#fountainpens

Stuck_Here @Stuck_Here@c.im · 6d ago

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#Introduction I jut moved from toot.community over here. I'm more of a booster than content creator. I enjoy #art, #FountainPens, #bicycles, #satire, #TheOutdoors, riffing on the Orange Cheeto, #science, #cats, #culture at large, and the world in general. I believe we're here for more than pulling down a paycheck. Our lives need to give back in some way to future generations and those currently around us. How to do that is a discovery I'm currently on. Oh, damn. I have more than a 500 character limit on this instance. This could be bad news for my tendency to ramble and be too wordy. I hearby promise to keep my thoughts to a respectable length, like the CHAUCER TALES.

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🐝🐝🐝 @sampler@freebeerextremist.com · Jul 23, 2026

Writing by Hand is Good for your Brain - Here's how to do it

https://nealstephenson.substack.com/p/writing-by-hand-is-good-for-your

Because I am known to write using a fountain pen on paper, a number of people have pointed me to this post and its underlying research. I won’t rehash what is said in those sources, but the gist of it is that when you write things down by hand you’re recruiting more of your brain, which is a good thing.

#fountainpens #neuroscience 2026_07_24_02_59_40_.jpg

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Averil ✒️ DoomBloomArt @doombloomart@mastoart.social · Jul 22, 2026

Insects, bugs (drawn, silly) Hover or focus to reveal Sensitive

Wasn't gonna draw during lunchbreak but one of my friends said "bugs are just berries with legs" and uh #Sketch #Ink #FountainPens

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Jim P. @jimp@masto.ai · Jul 17, 2026

Another day, another edited ink swatch post. I'm taking my sweet time so it doesn't feel so much like "work". https://jimp.ink/2025/02/05/swatch-banmi-neutron-90-bp Again, this one that had different content, so I rearranged things a little, but I like how it came out. (This is also keeping me busy enjoying things I already have, so I'm not buying more stuff. Yet.) #FountainPens #FountainPenInk

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Averil ✒️ DoomBloomArt @doombloomart@mastoart.social · Jul 03, 2026

I kinda cooked with this one #FountainPens #handwriting

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xenogon @xenogon@sunny.garden · Jul 03, 2026

I'm selling three very nice fountain pens on my personal for-sale website. UK only.

A sailor 1911 with a broad or BB nib.

https://www.epic-attic.co.uk/posts/sailor-1911/desc.html

A MoonMan P136 with a 1.1mm stub nib

https://www.epic-attic.co.uk/posts/FP-MM-P136/desc.html

A Parker 45 Harlequin with etched body and cap

https://www.epic-attic.co.uk/posts/FP-P45-harlequin/desc.html

site home page is (obv) https://www.epic-attic.co.uk

#fountainpen #fountainpens #garagesale

I also have some cheaper fountain pens listed and even more not listed.

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abadidea @0xabad1dea@infosec.exchange · Jul 03, 2026

I like to rag on Confucius for being so “kids these days!” so here’s a fair and balanced quotation of his better side: The Master said: “Everyone is respectable from birth. Why do you assume that those who are young now will not surpass our current standards? Being forty or fifty and having nothing to show for it — that’s what’s unrespectable.” #classicalchinese #translation #fountainpen #fountainpens

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Averil ✒️ DoomBloomArt @doombloomart@mastoart.social · Jun 04, 2026

Has anyone ever done one of those DIY events by Kaweco? There is one in my city starting tomorrow and I'm tempted to go. I really *don't need* a glow in the dark Kaweco sport but assembling one myself? Tempting

#fountainpens

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Mona⁷ @pixiecata@apobangpo.space · Apr 22, 2026

Helping organize the Scribe Southern (Luzon) Caravan for May 23. Still looking for a venue that can accommodate everyone that has good food. The Caravan is local retailer Scribe PH's mobile fountain pen pop-up. So far they've done Cebu, Iloilo and Davao. This time they're going to do the Calabarzon region. #FountainPens #Philippines

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Ellane @ellane@pkm.social · Apr 15, 2026

