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2026-08-15 22:05:24 CEST

Look at the “stormy seas” at the top of the ink bottle! This is its resting state; the bottle hasn’t been moved for 15 hours or so. #FountainPens
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2026-08-15 20:16:45 CEST

I guess it was inevitable: yesterday I shook a bottle of #FountainPen ink to mix it up, only to realize a moment later that the bottle’s cap was loose. A little spray of beautiful color appeared on my lap, legs, and feet, on the floor around me, and even on the bottom of one foot after I unknowingly stepped in a small splash. Luckily I didn’t then track the ink everywhere! For a person with no tattoos it was fun to be inked for a few minutes 🖋️

2026-08-13 21:39:22 CEST

From the always entertaining Tim Steiner, AKA Hemingway Jones: The Rebellion of Writing by Hand in a World of Screens
#FountainPen #handwriting #journaling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5Sw6XzVmF4

2026-08-11 22:20:17 CEST

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Congratulations Skye!

2026-08-09 20:53:35 CEST

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100% agreed. Shimmering inks can be beautiful, but are best used by brushes or dip pens. 🖋️

2026-07-27 17:02:19 CEST

I’m both excited and terrified to have just ordered one of the new Essenza Crazy Fiber #FountainPens from Leonardo Officina Italiana. It’s the most I’ve spent on a pen, and though I love Leonardo’s pens I could have done so much good with that money. I’ll have to do some good with my writing.
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2026-07-19 07:49:27 CEST

This screenshot from the video game Cuphead (Max Fleischer style animation and a 1930s #jazz soundtrack) hit close to home. Better log off and play with a #FountainPen IMMEDIATELY.
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2026-06-06 01:57:20 CEST

37 years ago today Tank Man stopped a column of 18 tanks as they approached Tienanmen Square in Beijing. Four tanks were seen in the iconic photo, but there were another 14 behind them. I hope to one day be half as brave. #China #TiananmenSquare #64余孽还是太多
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_Man

2026-05-17 06:23:19 CEST

Happy times: a Youtuber I enjoy for mechanical keyboards has joined us in the #FountainPen dark side.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsXKUGacVF4

2026-05-05 17:50:50 CEST

#FountainPens, #stationery, and letter writing are back as more people get disenchanted with all things digital:
https://apnews.com/article/pen-pals-letters-comeback-bc87e1b9c229665bafd368e19751d6ca

2026-04-29 18:40:29 CEST

#FountainPen people: about an hour ago Fahrney's Pens (Drew Brown) formally announced the reopening of their retail space and updated website. Man, they are scary close to the White House - practically next door - so be sure to send some love, kindness, wisdom, and protective thoughts their way. I wouldn't want to be anywhere near DC these days, so admire Drew's commitment.
https://fahrneyspens.com/
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2026-04-27 22:50:21 CEST

#FountainPen and #art friends, here's a bit of joy to interrupt your Monday: Van Dieman's Inks in Tasmania are having a huge moving sale. Hard to beat "all remaining 30ml are 30-50% off!"
https://www.vandiemansink.com/
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2026-04-13 05:12:57 CEST

Looking forward to delivery of my first Akkerman inks and first Leonardo #FountainPen tomorrow. I ordered them from Vanness1938, a shop in Arkansas that carries some really interesting items.

2026-04-11 23:59:55 CEST

How lo-fi is LoFi Girl? I wondered if she uses a #FountainPen, but sadly, no, it looks like she uses a ballpoint. Harrumph. She's probably writing in a Moleskine journal - they're iconic but the paper is not fountain pen friendly. Harrumph.
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2026-04-04 21:15:54 CEST

Lennon Tool Bar is one of my fav ink companies. The colors are beautiful, and their packaging has a subtle beauty to it too. It's so nice to see the slogan "to turn love into ink" on their boxes. My task now is to turn that ink back into love.
#FountainPen #Ink #LennonToolBar
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2026-03-17 17:43:09 CET

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I can see what Nvidia was trying to do; DLSS 5 turns human-generated art into something akin to an AI-generated photo. This is something like what smartphone camera software does to our photos. But Nvidia has forgotten that we love games for their art, for the escape into a different world, and that the blurred lines of scenes and characters allow our imaginations to customize or personalize what we see. Giving all the characters plastic surgery does not make a game better.

