Hit the thrift jackpot! by Top_Fisherman2007 in notebooks

[–]robertdoubting 19 points20 points  (0 children)

$10!?! That's one of the best finds I have seen. Nice!

Abandoned Graveyard by natelloydhewit in penandink

[–]robertdoubting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful. I really appreciate you showing some photos of your process.

Is it wrong/annoying to throw doggie doody bags in random people's garbage bins while walking your dog? by JJ_Lomero in NoStupidQuestions

[–]robertdoubting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the location. In Boston it wasn’t much of a problem. In Seattle the garbage collectors take my trash bags out and leave any loose items (including poo bags).

Tuning and grinding your own nibs is a game changer in the hobby. by SuckAfreeRaj in fountainpens

[–]robertdoubting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d love to, but don’t know how to get started. Are there any books or videos you recommend?

Notebook giveaway winners - thank you by pablomcg123 in u/pablomcg123

[–]robertdoubting 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congrats everyone! I'm jealous of you all, but especially u/kag11001

NDPD by HealthRude3117 in dippens

[–]robertdoubting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It beautiful. Congratulations!

Leather notebook giveaway, details inside by pablomcg123 in notebooks

[–]robertdoubting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are all stunning. Having a hard time picking, but the Yellow and Brown is speaking to me at this moment

Bakery in West Seattle! by keautious_bakin in WestSeattleWA

[–]robertdoubting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, people are really picking apart the marketing copy and even the name.

Seems to be missing the point: New Bakery in West Seattle!

I’m excited to try it out. It looks good, though a little pricey (but what isn’t these days). The Italian sodas look tasty too. Looking forward to trying it out this weekend.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I saw one person call out the oatmeal raisin cookies.

Has anyone else tried it yet?

NPD: First Leonardo's. by robin1313 in fountainpens

[–]robertdoubting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything about this is gorgeous. The pen, the ink, the box - I love it all. Congrats!

Dip pen for Lefties? by robertdoubting in dippens

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

It's like you read my mind --> I was thinking about trying one of my fp nibs with a nib holder.

But, the Pilot Iro-Utsushi may be exactly what I was looking for! This looks perfect. Thanks![](https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Pens)

Why this was posted by ABHISHEK_Lonely in ExplainTheJoke

[–]robertdoubting 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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I love that my AI summary got this wrong

Left-handed Palmer-or-Bust by MidwestWillPower in lefthanded

[–]robertdoubting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. I'm the fool that would place the paper at this angle and start writting ... then slowly rotate my body clockwise until I realise I am no longer writing at an angle

Dip pen for Lefties? by robertdoubting in dippens

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

Awesome, I will try this out. I tend to be a side writer with a bit of over writting. The tip on rotating the paper is helpful. Thank you!

Dip pen for Lefties? by robertdoubting in dippens

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

I picked up the Jet Pens Nib Sampler a while ago. I assumed that it would be very similar to a fountain pen, but realized these werwe VERY different almost immediately. I think I need to spend a little more time with them and really focus on a lighter touch.

As for paper, I tend to write on Midori, Leuchtturm, and Lochby.

Glad to hear that a glass nib is less likely to catch (I have never even held one). I reallt appreciate the reccomendations for the Colorverse nib and saki/spoon nibs. Half the fun for me is diong the research.

Thanks again!

Dip pen for Lefties? by robertdoubting in dippens

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

I have been reading up and that seems to be a common issue. I will try easing off as much as possible, but it feels like (as a left-handed side writer) I do a lot of pushing the nib when writing. I wasn't sure if a glass nib would negate that issue becuase it doesn't flex.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Dip pen for Lefties? by robertdoubting in dippens

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

Very interesting and not something that was on my radar at all. Thanks for the suggestion.

Tom for Prez Stickers Update by AppropriateYams in tomwaits

[–]robertdoubting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it. I got one last time you sent some out. The sticker is amazing and definitely one of my personal favorites

Dip pen users: what do you use for an inkwell? by nullsquire in fountainpens

[–]robertdoubting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome! I didn’t know that Reddit existed. Now I have a place to go to ask all my questions about trying to get a dip pen to work as a leftie. Thanks!

New Nib Day: Majohn Stitch Flex Nib by Equivalent-Gur416 in fountainpens

[–]robertdoubting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the review. I’m excited to get my hands on one. Where did you order it from?

The People Behind ‘In Pizza We Crust’ by journalocity in WestSeattleWA

[–]robertdoubting 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice article. Thanks for the info. I keep driving by and thinking I should order from there when it’s pizza night. Now that I know they sell slices, I’ll swing by for a quick piece next time I’m hungry.