I also like fountain pens. Similar appeal I guess. I don't have any cool ones though.
I don't really know what a cool fountain should look like - this one is probably not cool - but it works well. Let's see how the latex sack holds up π
It's a pretty cool pen I think. I just bought the cheapest plastic pen that came with a FPR ultra flex nib EF for calligraphy practice. It's a real workhorse though. For the sack it helps if you only use gentle inks.
I like the idea of doing calligraphy, but I can't see myself practicing and putting in the work to git gud π¬
It takes quite some time indeed. I haven't been practicing much lately... I wonder if you get a bit of a benefit from being able to do straight razor shaving. Something about the fine motor skills transferring over, moving an object delicately with mostly arm movement, having a soft touch / managing pressure.
But now, I swear that it will be GRUYE!
Good luck with that. Absolutely gorgeous setup there. Fountain pens and watches are two collector hobbies that I have managed to avoid, but I have others so I understand that urge :)
Well, I only have to be strong for a week or so. That should be doable, right?
Right?
That's what I keep telling myself as well :)
I'm lucky if I can make it an entire month without buying more soap!
I know what you mean! I'm storage limited at the moment. (Naturally, that's a problem I can solve if necessary π)
Storage limitations are really just creativity opportunities!
(I say with 7 tubs of soap sitting on my desk with no permanent home...)
You can definitively stack higher π€
That's right, and as I recall, being challenged creatively is important to our health :)
Yes, I do this to enhance longevity!
Very nice haul! I have that same Parker 51 in dark green, with a matching pencil. Wonderful both
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