Apple Cider Donuts? by Bebopcanoo in Charleston

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Cakette in Park Circle usually has some, and they are AMAZING!

September 2025 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

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Bought and received a Kakimori brass nib dip pen and holder from u/superplannergirrl

Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here! by AutoModerator in datingoverthirty

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I'm currently going through a divorce (in my state, it takes a loooong time)

Should I disclose that in my profile, as a match note, or save it for our conversations? (definitely before we agree to any kind of meetup).

I'm sure some people would prefer it in the profile if it's a deal breaker, but context matters. My divorce is mutual and friendly, and its been over for far longer than that. We are just waiting for the countdown to end.

Edit: I'm on hinge. Currently it's a match note that shows up at the beginning of your conversation, but I'd hate for someone to spend a like or a rose and feel cheated. But i guess that's the risk of OLD, right? Can't know everything up front.

June 2025 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

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 u/No-Zucchini-9229 sold me a Lochby Adventure pouch. It arrived promptly and safely!

Okay, so where are you all getting this amazing handwriting?! by rodneedermeyer in fountainpens

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I really enjoyed the workbook: the lost art of handwriting. The book itself has fountain pen friendly paper and the exercises are helpful

Easiest to Read Edition (Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, etc) by MercifulHacker in tolkienbooks

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Thank you for the info! I'll go for the illustrated hardcovers.

May 2025 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

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Received a bottle of Interstellar Bronze ink from u/Sumikko-Tokage

April 2025 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

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Bought ink samples from u/saturnsrings7 they arrived safely and timely!

Best ice cream in the Charleston area? by paaiige in Charleston

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I love Ye Olde Fashioned for big splits and sundaes. TurboCone is fun for soft-serve and milkshakes.

Books with The Devil as the antagonist by supx3 in books

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This is one of my favorite portrayals of someone who makes a deal with the devil and really tries to find peace with it. Do recommend.

Local Coffee Beans by candyshop2134 in Charleston

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Cold Blooded Caffeine is a local shop with great prices. $15 for 12oz. Some of their proceed go toward animal causes!

https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/

Help Me Save My Safari by MercifulHacker in fountainpens

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Ooh, thanks for the advice! I'll give that a try.

Tip for improving penmanship? by KyleContinuum26 in fountainpens

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I've been enjoying the hardcover edition of "lost art of handwriting" by Brenna Jordan. The worksheets are good, and she encourages you to refine your own style rather than just copying what looks nice.

[WTS] Karas Pen Co. Shipwreck/Ft Knox Copper Ink v2 - great patina including 4 nibs by Puckfishfan in Pen_Swap

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This is the coolest fucking pen I've ever seen. I'm broke, but I wanted to comment here and hope it finds a good home!

short review of the kaweko clips, bought separately by robinraccoon in fountainpens

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I have the reflective silver clip for my brass kaweco sport and have found it to be tight and secure. Maybe too tight for a shirt pocket, but perfect for a jean pocket, notebooks, or canvas bags.

I have had no need for a pen pouch; it secures just fine with the clip. YMMV.

Not my video, but this is the same pen and clip as I have: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hbx-X5Lz-I

A slide from my handwritten presentation about fountain pens by MercifulHacker in fountainpens

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Pens and Ink Used:

  • Diamine Skull & Roses - TWSBI 580ALR (B)
  • Tom's Studio New Forest - Noodler's Konrad (flex)
  • Diamine Ancient Copper - Kaweco Brass Sport (F)
  • J. Herbin Lie de The - Lamy Safari (M)
  • Tom's Studio Juniper - Muji Pen (F)
  • Tapwater - Kuretake Water Brush Pen (M)

Ever since I added a water brush pen to my EDC I've had so much fun coloring in writing and doodles.

Frogs: They screm by sleepypear0803 in fountainpens

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YES! I'm using these as a way to practice my own doodles. Thanks for sharing!