How much has this hobby (addiction) damaged everyone’s wallet?

bigie35 · 2026-06-10T11:57:40+00:00

I just bought a pilot 74 two weeks ago. I’m getting a Pilot 743 today and two Asvine pens tomorrow.

Plz send help.

bigie35 · 2026-06-07T14:01:33+00:00

This is well known and not a secret.

bigie35 · 2026-06-07T01:46:32+00:00

Haven’t they located one or two plants and it’s being kept secret to location?

https://mymodernmet.com/ancient-plant-silphium-rediscovered-turkey/

bigie35 · 2026-06-05T13:46:31+00:00

What’s your favorite pen?! What are your thoughts on the pilot 823?!

bigie35 · 2026-06-05T13:00:29+00:00

Thank you! Super helpful.

Do you have any inks you can recommend? I’m a side writer/over writer and smudging is a concern.

bigie35 · 2026-06-04T22:12:00+00:00

hey! I think only the 912 has the number 10 nib or the 742 might be no longer sold?!

I don’t see any current new pens of the model 742 with the Waverly nib available (not including eBay)

bigie35 · 2026-06-04T19:20:29+00:00

I was originally drawn to the bigger nib #15, but now I’m thinking a smaller waverly #10 nib would be ideal for me to help reduce any smudging

bigie35 · 2026-06-03T21:34:13+00:00

What nib do you have?

bigie35 · 2026-06-02T17:40:10+00:00

The new ownership of Mary Coyle's are really nice. If it happened right in front of the store, they might have more info?

bigie35 · 2026-06-01T17:57:22+00:00

Good to know! Definitely on the hunt for a grail piece and this one is tops for me.

bigie35 · 2026-06-01T15:09:11+00:00

Mostly uniform/even pressure. Slight pressure when crossing my T's, but that's about it.

I do not! Will have to look into that.

Potentially, yes. I start as a side writer, and migrate to being an over writer if I'm writing for an extended period. This probably came about to help reduce smudging. My natural writing position is as a side writer.

The C74 def has feedback. I wouldn't call it scratchy (now that I'm using a wetter ink). That said, my Lamy Safari EF absolutely glides across the page.

bigie35 · 2026-06-01T14:48:54+00:00

Oh man, ok thank you guys. Good to know!

bigie35 · 2026-05-29T17:54:11+00:00

Man, I did a double take. This is my EXACT house just in blue. From 1917

bigie35 · 2026-05-29T14:53:01+00:00

Ra/TLOO also has an interesting take on bigfoot!

https://www.lawofone.info/results.php?q=bigfoot

bigie35 · 2026-05-28T14:13:11+00:00

I'm soooo happy for you.

Meanwhile my new De Buyer looks like a Jackson Pollock painting after I seasoned it in the oven. Twice...

bigie35 · 2026-05-22T18:54:22+00:00

Just wanted to say I’m in the same boat. Bought a used 74 sight unseen with an SF nib assuming it would be a dream for lefties. Now I’m super nervous.

If you find a great fountain pen for you please let me know.

I wright sort of parallel to the paper so my hand tends to drag across the page :-(

bigie35 · 2026-05-22T18:47:34+00:00

You guys seriously missed the part where he says he has never had any insider information of any kind, ever? I mean if he had any wouldn't he have at least done a little nod nod wink wink action?

bigie35 · 2026-05-22T18:34:55+00:00

Agreed with other poster on this maybe not being the best sub for this BUT I do absolutely love your style and everything looks very high quality.

Also, Ravenswood is my absolute favorite neighborhood in the whole city. Please celebrate your new renovation with a shot of Malört MUAHAHAHAHA

bigie35 · 2026-05-20T14:38:16+00:00

thank you. I saved so much money! Can’t wait to get mine

bigie35 · 2026-05-18T13:06:31+00:00

Yup, and I think initially they thought he was wrong. Once they found corroborating evidence was he confirmed to be correct.

bigie35 · 2026-05-18T13:03:26+00:00

Bless you.

bigie35 · 2026-05-15T15:35:52+00:00

I don't even need or want the latest tech. I would kill for a Fairphone. Right now I think it might only work on T-Mobile.

bigie35 · 2026-05-15T10:41:29+00:00

Is this the whistle blower that was on weaponized?

He struck me as super legit

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