redbanjer 🪕🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱🇲🇽

I like oldtime and medieval music, gardening, knitting, coffee with husband and friends, cats, animals, nature. I like writing, journaling, drawing with fountain & old inkwell dip pens, watercolors. I go contra dancing.
I run a social network for mountain dulcimer players at FOTMD.com
My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FiddlinRufus
My Ravelry knitting page: https://www.ravelry.com/people/yellokitty
I care about politics. I do technical illustration for work.
Donate to Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/

mountain dulcimer learning blog: https://dulcimer-noter-drone.blogspot.com/
mountain dulcimer social network: https://fotmd.com/strumelia
Donate directly to Ukraine:: u24.gov.ua/

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2025-07-11 21:01:18 UTC

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Nice!
But it bothers me a little that the clips are not all lined up on the same side. 😆

2025-07-06 12:28:36 UTC

We have large areas of our back yard where we do not mow all year. Our policy is pretty much "whatever grows there, we let it grow".
It's mostly grasses, but we have a whole lot of milkweed multiply this year.
But, one wild flower popped up there on its own this week for the first time, and we are delighted. We hope it drops its seed and returns next year.
Behold, Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as butterfly weed, a species of milkweed native to eastern and southwestern North America!
#gardening #wildflowers #meadow #bloom
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2025-04-18 23:03:39 UTC

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Although I have about 30 pretty fountain pens, lately I've been experiencing such joy in reaching for a bottle of ink and a simple dip pen with steel pointed nib. I have several nib holders with various nibs installed and it seems no matter which one i grab I'm enjoying the act of cursive writing. I write 1 page journal entries every few days, and i write notes and cards to people by hand now. Sometimes i use one of my fountain pens, but mostly these days i reach for a dip pen- it's so beautifully uncomplicated and immediate.
Periodically dipping the nib into the inkwell and giving a slight tap on the well or bottle lip to drop the excess off the nib before writing ten words or so... then another little dip and tap. The gentle scratching sound of the nib bouncing over loops, crosses, and dots forming words. The exquisitely fine hairline curls and luxurious thick ribbons possible with the flexible pin-sharp steel nib. The satisfaction in getting just the right amount of ink on the nib, how the ink coats the nib. There is something profoundly pleasant and comforting in this simplicity of this little ritual. It calms and soothes me....
@npub1jg3…zt0s #fountainpen #penandink #dippens #fountainpens #OldInkDay #handwriting #cursivewriting #calligraphy

2025-04-18 23:02:37 UTC

(2/2)
...I don't feel the need to buy more fancy pens or fancy inks at this point. I have good paper, I have over a dozen variously colored lovely bottles of ink. I have enough fun fountain pens. And i have enough different dip pen nibs to last a long while, along with 6 inexpensive but perfectly serviceable nib holders. What i have could last me for many years.
Have i reached my 'set point'? Have I lost the need for a new pen fix in hopes of finding my own 'grail pen'? Maybe so, but the better question is am I Happy with the writing supplies I have, and the answer to that is very much yes.
@npub1jg3…zt0s #fountainpen #penandink #dippens #fountainpens #OldInkDay #handwriting #cursivewriting #calligraphy

2025-04-18 00:35:49 UTC

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I like my two Retro 51 #fountainpen s with their 1.1 stub nibs... the Lincoln and the Frederick Douglass metal etched pens. They are smooth and just fun to write with. Good sturdy well made pens that don't leak or clog on me.

2025-03-27 21:18:16 UTC

Excerpt from my journal today. FPR #fountainpen Triveni with UltraFlex nib. Wearingeul "Dewy Starlight" shimmer #ink Iroful journal.
@npub1jg3…zt0s #handwriting #journaling #cursive
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2025-03-27 14:46:21 UTC

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That absolutely gorgeous dip pen #handwriting
#DipPens #fountainpens #cursive

2025-03-20 14:08:53 UTC

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I'd have to turn all those little bottles to face the wall... 😨

2025-03-16 23:09:01 UTC

If your post has three lines of text followed by nine or ten lines of hashtags.... please reconsider priorities, because ugh.
#hashtags

2025-03-14 18:23:09 UTC

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I can see that might be a little bit difficult to live with if you are a child though. Because adults have all the control.

