tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17137457368255669072024-03-13T19:14:15.383+02:00Paper and DigitalRareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-63945318807648410282024-02-18T18:03:00.003+02:002024-02-18T18:03:16.162+02:00Lammy seen in the movie You Should Have Left (2020)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ZNeIusiUMOIHtPHSa0SXOyWvHhhXZgDzbzjipi-Gm5UQ2PhbqmQH47VHNVkBOIm2JK_L4SaRw0oeLqk6UObomv3OnKcPHTh8wS7ZCKB8yTnThShEiNzjgbc2RBTlMjy5IIe_BheKfaksVDzR9cQRvwvc_oGW0g_TKleyqSg2VPVnCKKW1pTeq0V4KMI/s1918/lammy%202000%20pen%20movie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="1918" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ZNeIusiUMOIHtPHSa0SXOyWvHhhXZgDzbzjipi-Gm5UQ2PhbqmQH47VHNVkBOIm2JK_L4SaRw0oeLqk6UObomv3OnKcPHTh8wS7ZCKB8yTnThShEiNzjgbc2RBTlMjy5IIe_BheKfaksVDzR9cQRvwvc_oGW0g_TKleyqSg2VPVnCKKW1pTeq0V4KMI/w640-h318/lammy%202000%20pen%20movie.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>The movie You should have left gives us Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried, a couple going on vacation in a remote village to find piece and relaxation. The house is not what they expected, it's a mastery thriller with suspense revealing the reality they are in only at the end of the movie.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOCyjO1PGaomMJULu758dYD1zArBbm4laPs_qmG2nX6HeBGU-l652yEJWR_xzBr2-uN3k406e6rpTJ4zvM-P_fcibTUn176BhqKkuxlMCSEgMCYBPB1OiI0QG_3hV6r-erh8qHKg-GfGw2SVBrX4f3Nt2_Mt4FfOXhdRgiIC8IbK2FOl4fkj7VAEwaqA/s1915/You%20Should%20Have%20Left%20lammy%202000%20pen%204.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="951" data-original-width="1915" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOCyjO1PGaomMJULu758dYD1zArBbm4laPs_qmG2nX6HeBGU-l652yEJWR_xzBr2-uN3k406e6rpTJ4zvM-P_fcibTUn176BhqKkuxlMCSEgMCYBPB1OiI0QG_3hV6r-erh8qHKg-GfGw2SVBrX4f3Nt2_Mt4FfOXhdRgiIC8IbK2FOl4fkj7VAEwaqA/w640-h318/You%20Should%20Have%20Left%20lammy%202000%20pen%204.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Along the way we have several shots of Kevin using a Lammy 2000 ballpoint pen to write in his journal. If the writing in the journal is Kevin's I have to say it's not that tidy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPDfrAMQuhv4LJgYsC2hQO2lTeNLk2oYMjFwmt2RuW1nd7q2zXYfPrxSrVhciMddU6pBBeGf5NOoLRQNTUAX0KGb1lDDx0o7YDVGVdib70H0IMkRXwwA39kS39zFeYrHw6zOHoKsal3JXmR1O04-m6pRs2ZYKNDf8aDnOtGlJpo_sBFCaCASdouCqRQbU/s1914/lammy%202000%20pen.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="1914" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPDfrAMQuhv4LJgYsC2hQO2lTeNLk2oYMjFwmt2RuW1nd7q2zXYfPrxSrVhciMddU6pBBeGf5NOoLRQNTUAX0KGb1lDDx0o7YDVGVdib70H0IMkRXwwA39kS39zFeYrHw6zOHoKsal3JXmR1O04-m6pRs2ZYKNDf8aDnOtGlJpo_sBFCaCASdouCqRQbU/w640-h316/lammy%202000%20pen.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>I find his grip of the pencil quite odd, griping the pencil with all the fingers except his pinky. It's not a very common way to hold writing instruments.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TzIIxVZjIjMVKXFlkUyr2kMo11eIX6vvfkFe9xeXK8QPiW0JCP54vvTNPevYeDV55y0CDTkaLVuSeBirDzkjtuOoiveu8EB5ABQYSDHYbpHkvLFYO5-crLYmBWS5Gc57iRPxT4_AUzCBOEyUIr67q15z_RP5lyGsXqJWHZ3h-wfmw01f-_KGJLMQlCo/s1917/lammy%202000%20pen%203.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="1917" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TzIIxVZjIjMVKXFlkUyr2kMo11eIX6vvfkFe9xeXK8QPiW0JCP54vvTNPevYeDV55y0CDTkaLVuSeBirDzkjtuOoiveu8EB5ABQYSDHYbpHkvLFYO5-crLYmBWS5Gc57iRPxT4_AUzCBOEyUIr67q15z_RP5lyGsXqJWHZ3h-wfmw01f-_KGJLMQlCo/w640-h312/lammy%202000%20pen%203.png" width="640" /></a></div>The pencil offers a lot of character and a great visual impact in the scenes. It is truly one of the best looking pens ever made, and it still looks modern and minimal even 60 years after it's debut.<br /><p></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-86433734298437041852024-02-01T10:33:00.021+02:002024-02-01T10:33:00.249+02:00How to take better notes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4W8MXtytXRSjV6NXdLbq_1seu_reuKBZNd0faa7z4T_l1oLE28nwfgyuK7bQ15qkkBy5-ABFwFkSS-0-8LxUTSjkcvHoUrV13YiUJU-DsDsUG2iVSq31yTqGp5YkdErEMRQ_LsRY5nWW6g0bahFVEY6IkPghZnT3zJxVoRU0FMR5OAIWAg5YTcPc2cB0/s4128/best%20note%20taking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2428" data-original-width="4128" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4W8MXtytXRSjV6NXdLbq_1seu_reuKBZNd0faa7z4T_l1oLE28nwfgyuK7bQ15qkkBy5-ABFwFkSS-0-8LxUTSjkcvHoUrV13YiUJU-DsDsUG2iVSq31yTqGp5YkdErEMRQ_LsRY5nWW6g0bahFVEY6IkPghZnT3zJxVoRU0FMR5OAIWAg5YTcPc2cB0/w640-h376/best%20note%20taking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to note taking, most people have their preferred method, being pen and paper or completely digital notes. I use a little bit of both, trying to be efficient in each situation. For example in a meeting I am more inclined to use the pen and paper. Handwriting offers a greater flexibility when taking notes, and is less distracting for the others, no click clacks, and my face is not hidden behind a screen. While reading I found out that pen and paper doesn't work very well for me, and I switched to digital notes. I want to be able to add more information in previous notes, I don't carry the notebook all the time with me, and the fact that I have the habit of starting more than one books makes matters so much difficult. So for books I take notes by making annotations on my phone. Most of my reading is done using Readera and then backing up the notes in Google Drive.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">For students on the other hand the pen might be the better option when it comes to taking notes. A recent study shows that handwriting compared with typing results in a more complex brain connectivity which enhances learning and memory. The study used EEG from 36 students comparing brain activity while writing by hand and typing.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The study also reveals that the medium on which you write is not that important, tablet or pen and paper as long as the writing is done by gestures of the hand (cursive).</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>"We show that when writing by hand, brain connectivity patterns are far more elaborate than when typewriting on a keyboard. Such widespread brain connectivity is known to be crucial for memory formation and for encoding new information and,therefore, is beneficial for learning...</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Our findings suggest that visual and movement information obtained through precisely controlled hand movements when using a pen contribute extensively to the brain's connectivity patters that promote learning" </i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Professor Audrey van der Meer, brain researcher at the Norway University of Science and Technology, co-author of the study published in the Frontiers in Psychology.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It might take longer to take notes by hand, especially when there are a lot of subjects and a lot of information, but it might help you in the long run, reducing the time needed to acquire the information.<br /></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-42468323655491010422024-01-21T18:40:00.000+02:002024-01-21T18:40:26.483+02:00Deli Xtream pen review<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wYANVmMOmk6AE9PS2yPqeLfkiiie7F1e1rGnI-0vZ5a-H5BKfmHXL-VItvFR9K8Db-Y81Blg3FCLzrEG99-Hd4BvEpWPt4J3Wu0Wns4J02TYijaPBopjpZc2ODG_40a-X8kqP8yRu7dudjF3Qeu7RvEm068wlbClXiKFx4UjXz1mHgQEeq6BBRwRdbs/s3000/dali%20pen-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wYANVmMOmk6AE9PS2yPqeLfkiiie7F1e1rGnI-0vZ5a-H5BKfmHXL-VItvFR9K8Db-Y81Blg3FCLzrEG99-Hd4BvEpWPt4J3Wu0Wns4J02TYijaPBopjpZc2ODG_40a-X8kqP8yRu7dudjF3Qeu7RvEm068wlbClXiKFx4UjXz1mHgQEeq6BBRwRdbs/w640-h426/dali%20pen-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This basic plastic pen takes inspiration in its design from the famous Jetstream. The pen is affordable and decent looking. <p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd96rQWC-M8jVb4I74HQdUfrivCWslyJv8hbcCiuX775N-rRhQm7LTOoQwHgIuwuzyD6IGpGORJ7HTC9ym_p6FpF8eYq_eomkXZWtEoczwD5SKp3pXwDoX3yaKV23_Syelvo4x4qcTOgM11Z9f1ZRkgadqHcbaDL5ldT3c8Yau_1s58roFlZzS4t4J8tY/s3000/dali%20pen-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd96rQWC-M8jVb4I74HQdUfrivCWslyJv8hbcCiuX775N-rRhQm7LTOoQwHgIuwuzyD6IGpGORJ7HTC9ym_p6FpF8eYq_eomkXZWtEoczwD5SKp3pXwDoX3yaKV23_Syelvo4x4qcTOgM11Z9f1ZRkgadqHcbaDL5ldT3c8Yau_1s58roFlZzS4t4J8tY/w426-h640/dali%20pen-3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>The color of the pen indicates the color of the refill, blue in this case and 0.7 mm ball point. The refill is actuated by a click mechanism. The body of the pen is completely made out of plastic including the clip which doesn't inspire too much trust in the security, but on the bright side the pen is not much more expensive than a disposable.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_XtZzAEUkx07PCIETEDTuxqoQmuDchyW61ZS9RnPlQULYclLCw1WFpuqB5esyHsA7iFMrGCUz_k1-YeHJf3nWMWSnVfSGibQerhcHnEt9TSBV4-BLGvZfuz1uF7OqDNg11O6i69SDArh0CSCpU3K-ItkcAaCDFgxshyphenhyphenwF_aNghTbo54u8afWb5i7ZWU/s3000/dali%20pen-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_XtZzAEUkx07PCIETEDTuxqoQmuDchyW61ZS9RnPlQULYclLCw1WFpuqB5esyHsA7iFMrGCUz_k1-YeHJf3nWMWSnVfSGibQerhcHnEt9TSBV4-BLGvZfuz1uF7OqDNg11O6i69SDArh0CSCpU3K-ItkcAaCDFgxshyphenhyphenwF_aNghTbo54u8afWb5i7ZWU/w640-h426/dali%20pen-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The body of the pen is translucent which allows to see the level of ink inside the refill. And the grip is covered in rubber, making the pen very comfortable to hold and easy to write with.<p></p><p>In this regard the pen did well, having good ergonomics, good price and a somewhat modern, ok looking design. But one of the most important things in a pen is the ball point and how does it write.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjSjlywStz_J6thgYKFB3qRBDF29XUgKNF8UUihFNnV6stCdn7KWIztiHSdVQcZhExLfvnE2pIbJ315Jhr4P9DvF8iQy2pMm0OFZ20KzYfZTEZblcIzvMgb8e-pG_jZdPdGw8C4VPWI34K4D68spj7plX-vOP0gz7KuX821SLMOmrWaZQFafN_muYpB2A/s2915/dali%20pen-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2057" data-original-width="2915" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjSjlywStz_J6thgYKFB3qRBDF29XUgKNF8UUihFNnV6stCdn7KWIztiHSdVQcZhExLfvnE2pIbJ315Jhr4P9DvF8iQy2pMm0OFZ20KzYfZTEZblcIzvMgb8e-pG_jZdPdGw8C4VPWI34K4D68spj7plX-vOP0gz7KuX821SLMOmrWaZQFafN_muYpB2A/w640-h452/dali%20pen-7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Upon first inspection the line of the pen writes thin. I suspect it is under the claimed 0,7 mm, and the blue tone of the ink is appealing. But the smoothness can't be compared to the Jetstream. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaOSpvUbyCTKYRVuc_Z3rJ2KpmClq-sttUkK0ESl8ItrB7Mv95Ny5WuklG_upwVaxepD_-n_SBp9cphMBMXtJKh3qSK5sVA6d_yhJ2gyTwTgoyIaAuKmJO2hdJK-VkX8H3kI03rG9xeUFkk58n2yyelGaiyLfF5WGSAO2sSSknc5-Aka3maMKk7V_vbM/s3000/dali%20pen-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaOSpvUbyCTKYRVuc_Z3rJ2KpmClq-sttUkK0ESl8ItrB7Mv95Ny5WuklG_upwVaxepD_-n_SBp9cphMBMXtJKh3qSK5sVA6d_yhJ2gyTwTgoyIaAuKmJO2hdJK-VkX8H3kI03rG9xeUFkk58n2yyelGaiyLfF5WGSAO2sSSknc5-Aka3maMKk7V_vbM/w640-h426/dali%20pen-6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>When taking the pen apart it is more clear that the pen uses a more regular refill that can be found in most of the cheap pens.<p></p><p></p><p>It is not by any mean a bad pen, but it is in a close competition with the Jetstream either. <br /></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-10918150796335167792024-01-11T20:52:00.000+02:002024-01-11T20:52:02.040+02:00Jinhao 80 fountain pen review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9N1V1fXZ8K7AiBP9SZDCPCj3s3wWxEKdBIAJa4qmgAXncLe0D9hRzknBTQnawnrZqSwY4Nv7ChzNqCylq8UGpGDMjHU8gPGWIyUt01BNC9vd1NqiSgUbB6YG79ZtT10Pkz42JLl0voJhOL3gF51fecA00fdFi7gKsLIjGrOCY1xG_7y5Y5N-Z9ZbaAvo/s3031/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1649" data-original-width="3031" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9N1V1fXZ8K7AiBP9SZDCPCj3s3wWxEKdBIAJa4qmgAXncLe0D9hRzknBTQnawnrZqSwY4Nv7ChzNqCylq8UGpGDMjHU8gPGWIyUt01BNC9vd1NqiSgUbB6YG79ZtT10Pkz42JLl0voJhOL3gF51fecA00fdFi7gKsLIjGrOCY1xG_7y5Y5N-Z9ZbaAvo/w640-h348/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Jinhao 80 is a simple and nice pen you can have for a very low price. Buying it is simply a no-brainer. The design of the pen is definitely inspired from one of the most iconic pens in the world having a minimalist and simple while elegant design. Jinhao 80 is a great addition the the fountain pen collection. With a very low price of 6-7 $.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The pen does not copy one for one the Lamy 2000 with it's iconic Bauhaus look. The Jinhao is more a mix and match of two Lamy pens, the Lamy 2000 (2k) and the Lamy Aion. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jinhao 80 is available in several colors. I have bought the almost classic black body with silver trim.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The pen is made out of plastic. It is light and comfortable. The plastic is textured imitating in a way the looks of the Lamy 2000 which has a fiber glass body. The texture is not very prominent and is not that visible. But offers a more "natural" feel to the touch. It is like touching a piece of wood which has been sanded but still retains a little bit of it's natural texture. It is hard to convey it through the pictures, you will just have to take my word.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The pen has somewhat of a cigar shape with flat ends. The top of the cap is just a black plastic with no decoration. The brushed silver clip contrasts very well the black body, offering the
pen a "tool" look, industrial, reliable while still looking classy and
ready to do business.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUPRDnXgZPsp9alnQ9g6T2xR66T3Vwukw95VCHJB8yDkvcdDgw7VkOQb4Z3lQ17Ui1G3JlTO9BiMjvDOkEfCHRS_A6IzWHM7oJYO0JvYqFN47A2nZuFMkeBzFBZUuHMVZvEEewq9iS-Dx2SOsoxJgAbIFdukwN3Q4Z-gLizDEGdyDxSrMM48u8b6ELKE/s2491/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="2491" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUPRDnXgZPsp9alnQ9g6T2xR66T3Vwukw95VCHJB8yDkvcdDgw7VkOQb4Z3lQ17Ui1G3JlTO9BiMjvDOkEfCHRS_A6IzWHM7oJYO0JvYqFN47A2nZuFMkeBzFBZUuHMVZvEEewq9iS-Dx2SOsoxJgAbIFdukwN3Q4Z-gLizDEGdyDxSrMM48u8b6ELKE/w640-h516/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">While the end of the barrel has a silver metal insert that balances the silver clip on the cap. It ads some character to the very sterile and simple body.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8prU_tsJnpiZk1mMyH5ytZYZ_y1CgBzXcp6qGH6ASn1wB384sTBeERHjta6PL0litOoIpXtobJlRpHIFZSGyGc7aH9qnBnwv3eiy-uJSzIrv0hA4IDsQBks5kK6UFrItUwP7hdd1otJJQxtuAIxWEN_8raV3oJzjBRrFdLmWe6ShRucNu5iq7KhSlwiI/s2725/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2725" data-original-width="1834" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8prU_tsJnpiZk1mMyH5ytZYZ_y1CgBzXcp6qGH6ASn1wB384sTBeERHjta6PL0litOoIpXtobJlRpHIFZSGyGc7aH9qnBnwv3eiy-uJSzIrv0hA4IDsQBks5kK6UFrItUwP7hdd1otJJQxtuAIxWEN_8raV3oJzjBRrFdLmWe6ShRucNu5iq7KhSlwiI/w430-h640/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-3.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The snap cap is hugging the body well. The fact that the nib doesn't dry out even if left on the desk without use for a few weeks is a testament that the cap does it's job very good. Every time I took the cap off, the pen wrote without any hesitation even after weeks of sitting on the desk being ignored. <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The cap will also reveal a polished silver nib and a silver ring that delimits the barrel from the grip position. The ring is almost flat and not noticeable when you write even if your hand crosses over it. I would give the
