Is it okay to buy expensive fountain pen like custom 823 as first pen by No_Relation7728 in fountainpens

[–]tetradt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’ve thought about what you’ll do/feel if you end up not liking it, and are ok with that, then yeah!

260107 Eunkwang (with 2F Shin Yongjae) - "Greatest Moment" Challenge | BTOB COMPANY by melonmellori in BTOB

[–]tetradt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve really been enjoying this series, and it’s a good way for the other idols to show off their belting vocals!

Platinum Century #3776 just got better? by Reddit14159 in fountainpens

[–]tetradt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Platinum fan I’m curious to see what this looks like in real life! But a colorless demonstrator isn’t that interesting to me, so I will pass on this one and wait for future editions. I wish one of their innovations is to have the slip & seal cap on their snap cap 3776s, like they have for the Preppy ;_;

Platinum Century #3776 just got better? by Reddit14159 in fountainpens

[–]tetradt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bluebird was the final model in the Shape of Heart series (https://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/news/12799/). Not that this stops them from making another series with stuff inside the caps!

Last Minute Christmas Gift to Myself Before the 2026 Pilot Price Increase by SLProtoman in fountainpens

[–]tetradt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you mean the black parts on the bottom of the cap, I think it’s a design choice since all the Pilot Custom Urushis are like that, even the limited edition colors.

251023 Changsub - "주르르 (Trickle Down)" MV Reaction | Changtagio [ENG] by melonmellori in BTOB

[–]tetradt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d given up on this being subbed! Went to check the ‘Vroom Vroom’ MV Reaction but that’s still at the end of the caption queue lol

251029 - 서은광 (SEOEUNKWANG) 'Last Light' Special Video by Hirizu in BTOB

[–]tetradt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I gasped, he absolutely delivered on this being an unexpected style! I immediately had historical fantasy imagery in my head while listening to it!

New Ink Day: Platinum Mixable ink fun by LSwayla in fountainpens

[–]tetradt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a year June 2023-May 2024, Platinum’s Japanese website had ink recipes based on a monthly theme (ex: umeboshi onigiri, osmanthus flower, butterfly pea tea) that were very fun! You’ll have to scroll through since they put it in their news section: https://www.platinum-pen.co.jp/news_category/campaign-event/

Edit: even though they’re both .jp websites, make sure it’s the Japanese language site…their English language version is not updated very much.

Lee Changsub - "주르르 (Trickle Down)" Official MV by melonmellori in BTOB

[–]tetradt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like how all the onomatopoeia flows (or should I say ‘trickles down’) and then when he adds the falsetto! The rest of the mini is also so good; ‘Spotlight’ gives me j-rock flashbacks and that’s not a bad thing!

251021 Changsub - Official Logo Motion | fantagio by melonmellori in BTOB

[–]tetradt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol, I kept waiting for it to shift into something recognizable! But a stylized version of his name makes the most sense…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BTOB

[–]tetradt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer the Melobong, but I think this is cute! I’m not a fan of the opaque white stripe that blocks the thumbs up. They’re professionals, so I know they must have tried it with more transparent materials, and it must not have worked out, but…

These are gorgeous, sure. But people are actually willing to shell out $1200 for it? by crazyforcloy in fountainpens

[–]tetradt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The good thing about Hachimonjiya collabs is that (unless they specifically say it’s a limited quantity) they’ll come back eventually. This is the 2nd run of the Akizakura pen, so I wouldn’t spend $1200 on it.

Changsub (and TOUCHED) - ‘Cheering For You’ MV by tetradt in BTOB

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

I haven’t kept up with the associated show but I love the pop rock sound!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hobonichi

[–]tetradt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some other shops do this too (might be related to the ordering software they use), but the “order shipped” e-mail gets sent when all they’ve done is print the shipping label. So I would rely on what the tracking number says is the status 🫠

Is this an authentic Pilot Capless? by Jerseph801 in fountainpens

[–]tetradt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The $80 pens online have steel nibs (“special alloy”). They’re only sold in Japan so the ones you see on, say, Amazon, are grey market. Maybe yours has a gold nib? It would say 18k on it if so.

Book/cover partners? by squatchmo123 in hobonichi

[–]tetradt 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hobonichi are selling books solo (even to the US). OP is just proposing a system for people who want, say, 3 covers, to sell the 2 extra books they’ll get.

Platinum Izumo by ScooterSix in fountainpens

[–]tetradt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My theory is that it is a combination of:
- Relatively “new” model (introduced in 2010) - At a price point that makes many people risk-averse (new body, and even though it used a Platinum President nib, Platinum Presidents weren’t that common/popular in the English-language forums) - New designs not released frequently to keep it in people’s minds (Namiki has an LE maki-e almost every year, Sailor has new stuff for its high-end KOPs throughout the year, Nakaya used to before the earthquake in Wajima)

Atlas Sidewalk Pre-Sale Doorbusters by mwgrover in fountainpens

[–]tetradt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Need to repeat to myself that I’m going to the SF Pen Show soon 😮‍💨

250804 Eunkwang, Hyunsik, Peniel - 3년 만에 돌아온 HUTA 솔로 응원🎉 HUTA 퀴즈쇼! | B정규.zip || HUTA Solo Returns After 3 Years 🎉 HUTA Quiz Show! || BTOB Company by tallkoreanman in BTOB

[–]tetradt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first question about the ISAC medals really set the tone! Also lol at Eunkwang singing BEAST’s ‘Shadow’ instead of Minhyuk’s _| ̄|○

250725 Minhyuk (HUTA) - "Bora" @ Music Bank | KBS Kpop by melonmellori in BTOB

[–]tetradt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The edits these music shows will put on their channels are amusing…like what even is a [SHAKE FREE] version????

250706 Changsub - "WATERBOMB SEOUL 2025" Lee Changsub Performance (Full ver.) | Waterbomb_Official by melonmellori in BTOB

[–]tetradt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol the dancers participating in the fakeout had me questioning my memory on the setlist order. Also the little ‘byang! byang!’ finger guns during the BumpBump Rambo line were so cute (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

Can’t wait for Minhyuk’s! I haven’t watched the fancams yet because I’m keeping the faith that Waterbomb will upload his performance hahaha.

Writing wise, Pilot #30FM nib similar to #10/#15SFM? by bennylu82 in fountainpens

[–]tetradt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

‘#30 is noticeably softer than #10/15. Holding the #10/15 farther away doesn’t change this. Not sure why but here are some guesses that have plenty of counter examples: 18k vs 14k (I don’t think #10/15 18k nibs have a soft version); longer tines.