2025-03-14 14:25:31 UTC

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I really like that and will keep it in mind!

2025-03-12 14:27:02 UTC

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Oh, well if you have only fine nibs, I can see the problem.

2025-03-12 14:08:52 UTC

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Yeah in my mind it's kind of the opposite of sepia. But It's a pretty ink, so just use and enjoy it I guess. 😆

2025-03-06 15:03:50 UTC

I wrote a letter to friend, and tried using my dip pen with steel pointed nib to address the envelope in De Atramentis waterproof 'Archive' black ink (which was made for fountain pens). I was delighted to find this ink worked beautifully with my dip nib... not too watery like many of my fountain pen inks. It coated my dip nib like black velvet cream, and flowed beautifully- not too thick, not too thin. Next I'll have to try my dip pens with my other four colored DeAtramentis waterproof 'Document'
#fountainpen inks.
@npub1jg3…zt0s
#fountainpens #DipPen #PenAndInk

2025-03-04 15:01:01 UTC

I totally forgot I've had Skype on my last three desktops, moving it automatically every time I changed computers. Opened it yesterday and realized I haven't even used it for fifteen years. Felt a bit dumb for a moment. Then one simple click of a button, and... buh-bye Skype!
#Skype

2025-03-04 02:30:43 UTC

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My own cursive (I'm now 70) had seriously deteriorated ever since i bought a desktop computer 25 years ago. I got to a point where I felt really ashamed of it and hesitated to hand write any message in birthday or holiday cards.
I have a fondness for old things, and had bought a bunch of circa 1910 humorous postcards. I found the beautiful handwritten script (cursive) personal messages on the backs of the cards to be extremely beautiful and endearing. I secretly wished i could write even slightly like that.
A few years later, I attempted fountain pen writing. As a leftie it was not easy, but I kept at it and altered my hand/arm angles. I loved it! My cursive improved, even becoming better than when i was in school, better than ever before.
Lately I've gone even more towards the 1910 era... have been enjoying using a dip pen with metal nibs and bottles of ink. It really seems to click with my sensibilities. It gives me great pleasure to write in a journal, and I'm super happy when friends and family tell me how much they love getting my cards on various occasions. 💌🖋📮
My personal journey to reclaim my cursive skills has been so rewarding and enjoyable.
#PenAndInk #DipPen #cursive #handwriting #FountainPen #journaling

2025-03-02 20:29:12 UTC

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I'm not rich, but I just made a donation to U24 ....directly to the Ukraine govt to help defend themselves against the horrific aggressions from Putin (and now trump).
This site is legit, donate just a little if you can! You can steer your donation to the Ukraine assistance of your choice: military, medical aid, rebuilding, education, etc. Whatever you are comfortable with.
As a 70 year old US citizen, I'm so REVOLTED and ashamed of Trump/Musk/Vance and their path of destruction and greed.
Donate whatever works for you, but as humans, let's make the effort to HELP Ukraine if our so-called 'government' chooses to side with Putin instead.
#Ukraine #UkraineWar

2025-02-28 16:21:44 UTC

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Very good advice!
#fountainpens

2025-02-16 19:26:05 UTC

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I read someone recently, my favorite:
The Gulf of Gulfy McGulf-face

2025-02-14 23:03:53 UTC

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I keep most of my pens in a vertical faux-antique wooden box for 'letters' that I bought many years ago to hold unpaid bills and outgoing mail. The top tier is currently for #DipPens , the bottom two tiers for #FountainPens .
I should probably keep nibs or something pen-related in the little bottom drawer, but I've been using it to keep extra cash on hand, which I find handy.
https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/114/004/728/497/632/490/original/ddc77f493bc29255.jpg

