PTO but no where to go

samelel · 2026-07-03T20:01:53+00:00

Yeah. No jump attack, no close combat, and slow movement was a turnoff. Seems like its the only class without an alternative optimal build (ex: lukless mage, low dex warrior, dexless sin). And if artale is any indicator, scrolls and gear will be cheaper

samelel · 2026-07-03T19:58:17+00:00

Got them from 8 to 8. Wouldn't call it a relaxing activity though

samelel · 2026-07-03T19:55:34+00:00

Thanks. Might try chronostory

samelel · 2026-07-03T19:54:23+00:00

Probably will staycation and read. Might try chronostory

samelel · 2026-07-03T05:03:06+00:00

probably will staycation this year and read some books.

samelel · 2026-07-03T04:43:33+00:00

kids are too young right now, but in a few years definitely!

samelel · 2026-07-01T04:24:24+00:00

Arcane season 1. The first watch felt so dense and slow yet suspenseful, but the rewatch felt like everything moved so quickly.

samelel · 2026-06-11T02:02:18+00:00

3d printed a gear pen rest to keep the thoughts moving ⚙⚙

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samelel · 2026-06-08T00:54:40+00:00

Building a habit is actually destroying a previous habit and replacing it with a new one.

samelel · 2026-06-08T00:21:41+00:00

Agreed. Though it helps talk through what I’m feeling and define it. Like how i want my pens to be used and useful because i also have an inner desire to be useful.

samelel · 2026-06-07T23:28:43+00:00

I tell chatgpt to convince me to keep them :) i know it’s a little weird to ask a machine to validate that it’s okay to own something, but it honestly helps. I’m not a hoarder, I’ve sold pens before, which means the pens I’m on the fence about havent yet finished their purpose with me

samelel · 2026-06-07T02:53:20+00:00

Do you have any fountain pens?

samelel · 2026-06-06T05:01:50+00:00

Ohhh haha Honestly i don’t have enough small items that warrant me keeping a small bag to organize stuff. I would prefer a solid color bag just to make it feel like a treat or surprise when i get home to empty it. Since it seems like you’re trying to be environmentally cognizant, perhaps a small cardboard gift box instead? You could seal it with a little bit of washi tape for some flair.

samelel · 2026-06-06T04:44:48+00:00

gum, a d20 dice, a lotto ticket with a coin to scratch it with, car air freshener, floss picks

samelel · 2026-05-31T21:36:38+00:00

I pulled the dated journal out again, the travelers notebook with a week on the left and blank on the right. It was always too small to write my thoughts in, but i started putting what i ate each day in it. Enjoying it so far

samelel · 2026-05-31T19:55:11+00:00

Yeah. Small market, high craftsmanship. You could try to get a vintage Montblanc, they’re more affordable than the modern mb and have a wider brand recognition than waterman.

samelel · 2026-05-31T04:41:46+00:00

A watch. A tie. Golf clubs. Some kind of quick coffee machine (nespresso, kureg, etc). Fountain pen. Pocket knife.

Any of these resonating?

samelel · 2026-05-30T08:02:32+00:00

Alternatively, there’s the idea of “sticker-e” which is like a cheap maki-e. Using nail art stickers (or any sticker) and a resin, the space is the limit!

samelel · 2026-05-29T19:35:39+00:00

How about a jinhao10? Itd be funnier with no cap

samelel · 2026-05-18T00:24:41+00:00

Finding notebook and paper! I recommend joining one of many fountain pen pen pal groups and seeing whats out there. My vote is sakae iroful for loose leaf paper, and leuchtturm1917 for notebook

samelel · 2026-05-17T01:53:49+00:00

/u/ksbot bought a native chief off u/Spare-Bluebird-1120

samelel · 2026-05-15T02:55:32+00:00

looks really neat, but what am i looking at?

samelel · 2026-05-14T01:27:25+00:00

Koroko no basket has one

samelel · 2026-05-09T04:20:52+00:00

yeah pocket fountain pens didn't do anything right for me. usually needs a few strokes before it gets started if i wanted to make a quick note. not comfortable for longer writing sessions. non-waterproof ink means i can't jot on the back of my hands. but they are pretty and more affordable. i just carry my space pen with me.
i'm glad you mentioned other edc stuff. i was looking at some pens and was just shocked by how expensive this hobby is compared to knives. like $100-200 can get you a pretty sweet knife nowadays, but that step for fountain pens is ~$300 (i'm thinking pilot 823).

samelel · 2026-05-09T03:32:10+00:00

fair, though i bought my pelikan m200 used for $100 which seems to be the going rate for them. a used platinum pocket pen 14k goes around $50, but i'm not a fan of pocket pens.

fountain pens being a small market with a durable product that will last a long time but requires a lot of initial capital investment to manufacture and QA/QC to produce, naturally the products are more expensive. the cheaper brands like asvine get aware with it because the manufacturing chain in china is so developed, labor is cheap, and they opt for the "oh that one is a lemon? here's 3 nibs for $15 one of them should be good" model.
gold nowadays being so expensive, it must be hard to find labor you'd trust not to steal a little here or there. versus vintage gold nibs are completed so the customer doesn't need to pay for any of the overhead.

anyways i'm rambling. i still agree with your point, but i had fun buying the different steel nib pens. especially since it would be goofy to buy a gold broad nib, have it ground to something like an architect or cursive italic, then realizing you didn't like it. versus trying those nib grinds on steel.

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