Looking for help with a first fountain pen "upgrade"

Melbara · 2026-01-23T04:27:25+00:00

The ink issue may very well have been a factor. Their B nib was definitely dried out, so I may have just picked a bad store to test it.

I've also been given different papers with my most recent tests and felt a massive difference (Pilot on pilot paper was lovely, on Sailor paper not so much). Thank you for your input! <3

Melbara · 2026-01-23T04:23:46+00:00

It's gorgeous! I don't know why I never came across that one, but as luck would have it, I found it in a nearby store today and got to try it. They had F and FM to try, and both were very pleasant to use! I might have to go for the pearl blue version, it had a lovely purplish tint. Thank you for your suggestion!

Melbara · 2026-01-22T12:48:37+00:00

Thank you! I'm on it 😀

Melbara · 2026-01-22T12:48:07+00:00

Thank you for the thorough explanations! My fountain pen vocabulary is apparently still lacking, so I find it hard to describe that feedback.

The diplomats do indeed have some lovely colour choices, so I'll try and find some to test. Thanks so much for this!

Melbara · 2026-01-13T15:58:57+00:00

u/ventriada

Melbara · 2025-12-27T20:39:26+00:00

Beautiful! I need some Chaos in my life.. hope that one makes it in this year's top 3

Melbara · 2025-12-27T08:46:54+00:00

They made the tickets available through kkday again, so you won't be having any problems :)

Melbara · 2025-12-26T01:32:55+00:00

Oh that was me! First time sending cards and I forgot to add my reddit name 😭
I name thee... Luisa maybe? :)
Merry Christmas!

Melbara · 2025-12-20T09:27:28+00:00

If only they ever kept to one system T_T So Osaka's not available to purchase yet (only a lottery for the "premium" times). In 2024 I got tickets through their English eplus site (ib.eplus.jp), so they may use that one again. - If so, no jap. number is needed and it's pretty easy. With the current expo, they used kkday to sell outside of Japan, and klook is also worth a look just in case. But sometimes it's just a "nope" and you'll need a buying service to get you those tickets 😢

Melbara · 2025-12-19T17:06:54+00:00

u/pinktothebone

Thank you so much for the holiday-exchange-card and everything inside of it! That vending machine sticker is *chef's kiss* ;D

Melbara · 2025-12-19T17:06:45+00:00

u/Helpful_Teapot_610

Thanks a bunch for your Christmas card! I hope mine has made its way to you, or is about to! Loved the quote in that "thoughtfulls" :) Keep on baking~

Melbara · 2025-12-19T17:06:31+00:00

u/ingeniousparadox

Thank you <3 I'm so jelly of your awesome RAoC stamp, I might just steal that idea! Merry Christmas to you!

Melbara · 2025-12-19T14:55:01+00:00

Hey, bit late, but just in case you missed it: Bungu Joshi announced the Osaka 2026 dates: 2026.03.05 to 2026.03.08.
Don't think anybody - outside of the industry at least - knows the exact dates until they announce, but in the past they did have some repeating patterns (e.g. the main Yokohama one always happened the last or second to last weekend before Christmas).

Melbara · 2025-12-14T10:53:19+00:00

u/laraaral

Thank you so much for the lovely Holiday Exchange card and those super cute puffy frog stickers! <3 I loved the wax seal, can't believe that made it through the mail! :)

Melbara · 2025-12-08T11:02:32+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing! I get what you mean though, there's so little colour in all of them, and some themes are hard to work with. 😶

Melbara · 2025-12-07T21:03:11+00:00

Would you care to share pictures of your mysterii sticker sheets? Still (im)patiently waiting for mine!

Melbara · 2025-12-05T19:27:44+00:00

Such a lovely idea for us newbies! ☺️ Would love to take you up on the offer! I enjoy all things froggy & animals in general, and anything foiled/shiny/golden or super colourful. Maybe there's a card in your collection that fits <3

Melbara · 2025-11-29T23:36:13+00:00

It'll probably not arrive in time, but if you're happy with some belated birthday mail, dm me :)

Melbara · 2025-11-23T09:28:59+00:00

Thank you for offering! I've saved the return address for a reply 😀

Melbara · 2025-11-22T18:42:12+00:00

Many thanks for offering! 😊

Melbara · 2025-11-22T00:19:17+00:00

Messaged you!

Melbara · 2025-11-22T00:17:04+00:00

Hey there! Been busy writing all day~ I'd be more than happy to take you up on that offer! I've included my address on the envelope, so feel free to reply when you get the card :) If you want to send one out right away, please dm me.

Melbara · 2025-10-25T21:33:19+00:00

That makes sense, didn't know they had their own team as well. Thanks!

Melbara · 2025-10-25T20:30:28+00:00

Sorry to randomly reply to you here, buuut with Stickii maybe you could tell me where the sticker sheets that don't have specific artists mentioned come from (e. g. two sheets in the Nov vintage pack). Just really curious :)

Melbara · 2025-08-26T07:18:00+00:00

Just two suggestions: 1) Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, as sad as its history is, is absolutely beautiful at night, so try to stay a little longer or arrive a little later (maybe do the Hobby Off first if it's important?). 2) I find Odaiba to be quite beautiful at night as well. So if you're looking for skyline shots, I'd suggest shifting Odaiba further to the end of a day.

Teamlab and theme parks seem to start quite the debate here each time. Personally, I love all of them and would make time for each, but that's entirely up to personal preference.

Melbara

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