2025-02-13 01:42:13 UTC

I wrote 6 long cursive handwritten letters with pretty cards to some family and friends this week. Been meaning to do this for months, and finally got through them- the last are out for mail pickup tomorrow. Felt so good doing this!
I used both #fountainpen and #DipPen with my lovely inks. I used waterproof inks on the outside addresses. Included a few rubber stamping and decorative stickers. I also had some pretty postage stamps to use.
I find my dip pen cursive writing is getting smaller and more delicate over time. I think that's because the metal dip nibs enable incredibly hair-fine lines as well as the juiciest flex lines you can imagine.
So satisfying! (and extra thanks to LuciaG for added inspo)
@npub1jg3…zt0s #PenAndInk #LetterWriting #stationary #cursive

2025-02-10 17:09:48 UTC

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Oh, actually, I think it was sold as a sheening ink... and I think it has a green sheen while wet, but sadly does not maintain the sheen when dry, on my Iroful very nice notebook paper.

2025-02-08 02:53:57 UTC

#RockYourHandwriting Feb 7:
Describe an ideal weekend.
Written with an FPR Triveni with an FPR UltraFlex nib, in FPR 'Cosmic Pink' ink. #fountainpen #cursivewriting @npub1jg3…zt0s
https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/113/965/997/729/497/439/original/6e10e828edc87d5f.jpeg

2025-01-31 05:24:09 UTC

Every once in a while during this middle of winter, I remember that i went to the trouble of planting a bunch of bulbs late in the Fall... Martagon lilies, Sicilian Honey lilies, Hyacynths, and several types of Alliums. First time I've planted Fall bulbs in many years. Ooooh, it will be so fun when they come up in the spring! #gardening #allium

2025-01-24 17:42:06 UTC

Did a little random journal writing yesterday on US National Handwriting Day. Used a dip pen with a Zebra G nib, and Dipton brand shimmering ink in Coral Humming...
@npub1jg3…zt0s #PenAndInk #ink #journaling #DipPens #fountainpens
https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/113/884/552/165/829/212/original/adeaab40987ff653.jpg

2025-01-24 03:54:08 UTC

On National Handwriting Day in US....Old whaling ship logs in New England help study climate change...
This is so cool.... be sure to watch the video included.
https://thepublicsradio.org/environment/whale-tales-and-weather-local-scientists-study-whaling-ship-logs-for-climate-cues/
@npub1jg3…zt0s #DipPens #ink #journaling #history #fountainpens #cursivewriting
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2025-01-23 03:03:32 UTC

I spent some time today experimenting with adding a little liquid GUM ARABIC to a few fountainpen inks I already had, to use with my DIP PENS.
I took a portion of ink from the main bottle (leaving most of the mother bottle untouched) and mixed it with G.A. in a small side bottle. I used a recommended proportion of 1 part GA (or a bit less), to 4 parts ink. (5 parts total) Mixed well, then tried my dip pens with it.
Overall, seems to improve my writing results, if only because more ink clings nicely to the nib which means I can write more words and don't have to re-dip nearly so often.
Adding the gum arabic does not seem to dilute the ink color. However, there may be a small reduction of shimmer effect in my shimmer inks. Additionally, adding the GA makes some of the inks dry with a definite gloss finish on my Iroful paper notebook, whereas prior to adding GA these same inks dried matte.
I'm somewhat pleased, since I'm hoping to not have to buy 'more' inks specifically for my dip pens.
@npub1jg3…zt0s #DipPens #ink #fountainpens #PenAndInk #journaling

2025-01-21 17:48:39 UTC

Yaaay! - my package containing gum arabic, Hunt 101 nibs, and real walnut inks has arrived!
Booo - I need to get started on a big new boring drawing job for most of today before I can play with my pens and inks tonight.
Yaaay! - big new job = $ so I can pay my bills and be able to play as well. Grateful for my job.
I know you pensters totally understand.
@npub1jg3…zt0s #fountainpens #PenAndInk #ink

