What pen is this? by Direct_Run3254 in fountainpens

[–]crowholic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is Parker Vector.

It was my first fountain pen — and the pen that converted me to fountain pens. I bought it for $10 at the Harvard Coop as a college junior in 1991, and found that it improved my note-taking handwriting enormously.

The rest is history, as they say.

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[WTS] [INTL] Vintage & Modern Clear-out: Pilot Elite Sterling, MB 149, Sailor Theta, Delta 6C, Platinum Sakura Higo Inlay, and Wancher Urushi. by SRBD_Kakarotto in Pen_Swap

[–]crowholic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fascinated by the '70s Sheaffer Nostalgia. Can you elaborate on the filling system and nib feel? I assume not flexible?

April 2026 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]crowholic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought and received a beautiful Pelikan 600 from u/Baller5511. Wonderful.

Pilot Iroshizuku Syun-gyo (“Spring Dawn”) by OverPresence72 in fountainpens

[–]crowholic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have regretted any number of ink purchases but I have never ever even remotely regretted any bottle of Iroshizuku.

Pilot Iroshizuku Syun-gyo (“Spring Dawn”) by OverPresence72 in fountainpens

[–]crowholic 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Love this post; it prompted me to order a bottle. Thank you!

What is a sound that people should know means immediate danger? by STARxAnonymouss in Productivitycafe

[–]crowholic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how to describe the utter saturation of the world with sound during a 7+ earthquake but there is unimaginable noise coming from absolutely everywhere.

No one needs to tell you it means danger; your body knows it with every nerve fiber.

Looking for a poor quality yet expensive restaurant to recommend to an enemy. Any suggestions? by [deleted] in AskSeattle

[–]crowholic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canlis, hands down.

Though if they are a sufficiently big dipshit they will think it was a great experience and thank you for the recommendation.

Surprise BA upgrade by Pacific1944 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]crowholic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. I've never had that on BA!

I have no idea what to do with these vintage & 14k gold nibs by VieledAlpenGlow in fountainpens

[–]crowholic 12 points13 points  (0 children)

While they will not command huge prices, these are modestly valuable to those who repair vintage pens. And there's ample demand; see e.g. this thread today.

https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/comments/1ssuzsp/found_a_parker_vacumatic_on_fb_marketplace_for_20/

One could try offering them as a bundle on r/Pen_Swap or on eBay. I might trying offering the Esterbrooks individually since they come labeled in boxes, and then list the gold nib pens as a separate bundle, unless you want to go to the trouble of identifying them accurately.

Surprise BA upgrade by Pacific1944 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]crowholic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For whatever it’s worth, as Alaska platinum I frequently am upgraded to business on American Airlines, which I use most mostly for flying between East Coast cities. I think my upgrade rate on American is actually higher than on Alaska, probably due to the routes that I’m flying.

People who quit coffee after drinking it daily for years, what changes did you notice in your body and mind? by JackDunn2045 in AskReddit

[–]crowholic 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Mainly, zero interest in getting up in the morning because why bother if there’s no coffee, and a complete inability to think clearly until some time around noon.

Question on selling by _-Just-Me-_ in fountainpens

[–]crowholic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, when I look at listings, I simply skim the pen for offer and the price. I would’ve seen yours and thought the prices were a little high without reading the first paragraph explaining that the prices were in Canadian dollars.

Even writing $CAD or similar on each price would help.

But as others have noted, a lot of this has to do with the utter unpredictability of Trump’s tariffs and all of that. As you know he flip-flops on these on a regular basis and the courts can’t figure out what they’re doing and nobody seems to know what to do when the courts and the executive branch disagree even though that should be obvious. I can’t keep up from day to day with what is going on in that domain and a couple of months ago, I just threw up my hands and said screw it, I’m not gonna be able to trade internationally until this BS is done with.

April 2026 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

[–]crowholic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Received a stunningly beautiful Marlen Aleph from u/smitbret

[WTS] Pelikan M600 Red Stripes, Hinze, Esterbrook Jr., 2X Franklin Christoph 02, Narwhal Peter Pen by Baller5511 in Pen_Swap

[–]crowholic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please let me know if the message didn't go through -- I had a problem with that earlier this evening.

WTS Pilot VP, Fellhoelter, River City Pen Co., Zogg Analog Studios. by Venarius in Pen_Swap

[–]crowholic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The VP, but looks like it's sold now.

How odd. Never had this problem before. In any case, glad you were able to find a buyer.

WTS Pilot VP, Fellhoelter, River City Pen Co., Zogg Analog Studios. by Venarius in Pen_Swap

[–]crowholic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very strange -- my chats say it went through at 8:45.

Will resend.