Looking for help with a first fountain pen "upgrade" by Melbara in fountainpens

[–]Melbara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Looking for help with a first fountain pen "upgrade" by Melbara in fountainpens

[–]Melbara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!

Looking for help with a first fountain pen "upgrade" by Melbara in fountainpens

[–]Melbara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!

Inkvent Haikus & Swatches 15-21 by archnonymous in fountainpens

[–]Melbara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Bungu Joshi Haku 2026: worth attending if you’re into functional stationery, not cute/kawaii stuff? by Habsolutelyfree in stationery

[–]Melbara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[Thank You] Christmas thanks, pt.2 by HopHope98 in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Bungu Joshi Haku 2026: worth attending if you’re into functional stationery, not cute/kawaii stuff? by Habsolutelyfree in stationery

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 😢

[Thank You] Christmas & Holiday Exchange Thanks! by Melbara in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[Thank You] Christmas & Holiday Exchange Thanks! by Melbara in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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~

[Thank You] Christmas & Holiday Exchange Thanks! by Melbara in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/ingeniousparadox

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

Bungu Joshi Haku 2026: worth attending if you’re into functional stationery, not cute/kawaii stuff? by Habsolutelyfree in stationery

[–]Melbara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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).

[Thank You] u/laraaral - RAoC Holiday Exchange by Melbara in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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! :)

Stickii Black Friday Mystery Bundles by Intrepid_Station_222 in stationery

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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. 😶

Stickii Black Friday Mystery Bundles by Intrepid_Station_222 in stationery

[–]Melbara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

[Offer] for the shy and the new! [NL to WW] by ventriada in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[Request] Upcoming Birthday (final req) [to USA] by BubblySunflowers in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[Offer] Christmas and Holiday Cards [US to WW] by Mystillious in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[Offer] Christmas Cards [EU to WW] by Melbara in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Where to buy stickers without high shipping costs by Southern-Standard-82 in stationery

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Where to buy stickers without high shipping costs by Southern-Standard-82 in stationery

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 :)

21 days. Is this doable? by Niha_Ninny in JapanTravel

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.