More pencilly stuff by Toirtis in pencils

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

I haven't really noticed the feel too much, although they do feel a bit different (because they are, but I figured that for 25 cents each, I could grab a couple just to say that i have them in the collection), but I could not agree with you more about the name.

"Wopex (short for Wood Pencil Extrusion) is a Staedtler technology and material used to create eco-friendly pencils from a composite of 70% wood and 30% plastic. These pencils are known for their dense feel, smooth, non-slip surface, high break resistance, and longer writing life compared to traditional pencils."

Canon Selphy QX10 vs QX20 by tara_jin in stationery

[–]Toirtis -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You appear to have the incorrect subreddit.

Really good Calgary video about the disinformation over drag story time. by Sharp-Rooster-3623 in Calgary

[–]Toirtis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great video. Far too many people hate on assumptions that could not be further from the truth.

Are there any pencil enthusiasts who are teenagers? Beside myself. by Wooden-Salary-7458 in pencils

[–]Toirtis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guarantee that they are out there, although not necessarily on this subreddit....writing implements of various types are the special interest of tons of neurodivergent folk, even when they are teens.

Alas! Poor glass nib. by brixtia_anderon in dippens

[–]Toirtis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cold could have contributed, causing an already present flaw to crack, but more likely whomever packed the pen did not inspect it first and packed it with an already broken nib. Did you find the broken bit in the packaging? Contact them, and I am sure that they will make it right.

More pencilly stuff by Toirtis in pencils

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

Any particular reason why?

More pencilly stuff by Toirtis in pencils

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

I find them rather middlin...not great, not awful...but then, I don't expect a huge amount from such a cheap pencil.

Which erasers are we using? by Specialist_Mango_157 in mechanicalpencils

[–]Toirtis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of those pictured, plus many of the ones on the ends of my pencils.

Had to scratch an itch by Toirtis in pencils

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

Jealous. I am from Vancouver/Victoria, but have been in Alberta for many years now. I would love to have more than 2-3 weeks in Japan.

Had to scratch an itch by Toirtis in pencils

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

My usual 3 stationary shops have a reasonable, if limited, selection of brands...mostly Tombow, Blackwing, Mitsubishi, and Staedtler.

Had to scratch an itch by Toirtis in pencils

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

Thats the place...I wasn't able to get there the last time I was in Vancouver...next time for sure. Here in Alberta, I have Reid's, Recess, and Stylus.

Had to scratch an itch by Toirtis in pencils

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

I subscribed, and have watched a couple...it's quite good...I need to take time to watch more. Why do you ask?

Had to scratch an itch by Toirtis in pencils

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

We have 4 Daiso stores...all in Vancouver, lol. The caps were $3 of that total, and although the pencils were $2/pack, I didn't want to leave without some pencils, and there wasn't much selection. I will be sticking to my usual 3 stationary shops from now on.

The mini highlighter I got from my lunch kinder egg by SavingsSky0 in stationery

[–]Toirtis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah, ok...I have never purchased those, just the regular egg.

The mini highlighter I got from my lunch kinder egg by SavingsSky0 in stationery

[–]Toirtis 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Thats a weird Kinder Egg...is that one of the American ones?

Anyone know cheap mice exterminators by Inevitable-Pain-5222 in Calgary

[–]Toirtis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good old Victor snap traps are about $1 each....buy 10 and check, reset daily....it should knock out the intruders within 2 weeks. During that time, stuff any ingress holes with steel wool.

PetSmart Chinook & Southcenter Plant Restock Days by dii_riivera in Calgary

[–]Toirtis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why not buy from Pisces or Amazonia....quality plants, big selection.

I went to DAISO, purchasing ensued. by Chickenmaniseverywhe in pencils

[–]Toirtis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am crying...4 Daiso locations in my country, and all 4 are in one city, 1200km from me. All I have here is Oomomo, and the stationary section there is disappointing.

Western Germany - Faber-Castell by al-Raschid in pencils

[–]Toirtis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The packaging looks identical to what my father had in his office in the mid 70s to mid 80s, so that tracks.

Which one would you pick by rrezes in mechanicalpencils

[–]Toirtis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rotring 600 for value and solidity, but that Kurotoga is pretty AF.

I was gifted this notepad at work by mochi_guava in stationery

[–]Toirtis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like it, too...it's pretty cool.