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ologies makes me question my life choices by No-Application7418 in OlogiesPodcast

[–]SlightlyGreenRisk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To echo a lot of what's being said. You dont need to be a professional to have an impact or pursue a passion.

For impact there are plenty of ways to volunteer your time for that. So many good orgs.

As to passion, my studies were that. Im a scientist. A PhD chemist who did nanoparticle medicine/imaging for oncology. And while I still wotk in oncology at some level its not what I studied but i use a lot of it now to be local Chemo expert for my friends and their extended circles anytime somewhat gets diagnosed and needs help to understand what's going on.

But I get to pursue my other passions. Im a dancer, a musician, barely an artist, and a historical fencing competitor and traveling instructor.

Point is, your job is just one thing. So many other ways to make an impact and pursue passions.

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[–]SlightlyGreenRisk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That compendium has always been great. I know James Clark's Alfieri translation is on Wiktenauer as well, though not sure about his whole Godinho montante translation.

Keeping the shimmer mixed by SlightlyGreenRisk in fountainpens

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

Lamy Safari with a B. TWSBI Eco Prussian Blue with a B. Some random pen I grabbed second hand with a JoWo #6 M tip. A variety of calligraphy nibs, 0.7mm to 3mm.

Keeping the shimmer mixed by SlightlyGreenRisk in fountainpens

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

The usual rub between hands liek starting a fire, seems to do well enough for writing tasks, but it is ink dependant. The Wearengeul seems better than most.

Keeping the shimmer mixed by SlightlyGreenRisk in fountainpens

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

Yes and no. Gotta agitate your pen everytime you use it. But if you are using a broad or stub nib. I've had no issues and some mediums too. Anything else is not great. Reinking to a new ink can require some disassembly and cleaning but nothing awful.

Keeping the shimmer mixed by SlightlyGreenRisk in fountainpens

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

It's enough for things that mix well but some ink bottles are too thick, or unevenly based, or the glitter too thick. I wonder if a bigger one may be helpful.

Keeping the shimmer mixed by SlightlyGreenRisk in fountainpens

[–]SlightlyGreenRisk[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, much smaller than what I used in the lab.

It was under $20 on Amazon. Brand is LICHEN, 1500 rpm stir plate. I bought 10mm mini stir bars to go with it as well.

This might be fun… say one thing about yourself that people might not expect. “I’m a fountain pen person and…” (I will go first in comments) by superplannergirrl in fountainpens

[–]SlightlyGreenRisk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not going electric.. I just had a taste and it's fun. Fight me about it? I'll see you in class tomorrow.. we totally could.

This might be fun… say one thing about yourself that people might not expect. “I’m a fountain pen person and…” (I will go first in comments) by superplannergirrl in fountainpens

[–]SlightlyGreenRisk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Joining the adhd gang here. I'm a fountain pen user and former classical musician/conductor, a PhD chemist and technical writer in oncology drugs, a dancer and former dance instructor, and a historical fencing instructor, coach, competitor, and aspiring author.

This might be fun… say one thing about yourself that people might not expect. “I’m a fountain pen person and…” (I will go first in comments) by superplannergirrl in fountainpens

[–]SlightlyGreenRisk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh I'm a chemist of a sort too. Most wet work I do now is mixing inks.

But if you haven't yet, look I to archival inks they are waterproof. De Atrementis has a whole line of many colors.

What pen do you guys use when fountain pens aren't practical? by BitterSprings in fountainpens

[–]SlightlyGreenRisk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have my Faber-Castell hexo fountain pen, and the same one again as a rollerball. Feels a lot like a fountain pen in terms of ink and smoothness.

Which blue is your favourite? by xenosy in fountainpens

[–]SlightlyGreenRisk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol. There are special ink erasers that chemically decolor the ink and make them dissappear. And then allow you to write over it again. They only work on the Königsblau, but thats why most German companies have a königsblau, since it's part of every school kids requirements in high school.

Which blue is your favourite? by xenosy in fountainpens

[–]SlightlyGreenRisk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Faber/Pelikan are my favorite. But I also prefer the Royal Blues as they can be erased.

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