pen an extra point for design if it would come with a black nib or a
brushed silver nib that matches the clip.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZzhpa8-7ePXaya56DwADEvrJfqzcP3u8T41lFT-2aqMXpaL3rMXq54Estn4NvaR-8WRe8-aSNCvjOim2rwAOtLRS3aFjDkn6fMj3y4Shr2RFPpIHpEhT_19fSdbkqHCEpFG6sv5EgMUU7P4pk8wQXTjmMss403ccrDi8KrTPz1loJZJ66eowOVzibTw/s2738/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1825" data-original-width="2738" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZzhpa8-7ePXaya56DwADEvrJfqzcP3u8T41lFT-2aqMXpaL3rMXq54Estn4NvaR-8WRe8-aSNCvjOim2rwAOtLRS3aFjDkn6fMj3y4Shr2RFPpIHpEhT_19fSdbkqHCEpFG6sv5EgMUU7P4pk8wQXTjmMss403ccrDi8KrTPz1loJZJ66eowOVzibTw/w640-h426/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Jinhao 80 has a Lamy style silver nib, and I suspect that an original
Lamy nib will fit onto the feed without any issues. I can't confirm as I
haven't tested this yet but is a good future project. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The nib has Jinhao written on it along side with the logo and the F marking the width of the nib.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbM4b-89IXxkx9dMx5X1vvyx32Nql0TX36H6DH0OwNyU5Ny7Wce3GS8xMWq263iW10h1953PU6wPA18qQflMvltRjCIh7YFDFoAJKKVTM6xsxO2aCMZEb5WGjsoDNZ34geZI2g1qh2WaHBPM32qX4_ChO40qfBatfcQOi2wyZWcPhrqeulBacExgbZJbc/s2738/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1825" data-original-width="2738" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbM4b-89IXxkx9dMx5X1vvyx32Nql0TX36H6DH0OwNyU5Ny7Wce3GS8xMWq263iW10h1953PU6wPA18qQflMvltRjCIh7YFDFoAJKKVTM6xsxO2aCMZEb5WGjsoDNZ34geZI2g1qh2WaHBPM32qX4_ChO40qfBatfcQOi2wyZWcPhrqeulBacExgbZJbc/w640-h426/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The grip is comfortable and tapers a little bit. The barrel is separated from the grip visually by a silver metal ring. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5T9GSPxouSsnFqnZOC_EgbBEsGso4lefEQRPCDPEHblAoT4jxD7y4vQg6eFsLAspO-pS2YBywFUXa_F0-mgX68n3nEyqZkQEFdPR7vIMXGQSLbJ77VeMsXY-upJbrafwr99CiukmCehyphenhyphenNModbLMO_lpZ4ZNf_ZJ4_aL5jUYkih9QeOLYF_cG1LXqvs60/s2784/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="2784" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5T9GSPxouSsnFqnZOC_EgbBEsGso4lefEQRPCDPEHblAoT4jxD7y4vQg6eFsLAspO-pS2YBywFUXa_F0-mgX68n3nEyqZkQEFdPR7vIMXGQSLbJ77VeMsXY-upJbrafwr99CiukmCehyphenhyphenNModbLMO_lpZ4ZNf_ZJ4_aL5jUYkih9QeOLYF_cG1LXqvs60/w640-h412/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I am happy to see that the barrel and the grip have metal threads. This will assure a longer life to the pen. It will prevent cross threading or plastic cracking from over tightening the parts.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcDzwuHaT9BUS-1RqtOPPHJf525pkZ7z7hVxEKAAKbJ7vDuI9VJ1GFcR6bN3PzsweTM0NC7x38VjyBnNpIDj4Fc8hU8CbRW-XiZrzIhAxVoTzJ-rxHpDJ5J1IHfeYsWaMlvUmwKxJ5MuIIHXiS6v-hd_0YtC7NlMjrI5UsUpL3w0yXwiXqGOpbsiQQiQ/s2796/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1787" data-original-width="2796" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcDzwuHaT9BUS-1RqtOPPHJf525pkZ7z7hVxEKAAKbJ7vDuI9VJ1GFcR6bN3PzsweTM0NC7x38VjyBnNpIDj4Fc8hU8CbRW-XiZrzIhAxVoTzJ-rxHpDJ5J1IHfeYsWaMlvUmwKxJ5MuIIHXiS6v-hd_0YtC7NlMjrI5UsUpL3w0yXwiXqGOpbsiQQiQ/w640-h410/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The pen comes with a Jinaho converter, which is not the best. As all of the Jinhao's converters I have used so far due to the lack of an agitator inside the surface tension of the ink stops it from flowing. Many times it requires to prime the feed again as you can feel the pen is struggling for the precious ink.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_scG1tY07z-Jckzew4Oc4COXTGIlpVndku93_G4iiXOn5S35RMtQyuCyI8nPCfdcaxTG24rXrKoW7CffGuIcdlOn0Vxlkli0nm6-_XkDBJSKb90cyOg5oCr9yOauYf4B8eax6gOZIUqomi-0oel21tTCECVpzTAv8_oH7CeBQjcOEJG6zmSZDR4trFfw/s2817/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2817" data-original-width="1774" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_scG1tY07z-Jckzew4Oc4COXTGIlpVndku93_G4iiXOn5S35RMtQyuCyI8nPCfdcaxTG24rXrKoW7CffGuIcdlOn0Vxlkli0nm6-_XkDBJSKb90cyOg5oCr9yOauYf4B8eax6gOZIUqomi-0oel21tTCECVpzTAv8_oH7CeBQjcOEJG6zmSZDR4trFfw/w404-h640/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen-6.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The pen comes with a fine nib that is no surprise. It is a very common size for Chinese pens. The flow is ok, a little on the dry side. The pencil will perform great on any kind of paper, without much feathering and see trough on the other side due to the reserved ink flow and thin lines.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I can see a tiny bit of difference in the thickness of the horizontal lines compared to the vertical ones, but not that noticeable when you write.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It writes smooth, with a hint of feed back. This has a fraction more feedback compared to the number 8 nib on the <a href="https://paperndigital.blogspot.com/2023/04/jinhao-x159-fountain-pen-review.html" target="_blank">Jinhao X159</a>.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3JntG4qZsr3mRQ6Kd9m1SKoodKpnKtYcWhyphenhyphen-MaLpT4WU_HA8dADtBJtFWTFVSGiIqZLaqncG8B1veyxE-8NZUEMoPQUXN9INjYx29Wlc_PwVbX3LDE3-6xqJ71WNXTayrsX2pb0kD7u9r4aDwxY3HkXQNoU_DeCVdjzPAN8BZXLn0nw5x3l7w0Fpl8U/s2423/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2423" data-original-width="2063" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3JntG4qZsr3mRQ6Kd9m1SKoodKpnKtYcWhyphenhyphen-MaLpT4WU_HA8dADtBJtFWTFVSGiIqZLaqncG8B1veyxE-8NZUEMoPQUXN9INjYx29Wlc_PwVbX3LDE3-6xqJ71WNXTayrsX2pb0kD7u9r4aDwxY3HkXQNoU_DeCVdjzPAN8BZXLn0nw5x3l7w0Fpl8U/w544-h640/jinhao%2080%20fountain%20pen.jpg" width="544" /></a></div>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-62873995752927620732023-12-23T22:41:00.005+02:002023-12-23T22:43:33.706+02:00Great decor idea pencil and some artificial flowers<p>This was quite a nice surprise, to see that a restaurant has opted for pencil sets to create great looking decor. Some pencils, some artificial flowers/feathers, bright colors and you are done.</p><p>I realize that it might involve some elbow grease DYI. But a glue gun or some other kind of glue would help to do such decor in no time,it does look very good, simple and fresh.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzB3fZA2KfrgrDIX14oJpLlFWOCJx_XdNaU-5np2pLTXCs80bt4GssnIAxvQ0sbNk2-TyzxkJAWzmoBbsQgR3WJC_rfgoNwMX9_2iH_IQvXy0uwZbg5dNpSn7lGk008qCUIEee3SoC0tRIS2uOA4k-qNJeL46UmgzpWVqkEp-6SH2TjyYUvXTaF4Ox4M/s4000/pencil%20vase%20decor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzB3fZA2KfrgrDIX14oJpLlFWOCJx_XdNaU-5np2pLTXCs80bt4GssnIAxvQ0sbNk2-TyzxkJAWzmoBbsQgR3WJC_rfgoNwMX9_2iH_IQvXy0uwZbg5dNpSn7lGk008qCUIEee3SoC0tRIS2uOA4k-qNJeL46UmgzpWVqkEp-6SH2TjyYUvXTaF4Ox4M/w480-h640/pencil%20vase%20decor.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>It was a even nicer surprise as I ended up randomly at this restaurant after a great day road trip.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjAQIXe4-7QKytvf4OepgRBsfdmELvhCJNKVmktJNAQ2NoLvvo-3W1sPdxDZGwJallipvnXKOHcgR6oZ6GCJnuFqpL5xw6ojslqSVP57Wl18sisdzhkg92JGWf0_Hhj63t_Gvaz_ykLjf2Jn5phB2-rg4JmfqEZVyoV5prdgaMyGdrLcn87H7fJd_gKA/s5212/mountain%20fog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3190" data-original-width="5212" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjAQIXe4-7QKytvf4OepgRBsfdmELvhCJNKVmktJNAQ2NoLvvo-3W1sPdxDZGwJallipvnXKOHcgR6oZ6GCJnuFqpL5xw6ojslqSVP57Wl18sisdzhkg92JGWf0_Hhj63t_Gvaz_ykLjf2Jn5phB2-rg4JmfqEZVyoV5prdgaMyGdrLcn87H7fJd_gKA/w640-h392/mountain%20fog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Very dramatic scene close to the mountains having their peaks covered with snow while the city is covered in fog and drama.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9_JbuBwsBbJ-a_L_vH0BbyK7IAZb6GM9s62G3KE6eZRwb1HTHGKXiDjtZx2YpvDsstFdoyQUXGy1K7SbBLgSQ_ehZdxQ5L3Jb9qbDRjnDRFKpNeSqz7nILMxXG0rHACc9XseHW6CU0CBNWv35P_nkA2cpxEVxRz3lpS7WLGfib0Qjt97uifd9ufeERGY/s5472/cx%20bicycle%20race.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9_JbuBwsBbJ-a_L_vH0BbyK7IAZb6GM9s62G3KE6eZRwb1HTHGKXiDjtZx2YpvDsstFdoyQUXGy1K7SbBLgSQ_ehZdxQ5L3Jb9qbDRjnDRFKpNeSqz7nILMxXG0rHACc9XseHW6CU0CBNWv35P_nkA2cpxEVxRz3lpS7WLGfib0Qjt97uifd9ufeERGY/w426-h640/cx%20bicycle%20race.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-32263297925863789412023-10-29T16:33:00.001+02:002023-10-29T16:33:18.516+02:00Bic mechanical pencil in TV Series Gen V<p> As I enjoyed the unique approach and presentation of superhero movies in "The Boys" I started watching the Gen V spin-off while waiting for a new The Boys season.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHZqakC8h2BC8_3jKzdy0UuO_iknutj9dtBNKNFEcAkYJs421YoDArNpncdbKk3aJYzesGjq_wiyj5Jy9mfiTZypEzZfdSBIwLGt4e326p3FcXzicpbMc3uuRiqoHyJWw_PbhLsuajM684H8iFk8slUwyfmHzXANXx5faArwBRynabhn-EEMIDnywdkE/s1917/bic_GEN%20V.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="1917" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHZqakC8h2BC8_3jKzdy0UuO_iknutj9dtBNKNFEcAkYJs421YoDArNpncdbKk3aJYzesGjq_wiyj5Jy9mfiTZypEzZfdSBIwLGt4e326p3FcXzicpbMc3uuRiqoHyJWw_PbhLsuajM684H8iFk8slUwyfmHzXANXx5faArwBRynabhn-EEMIDnywdkE/w640-h278/bic_GEN%20V.png" width="640" /></a></div>It didn't take long for a Bic mechanical pencil to makes it's way in the hands of a super hero in the becoming.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnno0G-l2w5xWqA64cuDnGsXOs4qtFpjqT2FaSu6FUvQwBOYgE9Ig_oy2gOBufCVuZMTjFAkj7oiC0Ymv4cVBKggonJoY15Sko28wMFCBR2AwlGeJberuyr25lM4Qx-OD4bxPeArwJ0uNc5bZjiACiIL97Er41uxnk6oq49R8U4fpE71F3X5MNF6f49Kw/s1917/bic_GEN%20V%202.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="1917" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnno0G-l2w5xWqA64cuDnGsXOs4qtFpjqT2FaSu6FUvQwBOYgE9Ig_oy2gOBufCVuZMTjFAkj7oiC0Ymv4cVBKggonJoY15Sko28wMFCBR2AwlGeJberuyr25lM4Qx-OD4bxPeArwJ0uNc5bZjiACiIL97Er41uxnk6oq49R8U4fpE71F3X5MNF6f49Kw/w640-h276/bic_GEN%20V%202.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />It is not the first time a super hero chose a Bic, check out <a href="https://paperndigital.blogspot.com/2017/11/thor-using-bic-4-colours.html" target="_blank">Thor</a><p></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-84596746454676592132023-08-18T00:00:00.002+03:002023-08-18T21:00:35.178+03:00Celebrating a Decade, Paper and Digital Turns 10!<p style="text-align: justify;">The story of the blog started 10 years ago, when I decided to share with the world my passion for pens and pencils, a journey not just to celebrate their charm and allure but to immerse
myself in the world of analog tools in a time overrun by digital. I started the blog with a few ideas and with the hopes that it will be mildly interesting for others with similar interest as mine. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Besides pens and pencils I do have other hobbies, like erasers for example đ. Once in a while my other hobbies peak in the posts of the blog, but I try keeping them to a minimum as I don't want to divert too much from the main topic.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I haven't started the blog with a goal. Perhaps this was not the most productive way, and certainly not the best way to reach more readers. But by doing things at my own speed and without too many sacrifices has helped me to keep the passion vivid and made me share my experiences for this long. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Even though I didn't start the journey with much hope the results in the first years were even less than expected. There were one or two hundred visits per month in the first three or four years, and this in good months. I asume a part of those numbers were not real readers but some bots doing bot things. After the first grueling years I started seeing some traction, which I guess made me a bit more prolific in posting more regularly in that period. Now after 10 years I roughly get 10k visits per month (in the more recent months, less at the beginning of the year). In the end I try not too focus too much on this metrics. Even though they are a good way to judge the success and analize what people are drawn too, which can help focus more attention on particular subjects I find it too "job" like to analyze, plan, forecast, etc. Also from my observation the randomness factor sometimes is too big. Wild spikes in traffic due to bots, google algorithms or cosmic rays.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A lot of inspiration for starting the blog came from two blogs that I was reading regularly <a href="http://davesmechanicalpencils.blogspot.com/">Dave's Mechanical Pencil</a> and <a href="https://bleistift.blog/">Bleistift</a>. In case you don't know them (slim chance) check them out.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">And I would sum up the 10 years with a few numbers<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Blog Posts so far: 168<br />Blog Post on average per month: 1.4<br />Top 3 most prolific years (when it comes to writing): 2018, 2019, 2020<br />Top 3 average most prolific months: April, July, December<br />Total words so far: 66.497 words<br />Total pictures posted: 716 pictures<br />Total videos posted: 2 videos<br />Longest blog post: 2442 words<br />Most pictures in a post: 55 pictures<br />Average blog post length: 396 words<br /> Average number of photos per post: 4 pictures<br />Total read time for the entire blog (225 words / min average): 4 hours 55 minutes 32 seconds<br />Longest blog post read time: 10 minutes 51 seconds<br />Average blog post read time: 3 minutes 58 seconds<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br />If I would start again what would I do differently? Probably not much. I guess a little more strictness in posting regularly and increasing the content quality would be a good idea. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Because this is not a resolution I am not going to make promises that will be abandoned sooner rather than later. What can I say is that I will keep doing it as long as it is fun.</p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-3913466160747120372023-07-26T18:29:00.006+03:002023-11-12T17:06:18.494+02:00Develop skills that are so good, that they can't ignore you<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bXERfKLXTMqp2ww5SitwnnWm01V3eOWE4-SygAGMtH4wXVcMJ16TtqKVlf3-vedYJD4MbVJhVXNMTPgSPHFBDtuZVdhaO-CcVBoLeuakuG320rFlLjrwvX9ok5L_pY36B82mKGzkXfPPlGDJUK5xnNMB-3XcAV4GsvD4tb5JA57UgXFEoP2dj32YPfQ/s278/so%20good%20they%20can't%20ignore%20you%20cal%20newport.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="181" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bXERfKLXTMqp2ww5SitwnnWm01V3eOWE4-SygAGMtH4wXVcMJ16TtqKVlf3-vedYJD4MbVJhVXNMTPgSPHFBDtuZVdhaO-CcVBoLeuakuG320rFlLjrwvX9ok5L_pY36B82mKGzkXfPPlGDJUK5xnNMB-3XcAV4GsvD4tb5JA57UgXFEoP2dj32YPfQ/w208-h320/so%20good%20they%20can't%20ignore%20you%20cal%20newport.png" width="208" /></a></div><br />A little while ago I went through the book So Good They Can't Ignore You, and why skills trump passion in the quest for work you love by Cal Newport, and these are the main ideas and the lessons I took from the book:<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span>The book has a few simple rules that can create a successful work life while enjoying what you do. Besides the rules there will be a lot of examples of how different people used these rules in their lives and how they managed to succeed, also at the end is the authors experience with the rules.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The #1 rule as stated in the book So Good They Can't Ignore You is don't follow your passion. Unpopular opinion in these days. When it seems that everyone thinks that ditching their current job and pursuing their greatest passion will give the bliss. Usually "follow your passion" approach applies to very few individuals, as passion in general is hard to monetize and tricky to do as a job. Less than 4% of people have passions that are related to work or education, while the rest of 96% are describing hobby style interests like sports or arts.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The type of work done does not predict how much people enjoy it. Other attributes are more important. According to Wrzesniewski the happiest, and most passionate employees are those who have enough experience and are good at what they do. A good example here could be people who seem to have the perfect job, like gamers or youtubers, who seem to have the perfect job. After a while finding a subjects for new videos, filming them and editing begins to feel more like a chore and a real job. Same with gamers who have to play for hours daily, stream, increase views etc.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">People thrive by focusing on question of who they really are. If you