2026-03-14 06:28:46 CET

“Alert
DAM FAILURE Possible - PREPARE TO EVACUATE
HNL Alert from the Oahu Department of Emergency Management
Issued: 06:55 PM 03-13-2026
Incident Type: POTENTIAL DAM FAILURE - WAHIAWA DAM
Location: AREAS DOWNSTREAM of WAHIAWA DAM including PARTS OF HALEIWA AND WAIALUA
Alert Details: PREPARE TO EVACUATE
#Hawaii #WX
http://nixle.us/H5ZKR

2026-03-03 23:59:25 CET

My first Nahvalur #FountainPen arrived yesterday. This is their Original Plus in the Summer edition, with a fine nib. The ink is Birmingham Pen Co's "Airline." It's a very nice writer, feels well-built, and I like the blue and orange swirls in the resin - they look like ocean and sunset. I've been intrigued by Nahvalur because they seem a bit private, quite unusual for brands these days. Glad I took the plunge on this ocean-inspired vacuum-filled beauty!
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2026-02-22 06:21:00 CET

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.

2026-02-21 21:12:45 CET

Some #FountainPen inks from Birmingham Pen Co were delivered this morning, so I am officially in “inky fingers are happy fingers” mode.
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2026-02-21 04:43:39 CET

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wow, I wrote that as what I thought was a funny mash of lyrics, but now I can’t stop thinking about those words as a political statement, as something that Trump supporters might say. Really tragic :-(

2026-02-21 04:14:44 CET

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Here in my ruin
I feel safest of all
I can lock all my doors
It’s the only way to live
In ruins

2026-02-01 21:52:20 CET

#3GoodThings
- the squirrels, and especially the crows, in our yard shout at me if I’m late with their breakfast. And lunch.
- I made a rare winter sighting of the sun in Portland, Oregon.
- I completed my #FountainPen ink swatches, so ordered more inks to restore my unfinished swatch status.

2026-02-01 18:15:26 CET

We’re not niche anymore - #FountainPen hobbyists are going mainstream!
“In a digital world, he finds joy in something old school – collecting rare fountain pens and ink bottles.
Semi-retired businessman Eugene Lee has amassed over 100 one-of-a-kind, mainly Japanese fountain pens. He shares his advice for young novice pen collectors.”
https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/living/fountain-pen-collector-singapore-576381

2026-02-01 03:42:07 CET

Very mixed feelings about my Laban #FountainPen. I have a 325 (seen below) and an Antique II. I like the retro looks, but the Laban nibs on both have been problematic. Cleaned, different inks, different papers, same problem. Laban says they’ll work on a nib for $25, but I’ve lost faith in them. Hoping to replace these with Pilot nibs, or maybe a nibmeister at a pen show can fix them. Harrumph harrumph.
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2026-01-28 05:50:30 CET

Aloha #FountainPen people. How do you store your ink swatch cards? I just have mine in a stack, but I'm thinking about those 1980s plastic pages that stored business cards in a notebook. Not sure if any of those are still around, and I'd like to avoid plastic anyway. Maybe just paste them into a blank journal?

2026-01-28 03:55:01 CET

It's important to find moments of joy amidst all the [waves around at dystopia], so I ordered a grail #FountainPen: a Waterman Carene, medium nib. I love my Waterman Hemisphere, but the Carene has a gold nib. It arrived today, I inked it up with some Wearingeul "I Am A Cat," and the writing is SMOOOOOOOTH as silk. My other super-smooth writer is a TWSBI Eco with a broad nib, and man, these two DEFINITELY bring that joy! #WriteOn

2026-01-22 23:09:12 CET

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A sign of the times: I read "potential inclement" as "presidential indictment." 🤞

2026-01-22 16:58:11 CET

RE: https://flipboard.com/@skyatnightmag/skyatnightmagazine.com-mfqi93hqz/-/a-O-nKby3rTTyij8GwJJSu8w%3Aa%3A3136858971-%2F0
That’s not a rocket, it’s a #FountainPen!
#note1pfu…w4l5

2026-01-15 05:56:30 CET

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My first day on the air (1989 or so at KDEO in Waipahu / Honolulu) was SO nerve-wracking! Congrats for making it through this big step!!

