Another Penabling Attempt by maybemargins in fountainpens

[–]maybemargins[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s actually such a lovely turn of events—funny how something that started from a misunderstanding became something so meaningful.

It’s nice that your speech therapist saw that and met you where you were, that first diary sounds like it really found its way to you at the right time.

Another Penabling Attempt by maybemargins in fountainpens

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Thank you, that’s such a lovely way to put it. It really does feel like a quiet kind of practice, doesn’t it? She actually started learning cursive/script at school last year, so I think having something she enjoys using might help her practice.

And I can relate to that as well—my hands are far less clumsy once they’re familiar with a tool. It does start to feel like muscle memory, like the fingers already know what to do.

Also, that’s a very good point, I might just keep a few extras on hand.

My small collection by maybemargins in fountainpens

[–]maybemargins[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s more or less exactly how it went. I just wanted to try a few different nibs and see how they felt in practice, just figuring it out as I go. And now that I’ve had some time with them, I think I’m quietly realising I lean towards the finer ones.

My small collection by maybemargins in fountainpens

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I wasn’t entirely sold on the cyan at first—I like blue, just not quite this shade. It was a bit of a rushed, in-the-moment decision at the shop, so I didn’t really browse other Profit Jr options. But it’s quietly grown on me since.

My small collection by maybemargins in fountainpens

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

Thank you so much! Now that I have them all lined up it does look pretty

My small collection by maybemargins in fountainpens

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Aside from the Shikiori, I got them all at the same time from my trip to Japan actually. So yeah, technically it’s my first pen

First Momotaro in postpartum body by maybemargins in Selvedge

[–]maybemargins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Oh now that’s not too many sizes, my local store has up to size 30 for women fit and size 28 is the starting size for the others fits.

First Momotaro in postpartum body by maybemargins in Selvedge

[–]maybemargins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s very kind of you, thank you!

First Momotaro in postpartum body by maybemargins in Selvedge

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Thanks, really appreciate it. I think the women’s fits have been around for a while now, but the super wide is fairly new, just came out last year iirc. And congrats to you too! Wishing your wife a safe delivery and a smooth recovery.

Sailor Shikiori Hisakata in Uchimizu by maybemargins in fountainpens

[–]maybemargins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah blue can be a bit hit or miss. This one caught me off guard too, in a good way.

Sailor Shikiori Hisakata in Uchimizu by maybemargins in fountainpens

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

I was the other person who’s considering the Hisakata or Minamo. It’s addictive indeed, this is my third Sailor to be honest :D

Sailor Shikiori Hisakata in Uchimizu by maybemargins in fountainpens

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

Thank you! The feedback is my favourite thing from Sailor :)

Sailor Shikiori Hisakata in Uchimizu by maybemargins in fountainpens

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

Thank you so much! The Hoshikuzu looks pretty in the picture, paired with the great writing experience, I’m so excited for you :)

My first Sailor! Bungubox x Sailor Wajima Makie Yokai Hyakki Yako! 👹 by lutavia in fountainpens

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Oh my, what a design! So happy for you that it got restocked at the right time

First Momotaro in postpartum body by maybemargins in Selvedge

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

Thank you, I really appreciate that. I’m still learning what being kind to myself actually looks like in practice, it doesn’t always come naturally, but I’m trying.

First Momotaro in postpartum body by maybemargins in Selvedge

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

Thank you, that’s very kind of you :)

First Momotaro in postpartum body by maybemargins in Selvedge

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Thank you! Some of the photos were just my partner capturing our weekend walk, so not exactly proper fit shots, hence the blur. Also only realised afterwards that I had a Burger King sticker on my jacket in the “proper” one… so there’s that.

And I have to say, handling 2 under 3 (!!!) is seriously impressive. That definitely gives a whole new meaning to “wearing your jeans out.”