focus only on what you don't like about the work, you are on a path of
chronic unhappiness, especially in entry level positions, where the
projects you will tackle will not be challenging, with little to no
autonomy. Being stuck in a job as a junior might not be fun, but as time passes and you accumulate knowledge that is rares and desirable (people are willing to pay for it) you can climb the ladder, while accumulating "career capital". This way you can get a better job that has more benefits, and more control. This will help you create the work you love.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Where these rules don't apply? In jobs where with few opportunities to distinguish yourself by developing relevant skills, job's that focuses on something useless or even bad for the world, and jobs that forces you to work with people you really dislike.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Start with positions that gives you an inside clear look of how things work and are done. Jobs that are allow you to grow and understand the business from end to end. Getting god at something will mean you have to put in the hours of work, you will have to do deliberate practice and real study (practice that is purposeful and systematic, with problems that are at an appropriate challenge level for allowing you to increase your abilities, with consistency and preferably feedback)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Most people will not go through all of the work needed to become really good. They will put in just sufficient work to reach an acceptable level of abilities and knowledge. Doing things that you know to do will be enjoyable but will not allow you to grow. If you are not uncomfortable (mentally) then probably you are stuck at an "acceptable level". If you want to really love what you do you will have to go the extra mile to outshine the average person.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Once you accumulate enough "career capital", and there is evidence that people are willing to pay for it, you can negotiate for more control in your work life. This will create some conflict with the employer, who will resist you most likely. Because it is not in the company's interest for you to gain more control over your work life, but rather reinvest the career capital back in your career to obtain more money and prestige while producing more for the company. Instead of loosing a good employee most companies will choose to negotiate. For example negotiating for more free time to pursue what you love, cherry pick projects to work on and so on.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The final step in truly loving what you do is finding a mission, an organizing purpose to your work life. Every week expose yourself to new stuff in your field, and keep track of the stuff (read a paper, attend a talk, have a meeting). An effective strategy for making the leap from a tentative mission idea to a compelling accomplishments is to use small projects called little bets. A little bet in the setting of mission exploration has the following characteristics.<br /><span> </span><span> </span>It's a project small enough to e completed in less than a month<br /><span> </span>It forces you to create new value (example master a new skill and produce new results that didn't exist before)<br /><span> </span> It produces concrete results that allow you to gather feedback</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Use these bets to explore new ideas, keep only a couple of bets active at a time so they can receive the needed attention. Also it is a good idea to use deadline to keep the urgency of their completion high. Don't procrastinate on this work by turning your attention on more urgent but less important matters.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">When a little bet finishes, use the feedback it generates to guide the research efforts going forward.<br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Conclusion <br /></h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Don't obsess over finding your true calling, instead master rare and valuable skills. Once you build up career capital invest it wisely. Use it to acquire control over what you do and how you do it, identify and act o a life changing mission.<br /></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-64814877421700826042023-06-10T19:37:00.005+03:002023-06-10T19:37:53.457+03:00Factis OV 12 eraser review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqiscCAuyiOxyJwyuDgY6aCwoFDKEK23lRew31uvOcHbxDS_pQfiNPUfxbj55lMSgOZmpL1JUhSpOGMkWaCBJX1uUE0FqrZpfM-0uMTYEcPa_PYQxHBfIWjkik-9lERQX3FRZyVFV_0gyIyy5SLI3ywRZP8PP3JffyrjbO2C6u8OrGcUzOQ6FKicR/s538/Factis%20OV12%20eraser%20made%20in%20spain.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="538" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqiscCAuyiOxyJwyuDgY6aCwoFDKEK23lRew31uvOcHbxDS_pQfiNPUfxbj55lMSgOZmpL1JUhSpOGMkWaCBJX1uUE0FqrZpfM-0uMTYEcPa_PYQxHBfIWjkik-9lERQX3FRZyVFV_0gyIyy5SLI3ywRZP8PP3JffyrjbO2C6u8OrGcUzOQ6FKicR/w640-h362/Factis%20OV12%20eraser%20made%20in%20spain.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Trying out another eraser from Factis. This Factis OV 12 is a large oval shape eraser that looks simple and elegant at the same time. The eraser comes with no wrap. The branding and the bar code is written directly on the eraser with a thin black font while the model is a punchy red font. Also a Made in Spain is written just below the model name.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The shape and size sits very comfortably in the hand. And like the other Factis erasers I have tested it is made out of a soft compound. The size of the eraser is about 6.5 cm in length and around 2.5 cm.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">But what really counts about an eraser it how well it erases. So I will test the OV 12 against a standard HB lead (rotring). I will test how well it does against standard pressure pencil marks and high pressure pencil marks, one pass of the eraser versus multiple passes.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNx2Oggo8zMWg78ChM_zaqg9Li_jLz0gXJt6sdRK5f8w0iz17bsx-0_9ANW7DlKxkMtqW2aeSa00x5aff5_kwrDAH9EzRbmZ9F2S0KIBuD15dIB2mZX00O1wjaHZu8OJ4IjjWINjVCSncLxtmI7_KE0Qmss1opgWixyn1Buyd5n3c-5vLQiGGd25A/s5472/soft%20eraser%20factis%20ov%2012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNx2Oggo8zMWg78ChM_zaqg9Li_jLz0gXJt6sdRK5f8w0iz17bsx-0_9ANW7DlKxkMtqW2aeSa00x5aff5_kwrDAH9EzRbmZ9F2S0KIBuD15dIB2mZX00O1wjaHZu8OJ4IjjWINjVCSncLxtmI7_KE0Qmss1opgWixyn1Buyd5n3c-5vLQiGGd25A/w426-h640/soft%20eraser%20factis%20ov%2012.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p>As you can see the eraser leaves a fair bit of eraser dust behind. It was expected from the fact it is a soft eraser.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCly6JIZxxaM0BFwzFR0_fG8libO_ReMizKtN-CZu_gchaz8zXUhg1ksjZde4UC-A2HRH9k0vkpiL4Ptb2bv65x6uaIbJN-cDKM2OtEPpnswZ8soMGkIFAxZOdSzRUIFxOIAYRHb1-BM-ql_ZkZEIQeaPuR0ninadvN6401jJfDVfn-Me3-1vAVBtf/s5472/eraser%20pencil%20factis.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCly6JIZxxaM0BFwzFR0_fG8libO_ReMizKtN-CZu_gchaz8zXUhg1ksjZde4UC-A2HRH9k0vkpiL4Ptb2bv65x6uaIbJN-cDKM2OtEPpnswZ8soMGkIFAxZOdSzRUIFxOIAYRHb1-BM-ql_ZkZEIQeaPuR0ninadvN6401jJfDVfn-Me3-1vAVBtf/w640-h426/eraser%20pencil%20factis.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Cleaning the dust off the page and I am left with a pretty good result from the Factis eraser. Even in the case of a single pass the pencil marks are almost entirely gone. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-gZKtxwxJOTn2OsC251MphSBNFMcQMZnzE93gfGEYS7qbaXQkl7S77zgQLwXEhqD6ElZWlSlomgrzai_vTjLuhAAKIdmYkPNTt_MyvpvkcpgAyHcProcM-Y4bzJE-2ywby0_P_uyvo5NY1_XPvWHAdT1Pe60KlAduyJzDvLmWZvM7sUtEEtIb7j6/s5472/eraser%20factis%20pencil%20hb.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-gZKtxwxJOTn2OsC251MphSBNFMcQMZnzE93gfGEYS7qbaXQkl7S77zgQLwXEhqD6ElZWlSlomgrzai_vTjLuhAAKIdmYkPNTt_MyvpvkcpgAyHcProcM-Y4bzJE-2ywby0_P_uyvo5NY1_XPvWHAdT1Pe60KlAduyJzDvLmWZvM7sUtEEtIb7j6/w640-h426/eraser%20factis%20pencil%20hb.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>I have tested how it fairs against a standard wooden pencil lead. Using multiple strokes the lead is almost completely gone. You can still see some marks just below "test" but it is minor.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyt7tXoTnTxZmIIS2Y-09NqOC0VrzFp9Lte2IOS6bB7DGMetnE_mUbLdyXuqMrShV_DMKCQxqElxE704z1-Oxf8Zzsq1uD4cOwvsELfkEOtNjd4S8-AmW8mCYvHj9nK_05v8TthOKhh5wxZ3pxTnW2H7vNcWImVIh2qbq_xoUHizKQtGpJhM9cb7lL/s5472/eraser%20result.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyt7tXoTnTxZmIIS2Y-09NqOC0VrzFp9Lte2IOS6bB7DGMetnE_mUbLdyXuqMrShV_DMKCQxqElxE704z1-Oxf8Zzsq1uD4cOwvsELfkEOtNjd4S8-AmW8mCYvHj9nK_05v8TthOKhh5wxZ3pxTnW2H7vNcWImVIh2qbq_xoUHizKQtGpJhM9cb7lL/w640-h426/eraser%20result.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In conclusion I can say that this 0.75 $ eraser does a good job. If you are not bothered with the eraser dust you will be pleased with this budget eraser, that is a good performer..</div>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-63122231801648479072023-05-14T15:15:00.006+03:002023-11-04T16:45:48.855+02:00Most popular office pencil<p></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-KFjSqClfYxQbOVTalUfEA7kc5Kuo5tQZ8C3U3OPAYG5E2B_smyjDlfRw2JYjH0Fk_zck_Ffr6kgIouY3p6pnytNYRiw20irBMnxmSawvFKMFWrgbsFIOQnMIP7CeCrUW4Ksx_l8UHTQQV5iENXCSgL-pO6pSGzzCATF9JddAU-KSBt97thFQDhD/s1204/rotring%20tikky%20set%209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1204" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-KFjSqClfYxQbOVTalUfEA7kc5Kuo5tQZ8C3U3OPAYG5E2B_smyjDlfRw2JYjH0Fk_zck_Ffr6kgIouY3p6pnytNYRiw20irBMnxmSawvFKMFWrgbsFIOQnMIP7CeCrUW4Ksx_l8UHTQQV5iENXCSgL-pO6pSGzzCATF9JddAU-KSBt97thFQDhD/w640-h426/rotring%20tikky%20set%209.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I went through the pen holders on my colleagues desks, and found that the most popular pencil in the office is ... the Rotring Tikky 3. Four out of seven people, or just a bit over 57% of the people in the office use the Rotring Tikky. Affordable, reliable and available in a multitude of colors, this Rotring is the perfect companion in the office, school or anywhere for that matter.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Starting with my 0.7 mm Light Blue pencil. The color was introduced by Rotring in 2017 (code 2007252 for 0.7 mm and 2007253 for 0.5 mm pencil). It is a pale, almost pastel blue color. To my eyes, it looks a lot like baby blue.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgObfKSsFRpGUFsnUfo4mJKtVxcrowApbo9x8EKfPYv5rCEUgN4Genz57xsVrp5laHDq7Il7nrPwqUm5A745y9xlJQ4flcm3Ra8xpHojl25LBzZOMjFdNPy8IHwrFlxCLNeLZcM57bdWyGHhu4lSzwhWpSEt7IP0UeO7hkLseihTdEhvohFxIZSu3JD/s1204/rotring%20tikky%20light%20blue.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1204" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgObfKSsFRpGUFsnUfo4mJKtVxcrowApbo9x8EKfPYv5rCEUgN4Genz57xsVrp5laHDq7Il7nrPwqUm5A745y9xlJQ4flcm3Ra8xpHojl25LBzZOMjFdNPy8IHwrFlxCLNeLZcM57bdWyGHhu4lSzwhWpSEt7IP0UeO7hkLseihTdEhvohFxIZSu3JD/w640-h426/rotring%20tikky%20light%20blue.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The second pencil is the Rotring Tikky 3 Blue 0.5 mm (code 1904701 for 0.5 mm and 1904508 for 0.7 mm). This shade of blue is much darker and more saturated and vibrant looking. A classic royal blue never gets old.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUM8kQt7H90dYqrYmWDzs3feF6w9JNhC8Fft19DEO6MWeDqidoqg23vW6R9_g7wbWzo2YJ-pLDP8AY9xP500Op_kgOGQdJe-iuz2RqNqbzxByRYTgDyG8l0I4yae1jAjIO52oTFqmOHwEX7aSUD6HN_Km97dEhYYzpykAruHUvxzHF33uzvtZftCz/s1204/rotring%20tikky%20blue%200.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1204" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUM8kQt7H90dYqrYmWDzs3feF6w9JNhC8Fft19DEO6MWeDqidoqg23vW6R9_g7wbWzo2YJ-pLDP8AY9xP500Op_kgOGQdJe-iuz2RqNqbzxByRYTgDyG8l0I4yae1jAjIO52oTFqmOHwEX7aSUD6HN_Km97dEhYYzpykAruHUvxzHF33uzvtZftCz/w640-h426/rotring%20tikky%20blue%200.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Third pencil in the lineup is the Tikky 3 Red 0.5 mm (code 1904699 for 0.5 mm and 1904507 for 0.7 mm)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHFng55z9b9RkWOskyeZ9OjrXo15A0Auk5r5sNoRsrttBJdnRiCj0kJ6S7xNCuZ5T-_emGx3cTT3IB-SCMF_Irt9ODvW2ad-eBXXEIk6lOPxLj45lwzS9WrynE0_40PeLu7baKKCp6VLorLjAQbTxqM3llFjkBWAH1nywt-143Z4cblLu_wSRS8YgJ/s1204/rotring%20tikky%20red.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1204" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHFng55z9b9RkWOskyeZ9OjrXo15A0Auk5r5sNoRsrttBJdnRiCj0kJ6S7xNCuZ5T-_emGx3cTT3IB-SCMF_Irt9ODvW2ad-eBXXEIk6lOPxLj45lwzS9WrynE0_40PeLu7baKKCp6VLorLjAQbTxqM3llFjkBWAH1nywt-143Z4cblLu_wSRS8YgJ/w640-h426/rotring%20tikky%20red.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The last one in the bunch is the updated Red 0.7 mm. The updated color was introduced in 2017 (code for the updated version remain the same as for the previous red, 1904699 for 0.5 mm and 1904507 for 0.7 mm). Comparing the updated red to the old red, the new color is a bit brighter and more vibrant. Also, the color of the rubber grip has changed to a darker gray.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk77YS___CooemUXhDKcST2MdPvVKfdQipeL8H5SPJTAQsRw_8sy7-R9ogBm11PcEz-d-lPffWNMpensTSZqecbIkeCDCWKzs1BN5hBpt8p0x3c6jeQcP337t-XSKm4dxCmdaI32jab9rGWKqiTn7i7Qb5wV-d48_HqjgQxeR8oo3CIX5Ku8CuZzeJ/s1204/rotring%20tikky%20red%20updated%202017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1204" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk77YS___CooemUXhDKcST2MdPvVKfdQipeL8H5SPJTAQsRw_8sy7-R9ogBm11PcEz-d-lPffWNMpensTSZqecbIkeCDCWKzs1BN5hBpt8p0x3c6jeQcP337t-XSKm4dxCmdaI32jab9rGWKqiTn7i7Qb5wV-d48_HqjgQxeR8oo3CIX5Ku8CuZzeJ/w640-h426/rotring%20tikky%20red%20updated%202017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The love for 0.5 and 0.7 mm lead is equal, 2 of the pencils being 0.5 mm and the other 2 0.7 mm. The same thing can be said about the colors, half of the pencils being blue and half being red.