2026-01-03 23:34:43 CET

This is one of my favorite Buddhist chants, and on days like these I am particularly challenged by the line "let no one, out of anger or ill will, wish anyone any harm."
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2026-01-02 23:16:17 CET

My wife gave me a real treat: a Pilot Vanishing Point #FountainPen! A bit of a rough start (as with many pens), but I’m looking forward to making this baby part of my EDC. It has a 1.0mm italic stub nib, and the ink is Colorverse’s No. 29 Gem Glistening / Project Constellation II. The VP’s pocket clip can indeed be felt on the finger tips when writing, but it’s a minor thing and just a matter of getting used to it.
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2026-01-02 22:27:31 CET

Oregon's Cannon Beach, shot on new years day eleven years ago. The formation called "Haystack Rock" to me always looks more like a sea dragon approaching the land.
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2025-12-28 21:33:27 CET

“The UN special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories has become a leading voice in her country, but she is on a US blacklist as if she were a terrorist and can only use cash.” #Gaza #Italy
https://english.elpais.com/international/2025-12-28/the-complicated-life-of-francesca-albanese-a-rising-figure-in-italy-but-barred-from-every-bank-by-trumps-sanctions.html

2025-12-28 21:19:45 CET

“I'm making my new year wish in an old-fashioned paper planner” says an Asahi Shimbun employee. Those of us in the US can get ours at jetpens.com #FountainPen
https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/16256451

2025-11-30 22:30:17 CET

I'm tempted to ditch my computer, post my phone to a distant country, live the rest of my life using cash rather than a bankcard, grow a beard and wear sunglasses, and live the rest of my days in the woods with all my books, journals, and pens. I love people, but am horrified and disgusted at what our society and national culture have devolved into. "Returning to the land" would be an enormous amount of very hard work, and I'd probably die sooner, but I'd live by my own values and die "free."

2025-11-23 20:21:49 CET

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That’s a really intriguing photo! 👍

2025-11-08 02:19:06 CET

Rubbish writing, but I threw this together in a hurry. Happy #FountainPen Day 2025!
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2025-10-25 05:17:16 CEST

It's important to me to step back from the doomscrolling and other tech addictions and do something analog. Fountain pens and journaling scratch that itch. LA-based Monteverde #FountainPens have become a definite favorite. Well-made, reliable pens that perform well above their price. Shown here is Monteverde's Innova Formula M with some Diamine Sepia ink, which seemed appropriate somehow :-) It's hard to see in this photo, but my handwriting is slowly improving.
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2025-10-20 21:59:44 CEST

Mmmm, this is a nice one: a new Monteverde Invincia Vega #FountainPen was just delivered. 1.1mm stub, and a heavy but comfortable body decorated like a night sky full of yellow stars. This is a super smooth writer - Monteverde makes wonderful nibs - and this pen immediately became a new favorite. Inked it up with Dominant Industry's "Early Spring," which is a pale slate grey with just a touch of pink. Reminds me of a shadow on snow.
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2025-10-20 03:52:47 CEST

Nice #FountainPen #art seen on Cara:
https://cara.app/post/9634a869-4ceb-4a76-a368-6a37ee87035f

2025-10-19 01:36:17 CEST

So much JOY today! #3GoodThings
1) No Kings protest marches;
2) dharma class with my Buddhism temple; and
3) This TWSBI Vac700R "Iris" #FountainPen with a 1.1 mm nib arrived in the mail. I like the subtle beauty of Sailor's Manyo Kuri ink too!
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2025-10-16 23:42:39 CEST

Hi @npub198q…5fmg . At 5:10 into your latest episode you mention what sounds like "e-list, the Italian site, he's always ahead." What site is that? I did a quick search but couldn't find anything that looked like a match.
#fountainpens

