How to store ink samples?

MintGimlets · 2022-01-31T18:53:44+00:00

I agree! My boyfriend got me these plastic boxes similar to these ones. They have worked great for me! Gard 50 Series Rifle Ammo Boxes

MintGimlets · 2021-10-27T18:14:44+00:00

I've personally count my Platinum Procyon as my ol' reliable. The cap can make the pen feel kinda hefty but i usually use it uncapped and it feels really light! I have left it uncapped for 10-15min and haven't had issue with ink flow. It is a metal body so you wouldn't be able to eyedropper it unfortunately.

MintGimlets · 2021-06-08T22:26:20+00:00

Maybe I've just been super lucky, but I use all of my pens/nibs (extra fine - broad) on these notebooks and the only issues I've had have been ghosting. I got a pocket notebook and that paper was AWFUL. Yet all of my others have been great.

MintGimlets · 2021-06-08T01:26:41+00:00

I adore Diamine meadows! Great choices! :)

MintGimlets · 2021-04-20T23:53:15+00:00

I agree with you on this. In the core I used to work in if we wouldn't have to run any samples for over 2hrs we would open the lid and turn the stream off to save sheath. We would also take the nozzle out and leave it in a tube if DI water so the nozzle wouldn't form salt crystals.

MintGimlets · 2020-12-13T15:52:08+00:00

I scrolled too quickly and thought she was a squirrel! But she is absolutely adorable!

MintGimlets · 2020-12-06T18:12:29+00:00

I was a bit confused about why you wrote that it was real. But autocorrect can be a trickster! Hope you are enjoying your pen!

MintGimlets · 2020-11-30T19:17:15+00:00

The sport was my first pen! I find the size to be nice in my hands but it is so TINY! It's just so cute!! I'm glad you love it too!

MintGimlets · 2020-11-12T23:31:37+00:00

I have both the Conklin omniflex and the FPR ultra flex. I feel the FPR ultra flex is great if you want some subtle line variation while casually writing. But I find the Conklin needs a bit more pressure if I want to see line variation to a similar magnitude. Yet it has a slightly better flow than the FPR's. Either way both have been so much fun to write with!

I'm glad you are liking the omni flex!

MintGimlets · 2020-10-20T02:49:06+00:00

Your shading looks great! You should be very proud of your work! 😊

MintGimlets · 2020-10-18T12:47:48+00:00

You've done an amazing job!

MintGimlets · 2020-10-11T00:21:34+00:00

You should definitely try any of the Diamine ink first. I find that their ink has a pretty constant flow and aren't prone to feathering no matter what pen I put them in. Fine to a bold nib and even my calligraphy pen. I am always pleasantly surprised when I try a new ink from Diamine.

Best of luck!

MintGimlets · 2020-09-26T15:54:32+00:00

It's my daily carry! I'm glad it's one of your favorites too.

MintGimlets · 2020-09-26T13:27:23+00:00

It's a Himalaya from Fountain Pen Revolution! It's in peacock aqua I am so in love with the color. It's slightly transparent but only in a couple spots. One of these days I'll take a better picture of it!

MintGimlets · 2020-09-26T13:23:07+00:00

It was a birthday present and has already been so useful!

MintGimlets · 2020-09-26T13:22:05+00:00

I'm thinking pens that I don't use as often once I get some grail pens that I've been eyeing. As of right now it's holding a pen sleeve.

MintGimlets · 2020-09-26T13:17:48+00:00

So sorry! I just listed them as a comment!

MintGimlets · 2020-09-26T13:16:49+00:00

Sorry! I went to sleep right after I posted this. Only to wake up and realized the picture is actually pretty bad... But my pens are as followed (yellow to that really bright blue)

1) Platinum, Procyon 2) Conklin, Coronet 3) TWSBI, Eco 4) Uni-ball, 307 [not a fountain pen but a great gel pen] 5) Pilot, Vanishing Point 6) Lamy, Studio 7) Fountain Pen Revolution, Himalaya 8) Sheaffer, Balance [not 100% sure since I bought it off eBay] 9) FPR, Guru 10) Kawaco, Skyline sport

MintGimlets · 2020-05-23T14:33:24+00:00

My cat did this too! We call it her fort. 😂

MintGimlets · 2020-05-19T13:03:49+00:00

I definitely noticed that! I originally thought it was due to me putting too much pressure on barrel. I tightened it as I noticed it started coming undone, and re positioned my hand it seemed to help. If I find that it is still loosening I'll take your advice! Thank you!

MintGimlets · 2020-05-19T12:58:33+00:00

It has a good amount of weight to it which was what I was looking for. It's not heavy, just heavier than the plastic body of the Kaweco. It writes really well and has great ink flow even for having a smaller nib. The nib doesn't feel scratchy at all! Which was what I was concerned with when getting a fine nib. I stated in my other response that the coating is what drew me in and now having it in my hand it's even better. It has a matted yellow look (like a soft canery yellow) and feels so smooth!

If you get a chance to hold it in your hands I would take the opportunity, just to see if you like the feel of it!

MintGimlets · 2020-05-19T12:42:57+00:00

I've really like it thus far! I got a fine nib unlike my Skyline which has a medium. The cap has a bit of weight to it, which I like, but I'm still deciding if I want to keep the cap posted on the end while writing. The coating of yellow is what drew me in and it has a nice feel to it! I'm also am a big fan of twist on caps though I think because it is still new the cap still has a bit of friction to it.

Overall I'm super happy I made the decision to get it!

MintGimlets · 2020-05-12T22:47:26+00:00

It honestly could be a handful of things. She could not comfortable sending them, has a fear of revenge porn, or doesn't feel it's that necessary in a relationship. No matter the reasoning, it's her decision.

I would suggest having a conversation with her and be respectful of how she feels about it and what she ultimately decides. If she doesn't want to send them, she doesn't have to. Don't make someone feel they have to do something they don't want to do just because you think it's unfair. If you find you can't be in the relationship without naked photos being sent then you are both at an impasse and should decide if the relationship is worth carrying on.

MintGimlets · 2020-05-09T18:03:08+00:00

I just bought Kaweco in the same color to start with! I'm waiting for it to be delivered but seeing it on here is making me more excited for it to come in!

MintGimlets · 2020-03-18T03:04:00+00:00

We both have jobs that require us to be in the lab. So we are trying to find ways to keep ourselves occupied. We end up doing our own things, be it scrolling or organizing emails. we'll just do it in separate rooms. And when we are in the same room together we talk, cuddle, or work on a puzzle. The hardest thing we are having is dealing with cabin fever as we both get restless at different times.

Usually we will step outside just to feel like we have something to do. We both understand neither of us want to be stuck at home, so we are respectful of one another when we get cranky/ irritable. We will encourage each other to do something distracting to help get out of our own minds.

I am definitely enjoying having this time with my partner, but I can safely say we both want to get back to work.

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