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Comparing the shades to each other.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSmdqD7_wN0tmyxcjmSljaoSMIowyzE7HEqy8X-qXcTs4WU4Mi705aAaZkTm3-0Nl7ydbWbpgKtTvgVn81J8t_vHTno1BFu5mmiK8A3QsOVN2TEcOdPZeRlDL8dbtI2qFoBIKLzyD5TKi-yfypkP6sMIvYJPgw7uM5VVjZLw8wqV8GoXSxfD-KVE1C/s1204/rotring%20tikky%20light%20blue%20vs%20blue.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1204" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSmdqD7_wN0tmyxcjmSljaoSMIowyzE7HEqy8X-qXcTs4WU4Mi705aAaZkTm3-0Nl7ydbWbpgKtTvgVn81J8t_vHTno1BFu5mmiK8A3QsOVN2TEcOdPZeRlDL8dbtI2qFoBIKLzyD5TKi-yfypkP6sMIvYJPgw7uM5VVjZLw8wqV8GoXSxfD-KVE1C/w640-h426/rotring%20tikky%20light%20blue%20vs%20blue.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKnr-8aWiI98tQlB7bcZTifWvi7xokR5BQS_bASyGxFg9CECyVRIjqKODZsocfmW7t3q6TO2yvMxsFOBkIi64rwbDIQ-bdku2rQImFxRXWB6lVKPgWiFDdrfYBOXWbSqrS33SWfoxxeEJaRlr9Ie1XNtFLmbBxzvnxwqKmyG7WytlqN2646y6jIpb/s1204/rotring%20tikky%20red%20vs%20red%202017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1204" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKnr-8aWiI98tQlB7bcZTifWvi7xokR5BQS_bASyGxFg9CECyVRIjqKODZsocfmW7t3q6TO2yvMxsFOBkIi64rwbDIQ-bdku2rQImFxRXWB6lVKPgWiFDdrfYBOXWbSqrS33SWfoxxeEJaRlr9Ie1XNtFLmbBxzvnxwqKmyG7WytlqN2646y6jIpb/w640-h426/rotring%20tikky%20red%20vs%20red%202017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">All the colors look very nice. It is hard to pick a winner. Both blues are interesting in their own way, and both reds look very nice.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmgmRN3bmRK2nqARFyhaG8pAFW0zrwmdlNXmUqb3c7AdxGRbH-kVAJZuHafpE-XZgv4c4jjrHM3RwVbLie84XKw5Ydqyy-AfsqFW1yceWj1xovKTmIE6Nb55iK2yFpCl_3wm8hfapgkegSA_WTr36qfY0AycQi3hnqDBZbNxz-UkcCbDo4vTCVTJoC/s1204/rotring%20tikky%20set%208.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1204" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmgmRN3bmRK2nqARFyhaG8pAFW0zrwmdlNXmUqb3c7AdxGRbH-kVAJZuHafpE-XZgv4c4jjrHM3RwVbLie84XKw5Ydqyy-AfsqFW1yceWj1xovKTmIE6Nb55iK2yFpCl_3wm8hfapgkegSA_WTr36qfY0AycQi3hnqDBZbNxz-UkcCbDo4vTCVTJoC/w640-h426/rotring%20tikky%20set%208.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDG8aHFrmlXLIOmz_96y68CTnWedpRxJbOYEQQkyn0QsVCBooeQYVT8NaYbsB8yf1yo73Fywatc5ZGhOttsyMjFC1-KwjtN1qSs8uQxuwk2n3JKPISMDEOvgRaoroNSmyqP-SbB0ix0oHvTIGKGResin85dvgpjNJe7yuWKcunIebYPtZ4Gah0fcf/s1204/rotring%20tikky%20set%2012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1204" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDG8aHFrmlXLIOmz_96y68CTnWedpRxJbOYEQQkyn0QsVCBooeQYVT8NaYbsB8yf1yo73Fywatc5ZGhOttsyMjFC1-KwjtN1qSs8uQxuwk2n3JKPISMDEOvgRaoroNSmyqP-SbB0ix0oHvTIGKGResin85dvgpjNJe7yuWKcunIebYPtZ4Gah0fcf/w640-h426/rotring%20tikky%20set%2012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3eKvxtZjUMA3aqLArFN3zB3T3LQjIB16bHehs2owRS5fYhOdVq2po898UXJ3o_z3hl3XLu9SrJUKsEGgGOr_xTX0EIfD2O66yVg77hcS4TvPLYOvpXgBPve0hNBWBKnms0FOLSzgwP3mDiRPBYlivHM7hCFDL8NTpMg7GyKtYTfp7ZsRAhvRw2Tm/s1204/rotring%20tikky%20set%207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="1204" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3eKvxtZjUMA3aqLArFN3zB3T3LQjIB16bHehs2owRS5fYhOdVq2po898UXJ3o_z3hl3XLu9SrJUKsEGgGOr_xTX0EIfD2O66yVg77hcS4TvPLYOvpXgBPve0hNBWBKnms0FOLSzgwP3mDiRPBYlivHM7hCFDL8NTpMg7GyKtYTfp7ZsRAhvRw2Tm/w640-h426/rotring%20tikky%20set%207.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Do you have a favorite color? It doesn't have to be one of these.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">More on the <a href="https://paperndigital.blogspot.com/2018/01/rotring-tikky.html">Rotring Tikky</a><br /></div>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-64225537774895639902023-04-16T19:24:00.003+03:002023-04-16T19:24:54.947+03:00Fountain pen nib sizes, #8 Nib vs #5 Nib<p>When I reviewed the Jinhao X159 I kept saying how big is a number 8 nib compared to a standard fountain pen nib. Here are a few sample shots comparing the Jinhao X159 with #8 nib and the Jinhao 922 with #5 more standard nib.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcIa-JjbvC620zfBdn59OtHOoQE8nzLSYQqmYaII3Op7CPszz2YEHT1m9ezOA5aAp2QO-r1DF2qhOT0U5wJQOMIbeN-g1hcaOs5qS-qIfh5boIqhGtE-FtoxacjkNCWA2Mbnx8N5NUQa0wY9PHP-LojbeayGnjwJWOOrlMLxhqhbdfjWbSAgtGh3G/s5472/Nib%20sizes%20comparison%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcIa-JjbvC620zfBdn59OtHOoQE8nzLSYQqmYaII3Op7CPszz2YEHT1m9ezOA5aAp2QO-r1DF2qhOT0U5wJQOMIbeN-g1hcaOs5qS-qIfh5boIqhGtE-FtoxacjkNCWA2Mbnx8N5NUQa0wY9PHP-LojbeayGnjwJWOOrlMLxhqhbdfjWbSAgtGh3G/w640-h426/Nib%20sizes%20comparison%201.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Even though the design of the two fountain pens is quite similar, the classic cigar shape, due to the size difference, the feel of the two is quite different.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">On the left is the Jinaho X159 and on the right is the Jinhao 992. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtaZlRyg8-b1gifmAs8VSdPNhCBF-ryaavqaQLjVi2v5rUSJh_LliBuB7Gh_0Epk65yaNmD_UrBJ8FWBZJpLDca2yWdfAFAkH3b8GiYYGvAF4pyRcse7E3d-clCYHVnfvXgMzvEXHD1N2THDZDo6HXZqxiyownnKuHtkSVtOeevkV5tAzi1fIUTQw-/s5472/Nib%20sizes%20comparison%203.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtaZlRyg8-b1gifmAs8VSdPNhCBF-ryaavqaQLjVi2v5rUSJh_LliBuB7Gh_0Epk65yaNmD_UrBJ8FWBZJpLDca2yWdfAFAkH3b8GiYYGvAF4pyRcse7E3d-clCYHVnfvXgMzvEXHD1N2THDZDo6HXZqxiyownnKuHtkSVtOeevkV5tAzi1fIUTQw-/w640-h426/Nib%20sizes%20comparison%203.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Both nibs are size F, and both write well. The X159 with dual tone nib is dwarfing the 992. The number 8 nib is taller and a lot wider than the number 5. <br /></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSwQJgaapAJmwOPEH3f0EqikR9PsxCsFX9gnqGdPSkxPI-nm2T17mGaXs5PnS87x7Z-n2I78RGrjKgODd16EGth6t5E64bdgY9jK_IFcce94dn1H2Ui_o4c01zCKcTgeLpH9X4S_Sisu26kx1QvXMZaTAFYDzBUoalwe1HXYuDFKDUtZ-J7W9RPZhs/s5472/Nib%20sizes%20comparison%206.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSwQJgaapAJmwOPEH3f0EqikR9PsxCsFX9gnqGdPSkxPI-nm2T17mGaXs5PnS87x7Z-n2I78RGrjKgODd16EGth6t5E64bdgY9jK_IFcce94dn1H2Ui_o4c01zCKcTgeLpH9X4S_Sisu26kx1QvXMZaTAFYDzBUoalwe1HXYuDFKDUtZ-J7W9RPZhs/w640-h426/Nib%20sizes%20comparison%206.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />To accommodate the large nib, the grip section has to be a lot thicker.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEYmQ2B7R5jv8Rb0h0_IK2DAV6Nmy5vtmd8h37cUMANsEIHdQaOhffq_DqSqzmRLhWANUJnuC1mhyJvbOVr77KNDOIrT6aEUTDDo0KXWS8yEIDzhP5c8lOYmgnlq23cagn5bxTeiaEIfWeUUH4N7j92Dtnh1Cb-ITgbRVAaqwRDStdS7jtvIp2w_G/s5472/Nib%20sizes%20comparison%205.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEYmQ2B7R5jv8Rb0h0_IK2DAV6Nmy5vtmd8h37cUMANsEIHdQaOhffq_DqSqzmRLhWANUJnuC1mhyJvbOVr77KNDOIrT6aEUTDDo0KXWS8yEIDzhP5c8lOYmgnlq23cagn5bxTeiaEIfWeUUH4N7j92Dtnh1Cb-ITgbRVAaqwRDStdS7jtvIp2w_G/w640-h426/Nib%20sizes%20comparison%205.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div>Also, the feed is massive <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvIpFapAYKZ29SX6Y0ZtROTjH4Dyi7tVqxDXWZSyKJSJkNEonHLgwp5YifRVi3Fg1UZiBkyyKbSHQE0v6mW_qGvgyotFzD7QTXt79d92QPYGx7F3puVVWJsupV-rzm9Nvl-3-ND2yIfhf6vV08xMsTgd_pxdOUgvRUy4I77i5t5npF66cRCOdbJwK/s5472/Nib%20sizes%20comparison%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvIpFapAYKZ29SX6Y0ZtROTjH4Dyi7tVqxDXWZSyKJSJkNEonHLgwp5YifRVi3Fg1UZiBkyyKbSHQE0v6mW_qGvgyotFzD7QTXt79d92QPYGx7F3puVVWJsupV-rzm9Nvl-3-ND2yIfhf6vV08xMsTgd_pxdOUgvRUy4I77i5t5npF66cRCOdbJwK/w640-h426/Nib%20sizes%20comparison%202.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-17056440922393973292023-04-02T12:23:00.006+03:002023-11-04T16:50:17.571+02:00Jinhao X159 fountain pen review<p style="text-align: justify;">Jinhao made me very curious with one of its latest fountain pen in the lineup. I had to have the pen just because of its nib. It is a bit unconventional for a basic pen to come with an interesting nib, and on top of that, the Chinese nibs usually have nothing special to them, just the same plane Fine or Extra Fine nibs. This pen is special not because it breaks the XF / F tradition, but because of its size. The pen that caught my eye is the Jinhao X159. The X159 comes with a number #8 nib, which is quite big compared to more conservative sized nibs. A "normal" size for a nib is 5 or 6, so this is 2 numbers bigger. It is not easy to judge the size based on this information but, there is a noticeable difference when you pick the pen up.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So with my eye on the interesting offering from Jinhao it was time to embark with patience, as I ordered the pen off Aliexpress.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jinhao X159 is a sibling of the older model Jinhao 159. I can't compare the two as I don't have the 159. But the main difference is that the 159 has a regular nib size and a metal body while the X159 is made out of plastic and has a big nib.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have seen some reviews of the X159 prior to buying it, and in general people focused very much on its appearance, with clickbait titles like: "Montblanc replacement", "Better than a Montblanc??", etc. The pen is a "copy" of the Montblanc 149 to the millimeter.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This was not what made me buy the pen, but the unusual nib that came with it. I was very curious how a number 8 nib feels to write with. If you are interested in the pen and my experience using it for a little bit over a month, just jump and the review part, and skip how I ramble about the world...<br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><i>Me rambling</i></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>I advise you jumps straight to the introduction <br /></i></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>You have been worn, last chance to scroll..</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>First thing I have to point out: clickbait titles promoted everywhere, in every domain, and by everyone. Many who reviewd this pen have made this pen a Montblanc nemesis. Why would a fountain pen which costs $6 replace a Montblanc? Just because it "copied" it's design?(coming back to this part in a minute). Foremost, the Montblanc's are more a status thing than anything else. You buy one because celebrities, presidents, kings and queens have used them over these years. And that makes them desirable. Because they are expensive, not everyone can afford one, so this brings the exclusivity to the table (the same thing with brands like Rolex or any other brand that is focused on finer things in life). Nobody will buy a Jinhao, a Wing Sung or something else along these lines instead of a real Montblanc, just because they look the same...(I have to clarify that Jinhao is not dishonest about the pen, it doesn't have the Montblanc's logo, and Jinhao is present on the clip, they look the same in general appearance, the pen is NOT A FAKE). So why start a review with something like this. I could write much more about this, but it is more than enough. </i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>My second point is about how Jinhao "copied" the design of the Montblanc 149. The pen is a cigar shape, which is considered by everyone a classic. The design is nothing innovative, and several other brands have products similar fountain pens in size and looks. Sailor King of Pens, Pilot Custom, etc. </i><i>Aren't those copies? <br /></i><i>There are so many original designs until the water starts to get murky, and you see influences here and there, and after many inspirations and many years it is hard to tell which design is the legit one and which is the copy. If Jinhao had made the pen a few millimeters thinner or thicker, shorter or longer, would it still be a copy?</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Not to start my third point on how fountain pen producers (like Kaweco but not exclusive) rest on the laurels of designs that are decades old, without innovating and coming with new products on the market.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Introduction </h3><h4 style="text-align: justify;"></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxXnXRKU5akpBc2P7t-FZQOY696MgRJKTb9PI3DFEIf0w-ZmAMLt5z4FjyN_Ahp1HpHl80LGIAEQKcaUfQB9aOj_PxWGevz1f2I1fN4_Gt7Lr43yeF5KsNk4nNmdQTBcstplkSw2hst7sXf362rR1dm7BknL_TT1LzRZovd1-Iew4YfJEpYMgRmCC/s2048/DSC07567.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxXnXRKU5akpBc2P7t-FZQOY696MgRJKTb9PI3DFEIf0w-ZmAMLt5z4FjyN_Ahp1HpHl80LGIAEQKcaUfQB9aOj_PxWGevz1f2I1fN4_Gt7Lr43yeF5KsNk4nNmdQTBcstplkSw2hst7sXf362rR1dm7BknL_TT1LzRZovd1-Iew4YfJEpYMgRmCC/w640-h426/DSC07567.jpg" title="Jinhao X159 blue with gold trim fountain pen" width="640" /></a></div>The pen arrived in a mail bag, those yellow paper ones with a coating of bubble wrap inside, nothing more, nothing less.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIhag8Wx91dHSiaJ_JhApUsI6Y9kAy1_VeI8OLyAISvqtNxT8CXQjEq9qZIFD6OFbHeKcADDYLoq5L4d8WyHwal4p1Hm5U6ndsz7N49sYFNniXOJ8iWC2QzeQjWsFTYlFptlkXy3wqSitnOt83ZG2dT13EH0c-CvGKaUK93M6KRTVbGAIhLR16mk7/s2048/DSC07564.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="aliexpress package for fountain pen" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIhag8Wx91dHSiaJ_JhApUsI6Y9kAy1_VeI8OLyAISvqtNxT8CXQjEq9qZIFD6OFbHeKcADDYLoq5L4d8WyHwal4p1Hm5U6ndsz7N49sYFNniXOJ8iWC2QzeQjWsFTYlFptlkXy3wqSitnOt83ZG2dT13EH0c-CvGKaUK93M6KRTVbGAIhLR16mk7/w640-h480/DSC07564.jpg" title="Aliexpress fountian pen package" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">First thing that I notice was the size. The pen is large in every dimension. It is a long and thick pen (horizontally challenged).</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><br />What surprised me, even more than the size, was its appearance. I find this cigar shaped look a bit boring and dated, also I am not a
fan of gold trim. I usually go for the silver trim if available. But
this particular pen was a big surprise right from the moment I took it out of the bag. It surprised me that it came in one piece with so little protection, and how beautiful it looks. I ordered the X159 in blue. I didn't want another boring black pen, but I wasn't feeling too ambitious to buy an orange one.<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>There are 2 variants of the pen.</b> The original model came only in black with silver trim, and the successors came in a multitude of colors with gold trim and nib. The difference from the information available is the number of turns to take the cap off. Original 3, second iteration 2.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The blue resin in person looks unbelievable. It is a dark blue that in the right light looks splendid, from teal, navy blue and in dimmer light it looks black. The gold trim compliments the color very well. I am very pleased with what arrived.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Body</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;">The pen is made entirely out of resin (plastic). Even though it is big, in hand it feels just right. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyUNa8xwjgJlBN1CQkuh0P8f85Oo_eVha0mGry6_ELsnyEmSdOWnkNI8wK2AjA5MVTAbqpY4SLkUbxZf3sIe0xzqMTuLavwJ7RbRRsg_Ei3_Zbuwso7EFS0lYlHdDnKSemtwwp88T6pBx9ERsCsOf2CQIQg3T-GKUpxRMX7SigLiCkapVvjQ-3L5b/s2048/DSC07573.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyUNa8xwjgJlBN1CQkuh0P8f85Oo_eVha0mGry6_ELsnyEmSdOWnkNI8wK2AjA5MVTAbqpY4SLkUbxZf3sIe0xzqMTuLavwJ7RbRRsg_Ei3_Zbuwso7EFS0lYlHdDnKSemtwwp88T6pBx9ERsCsOf2CQIQg3T-GKUpxRMX7SigLiCkapVvjQ-3L5b/w640-h426/DSC07573.jpg" title="large Jinhao fountain pen in hand X159" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;">The