2025-10-14 21:49:11 CEST

Good news for my fellow #FountainPen and #art folks who are also #vegan: the wonderful inks at Anderillium are named after animals (mainly birds, insects, and marine life) but do not contain any animal-derived ingredients. Got this info directly from Bert Anderson of Anderillium:
https://www.anderillium.com/
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2025-10-14 21:43:10 CEST

Heads up fellow #FountainPen people: Paperblank's HQ is in Canada, but they ship their amazing and fountain-pen friendly journals to US customers from a US warehouse - so NO TARIFFS. Phew! There are retailers in the US, but none I've found have the entire product line-up. So we can go ahead and order from the source 👍
https://www.paperblanks.com/en/
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2025-10-12 22:26:31 CEST

Just had a fun but sad experience with gopens dot com. The website and payment system have a 2005 vibe, so are in need of an update. And in response to my order I got an e-mail from GoPens owner Myrna, and then another from her (deceased) husband Gary. Whoa, I'm hoping this is a sign that #FountainPens are eternal. I hope Myrna (in her 80s now) can finally sell the business to a fellow enthusiast and enjoy retirement. Sending her best wishes.

2025-10-11 23:52:26 CEST

Is it just me or does the cap on this Opus 88 #FountainPen look like one of the Moai statues on Rapa Nui (Easter Island)?
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2025-10-10 08:24:47 CEST

The paper in this notebook is nice, but more importantly it taught me that wire ring binding in notebooks can interfere with your writing… the wire rings work like a bumper for your hand. The only was around this is to turn the notebook sideways (write in landscape mode rather than portrait), but doing so makes reading what you’ve written a drag. Lay-flat journals for the win! #FountainPen
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2025-10-09 04:29:56 CEST

Have a dry scratchy nib on a #FountainPen ? With great care and caution, you may want to try the simple method shown in this twelve year old video. It just worked nicely for me, and it might for you too:
Making a Nib Wetter in Seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig5cTFv4lXo

2025-10-02 22:17:55 CEST

While the freshly-cleaned Laban Antique II is drying I pulled out my Sheaffer 100 Coffee #FountainPen with its medium nib. The 100 is a reliable performer and the Endless Alchemy Mocha Mousse Delight ink suits the "coffee" pen perfectly.
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2025-10-02 20:41:21 CEST

I was excited to discover Laban's "Antique II," a beautiful and intentionally retro-looking #FountainPen. It arrived this morning and I inked it up with some Diamine Celadon Cat, an appropriately antique-looking color. But THUD - the pen has a fine nib, the Celadon Cat ink wouldn't flow. I've emptied the ink back into the bottle, cleaned the pen, and once it's dried I'll try a different ink. Hard start, but this pen feels and looks so nice that I'm holding no grudges. :-)
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2025-10-02 01:30:53 CEST

I feel like I’ve ascended in the #fountainpen world: Jet Pens included one of my reviews as their “featured customer review.” Woohoo! Here is the pen in question: https://www.jetpens.com/Monteverde-Ritma-Fountain-Pen-Turquoise-Stub/pd/45705
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2025-09-28 21:30:37 CEST

Remember back in the 1990s when e-commerce was new, and companies would post digital versions of their mail-order catalog? I found at least one company that still does this: #FountainPen seller Fahrney Pens. Their new owner, Writeside, and new president, the always-entertaining Drew Brown, have their hands full updating this century-old business' online presence. https://www.fahrneyspens.com/Digital_Catalog/Interactive-Catalog.html?src=WGAV0925

2025-09-25 23:46:28 CEST

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Yikes. And I'm old enough to remember when MCP meant Male Chauvinist Pig.

