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Pixelante posted:I'm thinking we do it like FPSASS. Sign up through email, and I'll give you the address/name of a goon probably won't be the same person that writes you. No word-count requirements, no obligation to write back (though it certainly would be cool), and up to participants if they want anonymity or not. I'm in to write other goons as well. Probably not anything they'd be interested in, though 
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Aug 6, 2017 10:38
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Platystemon posted:I would write, but on what subject? I welcome suggestions for a list of... suggestions! Off the top of my head: * what I did this summer * how I got into fountain pens * that time in prison * what it's like living in ____ * things I wish I could do some day * all about a thing I know a lot about (hey, we are A/T goons) * how I feel about current events * why I'm a goon Absolute fiction also sounds like a great idea to me.
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Aug 6, 2017 20:49
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What are some decent nibs I could slap on a x450?
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Aug 7, 2017 07:09
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I just want to chime in and say I am one hundred percent down for an anonymous letter buddy. I'm a fountain pen novitiate, but absolutely keen all the same.
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Aug 7, 2017 07:34
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teraflame posted:What are some decent nibs I could slap on a x450? № 6 JoWo nibs in your flavour of choice. They make Goulet and Anderson store brands. № 6 Knox nibs in your flavour of choice. Birmingham and Pen Chalet sell them. If you want something interesting to experiment with, Zebra G dip pen nibs fit. Get the titanium‐plated ones because continuous contact with ink kills the chromed variety. e: Nemosine nibs come in a few shapes the others don’t. I’m thinking of 0.6 and 0.8 stubs, in particular. Platystemon fucked around with this message at 08:20 on Aug 7, 2017 |
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Aug 7, 2017 08:14
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Platystemon posted:№ 6 JoWo nibs in your flavour of choice. They make Goulet and Anderson store brands. Edit: never mind, misread!
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Aug 7, 2017 11:08
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whoever ends up being my designated penpal in this letter exchange, I hope you're up for something spectacular https://www.instagram.com/p/BXfVbb8lqfB
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Aug 7, 2017 12:17
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teraflame posted:What are some decent nibs I could slap on a x450? I put a Goulet #6 EF on mine, because I had one lying around from another aborted project. Against all logic (I like broader nibs these days, wasn't expecting much out of this combo, etc.), it's become one of my favorite pens.
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Aug 7, 2017 13:34
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grack posted:Does the Perkeo take the standard Kaweco nibs? I asked, and they said no, the nib and feed were different. Comparing it visually to an Allrounder and a Sport, it's easy to see the difference in the feed. The nib might be a bit more flared to the sides, I suppose. Oh, and at least the yellow-and-black one comes with an anodized black nib, which I hadn't seen on a Kaweco before. I assume any differences are to keep costs down -- it's a $16 pen, after all.
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Aug 7, 2017 13:57
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I have neither good paper nor good handwriting, but if anyone's up for receiving a letter with those conditions then I'd be glad to join some kind of exchange!
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Aug 7, 2017 15:59
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Kessel posted:whoever ends up being my designated penpal in this letter exchange, I hope you're up for something spectacular I call Kessel! Edit: But really, I'm down for a penpal letter exchange
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Aug 7, 2017 16:17
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Yeah same. I'd say that content honestly doesn't matter - copy out a passage from a book that you like, write inane stuff about your day, whatever. It's a chance to appreciate handwriting, ink, paper etc.
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Aug 7, 2017 19:36
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I'm in! I'm already writing my sister and my best friend from elementary school.
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Aug 7, 2017 20:34
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kim jong-illin posted:Yeah same. I'd say that content honestly doesn't matter - copy out a passage from a book that you like, write inane stuff about your day, whatever. It's a chance to appreciate handwriting, ink, paper etc. I like this idea. Most of us probably spend more time fussing with our pens than writing with them. Looks like enough interest to run with. I'll write up a post and share the link once I'm ready to take sign-ups.
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Aug 8, 2017 02:28
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I'm more of a lurker than a poster here, but I'd happily send some letters out. You'd get interesting stamps, too. (From Qatar!)
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Aug 8, 2017 20:24
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Do the Lamy Z27 converters really fit the Vista/Safari/Al-star?!
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Kessel posted:So who's going to be at the SF pen show? Wanna grab dinner one of the nights? I'll be attending one of the days (probably Saturday) and will definitely be checking out your table.  Though I probably won't still be in Redwood City come dinnertime, since I actually live in SF proper and would need to head back. (Unless I get really wrapped up using the ink testing stations and stay until closing time.)Pixelante posted:I'm thinking we do it like FPSASS. Sign up through email, and I'll give you the address/name of a goon probably won't be the same person that writes you. No word-count requirements, no obligation to write back (though it certainly would be cool), and up to participants if they want anonymity or not. I mainly lurk this thread, but I'd be interested in participating. It'd be a great excuse to play with these wax seals to boot.