top of the cap is nicely rounded and besides the esthetic purpose, it
also holds the clip in place, fixed between the finial and the cap. The metal clip is strong, made out of rolled metal, nicely finished with no sharp edges. The cap also has a golden ring at the bottom, on which Jinhao and X159 is written. I am not fond of the font used, but the fact it is discrete makes it better, as you don't see it unless you are looking for it.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEdddo020z2Y247cgF1jrYleFyecz7OrJjGZfSmBA6sH141cv2eOZL_DBrljpFLE0AAD7bDYyt9m1VMr24qtuiWIvaJwynvqfjVqM0JXR5VwGJpHEKpZz_WlaUmxInsZxY6NMzFlyWP9TqueDa2hv9PIWv9lawTOHtWQfM7lWvOoQ1f30cSS6kt8d/s2048/DSC07569.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEdddo020z2Y247cgF1jrYleFyecz7OrJjGZfSmBA6sH141cv2eOZL_DBrljpFLE0AAD7bDYyt9m1VMr24qtuiWIvaJwynvqfjVqM0JXR5VwGJpHEKpZz_WlaUmxInsZxY6NMzFlyWP9TqueDa2hv9PIWv9lawTOHtWQfM7lWvOoQ1f30cSS6kt8d/w640-h360/DSC07569.jpg" title="classic fountian pen with gold trim" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">The opposite end of the pen is not finished so nicely as the cap. It has a gold ring on the barrel, with no other function beside esthetic. The barrel finishes with a rounded shape, but the injection molding is visible.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;">Also, the molds lines are visible on the barrel, although you really have to look for them. <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVXLY3iD5lfDaLYYpouMW5Cn0B4TnlaKCROOE7Y8-ZISAd5z1p6fivGLHJhesr9_FE7SMZl35eoxdW9ysyx3PZLnjtQT7qfxbftz6a1kaeGdJ5Xb5XiiXd1D4FbWdazZHorCCKsoSlfTfx-ZPpB7sBN84mXh90tXgqgYxgB7hQZVO6Sx6PhdIkKKs/s2048/DSC07571.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVXLY3iD5lfDaLYYpouMW5Cn0B4TnlaKCROOE7Y8-ZISAd5z1p6fivGLHJhesr9_FE7SMZl35eoxdW9ysyx3PZLnjtQT7qfxbftz6a1kaeGdJ5Xb5XiiXd1D4FbWdazZHorCCKsoSlfTfx-ZPpB7sBN84mXh90tXgqgYxgB7hQZVO6Sx6PhdIkKKs/w640-h480/DSC07571.jpg" title="gold trim fountainpen classic look" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white;">The cap is removed with 2 and a quarter turns, reduced from the 3 turns on the original. I think Jinhao is trying to make a compromise between the functionality and integrity of the pen. What do I mean? The Jinhao 992 which is a similar looking pen in a smaller size has a cap that needs just a little over 1 turn to take off, but the original X159 needed 3 turns, while the X159 gen 2 has 2 and a quarter turns... I think Jinhao resorted to this to make the cap more secure and solid. Because even with 2 turns the cap doesn't feel very solid. There is play between the cap and body (side to side) and reducing the number of threads would just accentuate this situation.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5VlpatQuAtcZuNud8bXKbEZzyQcmlH5d7YRJrVP1-MfYPLu8_bLEHwbltyHKUPcsbRlO-qY_H_Fm98loOIRdBPblNhZqfv3lDdfGzdcs7yK5jOhWfA50G1kBKgCECOuZ3q1kR2wLZb2NOrW32tm7cSd_RpNveUeaMyljGbSd37BWs4IP_kf6lChAF/s2048/DSC07577.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5VlpatQuAtcZuNud8bXKbEZzyQcmlH5d7YRJrVP1-MfYPLu8_bLEHwbltyHKUPcsbRlO-qY_H_Fm98loOIRdBPblNhZqfv3lDdfGzdcs7yK5jOhWfA50G1kBKgCECOuZ3q1kR2wLZb2NOrW32tm7cSd_RpNveUeaMyljGbSd37BWs4IP_kf6lChAF/w640-h426/DSC07577.jpg" title="number 8 gold nib" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"></span>The section tapers a bit a flares just above the nib. The threads are very smooth and shallow. They offer a comfortable hold. I keep my fingers on them as they are smooth enough for griping but offer good grip as well.<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The pen can be capped, but for this one I think you are better off laying the cap on the table. The pen becomes huge and a bit top-heavy. The barrel is long enough for the pen to be used uncapped without any problems. I have to state that I usually prefer not to cap pens.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJK-3D3jhDHn21mFtl2wvrQFlyyZn-t62IIsehRxNnTjW1LTKAvvrgt2QV3uTBKGSGc0jC-buLnf7R4qLOwOkjXMG2kKkdAgPF03bwEbRZOPJCpZq3uZ_K9z14ryD0UaCCLvP87SyYzD_28VruSdUNXSlYDgGJuTKLJa_MbkX0qavl8ua9PXRf6qX/s2048/DSC07582.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="2048" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJK-3D3jhDHn21mFtl2wvrQFlyyZn-t62IIsehRxNnTjW1LTKAvvrgt2QV3uTBKGSGc0jC-buLnf7R4qLOwOkjXMG2kKkdAgPF03bwEbRZOPJCpZq3uZ_K9z14ryD0UaCCLvP87SyYzD_28VruSdUNXSlYDgGJuTKLJa_MbkX0qavl8ua9PXRf6qX/w640-h458/DSC07582.jpg" title="Jinhao blue resin fountian pen X159" width="640" /></a></div>The barrel screws onto a gold metal section. The threads are well done on both ends. But a concern I have is the thin walls of the plastic barrel due to having threads on the inside and on the outside. Also, the plastic doesn't feel that sturdy. I feel you need to treat this part very gentle, or it just might crack.<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">There is an o-ring at the end of the metal threads, with the purpose of preventing the barrel to be tighten too much, and cause cracks in the material. I will have to see how good it will work in the long run. So far the ring did it's job.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZp7LeKvGtDesLZspKogqp5QsP_674p9rYTmIBY9MU-KP0Sysxv7rOMhRobEf9oMvFOofpDVCBEvALuhtMa8LRLZxLNBnCAjKTv9gx8VbSneMhYEMCTl9yaKFSYX8D2dId7pBayZHByKa5I-n8TMM9XknTc8icNgG5BBqTDbki_AegvQ5SwdnPDl1/s2048/DSC07579.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZp7LeKvGtDesLZspKogqp5QsP_674p9rYTmIBY9MU-KP0Sysxv7rOMhRobEf9oMvFOofpDVCBEvALuhtMa8LRLZxLNBnCAjKTv9gx8VbSneMhYEMCTl9yaKFSYX8D2dId7pBayZHByKa5I-n8TMM9XknTc8icNgG5BBqTDbki_AegvQ5SwdnPDl1/w640-h426/DSC07579.jpg" title="fountain pen converter" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">As most Jinhao pens, this one comes with a converter. The X159 takes international cartridges long and standard.<br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Size</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: red;"><span style="background-color: white;">The pen is big and bold. It has a length of 15 cm</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNOwyYxdQvbeTq1Vr0kJQ3TRMKAQohfG0tWNp5EQVIkn5K1ahLqHHskx1CEYKIZtid0A9ppv1HCelvanlH-q2dh2BM_fcWThUAGUsaib58coB3bH1dxftTeCGPwtm9V184ZQFVqZzlZdwrLc-LN-GGcKw3TjkRUVhdQHt9SAMezb5Ukwh-nQZ7M1q/s2048/DSC07612.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNOwyYxdQvbeTq1Vr0kJQ3TRMKAQohfG0tWNp5EQVIkn5K1ahLqHHskx1CEYKIZtid0A9ppv1HCelvanlH-q2dh2BM_fcWThUAGUsaib58coB3bH1dxftTeCGPwtm9V184ZQFVqZzlZdwrLc-LN-GGcKw3TjkRUVhdQHt9SAMezb5Ukwh-nQZ7M1q/w640-h426/DSC07612.jpg" title="large fountain pen X159" width="640" /></a></div> Taking off the cap leaves a length of 13 cm<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnyQ0oY4zQMK1IUMbxoWlgYIZ7BSz0okj8IJRXySx9CVOO8kfZIrrermi1Qo8O9aUKlAUfnxeyuP-2JLsEUFaapNddvKL7qObMOASNSa2AmMZ7fDKDiVuEGbxselzfaVdgGr2jAUFl-T8kpRBUr4qUKAC83LNj-x__am8QLeG0FgqJYdgYA0si68i/s2048/DSC07615.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnyQ0oY4zQMK1IUMbxoWlgYIZ7BSz0okj8IJRXySx9CVOO8kfZIrrermi1Qo8O9aUKlAUfnxeyuP-2JLsEUFaapNddvKL7qObMOASNSa2AmMZ7fDKDiVuEGbxselzfaVdgGr2jAUFl-T8kpRBUr4qUKAC83LNj-x__am8QLeG0FgqJYdgYA0si68i/w640-h426/DSC07615.jpg" title="large nib fountain pen" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">The nib </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6VJZ_Jg_mMHJs4LNI8Wvukf5i-WX4hk7tu-CcWhOVJSbIjxsGiVfuB0PTKZlwwMRr6c8ajSG6gTQnArVXxGvJ8H8caJBODgs9HlbnBc874Odo8AnB9HpF9h8ihbL78YCwfsJwPofSw9x2pZr_7rgu-zOr5pcSnxebwLNMigu3Tztrav70D3YRfoA/s2048/DSC07576.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6VJZ_Jg_mMHJs4LNI8Wvukf5i-WX4hk7tu-CcWhOVJSbIjxsGiVfuB0PTKZlwwMRr6c8ajSG6gTQnArVXxGvJ8H8caJBODgs9HlbnBc874Odo8AnB9HpF9h8ihbL78YCwfsJwPofSw9x2pZr_7rgu-zOr5pcSnxebwLNMigu3Tztrav70D3YRfoA/w640-h426/DSC07576.jpg" title="gold fountain pen nib X159 Jinaho" width="640" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><p>The nib is the star of the show, being a number #8 nib it dwarfs the regular fountain pens. The nib is a dual tone, gold and silver, and has a nice design, with Jinhao and F printed in the middle. The lines engraved on the nib don't match the dual tone very well, but it still is better than a plane silver look.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><p>The pen writes really nicely out of the box, at least the one I've got. The ink flow is just right, even though a bit on the low side, like the majority of Chinese pens. The feed is interesting, very big matching the nib and it looks like it can hold a lot of ink. I haven't had any starvation issues or burps so far. The fins of the feed are very long and soft.<br /></p><p>Even though the nib is large, it doesn't flex at all.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCPoShzvi5YNCuzGfumaJ0zkb-mqU1roHHLm-9o31XQB__Jsg_uJ7AS1BC3VwANHbYOTXo8CY89aTiHvznWuew23WMxV0SbXIC-KpL49aPpkyq64BwDkSEGnU_j_CNeoOwEUn1Pl_-hDrDGk7xkONEALDWugRXCKiQ4C6psC6gNLZ7EDOxJl0p68f/s2048/DSC07605.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="2048" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCPoShzvi5YNCuzGfumaJ0zkb-mqU1roHHLm-9o31XQB__Jsg_uJ7AS1BC3VwANHbYOTXo8CY89aTiHvznWuew23WMxV0SbXIC-KpL49aPpkyq64BwDkSEGnU_j_CNeoOwEUn1Pl_-hDrDGk7xkONEALDWugRXCKiQ4C6psC6gNLZ7EDOxJl0p68f/w640-h458/DSC07605.jpg" title="writing with fountian pen" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Reverse writing is possible but it is dry. <br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">What I don't like about the X159<br /></h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Even though the pen looks impressive, you can definitely see some corners cut. Take into account the pen is just 6$ so don't expect miracles from it. The injection molds are barely visible, but they are there.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Another thing that makes me raise an eyebrow are inner and outer threads
on the barrel. The section is very thin in that place, and the material
might crack from normal use, or if by mistake you over tight it. I always feel I am
stepping on thin ice when I take off the barrel to ink it. I have the same felling with the Jinhao 992, so if you tested that one and are ok with its build, you will be very happy with this one as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmN3nxy-xMsMCnzUAS_7qpVauCORQ6X8soVXrmrIGPG5Ufj3llR8bTHctpQInH5_81E-_Hc9Xh8O3v4VWOELSU1Cuq2VhXGRNUXuN2uD04dHli6V7uIHO3tZpm6GoYlHIzKX2x3FGIrfv5np8rzGuXvlBv-ho7c_HunWELL4kfUlpMtCl_S08nebe/s2048/DSC07580.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmN3nxy-xMsMCnzUAS_7qpVauCORQ6X8soVXrmrIGPG5Ufj3llR8bTHctpQInH5_81E-_Hc9Xh8O3v4VWOELSU1Cuq2VhXGRNUXuN2uD04dHli6V7uIHO3tZpm6GoYlHIzKX2x3FGIrfv5np8rzGuXvlBv-ho7c_HunWELL4kfUlpMtCl_S08nebe/w640-h426/DSC07580.jpg" title="Jinhao blue resin barrell" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Another small minus to the pen's construction are the caps on the section and cap. The cap has a little play side to side when screwed on, making some cracking sounds. Tightening the cap helps, but the risk of cracking increases.<br />I think the number of turns to take off the cap is related to this issue. In the first generation, Jinhao's X159 cap had 3 complete rotations to take off the cap, and they reduced it to just two and a quarter in the second generation. If the plastic and threads had been a higher quality, they could reduce the number of turns to one, just like they have on the Jinhao 992.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Another drawback that is true for all the Jinhao's tested is the converter. It is a plus the fountain pen comes with a converter at this price, but they don't work very well in my experience. I don't know why converters that are provided by Jinhao don't allow the ink to flow correctly. The surface tension is high, and pockets of air are formed inside that in the end starve the pen of ink. This never happens in a cartridge. It could be some residue from the manufacturing process that creates this. For me is not a big deal as I like cartridges more than converters, but it kinda makes the free converter not that useful. I will fiddle a little more with them to see if a good clean solves the problem, or adding an agitator is the only solution.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The last thing on my complaints list is the limited nib options. A medium or even a broad would better suit such a big pen. The pen comes with a F or XF nib, which is usually the case for most Chinese nibs.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Conclusion</h3><h4 style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSQWSKO2Mglv_fIb4Xm-yf89tFH4TTw2Qo8XVhJaxDIcW7vs7LfeM0CQYoIq4kwKYe_i9EW03dLv4jG1NoNbRDrjb-AKzl_Drwze6bBaaqDaaWjgEDrS4XqIVSoHE_2ldQTwTlKWh4Co1ogf5JYWv8-m-NZtYn_bihJPdogDnl4YiDkz9Ymj-N0OT/s2048/DSC07600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSQWSKO2Mglv_fIb4Xm-yf89tFH4TTw2Qo8XVhJaxDIcW7vs7LfeM0CQYoIq4kwKYe_i9EW03dLv4jG1NoNbRDrjb-AKzl_Drwze6bBaaqDaaWjgEDrS4XqIVSoHE_2ldQTwTlKWh4Co1ogf5JYWv8-m-NZtYn_bihJPdogDnl4YiDkz9Ymj-N0OT/w640-h426/DSC07600.jpg" title="classic fountain pen with gold trim" width="640" /></a></h4><div style="text-align: justify;">The only reason I bought the pen was for it's number 8 nib, and my curiosity for how does such a large nib feel and compare to the usual #5 or #6. But after seeing the pen in person and using it for a little over a month I can confidently recommend the pen to you. It is not a perfect pen and, it will not be a Montblanc replacement, but it is a very good fountain pen. It writes well out of the box, it looks very good, it doesn't feel cheap (most of the times), it has a "unique" large nib (most pens come with a much smaller nib), and it is very affordable. It is a pen I would recommend to everyone. Give it a try.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The pen sits comfortable in my small hands, and it is a delight to write with it.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I might try other colors in the future, the blue is gorgeous and I expect the rest of the colors will be interesting as well.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-46277721577733582752023-02-07T18:29:00.004+02:002023-10-29T17:48:43.207+02:00Fast note taking <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2d-oEGTKK1vLlnyB68qMLqPtORjuxZKHbv7JF6MeXs9PBfm2eBbS1WG3Q0IyEBNLqQwWhxt1Ju3DqtmEaMA14dEd7mPUtmsad4xmBa6GTUC4I2296XDBaSM7tqcPlrBpMxsxwq3NKAm486GLMLx7gJi-oir15NEzGBYqcCvbMNssKIYbdy-wPI2gk/s917/the%20elephant%20joke.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="234" data-original-width="917" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2d-oEGTKK1vLlnyB68qMLqPtORjuxZKHbv7JF6MeXs9PBfm2eBbS1WG3Q0IyEBNLqQwWhxt1Ju3DqtmEaMA14dEd7mPUtmsad4xmBa6GTUC4I2296XDBaSM7tqcPlrBpMxsxwq3NKAm486GLMLx7gJi-oir15NEzGBYqcCvbMNssKIYbdy-wPI2gk/w640-h164/the%20elephant%20joke.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Writing with a pen and on a piece of paper is an ability learned at a young age, even though nowadays I think most kids know how to type on a phone before they learn to write by hand.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I do enjoy the speed with which I type, the legibility remains constant even if I type faster, and not to mention the autocorrect feature, which is truly amazing. But writing with a pen is very satisfying. Choosing beautiful writing instruments, is another perk of writing by hand. I am not saying that there are no nice keyboards, custom-made or prebuilt, because there are a lot of them, but that is a subject for another time.