2025-09-23 19:50:46 CEST

Waterman is a classic #fountainpen, truly the OG because they invented the fountain pen back in 1883. Here is the Waterman Hemisphere in stainless steel with gold accents. The Hemisphere is on the slim side but comfy, and the Waterman fine nib writes like a dream. This will join my EDC team. BTW, the ink is "Sailor Shikiori Kin-Mokusei Ink (Osmanthus Orange) – Izayoi-no-Yume," which may have the longest name of any ink I own. I bought this color because I love mango 👍
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2025-09-23 19:30:38 CEST

I broke down and finally got a Kaweco Sport. I'd been avoiding pocket pens, fearing that their small size would make them uncomfortable to write with. Happily though the pen is comfy with the cap posted, and I now have this indestructible beast to throw in my backpack. The only problem with it so far is that I ordered the EF nib, and as usual the tiny tines of an EF nib are tearing into my paper. LOTS of feedback even on #fountainpen - friendly paper. Maybe I'll swap out this nib for a medium.
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2025-09-13 18:48:49 CEST

A familiar story: “After some trial and error, she found one: journaling with #fountainpens and specialty inks. “It’s quite a cool tactile experience,” she said, and one that unexpectedly turned social when she started attending meetups for fountain pen enthusiasts in her city of Sydney, Australia.”
Tips on stepping back from screens and starting a new hobby
https://apnews.com/article/finding-a-hobby-screen-alternatives-ef4c9320e1ede4a0b3ce04f5f4b149dd

2025-09-11 01:44:48 CEST

This may sound odd, but one of my favorite things about using a #fountainpen is the rag I use for filling and cleaning the pens. It's covered with random splotches of color, similar to an artist's smock. These rags are the great equalizer; everyone who uses a fountain pen will have one. I really enjoy seeing them, the more splotchy and colorful the better. This picture shows one I've just started so it's not too colorful yet. PRO TIP: wash these in a sink, not the washing machine.
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2025-09-11 01:31:49 CEST

My new TWSBI Diamond 580ALR Affogato w/ Onyx #fountainpen arrived today. Yay! I inked it up with Pilot Iroshizuku Ku-jaku (Peacock) ink, and... it wrote like a hose. Ugghh. Cleaned the nib, waited for as moment, then ahhhh... This is the 1.1 mm stub nib, which teaches me a valuable lesson: SLOW DOWN.
https://www.jetpens.com/TWSBI-Diamond-580ALR-Affogato-w-Onyx-Fountain-Pen-1.1-mm-Stub/pd/49502
https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Iroshizuku-Ku-jaku-Ink-Peacock-50-ml-Bottle/pd/3512
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2025-09-06 00:38:50 CEST

Just filled three pens and have to get this out of my system:
#FountainPen ink can stain just about everything, so selling it in the right packaging is important. Sadly though, ink manufacturers use their packaging as a way to stand out in the crowd, which leads to some interesting but user-unfriendly bottles. Two examples: the dangerous rolling of Endless Alchemy ink bottles, and the squat Herbin ink bottles that are too short to easily fill a converter.
Thanks... rant over.
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2025-09-04 23:18:42 CEST

Today is pen cleaning day! I have a small collection of fountain pens and make sure to write with each of them once or week or so to keep the nibs wet. Two pens seemed scratchy today and, sure enough, were running out of ink. This is oddly exciting because it means I'll get to refill them with two new inks. One pen is a Monteverde Ritma, the other a Pilot Prera, and now I have to choose among ink contenders. If you're a #FountainPen nerd like me you'll understand the joy in this.

2025-08-24 18:38:04 CEST

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wow, this fancy staircase has a camera bump! :-)

2025-08-10 21:13:52 CEST

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what a great idea!

2025-08-06 20:52:38 CEST

I really enjoy the Monteverde "Ritma" #FountainPen and just picked up another, this one with the 1.1mm italic nib. Got some Wearingeul "I am a Cat" shimmer ink. Beautiful stuff, but the shimmer effect will vary widely depending on what type of paper you use.
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2025-07-30 23:38:03 CEST

Was drawing a beach scene several days ago and realized I had no sunset-colored ink. Quickly ordered some Robert Oster "Yellow Sunset" and it's a beautiful color with enough depth to be a nice writer on white paper. To match this ink (flimsy excuse) I ordered a TWSBI Eco "transparent yellow" with a broad nib. Writes a treat, and the broad nib is super wet, so perfect for a beach scene. #FountainPen

2025-07-27 21:59:05 CEST

Just received the "verify for your Mastodon account" phishing scam from @npub1af0…vzh4 Reported and blocked.

