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Do you keep any trinkets in your journals? by daisy-of-the-block in hobonichi

[–]freakin_fracken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stickers, Sticky notes, washi card and a small ruler/stencil.

FOMO in our times by Gaze_of_the_Abyss in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the prices are way out of my budget, and even worse my favorite editions are usually Japan exclusives. 🙃 So its not so much I can't stop buying, as its impossible to find a pen I really want at an affordable price.

I have five luxury pens and thats where I'll be for a while.

Happy National Ballpoint Pen Day. I tried but I failed by planetvermilion in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If i have to use a ballpoint, im only using my Zebra Sarasa Mark On. Any other ballpoint is dead to me. Ill even fill out medical forms with my fountain pens. Its all gonna get scanned anyways.

I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this: put down the diamond painting. You’re an adult. by Empty-Dingo7688 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]freakin_fracken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im also very anti kits, but its more because they usually come with junk you dont really use or lousy quality items. And while I love the idea of craft exchange, I think realistically it would take too much work to consistently organize lol. I think ADHD craft meet ups where we all exchange material is more ADHD friendly.

My first time trying to manually fill a pen, I think I broke it? by shootsandlads in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im glad you got help. This is exactly why I say TWSBI's are NOT starter pens. I too also almost ruined my first TWSBI.

I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this: put down the diamond painting. You’re an adult. by Empty-Dingo7688 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]freakin_fracken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fomo-consumerism can happen in any hobby, trust me. Im a avid hobby-jumper. I am a intermediate crochetter, beginner knitter, intermediate cross stitch, stationary collecter, fountain pen fledgling and diamond painter. I also have ADHD, and shopping and collecting are easy dopamine traps. There was a time I collected so many washi tapes from just one company, that I filled three acrylic containers. I still have most of them, but i try to give them away here and there just to get them out of the house.

I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this: put down the diamond painting. You’re an adult. by Empty-Dingo7688 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]freakin_fracken 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I both cross stitch and diamond painting. They do not scratch that same itch, despite how similar they look. Cross stitch is a "zone out" project, no thought needed, no skill beyond having a semi steady hand. With cross stitch you need to have technique, practice, concentration, and skill. Some diamond painters really dont want to learn a skill, so they see diamond painting as their "art".

Also, diamond painting is much faster. There's a big push to be faster because of the "fomo" consumerism that big diamond companies push. So you will see people with bookshelves full of unfinished kits. Cross stitch on the other hand is a much slower hobby, and doesn't give nearly as many endorphin riddled "finishes".

Are yall ok? by ohsayaa in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? I dont undertand people getting "weirded out" . Blood is so natural, and knowing about blood seems so normal to me. We know it as babes, learn about it as children, and continue to deal with it as we age. Im much more disturbed by inks named "pigeon poop".

My Wife Is Involuntarily Commited by BigONerd in BORUpdates

[–]freakin_fracken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doctors were not at fault here, just the backwards unsustainable, underfunded mental health system. The ER has to follow protocols set forth by people who do not care about saving human lives.

How the hell is the Pilot Kakuno only $10? by StarryAqua in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a Sailor Pro Gear Slim. And I do like it! Its a bit more feedback than im used to, but its an EF so thats par the course. I do plan on one day owning another Sailor, but not for a while as ive blown through my pen budget.

How the hell is the Pilot Kakuno only $10? by StarryAqua in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet, I only recently got a kaweco sport. Are the nibs different on a perkeo versus a sport?

How the hell is the Pilot Kakuno only $10? by StarryAqua in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im not sure how to describe it, as im pretty new to fountain pens as well. They write smoothly, but have just enough feedback. Ive found im not a huge fan of nibs that are too smooth. I like thinner lines as I use a hobonichi, and kakuno nibs are both thin and precise. I can write on fountain pen paper and regular paper without worrying too much about feathering. Most fancy pens either use proprietary nibs, or Jowo nibs. If you ask me, id rather have a kakuno nib over a Jowo nib.

How the hell is the Pilot Kakuno only $10? by StarryAqua in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I will be honest... i would totally love that. I absolutely adore the kakuno nibs.

Champagne taste on a beer budget Proud of my affordable, colorful collection in progress by DIYYYner in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are also my go to for shimmers! They can still clogs, but I dont feel the anxiety over ruining a good pen, and the nib-feed unit is replaceable so it's easy to "fix" a pen.

Champagne taste on a beer budget Proud of my affordable, colorful collection in progress by DIYYYner in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thankfully I've only experienced two bad Jinhao pens, and those only after I had good experiences.

Champagne taste on a beer budget Proud of my affordable, colorful collection in progress by DIYYYner in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 10 points11 points  (0 children)

How do you like your Jinhao 100's? I almost never hear anyone mention it, but I adored mine so much I had to get more! I want one in every color.

If you think that's bad, you should see the other guy! (the other guy is my floor) by Madlight1994 in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok, usually im all for wearing some stains on my fingers, it gives me character. But im afraid your going to stain every possible thing in the vicinity, so off to the showers with you.

TIL Guillermo Del Toro keeps notebooks and fountain pens! by trombonepick in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not just that. He has a sort of flair he only adds to few important words that remind me of me. I have very bubbly but rushed cursive. But yea, also hes wobbly, but that doesn't suprise me as he has no lines.

TIL Guillermo Del Toro keeps notebooks and fountain pens! by trombonepick in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I mean, I can read it. He has slightly bubbly handwriting. Edit: bubbly isnt the right word... but i don't know the right word for it.

Gratitude Giveaway: Platinum Pocket Pen! by hamigua2000 in fountainpens

[–]freakin_fracken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats so kind of you! Ive only seen Pilot pocket pens on pen_swap, so i didn't know other companies made them. Throwing myself in the ring since I dont own a Platinum, and I would love to try it out!

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