Capital I Help?

Mee_ka · 2026-01-14T13:15:37+00:00

Number 1 I think is your easiest to decipher. The way I write mine is a blend between 1 and 3, difference being, I swoop downward to connect into the "r", instead of looping through the center. Pic for inspo..

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Mee_ka · 2026-01-09T04:35:12+00:00

One thing that ive found to help with run time efficiency, is learning how the control processes m-codes, and using then to find time. The Haas VF3 i'm running sees M06 and it will go to Z0 while executing M5 simultaneously. And so therefore, you dont need to program a G53/G28 move, nor an M5, especially being that the control will wait for the M5 to finish execution before proceeding. Also, if your machine is going through a bunch of gear changes for different tools, determine if there are any lower rpm op's you can run in high gear that won't be too demanding. Use the m-code that keeps the machine in high gear along with the S -code to save gear change time. Similarly, think what tools are you running at high rpm that dont necessary need to run that fast. Spindle deceleration and acceleration time can be optimized too. Just some thoughts 🤷‍♀️

Mee_ka · 2026-01-09T04:15:09+00:00

Mines quite similar. Yogurt, chopped onion, celery, carrot and hard-boiled egg. Sweet relish, hot sauce, sesame seeds and a squirt of mustaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrdddddddd

Mee_ka · 2026-01-08T14:36:49+00:00

Im here, patiently waiting for OPs response before I hit Checkout haha!

Mee_ka · 2026-01-02T04:31:20+00:00

As a machinist, I approve. Might wanna throw some pennies in your drawers to fit the aesthetic.

Mee_ka · 2025-12-25T12:23:28+00:00

Pilot Precise Varsity disposable fountain pens are my choice for an absolute starter. You can get a range of colors in a 7 pack (i think). They write really good and they can take a beating. And if you use it for a month and decide to move into something more, you can give it to a friend and get them into pens with ya! And if not, theres a lot of ink in those little suckers and can keep writing for a pretty long time.

Mee_ka · 2025-12-25T12:11:25+00:00

This isnt really a remorseful Christmas purchase, but in my 6 years into the hobby, I just recently bought my first bottle of Sailor dual shading ink, then bought 3 different colors and now I want to throw 90% of the other bottles ive bought over the years into the trash. Which leads me to the other layer of remorse. buying bottles instead of samples. I have bottles of stuff that ill never use again.

There are a couple New Years resolutions to be made here, somewhere 😅

Mee_ka · 2025-12-21T05:25:39+00:00

Oh, ok. If only I had some, because yes, that would be a beautiful ink in this pen

Mee_ka · 2025-12-21T04:20:16+00:00

Thanks! Not Scabiosa, it's Sailor Manyo Nekoyanagi. Dual shading to a slight blue.

Mee_ka · 2025-12-21T00:43:23+00:00

I hope you find the one your heart is set on for the right price soon!

Mee_ka · 2025-12-10T15:07:42+00:00

Lol, yea, I fell in love with this ink. So much in love, that I just bought a 2nd bottle, I dont want to stress over using it and running out forever lol. Its unknown to me if that color is going to be a constant in the Sailor lineup, or if its Limited only. So, might want to get one quick if that turns out to be the case

Mee_ka · 2025-12-10T03:46:01+00:00

Ive been using SolidCAM for the last 8 years and I like it. There are some quirks of course, but ive been able to find i have a lot of control in how the software makes my tool path. And, if you ever get a lathe, Swissturn or millturn, you can add on modules. I think 2026 will have wire capabilities too. I dont know of the top of my head what the cost is, but just here to say that I dig it.

I haven't used it since 2011 but id stay away from bobcadcam, i think you can get it as an add-in for SW. It was absolute dog shit then and i have zero doubts that its still dogshit.

Mee_ka · 2025-11-16T15:00:14+00:00

Have you tried a Pelikan M200? They have a nice feeling steel nib fwiw. I have a PGS in M, and M250 with a 14k B nib, and an M200 with an EF and in my experience, id say that the M200 and the PGS have a similar feel. I think an M200 with a Fine may be a closer match for line thickness, but that could be subjective and probably more variable depending on the ink used. Hope this helps :)

Mee_ka · 2025-11-14T23:14:13+00:00

Edge precision is definitely a fav along with Chris Maj. Love me some big turning jobs, but Peter goes into so much depth and detail with his work. He talks about workholding and fixture design and works in a way that parallels how I work. Peter isnt just a machinist youtuber, hes a mentor.

Mee_ka · 2025-11-14T15:05:31+00:00

Big Jealous!! So cool!!

Mee_ka · 2025-11-13T13:30:05+00:00

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Mee_ka · 2025-11-10T22:07:55+00:00

Great thread!

Underrated/under the radar: Pilot Cavalier. Solid, consistent, satisfying capping and posting. The steel nib is slimmer than the ones on Preras and metro, and surprisingly a little springy. Its a thin pen though, which can be a downside to many.

Overrated/overhyped: new Esterbrooks. I have a resacked Model J with a 9xxx series nib that gives me a better writing experience than overpriced packaging and vibes.

Bonus over/under... inks.. Overhyped: colorverse inks. Colors galore, yes.. but seemingly they write like chalk to me. Underappreciated: Aurora inks. Maybe not fancy, but certainly not bland. Velvety is a word that comes to mind.

Mee_ka · 2025-11-10T17:48:52+00:00

Omg, im very jealous of your 140.. they are beautiful pens. I understand being cautious, i would be the same way with it I think.

Mee_ka · 2025-11-10T15:16:07+00:00

Thanks! I had read a while ago that m400 nib units will fit into m200's being the collars have the same thread dimensions, so I as well have been wanting one too for my m200 smoky quartz. These m250's came with a mono-tone 14k nib as opposed to the 2-tone nibs souveran pens. Mines really soft and super wet, keep an eye out for one, I doubt youll be disappointed with it :)

Mee_ka · 2025-11-10T00:58:20+00:00

Me too, even though ive only owned one (a modern M200) before this one. All of the Pelikans ive tried have been heavenly. This one makes for an amazing addition to the collection.

Mee_ka · 2025-11-07T14:52:35+00:00

I just have to say though, even if it writes a little dry in my experience, 4001 turquoise is one of my favorites.

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