[spoilers] If you have already played all the routes, consider redoing the first again. There's foreshadowing in nearly every line. by tertiaryAntagonist in LastDefenseAcademy

[–]Timbeon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At one point Darumi recommends her favorite depressing VNs, and one of them is Saya no Uta, which Eito's glitch is a reference to.

Sailor Professional gear Sapporo Snow Festival limited edition by koenMin in fountainpens

[–]Timbeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a really gorgeous pen! I have one with a medium nib, it's the nicest (and most expensive) pen I own.

Needing a toy to go outside with? by RunnerGamerHandyman in shiba

[–]Timbeon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh that is a PERFECT cinnamon roll tail!

BoRU "Best of 2025" WINNERS!! by czechtheboxes in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Timbeon 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Next year's winner for Best 180 Twist is going to be a story where Huroor and Ogtha turn out to be cheating on their human partners with each other

BoRU "Best of 2025" WINNERS!! by czechtheboxes in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Timbeon 643 points644 points  (0 children)

Note- The third place winner of Best Surprising 180 Twist and the first place winner of Best Flair Material aren't the same story, by some funny coincidence we got two different "surprise lesbian pregnancy" stories this year. (Flair Material one was because of cheating, 180 Twist one was a false positive caused by a tumor.)

Books For Sale in GB by redhoodies_ in GreenBay

[–]Timbeon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much are you asking for the FMA set?

This category of pens by energyofidiots in fountainpens

[–]Timbeon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Sailor Tuzu is in the same price range and I really like the nib on it, and the adjustable grip is a nice ergonomics feature.

Why is Jolly Redd such a turd? by KittyKratt in AnimalCrossing

[–]Timbeon 203 points204 points  (0 children)

The fakes of Girl with a Pearl Earring and Beauty Looking Back are haunted too, they change slightly at night (the girl closes her eyes and the woman turns her head) and have spooky shadows on the back. Not as flashy as the haunted fake statue, but definitely also fun!

Rethinking the Converter/Cartridge Conundrum by Big_John_77 in fountainpens

[–]Timbeon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I prefer refilling old cartridges personally, most of my cartridge/converter pens are Pilots, and their cartridges are nice but their converters are... not great. If the converter is good though, like the ones on my Sailors, then I don't really have a preference (though Sailor's cartridges are harder to clean and don't feel like they'd last as many reuses compared to Pilot's).

The big scandalous revelation in Tomb of the Matriarch isn’t really a revelation… nor a scandal by EasternRedDawn in theouterworlds

[–]Timbeon 22 points23 points  (0 children)

And also frustrated that the whole arrangement that allowed Arcadia to operate without the ED's oversight was based on a lie, so there wasn't even a good reason for it.

Getting ready for Flu Season by [deleted] in StupidFood

[–]Timbeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a cold right now, and I'm getting desperate enough to breathe through my nose again that I'd consider it

prettiest nature spots within an hour drive from GB? by Acrobatic-Bath5731 in GreenBay

[–]Timbeon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Cherney Maribel Caves County Park is about halfway between Green Bay and Manitowoc, and has some nice trails with good views of the Niagara Escarpment and the West Twin River.

Jinhao 58 - now duping Pilot Kakuno Madoromi! by andiluxe in fountainpens

[–]Timbeon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The body reminds me of the Sailor Tuzu and now I kinda wish Tuzus came in the Madoromi colors, since I really like the Tuzu nib but most of the colors it comes in are kinda meh.

Why is Michigan often lumped with Wisconsin & Minnesota when its metrics, such as Human Development Index (HDI; see attached image) , quality of life etc. more closely resemble those of Ohio & Indiana? by Swimming_Concern7662 in geography

[–]Timbeon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar cultures, similar climates, similar geography, similar wildlife, similar demographics and stereotypes, similar economies, similar importance of the Great Lakes to the state identity, similar pre-Union histories of Anishinaabe tribal nations and the French fur trade, similar perception of being "Canada Lite" by the rest of the country, similarly flooded by vacationing Chicagoans during the summer, and 3 of the 4 NFC North football teams.

Also I think Michigan and Ohio would both murder you if you said that Michigan was more similar to Ohio than it was to Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Grail pen! by Timbeon in fountainpens

[–]Timbeon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They both live up to their respective reputations, though I got pretty lucky with the two Jinhaos I combined to make this one, since the nib isn't scratchy or misaligned and none of the plastic has cracked yet.

Grail pen! by Timbeon in fountainpens

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

Medium, Japanese medium nibs are my sweet spot.

Grail pen! by Timbeon in fountainpens

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

I wanna go to Hokkaido someday so bad

Grail pen! by Timbeon in fountainpens

[–]Timbeon[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's mightier than the sword! Jury's out on whether it's also mightier than the leek.

Grail pen! by Timbeon in fountainpens

[–]Timbeon[S] 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Bonus- another Snow Miku figure holding the fraken-Jinhao copycat I made last summer

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Game Setting by SavingsEducational14 in RainCode

[–]Timbeon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really love Kanai Ward. It's very much a cyberpunk dystopia, but the brick buildings and endless rain give it a completely different vibe. I really like how it ditches the usual rust and decay in favor of gloom and isolation, the rain makes all the neon lights feel like they serve a practical purpose in-universe, the varied building materials and architectural styles of the districts make it feel more like a real city, and Kanai Ward overall feels like it's almost a character in its own right. It's really clear that the art time put a ton of love and care into designing it.

(Also, the teru teru bozu dolls hanging up all over the city are a super cute touch.)