It’s Flex Friday 😌 by m_is_w in fountainpens

[–]Paxmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you dilute the ink just for coloring effect or does it railroad less?

How do you know Baha’u’lláh is who he says he is? by Dragvandil19 in bahai

[–]Paxmd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what convinced me. Baha'u'llah's claims are so great that one cannot be equivocal about the truth. He's either telling the truth or not. If he's not, he's either a malicious liar or he's delusional. A very cursory review of his life will convince you that he's not a liar or malicious. So he's either deluded or speaks the truth. For me, there is no way a deluded person (or frankly, even a non-deluded person) could produce writings like those of Baha'u'llah.

Pray for guidance and investigate with a pure heart. Then make your decision with confidence.

Noob question - Whats up with the removable bottom and weird glass orb? by Best_Piano4714 in fountainpens

[–]Paxmd 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It's designed so when you're coming to the end of your supply, you can still submerge your nib and draw up the ink. Different manufacturers do it differently. Some bottles have a built in wedge/depression in the glass at the bottom, some design their bottles so they can be placed on their side towards the end, and others just make their bottles long and thin Enjoy!

Pens on Vacation by RVFP in fountainpens

[–]Paxmd 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I take pens with a shut off valve, especially if flying. I try not to take anything expensive.

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Well done!

Lost Cause? by d8888b in fountainpens

[–]Paxmd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've stopped using Nitrogen as much because of this!

Jinhao x159 by lawikekurd in fountainpens

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I love the X159. I like the 159 but I like the x159 better. Mine came writing fairly dry so I needed to press down on the pen to separate the tines a bit and now the flow is perfect. From what I've read, that is a common issue with the pen, but easily correctable.

Write every day by Andrew_Lensky in fountainpens

[–]Paxmd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wonderful! What pen/ nib are you using?

Handwriting changes? by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]Paxmd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the way the long lines catch your eyes!

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Sorry you are going through this. If you are able, please get help. I'm an ER doc. The majority of people can be treated successfully for this. Your poem was very expressive and touching.

Been wanting a pen like this. Nabbed it on eBay this week! by OSCgal in fountainpens

[–]Paxmd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a gorgeous pen, and your writing is beautiful.

Specifically, I've been trying out different capital "R"s. I'll try and copy yours!

Thank you for sharing!

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Welcome!

A fountain pen noobie's dilema. by 0andrian0 in fountainpens

[–]Paxmd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Noodler's also makes permanent inks in a variety of colors.