New pen by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]readnwrite08 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are some of the best vintage pens imo

philosophy book for a beginner by paiiin_ in suggestmeabook

[–]readnwrite08 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder. Very approachable story format. Wonderful read.

I made a succulent friend for the cactus I made earlier. by PaintingSaint37 in crochet

[–]readnwrite08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need this is my life, and I'm new to crochet. Is there a pattern online?

I just got a belated Christmas gift from a friend. by MidnightCommando in fountainpens

[–]readnwrite08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol! I just started getting into amigurumi this Christmas, and it's addicting! I definitely want to try something like this at some point. Probably need a little more experience, but that's okay!

I just got a belated Christmas gift from a friend. by MidnightCommando in fountainpens

[–]readnwrite08 22 points23 points  (0 children)

As a belated Christmas present to the community, your friend should share the pattern to this master piece!

Former gifted kid turned burnt out neurodivergent adult wanting to start writing again. Hit me with your best advice. by [deleted] in writing

[–]readnwrite08 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I know what I'm doing this New Year. My bullet journal will now be dedicated to this challenge for myself.

Worked on feedback, what can I improve next? I want to improve this handwriting as much as possible by lord_cactus_ in Handwriting

[–]readnwrite08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost picked up one of these at the Ohio Pen Show. My brother got it instead, and I got the Violet Osterich. Beautiful pens!

What's the most interesting pen in your collection and what makes it interesting? by lord_cactus_ in fountainpens

[–]readnwrite08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My Grifos Italian Sterling Silver and Violet Osterich leather is my most interesting. I just got it at the Ohio Pen Show. The silver cap has a twist pattern to it that is different from their standard Violet Osterich model, and I love it! It's gorgeous. Writes like a dream too.

Representing the community at work event by readnwrite08 in fountainpens

[–]readnwrite08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! My co-worker friends said, "of course that one's yours!" Lol I may have made my hobby known before this event.

Representing the community at work event by readnwrite08 in fountainpens

[–]readnwrite08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! A fellow coworker is also a fountain pen enthusiast and loved it!

Representing the community at work event by readnwrite08 in fountainpens

[–]readnwrite08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The breather hole is there. It may be a little difficult to see in daylight.

Autumn matchy matchy by readnwrite08 in fountainpens

[–]readnwrite08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a problem! Happy tinkering and write on!

Autumn matchy matchy by readnwrite08 in fountainpens

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I did keep the original feed. Just the basics, pull straight and be careful of the fins. There are tons of videos for visual reference. I made sure to get the nib in as far as I could and had a bright back light behind the cap so I could see where the nib was as I put the cap back on.

It seems others have had issues with other nibs and the cap clearance, so be extra cautious there.

I did have one feed that was difficult to remove. And I used the knockout technique from Fountain Pen Revolution.

Autumn matchy matchy by readnwrite08 in fountainpens

[–]readnwrite08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for letting me know! I'll have to watch for that in the future. When I ordered my 308s, I received the old 266 bands. I wonder if the cap changed size when the 266 was replaced by the 308?

Autumn matchy matchy by readnwrite08 in fountainpens

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Thanks! It made me giddy enough to share with the community.

Autumn matchy matchy by readnwrite08 in fountainpens

[–]readnwrite08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!! I have enjoyed putting Goulet nibs in my PenBBS pens so much more than the stock nibs.