2025-01-21 15:12:55 UTC

I've never been on X or FB or Insta or Ticktock etc.
But i love Mastodon! I love that it's not algorhythm controlled, that it doesn't collect and sell my data, that it's not owned by some creep billionaire. I love how I can make my OWN decisions on what type of content I see and don't see, curating my own feed.
I had NO idea how to use #Mastodon when I joined, but by reading/watching a few brief tutorials I found it not difficult. Don't expect to learn how to use it in one day. Don't expect everyone to explain every single thing to you- watch a couple of short tutorials for beginner users... it's not that hard, and if me an old boomer can do it, so can you! Welcome, friend!
#welcome #introduction
#NewToMastodon

2025-01-20 20:15:55 UTC

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So I did have a writing sample of Diamine Crimson from 1.5 yrs ago.
I wrote on the same paper with a pen that had had Crimson in it for about 8 months, let it dry. The ink in the pen for months was obviously more brown. Then I reloaded the same pen with fresh Crimson from the old bottle, again on the same paper, and it was normal red color.
So, the red ink turned brownish while in the fountain pen for several months.

2025-01-20 13:49:16 UTC

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Good point, SeaFury.

2025-01-20 13:22:34 UTC

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My Diamine Crimson was I think a fairly bright red when i bought it about 1.5 yrs ago. Normal room storage. Now it seems more of a brownish red. Same thing happened to my FPR Painted Desert- i feel it's become darker/browner over the past year, in the bottle.
Or maybe it's just my mind, maybe my brain has become more accustomed to looking at bright colorful inks, and the inks I 'thought' were bright back in the beginning really weren't bright to begin with?
Ok wait, maybe I can find some journal entries from back then and can compare them... (duh!)

2025-01-20 02:37:28 UTC

Give me examples of inks that you have bought that CHANGED COLOR in a surprisingly short time.
Did they start out beautiful and darken or become dull in less than a year? When they did, did you feel bummed, throw it out, or keep using it in its different hue? Would you buy it again? Did you later find another substitute ink that kept its color better?
@npub1jg3…zt0s #fountainpens #fountainpen #PenAndInk #ink #sketch #journaling

2025-01-16 15:23:54 UTC

I love journaling with my #fountainpens , but I'm finding I also very much love journaling with a pointed nib dip pen. I truly enjoy the act of frequently dipping my nib into the ink and gently tapping on the inkwell to release any hanging drops, the whispery scratching of the nib on the paper (the nib is sharper than fountain pens), the cleaning of the nib before I put it away. I find it all soothing and calming.. a tonic for the senses. I can't wait for my gum arabic to arrive in a few days, so I can mix small portions of some of my fountain pen inks to make them work for my dip pens as well.
@npub1jg3…zt0s #DipPen #PenAndInk

2025-01-12 15:37:52 UTC

I'm finding that https://www.paperinkarts.com/
has a pretty well rounded selection of things I need for my current foray into using dip pens.
My next order will contain: liquid gum arabic to thicken some portions of fountain pen inks i have... a few Hunt 101 nibs... some 'jumbo' Dinky dips to mix and store small batches of ftn pen ink with the gum arabic... and a couple bottles of iron gall and walnut inks to play with. 🪶
@npub1jg3…zt0s #fountainpens #calligraphy #PenandInk

2025-01-10 15:00:39 UTC

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That's lovely!
I'm confused though- is there ink stored inside the barrel, or is the barrel simply a nib holder and you use it like a regular glass dip pen?

2025-01-09 17:28:25 UTC

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Even though Noodler's Walnut ink seems to take soooo long to dry on my Iroful notebook, I'll still use it often, because it's probably my very favorite of the 31 inks I own. It's downright LUSH.

