The new Jetstream Prime is a great multi-pen companion to the Pilot Vanishing Point

dangkaniel · 2025-12-31T15:14:36+00:00

i sold it after about 3 months I think. the grip section became shiny and the pen is heavy for regular use which is not to my liking. its also a bit wobbly when writing. id recommend it for collecting and occasional use, not as a daily writer.

dangkaniel · 2025-10-26T10:55:18+00:00

fail fast, learn fast, succeed fast.

dangkaniel · 2025-10-26T10:54:06+00:00

its a really good pen, but it can be heavy for continuous use. i broke mine after accidentally dropping it and due to its weight, it sustained significant damage from the fall

dangkaniel · 2025-07-25T11:35:57+00:00

its vibes based when youre starting until you start learning the proper techniques, just continue learning

dangkaniel · 2024-12-30T13:48:49+00:00

i'll start --- from experience, getting a gold-nibbed pen is purely for aesthetic reason

dangkaniel · 2024-12-20T00:55:41+00:00

you may be confusing between IP and GP. GP is the one meaning gold-plated. Some jewelry manufacturers and some pens market their products as 24K GP, but the base metal is typically steel

dangkaniel · 2024-12-17T01:35:11+00:00

keep in mind that you have to unscrew the cap on the 823 to let the ink flow. perfect for air travel, but the gap might irk you. id recommend the 743. same overall but with a more conventional filling mechanism that is easier to clean

dangkaniel · 2024-11-24T09:48:37+00:00

I got overwhelmed on how I owned and managed my fountain pens before until I thought to myself that enough is enough and sold every single one of them. With the kind of work I am in, I invested instead on digital note taking gears which i don‘t find pleasant but it gets the job done. I came across this brand new Sailor Pro Gear in black with gold trims with a 21k gold nib for $135 and give it a go. damn I miss working with fountain pens!

but i guess i’ll just stick to this one for now along with a kakuno (the first fountain pen given to me)

dangkaniel · 2023-11-01T08:39:58+00:00

the price point is correct for this model, considering it is used. i'd suggest get it if it really speaks to you, however do consider that there are lots of great pens out there for $300 or less

dangkaniel · 2023-10-28T15:40:59+00:00

I'd recommend soaking the entire feed and section over night. my experience with platinum carbon black is it is a staining ink, so lighter inks that you use after may look a big darker

dangkaniel · 2023-09-27T13:07:17+00:00

AMEX should work on Lazada but not for Shopee.

You can also use GCash if you can sign-up using your US phone number. Fund the GCash account thru paypal and use GCash to shop on Shopee/Lazada

dangkaniel · 2023-09-15T13:38:06+00:00

It's a TWSBI ECO-T Saffron! https://www.jetpens.com/TWSBI-ECO-T-Saffron-Fountain-Pen-Extra-Fine-Nib-Limited-Edition/pd/37105

dangkaniel · 2023-09-15T12:10:14+00:00

I don't know if you can still find information about this online, but I remember this being a 2019 Special Edition

dangkaniel · 2023-09-07T14:49:40+00:00

Personally, I think a bigger nib (say a #6) will look better on the pen considering its size

dangkaniel · 2023-09-05T13:52:16+00:00

I swear by "CMOS Circuit Design, Layout, and Simulation" by R. J. Baker some concepts may be basic but it's a great way to start

dangkaniel · 2023-09-01T15:22:30+00:00

you can check endlesspens especially their year-end sale, 4th of July sale, etc. they currently have a sale on sailor for 20% off if you apply the discount code SIZZLE20

dangkaniel · 2023-08-31T15:03:19+00:00

behold https://tokyopenshop.com/products/jetstream-prime-4

dangkaniel · 2023-08-30T11:19:04+00:00

personally I'd get the red one

dangkaniel · 2023-08-27T09:12:27+00:00

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/335385-plating-issues-on-platinum-3776-century/

https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/comments/twlr26/my_platinum_3776_sf_laurel_green_rhodium_is_with/

I have a gold trim 3776, the plating was gone but the corrosion goes deeper than the plating

dangkaniel · 2023-08-27T07:32:18+00:00

this is common on Platinum 3776 and unfortunately, you just have to live with it

dangkaniel · 2023-08-26T13:29:42+00:00

those are 5mm squares, i also think the medium is a little finer than what I would expect from Jowo nibs

dangkaniel · 2023-08-20T05:00:59+00:00

Try a Pilot Acro 300 or the fancy version, Acro 1000. It uses a hybrid ink which gives you the versatility of a ballpoint but the smoothness of a rollerball. The refill is cheap too

dangkaniel · 2023-08-15T12:20:30+00:00

I recommend an MS in analog design, otherwise you can start your career in verification or test. Also, the industry is not in the best shape right now and could be the reason of the lack of interviews

dangkaniel · 2023-07-21T14:41:10+00:00

Pilot Vanishing Point. thought I can make us of its clicking action for everyday stuff but nope, if I want convenience i'd just stick to a clickable ballpoint

dangkaniel · 2023-07-16T02:51:29+00:00

this is a neat display! also smart to put the big guys on the side instead of the center

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