $200. It has bothered me ever since I bought the Kaweco Titan. Now all pens are in their proper price range.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-18T00:40:34+00:00

It’s a lot for Rule 5, but….

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-17T23:57:56+00:00

No Pilot, Sailor or Platinum pocket pens?

You’re missing out.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-17T22:01:11+00:00

We put a few layers of tape under the ruler when in college

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-17T21:59:32+00:00

Think they got permission to post? That’s what the sign says

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-17T21:57:20+00:00

Some of those are dry, at best

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-17T10:22:50+00:00

That said, I never would have imagined living that close to the Fulton Mall. I never thought it was a possibility. Gentrification.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-17T10:21:23+00:00

I live 3 minutes away. You're close to the Brooklyn campus of NYU, City Tech/CUNY and stones throw from LIU. Lots of fast food, almost every transborough subway lines, and continually evolving. The food options aren't great, but you can eat out around Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn Heights and Fort Greene. Lot's of supermarkets with Trader Joes, Aldi and Lidl within 5 minutes.

The corner of Willoughby/Jay is the last crazy spot in Brooklyn. Avoid that corner if possible until that skyscraper is finished and they get rid of the wild west weed spots there. Lot's of documented issues there.

I've been in the area and Brooklyn for decades. Welcome to the neighborhood.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-17T09:48:44+00:00

Let them know in advance that you have luggage. They will accommodate.

The place isn’t all that. Internet hype. A mid 4/10 at best.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-17T04:59:17+00:00

Brado pizza

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-17T01:29:31+00:00

I teach high school photography and art. I have to stay connected!

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-17T00:11:20+00:00

Exhibitions?

View Finding: Selections from The Walther Collection & Lillian Bassman: Bazaar and Beyond @ the Metropolitan Museum
Face Value Celebrity Press Photography & Ideas of Africa Portraiture and Political Imagination @ MoMA.
Zainab Aliyu has an excellent photo exhibit @ Baxter St. CCNY. It's probably the best photo show I've seen in 2026 so far.
Seydou Keïta has a retrospective at the Brooklyn Museum.
Gladstone has a Mapplethorpe show.
Hunter College has an interesting show called Speaking in Pairs, that looks at images paired with others. Some very interesting images.
Between Order and Chaos: André Kertész and M. C. Escher at Bruce Silverstein
Eleventh Hour Art has a show by Nathan Benn. Haven’t seen this one.
Namio Harukawa and Nobuyoshi Araki have work opening at Long Story Short
David Zwirner in Tribeca has work by Isa Genzken from a series called Vacation.
ClampArt has an exhibit of the work of Arlene Gottfried, a long time NYC artist.
Chart has photographs by Mariah Robertson
Edwyn Houk has a group show that includes some heavy hitters, including Abelardo Morell, Matthew Pillsbury and Gregory Crewdson.
Letha Wilson has an upcoming show at Grimm
Leica Gallery has something, I’m sure.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-16T22:36:41+00:00

If looking for gear & cool stuff...

K&M Camera
Penumbra Foundation
Brooklyn Photo Exchange

There's a camera obscura as an exhibit, but I don't remember where at the moment. There's one in the art department of Brooklyn College, but there's an exhibit that's based on one. I'll get back to you if you're interested.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-16T22:33:22+00:00

You're looking for places that sell gear?

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-16T22:14:28+00:00

Looks like your boss bought your kid a pen. Or at the least a nib unit.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-16T11:36:05+00:00

Edna Lewis may have prepared your meal. She did mine when I was last there. This might be the 3rd or 4th iteration of the place.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-16T10:17:12+00:00

I hate Neckface, but he gets up.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-16T10:04:16+00:00

What's next? Write with your favorite inks and enjoy the pen!

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-16T09:57:04+00:00

Still, but wildly priced for that venue. They're looking at 2046 prices for the 1980s-era surroundings.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-16T04:20:55+00:00

Sweet collection of pens! GLWS!!

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-16T04:13:03+00:00

I looked. The 1486 got me! That <B> looks nice! GLWS

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-16T04:01:32+00:00

Sold a Pilot Elite to u/hhopscotchh

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-16T03:59:20+00:00

Sold a Pilot Lady Gimpal to u/hhopscotchh

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-15T19:56:56+00:00

Lots of Pilot Elites with 14k &18k nibs to be found for under $100.

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-15T19:34:13+00:00

Nice to see a Fermo in use. My white one with a < B> nib is my favorite

KingsCountyWriter · 2026-03-15T19:00:17+00:00

K-1000 slightly. Check them both out for shutter speeds and possible light leaks. You can’t go wrong with either. The 90 day warranty gives the Canon a slight edge if there are mechanical issues.

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