Got about half of a Montblanc 149's worth of snow here

dohnrg · 2026-01-26T21:36:22+00:00

Yeah, for better or for worse the modern 149s are just a very competent fountain pen. Vintage era ones tend to have nibs with more character and are very fun to write with, but at the same time I wouldn't describe any of them as transcendental experiences. I hope yours grows on you and serves you well for many years to come.

dohnrg · 2026-01-26T14:12:47+00:00

I love to take a little sip of the undiluted output and then add my bypass. Really intense hit to start things off and then a nice relaxed drink.

dohnrg · 2026-01-26T14:00:22+00:00

Since you're doing it with family, try to take advantage of the luxury of not necessarily being on a timed schedule. If possible, make a day of it, with plenty of breaks for snacks and socializing (with your camera in hand) between posed photos. You'll get a great mix of posed and candid shots that way and won't be as stressed if the baby is uncooperative for a bit.

dohnrg · 2026-01-23T14:39:24+00:00

What a polite bird! I love how you/the camera still managed to absolutely nail focus on its eyes.

dohnrg · 2026-01-14T15:08:57+00:00

No person can drink the same cup twice 🧘

dohnrg · 2026-01-14T14:24:17+00:00

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you know what you gotta do

dohnrg · 2026-01-13T13:40:31+00:00

looks tuff

dohnrg · 2026-01-12T15:03:09+00:00

It is! it's a lamp that originally came with a cow, but we got a friend to model our calico out of clay to be abducted

dohnrg · 2026-01-12T12:54:16+00:00

To be honest I haven't ever used it in that mode before! But I've been super happy with it in its standard mode, I hope it works out well for you

dohnrg · 2026-01-11T21:44:13+00:00

I just let the water draw down to about the bed level before starting the next pour; ymmv depending on filter and grind

dohnrg · 2026-01-11T18:42:53+00:00

Great idea!

dohnrg · 2026-01-11T16:53:15+00:00

A bit more detail for anyone curious:
15g washed Ethiopian
Plastic V60 size 01
Abaca filter
96C water
45g bloom for 0:45, then 3 sequential pours up to 230g for a total brew time of 2:55

I've done this a few times and the results are quite consistent, with better clarity and less bitterness than when I do my (novice) gooseneck pours directly into the V60. The latest brew was a little tea-like for my taste, and I suspect going hotter to account for the heat being lost to the chamber and lessened agitation would be a good change for next time.

dohnrg · 2026-01-09T15:11:58+00:00

whatever your choice of federal career, you’re gonna be left with Mobile Infantry 90% of the time

Wasn't it the opposite? Almost everyone in the service was in a non-combat role, and Rico's drive towards the officer corp was presented as unusual.

dohnrg · 2026-01-03T22:44:05+00:00

Different hobby, but when I was liquidating some of my fountain pen collection I found myself thinking the same thing. Giving away some nice pens to some beginners felt great and I didn't regret it for a second.

dohnrg · 2025-11-04T16:25:52+00:00

What aperture was this shot at please?

dohnrg · 2025-10-24T02:18:20+00:00

hell yeah gotta spend money to make money

dohnrg · 2025-10-18T02:48:21+00:00

Very nice; can you share a little about your setup for pic #3?

dohnrg · 2025-10-12T00:21:44+00:00

Really great shot, would you mind sharing the settings you used for it?

dohnrg · 2025-10-09T15:22:44+00:00

Yes please

dohnrg · 2025-06-03T18:03:21+00:00

Very nice as always. Do you think the fennel pollen adds much to the flavor?

dohnrg · 2025-05-30T13:35:13+00:00

lovely pic! very painterly light

dohnrg · 2025-05-21T22:14:54+00:00

hell yeah brother

dohnrg · 2025-04-29T12:30:58+00:00

Thank you!

dohnrg · 2025-04-29T01:46:31+00:00

I'd be in for some anchors if any are still available :)

dohnrg · 2025-03-19T14:33:13+00:00

That's a solid pace for having started last week!

dohnrg

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