postjack Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 So I was writing a review of a new pen I bought over at the Fountain Pen Network, and the wood colored ebonite inspired me to take some pics of it in juxtaposition to my RS-1. I thought I'd share. Kind of a pipe dream, but it would be cool to see ebonite used in a headphone design, even though it would be both pointless and impractical. The pen is a Bexley Deluxe II in Antique Cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanoha Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Boutique penssssss.... Cool photos. Ebonite, aye? I wonder how headphones made of these plastics would sound. Edit: I read your review. It seems like you've got quite an enjoyable passion there. Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerius Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Get a Benchmade 690, it'll look great next to the RS-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Good review postjack. Sporting the HP-2 in your avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chekhonte Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 God I want those headphones so badly. Unfortunately I'm in school right now to become a pharmacist (please no autographs) so I have absolutely no money to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 I want a Benchmade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 I want a felt bag... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanoha Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 I want a pen that costs over $3.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhd812 Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 God I want those headphones so badly. Unfortunately I'm in school right now to become a pharmacist (please no autographs) so I have absolutely no money to spare. once you finish yo'll have $87k a year to buy headphones...thats a hard ass study to go for btw.. (not sure of the figures are now but months back yearly starting around Chicago was $87K rite out of school) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungrych Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Again I ask, why would anyone prefer a pen over a pencil?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Because pencil doesn't feel as good writing, smears, isn't permanent, and gives the all around impression of immaturity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungrych Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 And if you mess up you can erase it. -.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 I use a P51 everyday at work. Charlie: Stop screwing up and its not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted July 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 I use a P51 everyday at work. Cool! My 51 is one of my favorite writers. Dinged up sterling cap (I'm a sucker for sterling, so much better then gold, imo), vac filler, and a true F Binderized nib. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 What would you guys recommend as a decent pen to try and improve my cursive? Right now I have this pseudo printing-cursive style from years of lecture note taking; it's not pretty. And when I write orders I have to write in block capitals to make sure nurses won't bitch about my writing Lammy Safari? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Again I ask, why would anyone prefer a pen over a pencil?!Because 99% of the time, the only thing I need it for is signing checks and stuff.What would you guys recommend as a decent pen to try and improve my cursive? It's not the pen, it's the pen operator. And that's not meant as a criticism -- I have terrible handwriting, worse than most, probably worse than yours. I just happen to know that to improve your cursive, you should probably just practice writing in cursive. Practice makes perfect. I held a pen on Saturday night that I actually now want. Ballpoint, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted July 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 What would you guys recommend as a decent pen to try and improve my cursive? Right now I have this pseudo printing-cursive style from years of lecture note taking; it's not pretty. And when I write orders I have to write in block capitals to make sure nurses won't bitch about my writing Lammy Safari? A Lamy Safari is indeed a great pen, if you don't mind the bauhaus plasticky looks (I don't, I have one in my pen cup at work at all times). The Lamy does have a molded grip that encourages a proper, or tripod, pen grip. This can be annoying if you have an irregular grip. A regular "round" nib may not necessarily make your handwriting all of the sudden better, but using a fountain pen in general requires more concentration, and as a result of this you might get better writing. To learn more about nibs, check out Richard Binder's indispensable articles on the subject: http://www.richardspens.com/?page=ref_info/nib_primer.htm Lamy's steel nibs are tough as nails and about as hard. They won't give you that soft touch you get from a gold nib, but there is nothing wrong with that. Another pen to consider is a Pelikan M200, runs about $60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Because 99% of the time, the only thing I need it for is signing checks and stuff.It's not the pen, it's the pen operator. And that's not meant as a criticism -- I have terrible handwriting, worse than most, probably worse than yours. I just happen to know that to improve your cursive, you should probably just practice writing in cursive. Practice makes perfect. I held a pen on Saturday night that I actually now want. Ballpoint, too. I agree but a nib would force me to write slower (and postjack mentions requires more concentration). Good info postjack, I appreciate it As for the Lamy, looks don't matter I'd be using it only at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 What would you guys recommend as a decent pen to try and improve my cursive? Right now I have this pseudo printing-cursive style from years of lecture note taking; it's not pretty. And when I write orders I have to write in block capitals to make sure nurses won't bitch about my writing Lammy Safari? At least you can write in cursive. I never learned to write in cursive and I have a tough time reading it as well. When my students' parents write notes in cursive, I usually just hand them to my classroom teachers since they'll be able to read them quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 At least you can write in cursive. I never learned to write in cursive and I have a tough time reading it as well. When my students' parents write notes in cursive, I usually just hand them to my classroom teachers since they'll be able to read them quicker. I have problems reading some of the "cursive" from most physicians. It's a good thing almost everything is done by computer now. My dad has his own "style" of writing, it's the most interesting chicken scratch I've ever seen. It's neither cursive or printing, but its own moon script Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerius Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 It's pretty sad that about the only writing I do these days is when I fill out my income tax return and when I draw schematics. The computer pretty much does everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 You could easily do both of those on computer too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerius Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 No doubt, but I find it's more comforting and usually faster to do it by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philodox Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Taxes are WAY faster on the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 They are even easier when the accountant does them ;P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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