2025-07-24 03:28:16 CEST

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This is a step in the right direction, but I wish new docs took classes in nutrition. That might help prevent or lessen many of the conditions they currently have to treat. Last I heard, medical students received at most a one-day seminar related to nutrition.

2025-07-22 19:14:46 CEST

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I've been blown away to learn more about such things. Toxicologist Dr. Yvonne Burkart has some really compelling info on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dryvonneburkart

2025-07-21 22:43:49 CEST

A lot of people love the Lamy Safari and Al-Star #FountainPen, but I have to admit that the "ergonomic" grip on this pen makes it uncomfortable for me to use. To address this I bought these soft rubbery Punyu Spiral pencil grips. They're a cheap and easy way to make the Al-Star or Safari far more comfortable in the hand. They work nicely, but note that they'll have to be added and removed every time you use the pen because it won't cap with these on. https://www.jetpens.com/Kutsuwa-Punyu-Spiral-Pencil-Grip-Blue-Pack-of-3/pd/46959
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2025-07-21 21:57:43 CEST

Ahh, just received two new #FountainPens and several inks in the mail today. Happy Inky Fingertips Monday to all who celebrate!
The first pen is a Sheaffer 100 Coffee with a medium nib. Shaeffer is a century-old brand that's trying to resurrect its status, and this pen is a nice step in that direction. The 100 writes smoothly, and the ombre brown coffee-colored body should remind me of being home in Kona and Ka'u, two premier coffee growing areas in Hawai'i.

2025-07-20 01:41:39 CEST

In an age in which our phones, televisions, thermostats, doorbells, computers, and refrigerators are recording our every word, handwriting in a journal has become an act of rebellion.
What we post online will be lost in time, but what we write by hand can last generations. I have letters written by my great-grandparents before I was born, and they're a great glimpse into the past. Maybe what I write in a journal today will help people in future understand what we're going through today.

2025-07-16 04:50:39 CEST

Man, on a hot day a chopped up organic cucumber is exactly the right snack. Mmmmmm....

2025-07-15 23:00:05 CEST

The Jet Pens website has been loading very slowly all day, and in the past several minutes has begun timing out. The following Cloudflare error appears:
#fountainpen #fountainpens #art
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2025-07-07 00:56:56 CEST

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Beautiful work, and I hope that "everyman" shot doesn't turn out to be as prescient as it appears.

2025-07-06 20:04:24 CEST

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This was a fascinating realization to me when I began exploring shortwave radio and listened to the broadcasts of different national broadcasters. Different countries, different organizations, and different individuals, all have different perspectives, and this leads to MANY versions of “truth.” Listen to as many “truths” as possible and you’ll find that your own truth lays somewhere in the middle of this jumble.

2025-07-05 21:57:04 CEST

By the way, if you'd like a few free goodies thrown into your order at Jet Pens, scan the code in the photo below or go directly to jetpens.com/3GnZARK
#FountainPen
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2025-07-05 19:20:04 CEST

Psyched to see two orders from Jet Pens in LA delivered to me today! #FountainPen

2025-07-02 00:54:02 CEST

Part of my meditation practice is using my fountain pens to write the Heart Sutra each day in a journal. This puts some much-needed positive energy into a world that needs it, and over time my handwriting should improve. Using primarily a Pilot Metropolitan, Faber-Castell Hexo, and Lamy AL Star, with a variety of inks, in a Leuchtturm journal. Here's TNH's version of the Heart Sutra: https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/letters/thich-nhat-hanh-new-heart-sutra-translation #fountainpen #buddhism

2025-06-15 01:41:28 CEST

Something I love about Mastodon: today's posts have been almost entirely celebrations of #NoKings protests. I saw only one image of 47's taxpayer-sponsored birthday parade, just because it was attached to a news article. Protestors have been peaceful; the only violence I've heard about today has been from the fascists.

2025-06-09 21:54:54 CEST

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This post reminded me of protestors in HK using umbrellas to deflect pepper spray, which seems very relevant in the US today.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbrella_Movement

2025-06-08 21:46:56 CEST

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I wonder how many of these places will accept refugees from the US?

