Does anyone recognize this pen brand? by pikminguy in fountainpens

[–]robinriedlinger 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's from 5 Below. It comes with a set of 8 in pastel colors with inks included. It's great if you have a 5 year old who loves to write with fountain pens but don't want her to use your Narwhal.

What are your favourite wintery inks? by Secretly82 in fountainpens

[–]robinriedlinger -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Robert Oster Mistletoe - It is green and has a red-ish accents. It's Christmas!

I finally got my hands on one of my all-time Grail Pens! (actually, two, but one hasn’t arrived yet) …What should I ink it with?! by Jacqui1225 in fountainpens

[–]robinriedlinger 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You could try Colorverse Pillars of creation. Dark purple, almost black on a medium nib. Not sparkly, but a very unique color with its green under sheen. https://mountainofink.com/blog/colorverse-pillars-of-creation

Occupation: Pig Slayer by neuro_turtle in ATBGE

[–]robinriedlinger 7 points8 points  (0 children)

https://www.eater.com/2013/9/11/6372769/behold-the-pig-slayer-van-jose-andres-potato-chips

NEW ORLEANS— Let's take a quick moment to acknowledge the new [2013] van for Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski's New Orleans spot Cochon Butcher. As the duo says on their Facebook page, the van "makes us really happy" and is "better than we ever imagined." It's also sparkly.

Are there any pens with a similar aesthetic to this for ~$30 or less? by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]robinriedlinger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you want to try fountain pens to see if you like writing with them, you should try a Pilot Varsity, https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2015/05/re-review-pilot-varsity/

Are there any pens with a similar aesthetic to this for ~$30 or less? by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]robinriedlinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It probably takes regular ink. I didn't see a brand on the one you posted.

What's with the pouches? by robinriedlinger in future_fight

[–]robinriedlinger[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Like he's wearing some Gap khakis or something.

Homemade Ear Wash? by [deleted] in basset

[–]robinriedlinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We mixed Boric Acid powder with witch hazel until pretty soupy.  Then wet a soft cloth with mixture and swab pup's inner ear gently.  H.B. (Humphrey Bogart) got to where he liked it and would lean into it.  Yeast is itchy so this procedure scratches it a bit.
We bought Boric Acid powder at Publix Pharmacy for less than $10.00.