2025-01-09 17:08:52 UTC

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One other thing about Iroful -
Of the seven or so inks I've used so far in the notebook, there was one, Noodler's Walnut, that seemed to take a reeeeally long time to dry. I left the page open for about an hour before putting the notebook away.
The following day, I then wrote on the other side of the Walnut ink page, with a different ink. I found that the pressure of my writing actually worked like a carbon paper- the walnut ink transferred in many spots onto the blank page it was lying against. !
(Note that this Noodler's ink is not ACTUAL walnut ink, it's just named for the color of it)
So, I've learned not to trust things, and I now put a simple piece of loose paper in back of whatever page I am writing on, to totally avoid any possible 'carbon copy paper' effect. A simple enough solution and a good practice in general i think, not unlike taking the time to wash one's hands before writing, drawing, or painting on lovely paper.

2025-01-09 14:46:26 UTC

Over a year ago, I bought two Diamine sheening inks: Ruby Blues, and Black Ivy. Only Ruby Blues seemed to exhibit red sheen when I wrote in my (supposedly ftn pen friendly) journals, on Rhodia pad, and on Bristol, using ultra flex nib fountain pens. Black Ivy never seemed to show much sheen, though it's a nice intense blackish green ink that I enjoyed otherwise.
But last night I wrote an entry in Black Ivy on my new Iroful softcover notebook. WOW. So much intense red sheen, even after drying... simply stunning. LUUUV my #Iroful paper! Plus, no matter how wet my ZebraG nib flows and pools while writing, it never bleeds through to the back.
@npub1jg3…zt0s #fountainpens #fountainpen #PenandInk

2025-01-08 16:01:34 UTC

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It's also extremely convenient to use a dip pen to test an ink out, without having to clean and fill a whole fountain pen. I see that people do that a lot.

2025-01-08 15:03:31 UTC

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With ftn pens, you have the pen and then the nib. Because of all the inner workings, a millions issues can happen with the pen part of the equation, all issues large and small can effect how the nib writes.. it's complex.
With dip pens, you have the holder and the nib. As long as the holder holds the nib securely at a reasonable angle, the nib will write. The ink does not have to pass through the holder or through any 'workings'. Not implying either is good or bad, just that dip pens are direct and uncomplicated in comparison.

2025-01-07 15:23:52 UTC

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Same exact here! Despite all my nice fountain pens & inks lined up, I'm suddenly in the rabbit hole of dip pens. And loving it! The upside is that everything required seems to be way less pricey than with ftn pens.
I've tried several nice vintage nibs, and some new ones too... so far, the Zebra G comic nib is my favorite.
Good thing nib holders tend to be cheap, because they don't always fit nibs that they claim to fit! 😡

2025-01-07 03:54:16 UTC

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He stands like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD80B2aZYCo

2025-01-03 03:37:25 UTC

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Oooh I like them all!
(and the kingly pug too!)

2025-01-03 02:54:28 UTC

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Oh boy what a taskmaster you are. 😯
Ok here is a comparison of my quirky cursive between when I started with fountain pens in summer 2023, and now. Please understand that I'm only trying to please myself, not enter any Spencerian contests. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I like how my writing has developed. You can see I'm trying to control the frisky Zebra dip nib! 🦓
https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/113/762/155/272/039/678/original/fd02dcd42261bc3b.jpg

2025-01-03 01:38:33 UTC

Been enjoying my foray into the world of flexible pointed nib DIP PENS lately. I did order one bottle of black manga/comic dip pen ink, but meanwhile I've been experimenting to see which of my 30 bottles of fountain pen ink work well with my Zebra G nib dip pen.
Interestingly, some ftn pen inks work great with my dip pen and others are way to drippy. Frankly I didn't expect any of them to work well.
Two good ones so far are my Noodler's Walnut and Diamine Silver Fox. But my Noodler's Lexington Grey is awful for dipping... go figure.
My question is- do any of you Pensters have a favorite fountain pen ink that works nicely for you with a dip pen as well? If not, what's your preferred dip pen ink? Let us know!
@npub1jg3…zt0s #fountainpen #fountainpens #DipPens #ink #calligraphy

2025-01-03 01:15:59 UTC

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I started keeping a journal with #fountainpens in August 2023, with the intent of regaining some semblance of decent cursive ability again. At this point I consider I have done that successfully- my cursive is now better than it ever was in my youth. I'm happy about that! However I probably bought too many pens while learning about what I wanted or needed. I'm sure this is not uncommon.
I don't write in my journal every day, and there have been sometimes a few weeks with no entries at all. But that doesn't bother me too much because it seems I always eventually get inspired to pick up my pen again.
Some days i write about profound personal things on my mind, and other days I just talk about the ink I'm using or about going to the supermarket. It's all good!