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Aug 9, 2017 03:19
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I usually lurk but am also down.
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Aug 9, 2017 05:47
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If I haven't dropped my Lamy 2k by the time I need to send a letter out I will write something!
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Aug 9, 2017 08:25
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Professor Shark posted:Do the Lamy Z27 converters really fit the Vista/Safari/Al-star?! Yes. They don't have the little notches that lock it in, but they friction fit just fine. I put one in my Vista because it looks better.
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Aug 9, 2017 09:17
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Heath posted:Yes. They don't have the little notches that lock it in, but they friction fit just fine. I put one in my Vista because it looks better. Awesome! I think the red looks okay when used with black ink, but I really wanted to use it with an orange and the clashing colors was holding me back. I just ordered from Stylo.ca, which I only found yesterday. It had the best prices, allowed me to get the Vista with the 1.1mm Italic nib at no extra cost, and had a shipping deal on that basically gave me a bottle of Monteverde Mandarin Orange ink for free! Professor Shark fucked around with this message at 17:09 on Aug 9, 2017 |
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Aug 9, 2017 13:57
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Pretty sure I said it already but I'm in too for sending some goon (Kessel!!) written words and getting some in return.
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Aug 9, 2017 18:28
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Too late, I already called Kessel!* Besides, I already whipped up this linocut for the envelope:  *Edited in case it wasn't clear I was posting in good humor Professor Shark fucked around with this message at 19:39 on Aug 9, 2017 |
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Aug 9, 2017 19:30
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I feel like I'm the meganerd who is more keen on getting Teach's Qatari stamps- but all the same I am looking forward to this greatly.
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Aug 9, 2017 20:32
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I am in for letter exchange.
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Aug 9, 2017 21:02
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yeah man, I can write someone a letter about probably insurance or dungeons and dragons
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Aug 9, 2017 21:07
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NeurosisHead posted:yeah man, I can write someone a letter about probably insurance or dungeons and dragons Papers & Paychecks.
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Aug 9, 2017 21:15
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NeurosisHead posted:yeah man, I can write someone a letter about probably insurance or dungeons and dragons Gygax himself worked in Insurance, oddly enough.
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Aug 9, 2017 21:37
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I wonder if there's a huge Gygax fan out there who doesn't give any shits about D&D but just really loving loves the way he streamlined the State of Wisconsin LHJZ-6890285-b No-Fault Claims Form.
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Trustworthy posted:I wonder if there's a huge Gygax fan out there who doesn't give any shits about D&D but just really loving loves the way he streamlined the State of Wisconsin LHJZ-6890285-b No-Fault Claims Form. As someone who deals with government forms, praise be! I'm in for a letter exchange! I can talk about my dumb cat, and sometimes about government forms, I guess? Sometimes I have fun work stories that don't involve forms.
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Aug 10, 2017 02:42
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Quantumfate posted:I feel like I'm the meganerd who is more keen on getting Teach's Qatari stamps- but all the same I am looking forward to this greatly. My mother worked for an airline for decades, and she used to bring back all the envelopes passengers had used to send feedback to the airline. I spent many happy hours washing these envelopes in a tub to get the stamps off. I guess you could say my addiction to stationery, stamps and all things analog started young.
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Aug 10, 2017 02:50
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I'm also interested, can't wait to share my exotic Australian stamps with whoever gets my handwriting inflicted on them.
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Aug 10, 2017 03:25
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I bought a parallel pen. My wife used it to draw a dick in my rhodia pad. What I'm saying is I'm definitely down to write some goon letters. And maybe send some FP dicks.
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Aug 10, 2017 03:46
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Lowness 72 posted:I bought a parallel pen. My wife used it to draw a dick in my rhodia pad. you have married well, friend
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Aug 10, 2017 04:11
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Re: stamps, I have my grandfather's stamp collection, which he received in his youth (?) from a neighbor or something. It has old stamps, the most memorable being Nazi stamps and pre-Nazi stamps that have new denomination amounts stamped over the original to reflect the wild inflation. I should take pictures of them, I assume that SA has a stamp thread somewhere?
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Aug 10, 2017 11:12
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Been a while since I've posted here but I'd be up for sending incomprehensible scrawl to another goon as well.
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Aug 10, 2017 14:06
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I'd be down with participating in a letter exchange. My handwriting is either terrible and illegible or terrible and in block letter, so you have that to look forward to! At least my inks are pretty. 
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Aug 10, 2017 18:38
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Oh, my partner might also get a small mediocre art or doodle! I draw monsters, cats, and funny-looking mermaids; no substitutions. 
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My Navy Horween pensleeve came in from Popov Leather: The Vista might be in tomorrow
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