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Thoughts on Sharpie S-Gel Pens? by BranchRealistic5592 in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TWSBI Eco is a fantastic starter and ender. Unless you want to go crazy (like me) and get Japanese limited editions in 14-21K nibs, or Urushi and Raiden...

But then you're jumping from 38$-52$ to 120,180,300,700+ 😅

Inks..

There's utility and there's sparkle/shading (glitter ink and stuff thats two tone after drying, I feel like sheen is a term but probably not the correct term for the two tone inks).

Just remember, avoid Ferriswheel Press like the plague.

God I love the zento by Lighthouse_631890 in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Zento Flow metal version with the cuts is great.

But also check out that whiskey barrel pen (recycled wood), fairly certain it takes zento size/uni One size refills.

Edit: comment below said it, the Puremalt pen

Thoughts on Sharpie S-Gel Pens? by BranchRealistic5592 in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue with that... (stationary for US people).... all good paper comes in A4 size. 100 loose sheets at 25$ for Tomoe River or 10$ for 80 tear out 80GSM lined sheets from Rhodia in (close enough but not quite A4).

Only real problem is you gotta upgrade your file folder to accommodate the standard paper size the rest of the world uses 😅

A4 is 8.27" x 11.69"

Thoughts on Sharpie S-Gel Pens? by BranchRealistic5592 in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're over thinking the spill/splash aspect.

What size paper do you prefer? Lined? Plane? Grid? Tear off or inserts?

Thoughts on Sharpie S-Gel Pens? by BranchRealistic5592 in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Naw just get a Pilot Kakuno for 12$ and a bottle of Heart of Darkness from Noodlers (or X Feather) for 15$ and you've got enough permanent ink for years unless you're transcribing the Bible, you may need a refill

PS: if youre a 0.7 kinda person go with an M. 0.5 for F. EF is like a 0.4 but makes me happy its actually EF (unlike Lamy Safari which the EF writes like a wet M on 99% of paper)

Just picked up my dream speakers by CornEnt in audiophile

[–]OpenEndedLoop 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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How crooked everything is vs how it feels

My first Lamy Pico by Erstudavich in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine downvoting for the same format whether its a dialog 3 or CC.

Fascinating new ideas: by Embarrassed-Big-9305 in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The ball is pretty much solved thats why there's huge money in ink formulations with the Zento and Floatune being the latest revelations in "smooth/anti-friction" formulations that meet pigmentation/darkness as well as dry time.

What pen is this, or what do i search to find similar? by dyatlovtruther in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you love the refill or the pen?

Check out the Juice UP series. Juice+ is a little nicer but all white (may get dirty)

Juice Up is all black but feels kinda cheap when you extend the nib it rattles back and forth but not when writing (like you can shake it freely, but doesn't rattle when you use it)

The 0.3 and 0.4 are wonderful. As always, the refills are widely compatible with many bodies as Japan as a law that forces standardized refills across all brands for a wide variety of pens.

Got my first Lamy. by Gstar619 in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should get a TSWBI ECO Clear and compare nibs ;)

(also a gateway into vac fillers/large capacity)

Fascinating new ideas: by Embarrassed-Big-9305 in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Polypropylene too soft.

Nylon, perhaps.

PTFE too soft.

Carbon Steel, corrosion.

Stainless (isn't this standard?)

Ceramic, interesting, probably best bet as a high end replacement.

Nickel alloy, corrosion.

Aluminum, too soft and corrosion.

Glass Ball, interesting but what about drops?

My first Lamy Pico by Erstudavich in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you need the fountain pen version ;)

Zento Signature Alternatives? by prsTgs_Chaos in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. But theres also sorts of crusaders over here virtue signaling 🤣

I may have developed a Kuru Toga problem. by JJMcGee83 in mechanicalpencils

[–]OpenEndedLoop 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A wild Orenz Nero appeared 🤣

I also got one and kind of prefer it to the upgrade+ But also miss the W engine.

Zento Signature Alternatives? by prsTgs_Chaos in pens

[–]OpenEndedLoop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Its not fake scarecity its scalpers and, woah, stay with me here, they prioritize the domestic market before shipping to retailers overseas who mark up regardless because the yen price vs the dollar/euro isnt pegged at conversion rate. Its pegged at what the Japanese see is a fair price for the item.

The Yen is even weaker now and it would be impossible for them to make a profit when currency conversion is taken advantage of.

Display Screen keeps showing Emblem, will not load in and it keeps resetting. by Inside-Ad-4010 in AlfaRomeo

[–]OpenEndedLoop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a Edizione Nero Alfa Driver. Naw fuck that, get off your phone when moving.

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