2025-06-08 04:28:10 CEST

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Fellow vegans, stock up on your favorite alt milk... we're about to get some competition in the store. Better yet, learn to make your own! It's fast, easy, and tasty.

2025-05-31 18:55:11 CEST

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Different but similar scenario: I was an abused kid. I was immediately defensive of the status quo bcs raising alarm bells lead to even more violence. It means a lot to just check in regularly, and to let them know that you’re always there for them, day or night. If you have a spare room (or couch), mention to them how much you enjoy hosting visitors, and that your cat/dog/etc loves the company. Hope this helps!

2025-05-29 18:56:22 CEST

#IncomeDisparity "Find out how much time it would take for you to make as much as these highly paid CEOs. It would take someone making $85,000 more than 1,900 years to make as much as the highest paid CEO in this year’s AP CEO compensation survey."
https://apnews.com/business/ceo-pay-calculator-2025-000001971c44d17ba3ff5fcdd9ab0000

2025-04-25 23:37:32 CEST

This #philosophy video is wildly interesting. It reminds me of recent Buddhist lessons explaining that two seemingly opposing truths can both be correct. Also reminds me of what The Matrix's writing room must have been like when concocting the "there is no spoon" sequence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXW-QjBsruE

2025-03-09 18:32:44 CET

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Is this because the shade helps retain moisture, which then helps retain insects?

2025-02-24 02:35:45 CET

#SilentSunday
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2025-02-16 19:30:02 CET

#SilentSunday #monochrome
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2025-02-09 22:22:11 CET

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but #Apple 's #icloud can no longer be trusted with sensitive data. This #tech #privacy issue is due to government action, not Apple, but until end-to-end encryption is the default for ALL cloud data, it would be wise to remove anything sensitive (password keys, financial data, contacts, etc) from iCloud. If data is in govt hands, it's also in the hands of outsiders like M*sk and advertisers. https://www.macworld.com/article/2602513/uk-demands-backdoor-to-apples-encrypted-cloud-storage-putting-everyone-at-risk.html

2025-02-03 21:15:04 CET

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Thank you!!

2025-02-02 23:57:18 CET

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yes please!

2024-12-21 01:23:42 CET

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These days healthcare is getting increasingly unaffordable. So is food. And housing. And addressing climate change. I suspect that the percentage of people willing to spend even just $250 on an espresso machine is steadily dropping.

2024-12-08 00:05:08 CET

It's that time of year again: when people everywhere tell you how you *should* be feeling and ignore how you're *really* feeling. Do those around you a favor: dial back the performative joy and make space for those who don't feel like fiddling while the world burns down around them.
#Christmas #MentalHealth #Compassion

2024-11-06 07:43:28 CET

Remember this classic front page from the Daily Mirror, a British newspaper, after #election day in 2004? George W Bush had just been reelected, and the paper's headline reads "How can 59,054,087 people be so dumb?" We'll likely be seeing virtually the same thing tomorrow.
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2024-11-05 16:31:41 CET

Mount Fuji is still without its iconic snowcap in November for the first time in 130 years
#Japan #ClimateChange
https://apnews.com/article/japan-mt-fuji-snowless-climate-change-82e3918efb149a5caf7865eca3c8baf8

2024-10-12 00:56:20 CEST

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Iniki was tough. Lihue's damaged airport was closed except to military and emergency flights. A colleague and I took a bunch of relief supplies there by hopping into the belly of a Red cross flight, and damnnnnnnn the destruction was off the hook. Lihue looked like a war zone. That was over 30 years ago, and the recovery continues small kine even today.

2024-10-06 19:37:49 CEST

#SilentSunday #Hawaii #BigIsland
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2024-09-10 03:27:02 CEST

Nice to see this historical spot in Kailua-Kona #Hawaii this morning.
https://daughtersofhawaii.org/hulihee-palace/

2024-08-10 05:58:45 CEST

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It was cool to see Steve Jones in an episode of Portlandia years ago https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2176771/