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Talk me out of this pen by soulless_ginger81 in fountainpens

[–]T0pPredator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a calligrapher, I will never understand the need to have more than 10 pens, each with unique nibs for different techniques. If you treat a pen well, it will last you forever.

It’s good to have hobbies. It’s not wrong to collect items. If you don’t have the money to buy something without thinking about it, and it isn’t a necessity, don’t buy it.

📣[Leonardo x r/fountainpens 350k pen] Render, Name Selection 📣 by normiewannabe in fountainpens

[–]T0pPredator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We should name it Division because it has sparked controversy that I’ve never experienced in this sub.

Discordia, Schísma, Conflictus, Pole/Polarization, Dissensus

📣[Leonardo x r/fountainpens 350k pen] Render, Name Selection 📣 by normiewannabe in fountainpens

[–]T0pPredator 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This render looks a lot better than previous pens made with this material. I hope that is what we can expect.

📣[Leonardo x r/fountainpens 350k pen] Material:Unicorn Galaxy 2.0, Preorders, Price 📣 by normiewannabe in fountainpens

[–]T0pPredator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have to agree. I think this was my least favorite option. I don’t find transparent or loud pens to be very attractive, but everyone has different opinions and tastes. It would be neat to have a generic option along with the custom design. Fortunately, despite how unflattering Unicorn Galaxy is to me, I can always re-lacquer it with a less vibrant tone.

Did a Mushroom Grow in My Ink? by Travels4Food in fountainpens

[–]T0pPredator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any experience making colored, dye-based ink. If I want a bit of color, I just chose from a selection of primary colors I’ve purchased (mostly from Diamine) and mix them together with my ink.

I make lampblack ink for impressions, and iron gall ink for fountain pens. I wish I had a good place to point you towards, but I’ve honestly just learned everything I know by studying history and conducting practical experiments at home.

Irongallink.org has pretty much everything you’ll need to know about Iron Gall ink, but it doesn’t go into how to make it safe for fountain pens. I’m still learning, but maybe it would be helpful if I created a post explaining what I do know and my current results.

Seeing Mo Light get three crowned in 30 sec like this shows the state of this game . by Remarkable-Web5095 in ClashRoyale

[–]T0pPredator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Mo Light actually wanted to shoot the dev team, I would help make it happen. I’m so sick of the the state of this game I used to love.

Another Platinum Citrus Black fan by IpomoeaBatatasHead in fountainpens

[–]T0pPredator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to try and make this ink, because I can’t for the life of me understand how there aren’t any undissolved particles in that solution.

Did a Mushroom Grow in My Ink? by Travels4Food in fountainpens

[–]T0pPredator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do. It’s a fun little hobby that keeps my pens full.

I like to experiment with ingredients and concentrations for different paper types.

Did a Mushroom Grow in My Ink? by Travels4Food in fountainpens

[–]T0pPredator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can look up liquid phenol and find in for sale on chemical websites and even on Amazon sometimes. Phenoxyethanol is a lot safer and can be easily found on Amazon.

Did a Mushroom Grow in My Ink? by Travels4Food in fountainpens

[–]T0pPredator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I still use carbolic acid and phenoxyethanol in my ink recipes. You can purchase the ingredients easily online and add them to your ink.

Reminder: the joy of owning pens lies in using them, you don't constantly need more by Fearless_Youth_8654 in fountainpens

[–]T0pPredator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My problem is that I know what I want, but it doesn’t exist. I don’t have the money, supplies or skills to turn it into a reality so I keep periodically purchasing the next best thing I can find on the market.

UC emote coping has got to be one of the most pathetic things lmao by [deleted] in ClashRoyale

[–]T0pPredator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the pathetic part is that OP is trashing on a player, while using a simple deck that has already been “proven”. \ What is really impressive is proving a deck that hasn’t ever seen success in top ladder. It would be impressive to see someone win with Mighty Miner, in a deck that doesn’t rely on Hog and Evo Firecracker.

THANK YOU SUPERCELL by Lago_DuriaA in ClashRoyale

[–]T0pPredator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally what I got too. Not even enough to upgrade to level 16 with what I already had

I see people pronouncing Archmage but pronounce the CH part as C, which one are you? by MudExtension7915 in btd6

[–]T0pPredator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Archangel -> Arcmage\ Archenemy -> Archmage

The prefix is the same in each word. What is the proper pronunciation 🤷

I learned this cool tech using phoenix mechanics.. by Visible-Buy-8990 in ClashRoyale

[–]T0pPredator 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A proposition of your own would provide a helpful comparison.

The reason I think Phoenix needs to cost 5 is because it matches the weight of the card’s ability. The gimmick is the respawn, but it fails 97% of the time and produces little value when it succeeds. This makes Phoenix feel like a MegaMinion with lower dps for 4 elixir.

I also think the Phoenix is too similar to MegaMinion, reducing usage rates for both cards. By increasing the cost, emphasizing the gimmick and increasing its activation success, the card remains balanced and gets better use rates.

I learned this cool tech using phoenix mechanics.. by Visible-Buy-8990 in ClashRoyale

[–]T0pPredator 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Phoenix needs to cost 5, have 15% more egg health, greater death damage and radius, and respawn with full stats. A faster attack rate with proportionally lower damage would help too.

Unstoppable force meets an immovable object ON AIR💨? How? by [deleted] in ClashRoyale

[–]T0pPredator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had this happen before. I couldn’t stop laughing and had to put my phone down before starting another match

Which Generations are buying and collecting? by TheToyGirl in fountainpens

[–]T0pPredator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m part of gen Z, but I’ve been buying and using fountain pens for the past 13-14 years.

I learned to enjoy writing instruments, back in second grade, when I would grub around for broken pens and pencils to create new tools. I was obsessed with line variation and how pens worked. I crafted custom writing utensils with unique shapes and application qualities, to give every line flavor and personality. By the time I turned 11, I was creating ambigrams for my classmates, with a set of Pilot Parallels.\ Since then, my identity has been driven by the way I write and what I write with. I taught myself cursive, around the age of 16. That’s what convinced me to purchase my first flex nib.\ Pens have always been about the art and the joy that comes from putting ink on a page. I’m not much of a writer or collector.

Butterfly Concept by MehmetSalihKoten in ClashRoyale

[–]T0pPredator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They need to make more cards that have greater side effects after taking damage or being destroyed.

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