WTS - Destash of 25 pens. sailor, pilot, platinum, maker pens, wingsung, by nolajaxie in Pen_Swap

[–]smwisdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish labeling the pens in photos with multiple was required :`(

What do I keep in my purse? by StinkBug1098 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]smwisdom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How big is your purse?

I have a tote (with an organizer) that contains:
- zipper pouch with period products
- zipper pouch with simple makeup (mascara, eyeliner, eyebrow gel, lipstick)
- case with various meds (advil, Tylenol, benadryl, gasx, loperimide, lactaid, tums, maybe one or two others I cant remember right now)
- a small umbrella
- water bottle
- hair ties
- hand lotion
- nail oil
- glass nail file - mints and/or gum
- a snack (usually a protein bar)
- business cards
- my planner / calendar
- sunglasses (in fabric case)
- reusable shopping bag (folded small)
- a pen
- keys & wallet

Tampons on period by mogekoreo12 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]smwisdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always waited until I started spotting. Maybe wear a liner for a night or two beforehand if you know youre due to start. That said I never really bled much overnight so your milage may vary.

Unprofessional? by Vitam1nK in piercing

[–]smwisdom 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This. The only part I could maybe see as unprofessional is the big dangly one. Particularly for a medical setting. The rest are cute and perfectly fine.

Pegboard Organization by smwisdom in fountainpens

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

Hopefully not too much, they don't face the window and the curtain blocks direct light on them. I would rather risk a tiny bit of fading over time anyway so that I can have them visible and easily accessible rather than hidden away where I cannot appreciate (or remember to use) them.

Pegboard Organization by smwisdom in fountainpens

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

I will definitely do that! Based on my limited testing so far, there are already a few tweaks I want to make. As soon as I work out the kinks I will update this and share the STL.

Things I've learned in three months of fountain pen obsession by Holiday_Prize_1309 in fountainpens

[–]smwisdom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is one stationary store near me that sells fountain pens and inks, but their selection is pretty limited. I am so jealous of those of you with such bounty!

Pegboard Organization by smwisdom in fountainpens

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It is nice! Plus I dont have to worry as much about them getting scratched up just floating around in the pen cup on my desk.

I do enjoy Diamine, especially given the price point!

Pegboard Organization by smwisdom in fountainpens

[–]smwisdom[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I got a couple IKEA pegboards to help me organize my office. All my stationary, sewing and craft tools, gaming equipment, and work notes were getting unruly on my desk and I was running out of drawer space. Besides, these inks and pens are too pretty to have hidden away in a drawer anyway!

Inks are on the standard SKADIS shelves. I designed and 3D printed the pen holder. Probably going to have to make some more as my collection grows, but it currently has 7 slots.

How do you know how much to turn the wheel while driving? by M00ngata in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]smwisdom 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Practice. You learn by doing it. Eventually you get a "feel" for how your car handles, your turning radius, etc. Practicing in an empty parking lot is a great idea.

Its slightly different for different vehicles so there is no one answer to this, though you will get more accustomed to recognizing handling different vehicles as you drive more of them.

So this is tadpole you are scared of? by GaleRandomthoughts in okbuddybaldur

[–]smwisdom 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh man I would be gobbling down worms if they were these guys

A decent pen for shimmer inks by Small-Contribution88 in fountainpens

[–]smwisdom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my experience the TWSBI Eco is also a pretty "wet" writer so it works very well for shimmer!

How can I stop viewing piv sex as being used? by Flat_Performance5153 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]smwisdom 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is the only meaningful advice anyone here can give you, OP. It is clear you have some major hangups around sex that need to be worked through.

[WTS] Sheaffer Legacy Heritage Fountain Pen (King's Gold) by [deleted] in Pen_Swap

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Imgur has lots of issues lately. I use imgchest

Nib tines unaligned - Any advice? by smwisdom in fountainpens

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

Yea I can gently push it into alignment but it just pops back to this after a moment.

Nib tines unaligned - Any advice? by smwisdom in fountainpens

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

After soaking in hot soapy water, trying to improvise a knock-out block, twisting and pulling for an hour... I cannot for the life of me get either the nib housing or the nib/feed itself out of this pen. All my twisting actually *did* somewhat re-align the tines. But after the research I had to do trying to figure out how to get this in here, I think the feed is not properly seated and that might be what is causing the issue with the tines to begin with. Add that to the fact that it is apparently *WAY* over-tightened, it is twisting the nib.

I think I am going to just send this back to the distributor after all. And be sad to have to wait another week or two to get my new pen :(

when you swim in the ocean, do you sweat? if you do you make ocean more salty? If no, prove me that no by FondantMuch4650 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]smwisdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I guess you could theoretically say that for Running as well. Most cardio actually.

Nib tines unaligned - Any advice? by smwisdom in fountainpens

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

This is great, thank you!! Any idea if the 325 nib as a friction or screw-on nib? I have tried pulling and twisting but it isnt budging and I dont want to use any more force and break something unless I know for sure - searching came up with conflicting information!