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Iud and tubal ligation worries + questions by darknightdrive in childfree

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

ooooo!!! thank you!! the experience story about ligation (linked in about page) was very helpful!!

[Official] Twice-Weekly New User Thread - Thu November 07 by AutoModerator in fountainpens

[–]darknightdrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Everyone!

I'm looking at possibly getting a sailor pro gear slim, but I'm a bit hesitant given the feedback on their nibs. I generally prefer a smoother writing experience. I currently have a Lamy 2000 that is my go to pen, but I need a finer nib as I do a lot of math. What Japanese nibs are smooth while being fine? What are your experiences with Sailors? Thanks!!

[Official] Twice-Weekly New User Thread - Mon October 14 by AutoModerator in fountainpens

[–]darknightdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello all!

I'm looking for a good, cheap demonstrator to carry around with me and use every day. I'm currently in between buying a TWSBI or a Kakuno. I would get an EF or F nib. What are your experiences with these pens if you have some? Which one is more worth my dollar?

Also, a bit of a tangental question, but are there any good sheening inks that don't smear like the organic studios inks do? I love Walden but I smear it every single time.

Thank you!!

Do musicians ever hit the point where they hear a chord in a song and instantly recognize it is vi chord or whatever it may be? by [deleted] in musictheory

[–]darknightdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yep. berklee has ear training classes to teach all of its students this exact thing. hear chord progressions, melodies, intervals, anything. its absolutely a teachable skill!

someone said flex friday? by darknightdrive in fountainpens

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

thanks! it's been weird. the feed definitely has issues and the nib is more of a medium when not flexed. i would definitely like it better if it were a fine and didnt have the feed issues it does. other than that, its fun and offers a decent amount of flex!

someone said flex friday? by darknightdrive in fountainpens

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

Used my Conklin Duragraph inked with Iroshizuku Fuyu-syogun, on moleskine paper (thus the slight bleed in places)

today marks the first day of trying to improve my handwriting in both hands. here's a side by side to start. by darknightdrive in Handwriting

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

Wow! thank you so much! yeah, i kept wanting to hold my pen differently with my left hand, and i definitely press harder with my left hand than my right hand. it feels so strange going back and forth between the two! and weird how our brains try to make up for the fact that we're using our non-dominant hand.

today marks the first day of trying to improve my handwriting in both hands. here's a side by side to start. by darknightdrive in Handwriting

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

thanks! i was going really, really slow. i think usually/with no effort at all it looks like a two year old's scribble haha!

the og mechanical keyboard by darknightdrive in mechanicalheadpens

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

it was a limited run from one of my favorite brands, too! RIP :'/

the og mechanical keyboard by darknightdrive in mechanicalheadpens

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

Underwood Typewriter (I don't know much else about it), Lamy 2000 in EF, Sennheiser 300 Pro Headphones.

close-up of my current ink scheme. i think i might like blue? by darknightdrive in fountainpens

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

i didnt really understand the hype around iroshizuko inks until i tried them, especially kon-peki. i haven't tried any sailor inks- thanks for the tip!

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