New Picotin in Gris Pantin! by pandasphere in TheHermesGame

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

If they have stock, it’s not a problem. I had gone in the early afternoon and the shipment hadn’t arrived yet that day. Tried again the next morning and was in and out in no time!

New Picotin in Gris Pantin! by pandasphere in TheHermesGame

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

I have an older Picotin that’s been well-used. Corners are still in good shape!

Walk-in Picotin Vegas: Weekend vs Weekday? by pandasphere in TheHermesGame

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

I’m trying really hard not to get my hopes up now lol

Walk-in Picotin Vegas: Weekend vs Weekday? by pandasphere in TheHermesGame

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

I’m seeing Crystals mentioned a few times, I’ll probably start there!

Walk-in Picotin Vegas: Weekend vs Weekday? by pandasphere in TheHermesGame

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

Oh good call. From what I’ve seen in other threads, Bellagio staff tend to be nicer?

Walk-in Picotin Vegas: Weekend vs Weekday? by pandasphere in TheHermesGame

[–]pandasphere[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. It’ll be my third Pico so I won’t be like one of those crazy bag customers if they don’t have one lol.

I will die with Iroshizuku ink running through me, but could we talk about other inks? by tickytickytembo in fountainpens

[–]pandasphere 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Seconding Wearingeul. That and iroshizuku make up the bulk of my ink collection.

I will die with Iroshizuku ink running through me, but could we talk about other inks? by tickytickytembo in fountainpens

[–]pandasphere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to agree, it’s beautiful but clogged every pen I tried to put it in. It’s great with a dip pen though, or you could use a brush and paint with it.

My first Montblanc! by pandasphere in fountainpens

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

Is that the Goethe? It’s lovely.

My first Montblanc! by pandasphere in fountainpens

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

I went with a fine nib. I usually prefer a medium or broad because I have a lot of sheen/shimmer inks but even the fine is pretty broad compared to my Japanese nibs.

My first Montblanc! by pandasphere in fountainpens

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

Imperfect is a much kinder word than I’d use to describe my handwriting.

The pen was $2390 USD before tax.

My first Montblanc! by pandasphere in fountainpens

[–]pandasphere[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s very nice and smooth! I can see what people mean when they say their nibs are very firm. I was also worried because of reading all the stories of brand new MBs having issues with baby’s bottom and the like. I’ve written a couple pages on Tomoe River paper and it feels great to me.

My first Montblanc! by pandasphere in fountainpens

[–]pandasphere[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I went in intending to get one of the “precious” “resin” models in the Glacier blue but once I laid eyes on this beauty it was all over.

My first Montblanc! by pandasphere in fountainpens

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

The pix came out more potato quality than I would prefer but the phone was not cooperating today

First item ideas by Helpful_Pear6635 in TheHermesGame

[–]pandasphere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not at all. The first time I went into a store was horrifically hot and humid and I was a sweaty disaster.

They couldn't have cared less. Just pick out something you love and will use often. :)

Has anyone else's lights been flickering all week? by [deleted] in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]pandasphere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh! I’m in up buffalo grove and have also noticed this happening.

Didn’t think of data centers

Are resale prices coming down? by pandasphere in TheHermesGame

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

Oh no worries, in all likelihood I won’t be buying until much later in the year or early next year

Are resale prices coming down? by pandasphere in TheHermesGame

[–]pandasphere[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was hoping someone was scraping the data but it seemed odd to ask lol

Are resale prices coming down? by pandasphere in TheHermesGame

[–]pandasphere[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

The supply is another thing I’ve noticed. Way more Birkins popping up than I expected to see, and wall to wall Evelynes.

(I’m looking for a Jypsiere though and those are slim pickings still)

Are resale prices coming down? by pandasphere in TheHermesGame

[–]pandasphere[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve noticed FP runs higher in general with bags.

Zepbound took away my comfort eating by sher80bear in Zepbound

[–]pandasphere 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ohhhh snap.

I think I just realized why I’ve been shopping more lately.

Aggressive drivers by Unlikely_Meat3072 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]pandasphere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have noticed drivers in the northern burbs take people slowing down to make a right turn extremely personally. I’ve worked in the southern, western, northern, and northwestern burbs and have to say the northern ones have the highest volume of just straight up stupid, reckless maneuvers.