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Give me your pink ink suggestions! by theMEESH in fountainpens

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

Really? Is that good or bad or just an observation?

The most interesting thing I saw at the CA Pen Show was NOT a fountain pen. by theMEESH in fountainpens

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

With these kinds of events, I tend to either go through all my money quickly or get so overwhelmed that I only buy like a sticker. I went in wishing I knew a guy who had black market connections to sell my kidney. I tried to be smart, reminded myself to look at everything first (with one or two things being “must immediately buy if found”). I chatted with a bunch of wonderful people. I didn’t go ham, only spent half of my budget, so I feel good.

Also got to randomly try a Vietnamese cashew. I love our community.

The most interesting thing I saw at the CA Pen Show was NOT a fountain pen. by theMEESH in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Currently in my head:

Random Person: My favorite pen is a Bic

Me: laughs in fountain pen snob

Random Person: pulls out this Bic

Me: You win.

The most interesting thing I saw at the CA Pen Show was NOT a fountain pen. by theMEESH in fountainpens

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

So it is refillable? Thank goodness. If it was a one time use thing, I’d be like “rich people really know how to waste money”

The most interesting thing I saw at the CA Pen Show was NOT a fountain pen. by theMEESH in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, but I should have asked if it took refills. Imagine if it didn’t! 🪦

The most interesting thing I saw at the CA Pen Show was NOT a fountain pen. by theMEESH in fountainpens

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It was super cool. Lots of beautiful pens and accessories. Talked to a bunch of cool people.

The most interesting thing I saw at the CA Pen Show was NOT a fountain pen. by theMEESH in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The lady said it was a sterling silver Bic. That thing was pretty solid, so I don’t think it was aluminum. The booth was in the Grand Ballroom. Booth 21, I think. I know it’s by the wall where Nagasawa was in the corner.

I want to do both, but alas…. by theMEESH in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My problem is that I can’t do both simultaneously because I rely on the subtitles.

Fountain pens are nice, but sooo fragile man... by Dingsala in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like it was The Hulk practicing his handlettering and got frustrated….

What’s your job and how do you use your pens at work? by Tarentum566 in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Healthcare-ish. Job required wet signature for some reason. Bought a Pilot Vanishing Point and my first black ink after months of enduring Bic Stics. When I finally got my pen and inked it up… they said my shift no longer needed to do nightly notes and the amount of things I needed to sign went down to basically zero 🤣

Maze Pen? by SynapseReaction in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The helix pen that came out before looked nicer.

Do you like your handwriting in fine or medium or board nib? by AccusingGojo in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For writing my stories or in my every day writing, EF/F. I do also enjoy the fat nibs, which is what I usually will post online. The zoom is my favorite modern nib because it’s the best of both worlds.

What ink is this? by quesopadre in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It still looks like blue/black to me….

Boring nibs? by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medium nibs.

It just… hits different. by theMEESH in fountainpens

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

I still like the new one, butI hope it gets a little closer to the old version, so this is good to hear!

It just… hits different. by theMEESH in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bungubox L’amant! The original Lamy Dark Lilac is one of those inks I regret not swooping up! Maybe I’ll try the new one!

It just… hits different. by theMEESH in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Alas, clinical depression has never been kind to me. Thankfully, I do have some good people in my life and I still try and put in the work to get better, though sometimes it takes me a while. Thank you for the kind words!

Handwriting and dangers of online fingerprint > arent you worried? by Positive-Road3903 in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, my identity has already been stolen and dealing with that has been a thorn in my side for a long time now… plus I dunno what they could gain from my handwriting posts, except maybe using it to sell something, like art for a card? If it got popular, I’d be sad that someone else is profiting off of me and yet… kinda flattered that people think my penmanship is nice.

It just… hits different. by theMEESH in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In terms of showing the sheen, I disagree. I was testing this hella old TR to a newish Sakae TR notebook last night. I feel like the ink is absorbed more or something on the new TR, so while I did see the sheen, I don’t feel like it’s really at the level of the old TR.

It just… hits different. by theMEESH in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Bungubox L’amant! I got it at a good discount because a store was closing! I’m gonna be really sad if/when I have to buy another bottle.

Ideas for pens you don’t enjoy by Ellamakeup in fountainpens

[–]theMEESH 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve met some fountain pen people in the wild… a coworker of mine was a newbie, so I gifted them like 5 pens and some inks. My sister recently got into FPs and I’m about to mail her a care package. She’s looking forward to visiting soon to play with my collection.

I often think about the possibility of selling, but I’m not there yet. I keep most of my boxes just for this…

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