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you have a bit of proficiency using a computer, you will be able to write a lot faster compared to a pen. For starters, you just have to press a key for the computer to register the letter and second you can use all your fingers to press keys really fast, while when you write with a pen you have to create each letter one after the other. There is a caveat though, if for example you are taking notes, and they are graphs or drawings / sketches involved you will probably be able to make them faster the old-fashioned way (or you can use a tablet and a stylus and a keyboard for the plain text)<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The most common question among typists is, how fast can you type? There are dedicated sites where you can practice typing, and also you can compete. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Starting from this idea, I am curious to know: <b>How fast can I write?</b>. And not only this, but also how will the writing instrument influence the speed with which I am writing by hand.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For this test I took a small text sample as I didn't want to get hand cramps and RSI from all the writing needed. I started with typing to have a reference, as I imagine it will be a lot faster than writing by hand. First time typing, I got 71 words per minute, a total of 14 seconds to type the sentence.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8dUHQAY4ID4w21h3O9js7Gw1YkVsuX-sNF7gXxBc0l9IduuVAuDwXmhEyGhUv6xaStF0My5BKXgramNEuUuo0RG8mH9iUcm7uXR9vsGmUv5Ki_JYyfJunDwD6qgB5oZEbdjsaOe8Yth3RLUM_OhTRotcvwDj55cu-v90HG52THJKyXLFPH0afGgB/s969/result.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="331" data-original-width="969" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8dUHQAY4ID4w21h3O9js7Gw1YkVsuX-sNF7gXxBc0l9IduuVAuDwXmhEyGhUv6xaStF0My5BKXgramNEuUuo0RG8mH9iUcm7uXR9vsGmUv5Ki_JYyfJunDwD6qgB5oZEbdjsaOe8Yth3RLUM_OhTRotcvwDj55cu-v90HG52THJKyXLFPH0afGgB/w640-h218/result.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Then I started testing writing instruments. For the test I chose a: fountain pen, pencil, ball point, ink roller, gel pen. I want to see if some writing instruments are slower than others. For example, ball points usually feel slow. I feel each time that they are "sticky", I definitely feel slowed down by the majority of ball points. But that is just a feeling, I wanted to quantify the feeling in seconds. Will a smooth fountain pen be faster?<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">First thing I noticed is the big difference when I compare typing to writing. If typing the text took me 14 seconds, the writing took me double the time. For a longer text, the difference will be notable.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWNCtvHCJ-l6AJKBGMk5UoemVwW_q6grJ0Oi2O7U2olTSC-tZT3PbOb2S2eeaGnV9Nt5-mBDgstdRAb5ZFXllvMo2y9lcaQFmcG1mgbUcO5uMwxV5ZewwQEtz0bRUqOvW_HFpoJConkP1qGPGp-M1faO3fEVTc99IwW0Yb8K3UQAwvFg8leHV6RVO/s1508/parker%20faber%20castell%20wrigin%20sample.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1508" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWNCtvHCJ-l6AJKBGMk5UoemVwW_q6grJ0Oi2O7U2olTSC-tZT3PbOb2S2eeaGnV9Nt5-mBDgstdRAb5ZFXllvMo2y9lcaQFmcG1mgbUcO5uMwxV5ZewwQEtz0bRUqOvW_HFpoJConkP1qGPGp-M1faO3fEVTc99IwW0Yb8K3UQAwvFg8leHV6RVO/w544-h640/parker%20faber%20castell%20wrigin%20sample.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">On the first run, the fountain pen was the slowest but, it was the first time writing the text by hand. So obviously, practice makes perfect. I wrote the text several times with each of the instruments alternating
them, and the best results and the worst were very close together.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">After a little practice with the text, you can see the differences started to shrink, to just a couple of seconds between the fastest time and the worst time. <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F2t01nGavdUa8iZhb4uJRkAgVyxcUKv-hY_Q0_ZZe868rsKQTTgJbvGDnD94J0zzrH46o3ysdNpdvGUEpVplt2QsOieBGM1g6_9on9pxtkccyGV5oxzsXFHMbFbgFh3Io7UvguXp6rOz0PMRbXT5Hr_UOXjz2sLpJFUcQXUD7uj6016Sr6WJZfsj/s1592/writing%20fast%20test%20run.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1592" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F2t01nGavdUa8iZhb4uJRkAgVyxcUKv-hY_Q0_ZZe868rsKQTTgJbvGDnD94J0zzrH46o3ysdNpdvGUEpVplt2QsOieBGM1g6_9on9pxtkccyGV5oxzsXFHMbFbgFh3Io7UvguXp6rOz0PMRbXT5Hr_UOXjz2sLpJFUcQXUD7uj6016Sr6WJZfsj/w514-h640/writing%20fast%20test%20run.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">To reduce the influence of the order in which I use the pens and pencils and to reduce the impact of mistakes or brain freezes, I wrote the text 3 times and measured the total time needed to complete. Also, to keep the sample size down I did this with 2 different pens</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So the<b> fountain pens</b> represented by Faber Castell Loom F nib and Jinhao 51A F nib. Three runs took me 1 min 27:48 seconds using the Faber Castell Loom while the Jinhao 51A took me 1 min 29:71 sec<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrlvT1tuHL43T4zUDjJusu4jXdybynWfEmjU-UNDuA6m46aE_S6LaU0zfoBxyRAvj1P22FwnwSGXHJcHYONR3Hp51-JQDDNp0ERapbe0WAsqJXQsYCJ9h3Z-gVW8AWnRG1TlcI9YOP3nkG1uepaS2iWTLbr8dKM_x03t71P7spU1RONW87_AVgH9s/s1582/fountain%20pen%20fast%20writing%20faber%20castell%20vs%20jinhao.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1582" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrlvT1tuHL43T4zUDjJusu4jXdybynWfEmjU-UNDuA6m46aE_S6LaU0zfoBxyRAvj1P22FwnwSGXHJcHYONR3Hp51-JQDDNp0ERapbe0WAsqJXQsYCJ9h3Z-gVW8AWnRG1TlcI9YOP3nkG1uepaS2iWTLbr8dKM_x03t71P7spU1RONW87_AVgH9s/w518-h640/fountain%20pen%20fast%20writing%20faber%20castell%20vs%20jinhao.jpg" width="518" /> </a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">After completing the runs with all the writing instruments, I came back to the Faber Castell Loom and managed a much better time of 1 min 22.94 seconds <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG46TobdTTgI9FbvVGFUlpYUQ3kwj7oFOWGZ1mZ4BmwMStS1DV2XzPosS94DG2rJrZsTh3ZbZp9RGOcVuEhi57S0SmrWECskMmNjS0ymggQbbaD8VxKSIZ5e55JG1X5T0JNKWUzqtiREA-ciuIVIyf3plPm2npLf6bnmDF_SHWiHYbjx30Gx9d9TQu/s1280/fast%20writing%20fountain%20pen%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="888" data-original-width="1280" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG46TobdTTgI9FbvVGFUlpYUQ3kwj7oFOWGZ1mZ4BmwMStS1DV2XzPosS94DG2rJrZsTh3ZbZp9RGOcVuEhi57S0SmrWECskMmNjS0ymggQbbaD8VxKSIZ5e55JG1X5T0JNKWUzqtiREA-ciuIVIyf3plPm2npLf6bnmDF_SHWiHYbjx30Gx9d9TQu/w640-h444/fast%20writing%20fountain%20pen%202.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This tells me that more testing and practice is needed to reach maximum efficiency writing the sentence down, but for the purpose of the test I think this is good enough. I will take in consideration the last run of the Faber Castell Loom as the reference for the fountain pen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24dP2cBurpm0ChT2J1Of9XiXNP1ZbLpCssOVamuJ26_oz0V6Cgk4HSf-DpGjj5nyg_SR9HWR9dbLf5AKAStA7EeGLMpY5ywU0kZdbVUwDMnznf06J5IGeqclBLIZZqbI2mwGPhsx2bsnBpbmpdhyCVkdTE-czsDQjyf3HLK0lA6Wzot8hvra0PZUq/s1530/bic%20sample%20test.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24dP2cBurpm0ChT2J1Of9XiXNP1ZbLpCssOVamuJ26_oz0V6Cgk4HSf-DpGjj5nyg_SR9HWR9dbLf5AKAStA7EeGLMpY5ywU0kZdbVUwDMnznf06J5IGeqclBLIZZqbI2mwGPhsx2bsnBpbmpdhyCVkdTE-czsDQjyf3HLK0lA6Wzot8hvra0PZUq/w536-h640/bic%20sample%20test.jpg" width="536" /></a></div>The second head-to-head testing included 2 popular <b>ball points</b>. To be honest, I expected the ballpoints to be the worst in this test. They feel slow, and offer a dragging / sticky sensation when writing. But they felt much better than I imagined, and the times were very, very good and consistent. 1 min 22 seconds for both the Bic Round Stick M and the Parker Urban Premium. I am not saying that Parker Urban is a very popular ball point, but rather that Parker refills are very popular and used by a lot of people.<br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhXr0DqZzjCFQrYrpM8hatQXwe9nkCzb6kSuQbLoFH6eXPEKySDJSKJ7HswjLm-Z6U6M7-af0WJCG9IMz7p99K9DJOB2APw1X7J2E_88eNzJfElS36d2GxIbtq04UJPdJxdXa55cIS0yvpV6enKFfw-mQ2A9Zbrm_BiL5XMnA2B1a5xBW2psiCigR/w580-h640/staedtler%20roller%20writing.jpg" width="580" /> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Next were the <b>rollers (ink/gel pens)</b>. For this category I chose a Staedtler cool roller with red ink and a generic gel pen Forster. Both were admirable in the speed event, and also they offered very nice feedback, especially the Staedtler cool roller. The Staedtler completed the writing sample in 1 min 15:45 sec while the Forster needed 1 min 18:97 seconds.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jxHW5P57HvZDpvLYXe52m_P9olw8Y2clLDFpp9Qu6EI-HSYxrnxSAjUWy8PlArMTtlaADPHFPx7TsFet--HuvkOXqvfJuJMctfyiucJdAr6fK6ZfE9c6TqhWPnUswWWBXpFGQMEQG_V5JRnr34QymJQM6FZU2xOmuYFqVmR0R2knY4vMN0BG_Cfj/s1402/fast%20writing%20rotring%20pencil%20vs%20kuru%20toga.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1402" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jxHW5P57HvZDpvLYXe52m_P9olw8Y2clLDFpp9Qu6EI-HSYxrnxSAjUWy8PlArMTtlaADPHFPx7TsFet--HuvkOXqvfJuJMctfyiucJdAr6fK6ZfE9c6TqhWPnUswWWBXpFGQMEQG_V5JRnr34QymJQM6FZU2xOmuYFqVmR0R2knY4vMN0BG_Cfj/w584-h640/fast%20writing%20rotring%20pencil%20vs%20kuru%20toga.jpg" width="584" /></a></div>The last category included 2<b> mechanical pencils</b>, a Rotring 500 0,7 mm and a Kuru Toga 0,7 mm. Both pencils offered very nice feedback with a great smooth writing. The Rotring completed the run in 1 min 20:79 seconds, while the Kuru Toga needed 1 min 22:38 seconds.<br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Even though the times between all the writing instruments were very close, they still offered some surprises to me. I expected the pencils and fountain pens to battle for the first place, but instead the ink roller was the fastest in this small sample pool. <br />From the bunch, I expected the ball point to be the worst performer,
feel wise and speed wise. The parker refills are great, smooth and with good flow, but then again so was the Bic Round Stic M which performed admirably for such an inexpensive pen.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The winners of the speed test are, (individual results)</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Staedtler roller cool <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>1 min 15 sec (1st place)<span> </span>- 25 sec/sentence<br />Forster gel pen <span> </span><span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span> 1 min 18 sec (2nd place)<span> </span>- 26 sec/sentence<br />Rotring 500 mechanical pencil <span> </span>1 min 20 sec (3rd place)<span> </span>- 26.7 sec/sentence<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>The winners of the speed test are, (team results) </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rollers<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>1 min 16.5 sec (1st place) - 25.5 sec/sentence<br />Pencils<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>1 min 21.6 sec (2nd place) - 27.2 sec/sentence<br />Ball Point Pens<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>1 min 22.5 sec (3rd place) - 27.5 sec/sentence<br />Fountain pen<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> 1 min 22.9 sec (4th place) - 27.6 sec/sentence</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span>I took the best time of the fountain pen 1:22:9 because after a few more runs I managed to get under 1:20 sec with both fountain pens managing a 1:13 time with the Faber Castell </span>and a 1:18 sec with Jinhao, without sacrificing much legibility. I didn't take these times in the consideration, as I think I offered more practice to the fountain pen compared to the rest of the pens and pencils.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Conclusion:</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The instrument used doesn't offer a significant speed benefit (except the computer), but all
the instruments offer very different writing experiences. Which one you
chose is up to you. <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Practice and what you regularly use for writing will influence the speed of your writing more than anything else.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you need to write fast, like note-taking during a class, use a pen, pencil or fountain pen that offers good feedback. Too smooth, and you will lose a lot of legibility, too rough, and it will not be pleasant to use. The Goldilocks is a combination between the paper and pen used, but I find mechanical pencils too be quite good at offering the best of both. Their performance is offered by the lead, which is not specific to the pencil you use. In contrast, the fountain pen's nib will influence the writing experience much more than the ink that is in it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">And if you need to write really fast and keep legibility just use a computer, it is going to be twice as fast as the more traditional way of writing, at least. Of course this is valid for general writing, because if you need to add graphs, drawings, mathematical equations the traditional way of taking notes will probably outpace the computer and keyboard.<br /></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-61890380147444594392023-01-23T10:50:00.001+02:002023-01-23T12:01:49.837+02:00Bad pens<p style="text-align: justify;">A pen set, is a good and considerate gift, but can also be a bad gift if you do not buy a good one, especially the bad quality of a fountain pen is going to ruin the hole experience of such a gift. These sets (fountain pen + boll point) are popular among people with not a lot of knowledge about fountain pens. Shoppers gravitate towards these kinds of sets because they usually come in a nice box, this fact alone makes it a nice gift, and also the set will offer the best of both worlds, a "sophisticated" fountain pen and a "high quality" ball point (when I say high quality I mean it is not the generic plastic disposable pen). Be aware and don't judge a pen by the box it came in.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In the <a href="https://paperndigital.blogspot.com/2022/12/daco-fountain-pen-writig-set-or-solo.html">previous post</a>, I said that even unknown brands can have a decent offering with quality products, but this is not always the case. Many times, getting a brand name guarantees a certain level of quality.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have to apologize about the quality of the photos, I only realized now that the white balance is everywhere, but I will consider my in existent photography skills the icing on the cake when it comes down to these pens.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I am starting the year with cleaning and decluttering, so without any further ado the first spot in bad pen sets gifts is going to Alfa branded set consisting of a fountain pen and a ball point. The pen and fountain pen come in an interesting looking case, made out of metal that opens to revile the pens inside.