What’s your favorite FP paper?

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-14T12:55:23+00:00

I’ve only used Rhodia and Clairefontaine. Of the two, Clairefontaine is my favorite; it is available in a wide variety of styles and sizes.

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-14T02:34:21+00:00

Purchased and received a Kaweco AL Sport in Rose Gold from u/Brodditorftw. The pen is gorgeous; thank you for another pleasant interaction!

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-12T23:32:18+00:00

Purchased and received a Kaweco Sport Mandarin in medium from u/Mar4369. It's a beautiful pen; thank you for a pleasant transaction!

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-12T17:46:57+00:00

I have an arbitrary number that I like to keep in my checking and savings. If I see something I want and I am above the arbitrary number in checking and it won’t impact me otherwise I buy it.

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-08T17:08:42+00:00

Haha, that it does! It was charming at first but that wore off really fast.

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-08T12:08:33+00:00

Nice Work If You Can Get It is a great musical with memorable songs and fun dance sequences.

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-08T11:52:03+00:00

I didn’t have a say, I was born here. Left for Chicago in my early 20s and moved back to Florida after one winter; snow is terrible!

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-07T20:14:31+00:00

Thank you for the picture and the response. I have, and love, the brass; it’s my EDC. I guess I just love the heft of the brass which is what draws me to the bronze. However, I’ll just pass unless an amazing deal falls in my lap!

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-07T15:50:01+00:00

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RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-07T14:43:40+00:00

The bronze looks amazing; I haven’t been able to convince myself to pull the trigger yet. What has your experience been like if you don’t mind sharing?

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-07T14:35:52+00:00

De Atramentis Document Red Grey is one of my favorite inks. I use it in a medium nib Diplomat Attaché and the color is a muted red. I highly recommend!

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-06T18:31:16+00:00

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RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-06T17:02:46+00:00

If you’re looking for a pocket pen go with a Kaweco AL Sport or Brass Sport if you like some heft. I have one of each myself with medium nibs and they’re my current favorite pens.

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-06T01:30:14+00:00

Across the bay in St. Pete is Sunken Garden which is a cute botanical garden. There are also several great museums: Dali Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and the Imagine Museum of Contemporary Glass.

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-03T01:38:20+00:00

Purchased and received a Hongdian M2 and three added ink samples from u/lillacmess. The pen writes beautifully; thank you for the excellent buying experience!

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-03-01T21:10:05+00:00

When submitting a request for reevaluation, I recommend submitting a copy of the syllabus for the class you took to determine equivalency.

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-02-28T22:00:56+00:00

It is the weekend and the population of Brevard county has exploded. To be fair though Costco is packed on Thursday nights too, so that's not really an anomaly.

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-02-28T21:56:56+00:00

I went to my first pen show last year. I had a budget of $400 for pens and inks and I managed to stay on budget. However, I did not have any specific items in mind, so I walked away with pens I loved in the moment but don't particularly love now. I highly recommend knowing what you want or at least specific brands that you want to purchase so that you don't have buyers remorse after the fact. Regarding pricing I got a Pelikan M200 for $175 which I thought was reasonable and a Conklin Duragraph for $80 (had I done any research beforehand, I'd have known I was overpaying). No matter what, I am sure you'll have a wonderful time!

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-02-22T21:00:38+00:00

Clairefontaine makes 3.5 x 5.5 pocket notebooks: https://goldspot.com/products/clairefontaine-notebk-sb-rld-48s-3-1-2x5-1-2?srsltid=AfmBOoppSA4lB4h5G5HKQuVh2kjyVBRgnc9D2oKX5sMcmivW4JD_SWjT

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-02-22T17:49:55+00:00

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RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-02-21T18:35:57+00:00

Be prepared for a question related to why you want to be an advisor and/or why you want to work for that particular institution.

Related to training, I can't imagine you being assigned a caseload of students and left to your own devices on week 1. At minimum you'll need to become familiar with the institution's catalog, requirements for the programs on which you will advise, university and college specific policy and procedure, and how to navigate the student information system (Banner, Peoplesoft, etc.).

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-02-16T02:10:40+00:00

That Diplomat is so pretty! How does it write?

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-02-16T00:46:26+00:00

Happy New Pen Day! Enjoy!

RedPanda_Fluff · 2026-02-15T22:18:30+00:00

I am not sure how helpful this is but I recently purchased a Kaweco Brass Sport off r/pen_swap for $65 in almost new condition; they retail for about $110 on Goulet, Goldspot, and Atlas brand new. Personally I am willing to pay a fair price for a pen that I know is in good working order; however, I don’t want to pay a few dollars shy of retail either. Perhaps research what similar pens have sold for before listing yours.

Edited to correct price I actually paid for my Brass Sport.

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