2024-12-31 16:15:21 UTC

Ordered a bottle of Black Star India ink for my dip pen adventure, just to see what the fuss is about. Plus some Dinky Dips little screwcap mini inkwells and a block holder, for dip pen use and ink sampling.
Last night tried a bunch of my fountain pen inks with dip nibs. My favorite so far is my Noodler's 'Walnut' ink (it's not actual walnut ink, just walnut ink in color)... looks wonderfully antique and seems to have enough body to work well.
@npub1jg3…zt0s #fountainpens #dippen #ink

2024-12-31 05:19:07 UTC

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I do like that 'jadeite glass' snowflake... very different!

2024-12-29 22:27:18 UTC

I've been 'dipping my toe in the waters' (hahaha) of using a dip pen as opposed to my more usual fountain pens.
Of course as a leftie it's a bit of a challenge, but having previously forced myself to become an 'under-writer' leftie has definitely helped a LOT. Have to work at the control, obviously.
I got some of my fountain pen inks to work ok with some vintage nibs, but i think it would be worthwhile to order some Indian ink, which I believe will be less likely to drip off the nib too easily or too quickly while flexing. I also could use a little set of those "Dinky Dips" tiny plastic inkwells... the plastic milk cap I'm using is a bit too shallow.
Having great fun so far! I love the scratchy scratchy, which i'm sure might drive others crazy. This sample is with Diamine Ruby Blues, a blue ink with a red sheen.
#fountainpen #FountainPens @npub1jg3…zt0s #calligraphy #DipPens
https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/113/738/456/743/643/238/original/59ffb24fbcce40c4.jpg

2024-12-26 16:15:19 UTC

After-Christmas little treat... a box arrived in the mail today containing my new dip pen oblique nib holders from https://www.paperinkarts.com/ . I already have a few flexible dip nibs, so I envision a little 'me time' this afternoon trying out dip pens for the very first time.
Signed,
A Very Daring Leftie
#fountainpens #fountainpen @npub1jg3…zt0s

2024-12-20 00:22:33 UTC

I ordered a dip pen nib holder and some zebra G nibs. Should be fun, since i love very flexy nibs in my fountain pens.
Can I use my (many) fountain pen inks with a dip zebra G nib, ...or do I have to get 'special' inks for dip pens?
Also (separate question), can I use my fountain pen shimmer inks (FerrisWheelPress, Wearingeul) with a dip zebraG nib?
@npub1jg3…zt0s #fountainpen #FountainPens #DipPenDrawing

2024-12-17 15:10:26 UTC

@npub1jg3…zt0s #fountainpens #fountainpen
What your favorite type of NIB when sitting down to write a brief entry in a journal for pleasure? (not your fave pen, your fave nib type)

2024-12-17 14:31:02 UTC

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That Frankenstein is so pretty! Your cursive is pleasing as well.

2024-12-12 14:32:58 UTC

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Ugh, please don't post/spread any more of these horrors... it only encourages more of them to be made and 'shared'.

2024-12-11 00:49:20 UTC

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#fountainpen #FountainPens
https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/113/631/437/117/176/120/original/290a04da69166c01.jpg

2024-12-09 01:11:29 UTC

I bought and planted quite a few new bulbs last month- Martagon Lilies, various Alliums, and more Sicilian Honey Lillies (which do well for me).
Then ten days ago I succumbed to a 50% off last minute flower bulb sale offering. I knew the cold weather might make planting the bulbs a little iffy in December, but the sale price made me do it.
Got them planted today 6-8" deep. It went 'ok', despite some frozen soil areas that I battled with my shovel. I'll have to buy a couple bags of chip mulch tomorrow to throw over the top to help them be protected for the winter, which is now.. HERE. ❄
I'm very glad it was only a small order- 6 giant purple alliums, 18 giant hyacinth bulbs.🥶
#gardening