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZzSIJta0aycjMj4DIVijmSn9joAd9S5E-dp5efRX7SH0n73qAfx2t0LmjJMeC-Oy3EhaSOUgtBA8ZvSCiUAGBkI9b5nvnAQCzEFTlYX7ggQYi_fO5Zybi0yOILgqeWroHtsntd9z0k8OzgFCcBBQrAgMIjcsmE5zEGNAktthG1H2hcCQzH5mcsqB/s3030/fountain%20pen%20and%20ball%20point%20set.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1741" data-original-width="3030" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZzSIJta0aycjMj4DIVijmSn9joAd9S5E-dp5efRX7SH0n73qAfx2t0LmjJMeC-Oy3EhaSOUgtBA8ZvSCiUAGBkI9b5nvnAQCzEFTlYX7ggQYi_fO5Zybi0yOILgqeWroHtsntd9z0k8OzgFCcBBQrAgMIjcsmE5zEGNAktthG1H2hcCQzH5mcsqB/w640-h368/fountain%20pen%20and%20ball%20point%20set.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The set is kind of old, but it hasn't been used. The metal bodies don't look that good. The finish that was supposed to protect the metal didn't do a good job, and the gray finish is now doted with dark spots of oxidation (I think).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNTfFhjSXvs2fY0gJWbuHESsZqncbWsl3g8f5N7WB8IEKuAd8qDHErSiL0xKJ627cAdxpnY5rbgO_DgH9u4mWsk39V-m1vfhz7vZev5qHSV1wLa9WeAmhNajr6XhPRY1WHPyqpld8t8_4m4h2778igNFu7hs7QrYvkNrr8yud9F8C0Pitbjw_SWd2/s2063/metal%20fountain%20pen%20spring%20clip.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="2063" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJNTfFhjSXvs2fY0gJWbuHESsZqncbWsl3g8f5N7WB8IEKuAd8qDHErSiL0xKJ627cAdxpnY5rbgO_DgH9u4mWsk39V-m1vfhz7vZev5qHSV1wLa9WeAmhNajr6XhPRY1WHPyqpld8t8_4m4h2778igNFu7hs7QrYvkNrr8yud9F8C0Pitbjw_SWd2/w640-h502/metal%20fountain%20pen%20spring%20clip.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The clip works great, and this is the only thing great about the fountain pen. The nib and feed didn't work properly, and after a few letters the nib was starved of ink, skipping every other line.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39eXoBvnR9tWduKrXfrcmln-jWwGbaXxHPMVvUdpaakPKU1ceHAavG4yn58Xsvf9AEwgiw4nJUpysZQZOBitGM6oSvHu6qEcnYk-d-reV1iZJQP0AoYuyscAiVHPhkEmhOI5ETI8Ut-tTTAzv5I4Q53X-Yczu6QqimjM_4iePA46JnW9LrbwoW2ZL/s2211/coroded%20fountain%20pen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="2211" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39eXoBvnR9tWduKrXfrcmln-jWwGbaXxHPMVvUdpaakPKU1ceHAavG4yn58Xsvf9AEwgiw4nJUpysZQZOBitGM6oSvHu6qEcnYk-d-reV1iZJQP0AoYuyscAiVHPhkEmhOI5ETI8Ut-tTTAzv5I4Q53X-Yczu6QqimjM_4iePA46JnW9LrbwoW2ZL/w640-h372/coroded%20fountain%20pen.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Don't pay attention to the current condition of the nib, it was mangled in frustration a long time ago. The cap is a screw cap with 2 and 1/2 turns to take it off. The grip section is metal, same as the rest of the pen.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrplQBz0b-mr2IkJg9Hzq8nqcmaBCJO2SH6oom1LmvLjBwkkxiV23PHZTSGC1980KwgjKnjXth6C-JFgUiVdWCUTh9Hd8kQZ_ZJFHFETFcHJAXKX46pkD45obfwT5edxcq192UawfSVrpv-Eas4ZdSDeSioJmCzYdrawdl0L1UquNqqb6fPjzEd30b/s2060/metal%20pen%20not%20working.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1556" data-original-width="2060" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrplQBz0b-mr2IkJg9Hzq8nqcmaBCJO2SH6oom1LmvLjBwkkxiV23PHZTSGC1980KwgjKnjXth6C-JFgUiVdWCUTh9Hd8kQZ_ZJFHFETFcHJAXKX46pkD45obfwT5edxcq192UawfSVrpv-Eas4ZdSDeSioJmCzYdrawdl0L1UquNqqb6fPjzEd30b/w640-h484/metal%20pen%20not%20working.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Not much else to tell, except the ball point pen works as intended. But the body has the same problem as the fountain pen regarding the corrosion.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvZmBrllOrKhOBVW9jQ4bnpvctn-oC79qTbVqUVbpQGgQf0xmYlbn2eJVQ4dh2tsl85QV1QiL51n4MKqc-gez0X9N_TLTROT2T_i9ouXi7gRBlkIvMhssKBZ7INGjXBv7D7YqqMPCdhfdH9F_10kF5u7WLUGwXHPDc-cfQapjF38PtVaAwpL3ucUK/s4694/DSC07407.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2840" data-original-width="4694" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvZmBrllOrKhOBVW9jQ4bnpvctn-oC79qTbVqUVbpQGgQf0xmYlbn2eJVQ4dh2tsl85QV1QiL51n4MKqc-gez0X9N_TLTROT2T_i9ouXi7gRBlkIvMhssKBZ7INGjXBv7D7YqqMPCdhfdH9F_10kF5u7WLUGwXHPDc-cfQapjF38PtVaAwpL3ucUK/w640-h388/DSC07407.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">All I can say about this writing set is, case closed.<br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQn_OCYhLg6b2LNZnIgBe97ezHvhve23LTB0CmhvfCHoFafu3Y-sMsaD7Ljv-tb1MaDOVNemnjILVnTEwJ4s_x657f_WfTmC7peQdAqM9llpN0Uokdqx9AOrJpDOkXzWqqY-ZR8MJ085vNnsKDPOOQQ6fKSEa1LD--1uXWsk_hJVpu0pkIWgMzhLBD/s3284/wood%20pen%20box.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2189" data-original-width="3284" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQn_OCYhLg6b2LNZnIgBe97ezHvhve23LTB0CmhvfCHoFafu3Y-sMsaD7Ljv-tb1MaDOVNemnjILVnTEwJ4s_x657f_WfTmC7peQdAqM9llpN0Uokdqx9AOrJpDOkXzWqqY-ZR8MJ085vNnsKDPOOQQ6fKSEa1LD--1uXWsk_hJVpu0pkIWgMzhLBD/w640-h426/wood%20pen%20box.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Moving on to the next gem, which comes in an impressive wood box. This writing set was a corporate set. The box is branded with the name of a company. I deleted the name from the photo, as the idea here is not to point fingers.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-SD_QcMJS9NCG9ykJM7v0leIvkTaHKK3j7rscN2_8w3gR_Ec41pl9tvkBZCMrJ5Il4XaUxj0We2GFcc47bmmRcKvPF1Ds9IgMRdNmIwGWqOVdFZRDblBXNrV6LK41iwkktPQICZrabm2YBxuf0Bp4RJNqnp0AH5Emj-RcFs0bX323Dyfek0AK4ZD/s3284/wood%20fountain%20pen%20in%20box.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2189" data-original-width="3284" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-SD_QcMJS9NCG9ykJM7v0leIvkTaHKK3j7rscN2_8w3gR_Ec41pl9tvkBZCMrJ5Il4XaUxj0We2GFcc47bmmRcKvPF1Ds9IgMRdNmIwGWqOVdFZRDblBXNrV6LK41iwkktPQICZrabm2YBxuf0Bp4RJNqnp0AH5Emj-RcFs0bX323Dyfek0AK4ZD/w640-h426/wood%20fountain%20pen%20in%20box.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The box is padded on the inside with a foam covered in a green soft material. The contrast between the shade of the lacquered wood and the green velvet like material looks very nice. The set has a fountain pen, a ball point and a letter opener?!? It was intended for someone classier than me, that is a fact.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The fountain pen and ballpoint are made out of the same wood as the box, and have nice gold looking trims. I usually don't like gold color, but in this combination I am convinced that it looks better than silver would.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6FPmfeqfsW0HNA6SLtMxcZ1yC3tMX1d6ubLocqrM0JL6A6xrGeXvkylTnRZHcP9IY8w1WvDqpr3qh4ICQxEVfQNT3AS-rbW-76oWX9pTBHodH2ndl2wFwSstmc-T-FlRIIHJsriFV3CgPsLboh6p_kPYYm21ISKcPoX9wVZLT-STpjBur6LAQgOO/s2339/wood%20fountain%20pen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1577" data-original-width="2339" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6FPmfeqfsW0HNA6SLtMxcZ1yC3tMX1d6ubLocqrM0JL6A6xrGeXvkylTnRZHcP9IY8w1WvDqpr3qh4ICQxEVfQNT3AS-rbW-76oWX9pTBHodH2ndl2wFwSstmc-T-FlRIIHJsriFV3CgPsLboh6p_kPYYm21ISKcPoX9wVZLT-STpjBur6LAQgOO/w640-h432/wood%20fountain%20pen.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The cap is a snap cap that fits securely on the body. When you take it off, it will reveal the section which is on the thin size, made out of black plastic. At the end it has a gold collar and a golden nib. The wooden barrel has a metal threaded insert that screws on the nib section. The fountain pen takes standard cartridges.</p><p>Unfortunately, the fountain pen doesn't write, the nib has a severe baby's bottom.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPf5_5S1sBbo8a7PotwsyUX2xfkYzhJd7s1iS2DmCwpsk2tbOR5wYDci8F-er_pxHp6mGr91bLhNmdTi9ODAI9TwN-WALMMWUO3jgtllTfeyQ15NloWI4nWCJARrH-r0ch7-X8OidU6sQvNLc5pXy2QNNQ0dJq34FHUpUAZR1crb-YgVUtXhBhM0oe/s2128/wood%20pen%20set%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="2128" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPf5_5S1sBbo8a7PotwsyUX2xfkYzhJd7s1iS2DmCwpsk2tbOR5wYDci8F-er_pxHp6mGr91bLhNmdTi9ODAI9TwN-WALMMWUO3jgtllTfeyQ15NloWI4nWCJARrH-r0ch7-X8OidU6sQvNLc5pXy2QNNQ0dJq34FHUpUAZR1crb-YgVUtXhBhM0oe/w640-h386/wood%20pen%20set%203.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">The packaging is interesting and this is why this kind of products are gifted. It is obvious the money went in the packaging rather than in offering decent writing experience. Gifting a pen in a plastic bag might look underwhelming, but make sure when you choose a gift, the products actually works and is not just a decor piece.<br /></p><br />Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-534812499803250592023-01-10T21:41:00.006+02:002023-10-30T18:04:07.138+02:00MSI Pen 2, a stylus that can write on paper<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3nP93f53DLNUaMV-hUVOhUYjqootBimHXpqY647LaO_FoxPIEnC90hOH1nNawE65gZv3d8IXDsWfCHoyoFvqx5_UsbMUjyw74MDwMcbXk121VWnkwRkTwZkd7XGHE1_rjRT7dp0q9KC_i4qD1e36DDfqGNjGJYPFeJC_leayNsczS86DVbI0fpl7/s518/msi%20stylus.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="518" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3nP93f53DLNUaMV-hUVOhUYjqootBimHXpqY647LaO_FoxPIEnC90hOH1nNawE65gZv3d8IXDsWfCHoyoFvqx5_UsbMUjyw74MDwMcbXk121VWnkwRkTwZkd7XGHE1_rjRT7dp0q9KC_i4qD1e36DDfqGNjGJYPFeJC_leayNsczS86DVbI0fpl7/w640-h414/msi%20stylus.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Recently MSI has announced the stylus MSI Pen 2 which apparently has a graphite tip that can write on paper. The MSI Pen 2 uses the same graphite tip on the screen as well. This is quite an innovative technology. Not quite sure how well it will do on paper, but it is very interesting.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSHE8phQK7yMLbBOg-yRseRbypq0WJaHWS7rv-h-36J2YaqznRMCgjzjdKZM5lyhxezkZwCzG-8PyHnzgJU_6DhXduDOebVuo1peaIN01WxmumMLd21njjI5ptvGNAAMfiY5X4c87iSgwvKAkVZPTEeIRbDVhNeuHUSGnzaJByovWKf-KtzflHQ3a/s684/msi%20pen%202%20tips.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="218" data-original-width="684" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSHE8phQK7yMLbBOg-yRseRbypq0WJaHWS7rv-h-36J2YaqznRMCgjzjdKZM5lyhxezkZwCzG-8PyHnzgJU_6DhXduDOebVuo1peaIN01WxmumMLd21njjI5ptvGNAAMfiY5X4c87iSgwvKAkVZPTEeIRbDVhNeuHUSGnzaJByovWKf-KtzflHQ3a/w640-h204/msi%20pen%202%20tips.png" width="640" /></a></div>From the pictures released by MSI, it seems the tips are "refills" and you would have to replace them once used. I don't think you can sharpen them. Because of this, after a little use they will lay down a thick line. But it would be interesting to see how exactly they perform in real life.<br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">For the moment, I do not think it will replace the traditional pencil. The presentation is focused on the digital abilities of the pen, while the writing tip, is the latest and greatest gimmick. I think for now the pencil tip is intended for a few scribbles here and there, in case you really need to jot something on a piece of paper.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/05bCwOOZkUs" width="320" youtube-src-id="05bCwOOZkUs"></iframe></div>On the website it is specified it comes with two tips, one is the graphite lead and another which is a sharp point similar to a fountain pen.<br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://us.msi.com/Laptop-Accessory/MSI-PEN2-1P16/Overview">Link</a> to MSI Pen 2 website<br /></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-41980704677323467442023-01-02T10:34:00.002+02:002023-08-18T23:10:04.797+03:002022 year in review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspdQfCW--igKBF9JrTSQrAdGFbiurug3YWESmlS_cR7Kp6Lb1OKDb7RvqGis04-wZy2x_BFCuv2sr2VG6fQDtIkQxYfREDdKl5JlKhH-D_dJ4D0UVOdOxg5SLCxQz3ACigbl9mEadm3yHytP_MRMg5U2aLeMtb_3hp_uxB5hG1QjOmFJfEKSdK-bR/s1298/king%20charles%20ink.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1298" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspdQfCW--igKBF9JrTSQrAdGFbiurug3YWESmlS_cR7Kp6Lb1OKDb7RvqGis04-wZy2x_BFCuv2sr2VG6fQDtIkQxYfREDdKl5JlKhH-D_dJ4D0UVOdOxg5SLCxQz3ACigbl9mEadm3yHytP_MRMg5U2aLeMtb_3hp_uxB5hG1QjOmFJfEKSdK-bR/w640-h360/king%20charles%20ink.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>King Charles got ink on his finger from a leaky pen, probably from a Montblanc MeisterstĂźck Le Grand Solieteir Silver.</b> Frustrated that this happens "every stinking time". It is not clear from the images and video the exact make of the pen, but what is visible is that it is a silver / metal body with a plastic grip and screw on cap.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEoF3KuJQgxIEt_GPTWYSXCzcbwvms1huv8EIyn4TvP9O4yuAQmWJyfu2N6hbhbOZ5LdRs2HpQdSDDovaDysEAaQYYjv8TYMLMD9WmbKWKlEP1zuP3Z_F3M7cfXnnPkeIffK9MG8Ntsa9vrKNG_XjGdaKDwfJ0MjrscLOK0L-20Nm0Ki29zWnE-NLc/s615/king%20charles%20ink%202_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="615" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEoF3KuJQgxIEt_GPTWYSXCzcbwvms1huv8EIyn4TvP9O4yuAQmWJyfu2N6hbhbOZ5LdRs2HpQdSDDovaDysEAaQYYjv8TYMLMD9WmbKWKlEP1zuP3Z_F3M7cfXnnPkeIffK9MG8Ntsa9vrKNG_XjGdaKDwfJ0MjrscLOK0L-20Nm0Ki29zWnE-NLc/w640-h360/king%20charles%20ink%202_01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>In a picture of the desk, posted by the Daily Record, mentioning an ink well received as a gift from his sons, the finial of the pen seems to look a lot like a Montblanc.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFSa0Xzdvy4T3vzJlQpTR1oPBx4RoFoH2Vs7vPc2Qe7ltO8lreVy-4bfcRSY0C52AsAIHquf59dVN-CKUqiF7P4XoDs7dI-AD6PDe3NrrkzjzOBhzPg6LZpqwRsBv3mw7eqQy36mZ6wGqeVU1rhvXwby05b8SXeLiCptD01M_dkm1LsCseZX25PBW/s1721/montblanc_silver.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1721" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFSa0Xzdvy4T3vzJlQpTR1oPBx4RoFoH2Vs7vPc2Qe7ltO8lreVy-4bfcRSY0C52AsAIHquf59dVN-CKUqiF7P4XoDs7dI-AD6PDe3NrrkzjzOBhzPg6LZpqwRsBv3mw7eqQy36mZ6wGqeVU1rhvXwby05b8SXeLiCptD01M_dkm1LsCseZX25PBW/w279-h400/montblanc_silver.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I assume that the queen was a far more practical person, using a Parker 51, a workhorse of a pen, built to last a lifetime and more. I bet she also had far fewer problems with her pen.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Anyway, it is reliving to find out that this is not a struggle just for me.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I had a fair share of funny accidents with inks. One of them took place during university almost in the morning, after I worked all night at a project, I was ready to print it with my ink jet printer. The project was due in just a few hours, and of course everything that can go wrong will... So I ran out of ink in the printer and I tried to refill the cartridge at 4 a clock in the morning with a syringe. The only sensible thing I did, was that I tried doing it in the bathroom. Because I have seen too many doctor movies, I wanted to get the air out of the syringe before refilling the cartridge. Why? Don't ask! I had a sticky syringe that wasn't moving, so I did the obvious and pushed harder. The ink splashed my face and head. Of course, it didn't come out completely, but the important thing was that I managed to print the project.</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft65apOwS8KO7wfvBtZGtocshJZ_cc-vSFAURGhBSyRh7E0-7NJuy8Nhp7NbeHkJdexYYm20FpxLWfNx3pWMKlztbtxL254KkgmCKO1zoQx0zJwK7ZmotZ29Sl3CTkWg5BBSyvS_GabUWVa3Coo4Y8VX7uZ4c6sStSdYPp843rWU1-X1u0dtWmP1S/s594/moonman%20ti500.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft65apOwS8KO7wfvBtZGtocshJZ_cc-vSFAURGhBSyRh7E0-7NJuy8Nhp7NbeHkJdexYYm20FpxLWfNx3pWMKlztbtxL254KkgmCKO1zoQx0zJwK7ZmotZ29Sl3CTkWg5BBSyvS_GabUWVa3Coo4Y8VX7uZ4c6sStSdYPp843rWU1-X1u0dtWmP1S/w624-h640/moonman%20ti500.png" width="624" /></a></div><b>Lamy 2000 gets competition from Chinese pen companies</b>, Moonman (Mahjon) Ti500 a titanium piston filler similar looking fountain pen, and maybe from Jinhao that came up with a plastic model 80, that takes a lot of design features from the very popular and appreciated Lamy 2000.