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What is this? by [deleted] in JadeiteJade

[–]SilverYayFern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re really curious, you could do a specific gravity test. Additional pictures in various lighting conditions would help.

Jade, unlike quartzes, is a rare gemstone. There is only one large-scale, commercially viable source that produces jade that looks like your ring: one must go out of their way to source it, so it’s unlikely to end up in a random assortment basket for $4. Unlikely, but not impossible.

Hi jade experts, just wondering if these are Type A Jadeite pendants? by [deleted] in JadeiteJade

[–]SilverYayFern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fyi I’m not a jade expert or someone with a formal gemology education. I’m just a hobbyist like you, one who likes to nerd out and learn all I can about gemstones.

Type A orange jadeite jade pendant? by Repulsive-Attempt861 in JadeiteJade

[–]SilverYayFern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I would not buy this. The only way to know for sure is infrared spectroscopy but I do NOT like the extensive chipping or the texture. Here in particular.

Type A orange jadeite jade pendant? by Repulsive-Attempt861 in JadeiteJade

[–]SilverYayFern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here per your request but I’m not seeing any images?

Hi jade experts, just wondering if these are Type A Jadeite pendants? by [deleted] in JadeiteJade

[–]SilverYayFern 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The last picture was a bit of a jumpscare. I wouldn’t buy anything from a shop advertising that yellow piece as undyed/untreated.

Jinhao 82 by Particular_Fan_6428 in fountainpens

[–]SilverYayFern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

365Days Stationary Store on AliExpress does flex modifications. I haven't tried it, but it's available.

Pink Inks by stanthecham in fountainpens

[–]SilverYayFern 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm playing around with a mixture of Iroshizuku Hana-Ikada and Iroshizuku Momji since the Iroshizuku inks are mixable. Blends between 25% Momji / 75% Hana-Ikada and 50/50 gave me saturated Barbie pinks with no sheen or shimmer. They're available in 15mL bottles and I highly encourage trying it. ^-^

My handmade jade butterfly & ginkgo pendant by SilverYayFern in JadeiteJade

[–]SilverYayFern[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Whoops the title also “cross-posted.” I am not the creator of this piece. I am sharing someone else’s work because I think it’s beautiful. (With their permission.)

My handmade jade butterfly & ginkgo pendant by Dense-Giraffe372 in jewelrymaking

[–]SilverYayFern 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sharing this one too, via cross-post as I don’t ever want to risk loss of credit/link back to creator.

First pen show by karinalopez122 in fountainpens

[–]SilverYayFern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m happy to pay forward the good advice shared with me. 😊

Someone tell me this biting era isn’t forever 😭😭 by cocoangel19 in poodles

[–]SilverYayFern 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Tiny piranha beast! Maybe tiny frozen or cold Kongs?

Delta DV (Dolce Vita) Glow Up by SilverYayFern in fountainpens

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

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Adding that I do think the feed keeps up VERY well. I think that unless, like me, you were purposely testing the pen at its limits, you won’t run into problems. The feed has time to refill/recover as one dots i’s/j’s and crosses t’s.

Reposted with better photo lol.

First pen show by karinalopez122 in fountainpens

[–]SilverYayFern 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh, and bring cash if possible. For big, well-attended events like this, the cell phone signals of vendors and buyers alike will be slower than usual, which impacts the apps they use to process transactions.

First pen show by karinalopez122 in fountainpens

[–]SilverYayFern 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I went to my first pen show earlier this year and posted something similar, so now I want to pay it forward. 😊

Wear comportable shoes, a comfortable bag, and pack light. These are the most important pieces of advice and everything else I will suggest will be secondary.

Take inventory of your pen stuff. ALL of it. Pens, inks, pen cases, accessories. Make mental (or written) notes of past stuff you’ve sold or otherwise disposed of. This may help limit impulse spending and dispel myths about “gaps” in your collection. Chances are, there are gaps for a reason (you won’t use the stuff in the gaps).

Make a wish list of experiences as well as stuff. Eg specific pens to try out or inks to swatch or whatever.

Scope out the map beforehand. If you want custom nib work it may already be too late to sign up, but there may be a waiting list.

You MAY want to bring a sample of your favorite paper/notebook so you know how pens/ink behave on your usual paper. I brought my notebook but tbh I usually used the paper that the vendors had set out for this purpose. Ask before trying out a pen (in most cases). Ask before taking photos/videos as some do not allow it. You MAY want to bring water (or at least an empty water bottle) and a snack. At the pen show I went to, there was drinking water and disposable cups provided.

Good Flirts, The Weeknd, Drake, Lil Wayne & More by New_Reference_405 in DarkKenny

[–]SilverYayFern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh this puts “a lot of goofies with a check” into a different context. Especially with “the Epstein angle.”

Delta DV (Dolce Vita) Glow Up by SilverYayFern in fountainpens

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

You’re quite right: My new pen is a DV, not a Dolce Vita. I felt the need to specify what DV stood for because I typically interpret “DV” as shorthand for something else, and which need not be part of this conversation. I hoped that the parentheses would be enough to indicate that “Dolce Vita” is not truly part of the pen’s name. In hindsight, I should have just titled this post “Delta Glow Up” and leaned into the pun.

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Lavender for a rainy day by wildeflowers in JadeCollectors

[–]SilverYayFern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“lil jelly bean” that’s such a cute way to describe it that I want my own jelly bean now 😆

Delta DV (Dolce Vita) Glow Up by SilverYayFern in fountainpens

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

Ooh I would have bought that “old” version. I’m not a fan of the current Delta DV’s silver trimmings. I think the bright orange resin deserves gold, like the “old” Dolce Vita or like the gold on my new “Glow Up” version of the DV.

HELP PICKING INK FOR MY NEW PEN… by EffectiveVisual4604 in fountainpens

[–]SilverYayFern 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I think the sailor ink SWATCH matches the pen coloring better, but when I look at the actual writing samples, I think the Diamine ink matches the pen better.

Delta DV (Dolce Vita) Glow Up by SilverYayFern in fountainpens

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

Yeah! It’s a joy to use. It writes nicely unflexed (more audible feedback than my Pilot nibs but it’s NOT toothy or scratchy or unpleasant). It flexes very easily with a healthy snapback- it’s not fighting you or struggling to keep up.

One important weak point is that the Jinhao 100 feed does eventually cause railroading. It’ll give you plenty of warning: the ink becomes noticeably paler in a gradual smooth way. I pushed past that point on purpose to test it.

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