2024-12-06 15:34:58 UTC

I want to convert my three TWSBI ECO pens from a Medium nib to 1.1 stub nibs. They will easily take other ECO nibs/feeds and/or TWSBI Mini nibs/feeds.
I'm bummed that new TWSBI Mini nibs/feeds go for $24 while a whole new pen goes for $32.
Doesn't anyone have one of the above nibs/feeds in a 1.1 stub for less money that I could buy or trade my current Medium nibs for? (all in like new condition) Location: U.S.
@npub1jg3…zt0s
#fountainpen #fountainpens

2024-11-27 18:26:49 UTC

#Ranunculus sweater, finished and blocked. I think it came out well! Held a strand of fingering yarn with a strand of mohair lace yarn, together.
Starting another one now in red, with 3/4 sleeves, applying some personal fit tweaks I've figured out.
#knitting #RanunculuaSweater
https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/113/556/315/029/128/200/original/ec63efdccfc8eda7.jpg

2024-11-13 02:44:04 UTC

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#fountainpen #FountainPens
Today's journal entry writing sample:
FPR Triveni pen w/UltraFlex nib. Wearingeul ink Dewy Starlight.
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2024-11-09 13:32:32 UTC

While knitting my first sweater in about 25 years (!) and also my first top-down 'yoked' sweater (Ranunculus pattern)... I love the feeling when i had to switch from a 16" circular needle of the neck to a 24" as I now progress down the yoke. Aaahhhhh, the sudden relaxed spaciousness!
#knitting @npub1tnu…g0xj

2024-11-09 00:42:50 UTC

I have three TWSBI ECO pens, all with Medium nibs, barely used/MINT condition.
I find I much prefer either stub or flex nibs, but the TWSBIs are annoying to change nibs on.
Does anyone have some TWSBI ECO pens in LIKE-NEW condition that have (original) stub 1.1 nibs? Tell me your colors and maybe we can trade.
I am in NY state, US ship only.
I have: the ECO-T in Saffron, the ECO Glow Purple, and the ECO Glow Green... all w/orig. Medium nibs.
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2024-11-05 04:28:43 UTC

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LOL- I meant "That LOOK of total love".
😻

2024-11-04 23:45:24 UTC

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awwwww... that love of total love.

2024-10-25 04:02:01 UTC

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Not a 'review'.

2024-10-23 13:23:37 UTC

I always think it's funny how people call wind turbines "windmills"... like they mill flour for Dutch bread bakers or something.

2024-10-22 13:41:27 UTC

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Yes, because a hair-thin line shows every tiny wobble and air skip, whereas a thicker line covers or evens those up mostly. I also think it's because a thin line reminds me of seeing my grandmother's and my uncle's handwriting slowly becoming the 'nervous spidery' style common to very old people. I'm 70 now, so I want to avoid that OldPeople'sSpideryWriting thing. 😅

2024-10-22 02:54:00 UTC

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Also, way too many black fountain pens out there. So boring. lololol

2024-10-22 02:49:22 UTC

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I can't stand Fine or even MedFine nibs. They make me nervous, and imho they don't show off beautiful ink anyway.

2024-10-20 19:42:11 UTC

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And what exactly does this brie DO to entertain us?

2024-10-16 02:15:15 UTC

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Cleaned and refilled a couple of my pens today. Some have dried up by sitting unused for about 5 months. Others just need a bit of coaxing. I have to decide on fewer pens to keep filled up.
Inks shown: Ferris Wheel Press "Workshop Wishes", Wearinguel "Secret Garden".
#fountainpen #fountainpens #cursivewriting #handwriting #journaling
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2024-10-15 14:40:45 UTC

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Do you find the gold FPR flex nib to be even more flexible than their non-gold FPR UltraFlex nib? And... is that nib solid 14k gold or just gold plated?