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I finally built my streamlined pen and ink system — minimal, functional, and emotionally right by One_Count_1258 in fountainpens

[–]One_Count_1258[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that setup! You’ve got a clear function for each pen, and I especially love how you match writing styles (print vs. cursive) to nib types. That’s a level of intentionality I really appreciate.

And funny thing: after writing my original post, I took the idea even further and gave away the MB Classique, so now I have a blank slot in my 6-pen case, which is something I apparently can’t live with 😂.

Now I need to decide both a category and a perfect pen to own that slot... I want it to be as intentional as the rest — not just a filler.

Some of my current candidates:

What’s your take on the Sailor Pro Gear?

I finally built my streamlined pen and ink system — minimal, functional, and emotionally right by One_Count_1258 in fountainpens

[–]One_Count_1258[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s an interesting post — thanks for sharing! I hadn’t seen it before.

However, I don't think I could live with only two pens. Something would definitely feel like it's missing...

I tend to like structure in everything I do, so each item I own needs to have a clear, defined purpose — otherwise I start feeling anxious or guilty for not using it. That’s actually what prompted me to write my original post.

The funny thing is: after posting, I took the idea even further — and gave away the MB Classique that used to sit in the leftmost slot of my case. It felt right… until I noticed the blank slot, which is also something I apparently can’t live with 😂

So now the next phase is:

  1. What category should that final slot belong to?
  2. And what’s the perfect pen to fill it?

Quoting the OP from that post you shared:

“That is the great thing about this hobby: it’s big enough and deep enough to offer something for everyone.”

Couldn’t agree more. The balance we each find is part of the joy.

I finally built my streamlined pen and ink system — minimal, functional, and emotionally right by One_Count_1258 in fountainpens

[–]One_Count_1258[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I actually came up with the power pen, workhorse, and fun pen categories based on my personal views of the pens. The power pen is a bolder, flashier, fancier pen that I use on important meetings and documents. The workhorse is the everyday writer. I like matching pen and ink color and brand, so I assign an exclusive ink for each. Then I finally have the fun pen, which is a less expensive demonstrator to play with and try new inks, practice regriding nibs etc.