I heard recently that young people of today (under 30) have trouble reading linked handwriting, or cursive. Is that true? Some have reported scarcely being able to read it at all, which I find hard to believe. I do my lower case d's like a reversed number 6, and my r's can be normal or old style. What do you think, oh young person reading this? Can you read my handwriting easily, or is it a bit of a guessing game? (poll in the comments) #handwriting #analog #fountainPens

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Mona⁷ @pixiecata@apobangpo.space · Mar 28, 2026

I am home from volunteering at the Manila Pen Show 2026. The first day was crazy! I think we had 1800 people today! The ballroom was huge and there were like 70+ vendors, and so many people milling about. We volunteers ate lunch late, were powered by coffee, and adrenaline. Now I am worn out, but happy. Yes, I got my Opus 88 Mini Sakura pen, and a couple of Vinta inks. And was gifted a pen wrap. So much fun, but I'm tired and feel my age. #FountainPens #ManilaPenShow #ManilaPenShow2026

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Bearmine @bearmine__dup_32089@gamepad.club · Mar 07, 2026

My ef pilot pen ran out of its starter cartridge! Now I can put purple ink in it! 😊 #Fountainpens

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Mona⁷ @pixiecata@apobangpo.space · Mar 05, 2026

Cleaned my Hongdian M2, and the attached Long Knife nib. It had shimmer in it, which it handled very well. One plus was that if I did not want to write with broad strokes I could turn the nib over and write with the other side, which gives me a 0.8mm italic, I think. It remains a wet writer even upside-down. #FountainPens

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Scuttlebutt 🇨🇦 @scuttlebutt@farticle.cloud · Feb 28, 2026

Replying to @scuttlebutt@farticle.cloud

I think I'll keep the 1945 Parker Vacumatic in Emerald Pearl inked up, despite it being the quickest to dry out and not the best writer either. I just think it looks neat. #FountainPens

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Scuttlebutt 🇨🇦 @scuttlebutt@farticle.cloud · Feb 28, 2026

Not sure why I had five fountain pens inked up and sat on my desk for months. They of course all dried up. Some of them even evaporated most of the ink that was in their converter unit. A bit of water on the nib and feed got them temporarily working again. I should clean them out soon and just keep one inked at a time. Maybe also not ignore it for months. #fountainpens

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Mona⁷ @pixiecata@apobangpo.space · Feb 28, 2026

I don't have a Japanese-style eyedropper fountain pen yet. So I preordered this, the Opus 88 Mini Sakura Cherry Blossoms, from a favorite local vendor. It will be ready for pickup at the Manila Pen Show 2026! Whee! #FountainPens

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Mona⁷ @pixiecata@apobangpo.space · Feb 28, 2026

Am thinking of putting shimmer ink in one of my Majohn Wancai Minis. Redditors say they have done it successfully. I guess it will be ok since I can unscrew the nib unit to give it a rinse/scrub. Will try it one day soon. #FountainPens

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Mona⁷ @pixiecata@apobangpo.space · Feb 26, 2026

Even in the shade, the Majohn Wancai Mini fountain pen in Peachy Pink (left) and Strawberry Pink (right) are very similar. The strawberry is just a tad rosier and more translucent. But both have the very fine blue and silver shimmers in the acrylic, so very pretty! Am not disappointed at all. Happy with my yellow and purple ones, too. But wondering about the baby blue one now. #FountainPens

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Tofu Musubi @Hawaii@mastodon.world · Feb 22, 2026

Ohhhhh, this is weird: Pilot Pens, one of the most reliable fountain pen brands, no longer shows #FountainPens on their web site. Wonder if they’ve stopped production or sold the business? Or maybe their fountain pens will all be Namiki branding in future? Yikes, I’ll have to give them a call on Monday.

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Mona⁷ @pixiecata@apobangpo.space · Feb 21, 2026

Every year, the community shows up in full force for the Manila Pen Show workshops and panels. This year we’re happy to offer two full days across two rooms! MPS 2026 Workshops & Activities Schedule *Bechori sign ups open on Feb 20. All others open in the last week of Feb. More details, fees, and sign up links coming soon.* 1/n #FountainPens #ManilaPenShow #ManilaPenShow2026

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