<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Apparently, Moonman (Mahjon) was not impressed by the efforts of German pen makers (Kaweco) and continued borrowing design elements from iconic writing instruments.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The all body titanium pen comes has two body options, brushed or shiny. The body seems in pictures to be well machined and transitions are very smooth looking.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUD2PWwm9G3cIz2vNvHPMTtYNU8P5hAmSytyTSHLPW2rBOFZOvbBgieMhnZNd9n3seajj-s-JdmBtWYhiKauJYiM32rVjeuCsAPktyAp3ouXWJSKbed5i6MC6cX49Z7YOJoaUBGHFY-qRDgRNP1L6EIfe6QftcjhC2wf5XeJwmgXz2FyheHaTwbwM0/s601/moonman%20ti500%20nib.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="601" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUD2PWwm9G3cIz2vNvHPMTtYNU8P5hAmSytyTSHLPW2rBOFZOvbBgieMhnZNd9n3seajj-s-JdmBtWYhiKauJYiM32rVjeuCsAPktyAp3ouXWJSKbed5i6MC6cX49Z7YOJoaUBGHFY-qRDgRNP1L6EIfe6QftcjhC2wf5XeJwmgXz2FyheHaTwbwM0/s320/moonman%20ti500%20nib.png" width="320" /></a></div>It has a partially hooded nib. The cap clips on the top part of the pen instead of having the ears that Lamy 2000 has.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinK64Y6STUYE8QuynfrC9l8ymnRVI5yoFGGpqrazbzF7MsmtLaeQmEMuIN_1zVqPtjzYMs1raTZiAoxh5_EIlnDFdLvSzV4Ocox_w3PHZ8ywPPXBiZgKO2kLCKL__43AoQCcRvsa0IAiSl1hd8vVSeUhanS9BRBgn0TgaOq88vXlpw3sQwE0EG7X-x/s1000/Safaricream_strawberry%202022%20lamy%20special%20edition.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinK64Y6STUYE8QuynfrC9l8ymnRVI5yoFGGpqrazbzF7MsmtLaeQmEMuIN_1zVqPtjzYMs1raTZiAoxh5_EIlnDFdLvSzV4Ocox_w3PHZ8ywPPXBiZgKO2kLCKL__43AoQCcRvsa0IAiSl1hd8vVSeUhanS9BRBgn0TgaOq88vXlpw3sQwE0EG7X-x/w640-h640/Safaricream_strawberry%202022%20lamy%20special%20edition.webp" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Lamy Safari special color edition for 2022</b>, strawberry (a lighter red compared to the standard red color) and cream colors.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXpynmjSu9mCQz57XjUDleswOg0iGdF4UDG-30KyYXo_wJ1HpWjp2Y_Eaqbz8G6SNcAJOo5n3tg2S4QaHc_ZNOqSX5Q5YlZvRVjL0nPXfRxe4SJNHPzvQz0LDlX9hK_G2YqtcLd9P3rgcTX3oAoM9NcDuSosObjMpThgHaT2KRm_uWX6jsa0qsUrc/s5464/DSC07376.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3131" data-original-width="5464" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXpynmjSu9mCQz57XjUDleswOg0iGdF4UDG-30KyYXo_wJ1HpWjp2Y_Eaqbz8G6SNcAJOo5n3tg2S4QaHc_ZNOqSX5Q5YlZvRVjL0nPXfRxe4SJNHPzvQz0LDlX9hK_G2YqtcLd9P3rgcTX3oAoM9NcDuSosObjMpThgHaT2KRm_uWX6jsa0qsUrc/w640-h366/DSC07376.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>On a more personal note, the writing instrument that I used the most in 2022,</b> is the Koh-I-Noor 2 mm clutch pencil Versatil 5216. All metal pencil inspired by the traditional Versatil line but now comes in more colors.<br /></p><p>I like the pencil quite a lot, it is comfortable to hold, sturdy and reliable, and the color is very nice. I like the dark purple combined with the vintage aspect of the pencil. <br /></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-34032395858436531422022-12-24T13:17:00.003+02:002023-01-08T13:49:06.635+02:00Daco fountain pen (writig set or solo fountain pen)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt7MRPw873WlxERk3qmvWAqZjfHcw5cxAr1ROO2Q4w1ktcO_WitvgVJi2WBdAOkkw2_OEJtlrNZWfX_REYz2mLc65DSk56US1FYSiktZ-_gJr7j2-rbh2h_h-lwswKPrTv7A7EoU_22CqoQJrLSZ3ELsP7JRJi39_3ZmqDTbbgoUwYozK-K6dbB18Q/s3160/metal%20fountain%20pen%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1631" data-original-width="3160" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt7MRPw873WlxERk3qmvWAqZjfHcw5cxAr1ROO2Q4w1ktcO_WitvgVJi2WBdAOkkw2_OEJtlrNZWfX_REYz2mLc65DSk56US1FYSiktZ-_gJr7j2-rbh2h_h-lwswKPrTv7A7EoU_22CqoQJrLSZ3ELsP7JRJi39_3ZmqDTbbgoUwYozK-K6dbB18Q/w640-h330/metal%20fountain%20pen%202.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">This is not a known brand, but it is one of the no name that are available around where I live. The most common, the DACO products, are available as gift packs with a ballpoint pen and a fountain pen. They offer low cost products that look decent, usually metal construction, and can make a good gift that does not cost an arm and a leg. Probably for the most people who are not big into fountain pens, a heavier pen might be associated with a quality one, made out of good materials. And because we are right around the time of the year when Santa is doing his thing, I am going to share my thoughts on this kind of giftable writing sets that usually come with a fountain pen and a ballpoint. (not an actual gift from Santa).</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The price range for a DACO pen is around 10 - 25 euro, which is not a lot but at the same time the upper models get in the same price range as more known brands, like Pilot or Faber Castell.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I do not know the name of this model and I do not think it would be very relevant, it was part of a set with a mechanical pencil and a ballpoint pen. It is more a review of how does a pen like this holds up to a more reputable brand.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGn3zC3Dvz-B-b1zZG88cOl9STJx119zhYSaKFdsvyDWAX4Bd3aw02G6IgSL7wTLIA3sPAS1yEpenL_TPVtui5IMsXpV20Srh8VawR9he3P7-CVjdC1tTllSuUnkNqYMyB5o-0ftopVIKbLv40RJM29BGlY_ebxOVwUFZ0sY_6aBJqCH0e_vd9njV/s2988/metal%20fountain%20pen%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2988" data-original-width="2104" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGn3zC3Dvz-B-b1zZG88cOl9STJx119zhYSaKFdsvyDWAX4Bd3aw02G6IgSL7wTLIA3sPAS1yEpenL_TPVtui5IMsXpV20Srh8VawR9he3P7-CVjdC1tTllSuUnkNqYMyB5o-0ftopVIKbLv40RJM29BGlY_ebxOVwUFZ0sY_6aBJqCH0e_vd9njV/w450-h640/metal%20fountain%20pen%201.JPG" width="450" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><h3> </h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The fountain pen as I mentioned is all metal construction. It feels nice in hand, not too heavy, not too light. The body is a dark gray / olive that looks classic and nice. The metal cap has a couple of rings on it to break the monotony of the shiny metal. The first place where you can tell this is a budget pen is the clip, which is not that great. Once you pop off the snap cap, you can see underneath the tip of the clip the name is branded. It is not that visible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaJmQ-BAOr3lD3TdYtZayDFmZArjOl_Rdddtr8gA55P27C-VE_qUAx4looZyK0MYaadwXQ5-HFRzsL9lfWMKju6zio1sSrhPBOjJIUYfXZ-GBLeOjVnUukr2sedzi__lMMfvDxekRCXACl97XeAlG9gbuyjLOEcbWTA6v2blXQDF7fxUFz_qV8tCR/s2500/metal%20fountain%20pen%20nib.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="2500" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaJmQ-BAOr3lD3TdYtZayDFmZArjOl_Rdddtr8gA55P27C-VE_qUAx4looZyK0MYaadwXQ5-HFRzsL9lfWMKju6zio1sSrhPBOjJIUYfXZ-GBLeOjVnUukr2sedzi__lMMfvDxekRCXACl97XeAlG9gbuyjLOEcbWTA6v2blXQDF7fxUFz_qV8tCR/w640-h426/metal%20fountain%20pen%20nib.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Once you remove the cap, you are greeted by a decorated fine nib and a shiny metal grip section that has the same couple of circles for a more interesting design and for better grip. The grip is not that bad, taking into account the section is made out of shiny metal. What I am not fond about is the small diameter of the section. It is not the easiest to get along with if you plan to write more than a page.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGug7m52mSCLl3miByWiIs7iBpvW_ldPVniXCN58d9nrolVMowwjiV2xZkEN04Ur26GLhoGDO9CQ6Wgui5PPfuRAvQ1w5ljd96yJvUWijGpncaQY7Z5bSHqsgOyc4zkpaNExbawXc0YHbAg51rPk1c0UrEQEfGjPECE6mE0SAMNrVzfx36ap8PVvMg/s3088/metal%20fountain%20pen%20fineal.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2782" data-original-width="3088" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGug7m52mSCLl3miByWiIs7iBpvW_ldPVniXCN58d9nrolVMowwjiV2xZkEN04Ur26GLhoGDO9CQ6Wgui5PPfuRAvQ1w5ljd96yJvUWijGpncaQY7Z5bSHqsgOyc4zkpaNExbawXc0YHbAg51rPk1c0UrEQEfGjPECE6mE0SAMNrVzfx36ap8PVvMg/w640-h576/metal%20fountain%20pen%20fineal.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">At the opposite end, the body has a shiny plain metal finial that is well integrated in the overall design of the pen. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwx-Fn8ccEuXsk5I6kdfZKdLbyAGYV_YJsRpojq6PVEzI_aNKW45Z1OZII2mFLa_4MH4t13PuXr11JQ32m-ZvwYtSpu8_yFWizVDO754naVtvxNN0Bb9Kmx5mJdQe1FJAlnqg-loBS_mqM-SvrlMAiHSOEKO1lPFkeFvNNFJ0btdxX4jM3MziSwx2/s3559/metal%20fountain%20pen%20cartridge.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1845" data-original-width="3559" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDwx-Fn8ccEuXsk5I6kdfZKdLbyAGYV_YJsRpojq6PVEzI_aNKW45Z1OZII2mFLa_4MH4t13PuXr11JQ32m-ZvwYtSpu8_yFWizVDO754naVtvxNN0Bb9Kmx5mJdQe1FJAlnqg-loBS_mqM-SvrlMAiHSOEKO1lPFkeFvNNFJ0btdxX4jM3MziSwx2/w640-h332/metal%20fountain%20pen%20cartridge.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The threads on the body are well-made. The pen takes international cartridges, long or short, which is convenient. Especially for people who are not that deep in the fountain pen hobby. Changing the cartridge when you are out of ink is a great, hassle free operation. The cartridges are widely available. And if you want, you can always get a converter for the pen and use bottled inks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">For testing purpose, I used Pelikan 4001 black ink. It is a quick drying ink. The pen lays a fine and dry line. But it does write nicely. It doesn't need pressure and there is almost no feedback. On standard paper you can feel a hint of feedback, but on a quality paper the pen glides effortless. I would say this particular model is smoother than my Faber Castell Loom or the Metropolitan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Even though this pen writes really well, I don't know if this applies to all their pens, or it is a wheel of fortune. I can imagine that producers like this one don't have the same quality control in place as bigger brands. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"></div></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiWs8c4c8V2Do0dYGoLIzvPxzPMg_657kCYGompXYmn08Btm5opbhaO2RF5V4diobITQ-XNH12k3rSpMjpuhHsWcyHWjfAVsU8INqcK6Hr4xEa3KiTYvKXIL6q-yK-mzI3Bqa3uGFU8byTS9cNmtZED9M-3l90sCuyI9KftyyLQb8Mgkk5lIoxfcE/s3054/dry%20fountain%20pen%20test.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1386" data-original-width="3054" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiWs8c4c8V2Do0dYGoLIzvPxzPMg_657kCYGompXYmn08Btm5opbhaO2RF5V4diobITQ-XNH12k3rSpMjpuhHsWcyHWjfAVsU8INqcK6Hr4xEa3KiTYvKXIL6q-yK-mzI3Bqa3uGFU8byTS9cNmtZED9M-3l90sCuyI9KftyyLQb8Mgkk5lIoxfcE/w640-h290/dry%20fountain%20pen%20test.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>For a casual writer, a drier pen is great, as it means you can use it on any kind of surface.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitH_Dcl7sXc4UbxTOARurl7SLGIBHxNQ-J9wV-jD8E-DutwEOAjJ0PEB4tDT78wwG8V77jEkkT3BqQjWM6H9aMGtvOsdIgOJ2VUaVGK5Pg-aB9QlA1iLGAQ9mNXEVtx5xFI019uo0X0UGboSsaY3eZTdcsnFdbrY0Qop1L4TiuNahY719ZWSYCD4I6/s3054/fountian%20pen%20test%20writing%20dry.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="951" data-original-width="3054" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitH_Dcl7sXc4UbxTOARurl7SLGIBHxNQ-J9wV-jD8E-DutwEOAjJ0PEB4tDT78wwG8V77jEkkT3BqQjWM6H9aMGtvOsdIgOJ2VUaVGK5Pg-aB9QlA1iLGAQ9mNXEVtx5xFI019uo0X0UGboSsaY3eZTdcsnFdbrY0Qop1L4TiuNahY719ZWSYCD4I6/w640-h200/fountian%20pen%20test%20writing%20dry.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />If you want to gift someone a writing or a fountain pen like this, I think it will be fine, especially if the person you are giving it is not an enthusiast. The pen writes well out of the box, no intervention on the nib is required, the materials are of good quality and for most people a metal pen might scream quality opposed to a plastic/acrylic pen which will just feel plastic. The fine nib is great, as the pen can be used in any scenario, even in a regular office where quality paper is rarer than a pink unicorn.Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-67544189122157882282022-12-03T18:19:00.007+02:002022-12-29T11:31:42.883+02:00Faber Castell 1112 HB pencil<p style="text-align: left;"><br />The Faber Castell 1112 HB is a classic looking wooden pencil perfect for taking notes and writing. It is what most people would expect from an affordable wooden pencil. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUumHm4010egpgCW_dGLrblJywhfF0TOtNTa52X-4n5Pril4YYRzsMTiN2CHXZauXnBDtfZdu3YV88sMvAheIv2tlWmrYZoRoXKgUjR46CTCM5RfYhGmxdR32xTi7FnI_-OJK34P3bdGQNeqarfLOELk4gNcA-OzQNYFE6_7MViNk9Seq5rPhmR31/s2813/20221203_175629.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2813" data-original-width="1994" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUumHm4010egpgCW_dGLrblJywhfF0TOtNTa52X-4n5Pril4YYRzsMTiN2CHXZauXnBDtfZdu3YV88sMvAheIv2tlWmrYZoRoXKgUjR46CTCM5RfYhGmxdR32xTi7FnI_-OJK34P3bdGQNeqarfLOELk4gNcA-OzQNYFE6_7MViNk9Seq5rPhmR31/w454-h640/20221203_175629.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">It is 18.5 cm in length, the body is hexagonal, painted black and at the end it has a white eraser hold in place by a yellow faded gold trim that gives it some contrast.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">On the black body with silver letters it is written the model number followed by the lead hardness which are printed along with the Faber Castell logo and name. <br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The first thing I noticed when picking this particular pencil in my hand was the warped body, which I don't think is supposed to be a feature. I do not know how common this is, but it makes me feel that the quality of the pencil is not quite top of the market. It does not affect the writing, in any way, though.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> The lead of this model is HB. I would say it is a softer/darker lead than I had expected from it. Being a lower cost model, I expected the lead to be harder, and more scratchy, but it is a decent writer. I would say in comparison with Faber Castell Grip it is not as smooth, and possibly it is a fraction darker. Over all, I would say it writes good enough for most.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The writing doesn't smudge when you drag your hand or fingers over the page. It also erases well from the page, the first test is a light single pass over the hatching. The last test row is testing the residue left on the page after a firmer pass of the eraser. Compared with the Faber Castell Grip it is just as good.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The wood is soft and can be easily sharpened. <br /></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-83981164567696638382022-09-07T10:42:00.003+03:002022-09-07T10:42:47.143+03:00Parker Jotter in Matrix Resurection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaXjrPjoKMErXtjXmK1KSn5G5ouhBzC9MJi_5dMyeG7c6dHR3orXSRvvE9Hn2PnNikGhV-OzOEsP4PaIvBUf-r6O_G374hbosp1fXlays1vPN0EslkDiSi-fIyoOaTGUDQCBcakg3qHm0XIzvNKZ_M-g7BaOwkaEBJN7RBogVIa5EX78r2O8ekYG0/s1920/the%20matrix%20ressurection%20parker%20pen.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="1920" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaXjrPjoKMErXtjXmK1KSn5G5ouhBzC9MJi_5dMyeG7c6dHR3orXSRvvE9Hn2PnNikGhV-OzOEsP4PaIvBUf-r6O_G374hbosp1fXlays1vPN0EslkDiSi-fIyoOaTGUDQCBcakg3qHm0XIzvNKZ_M-g7BaOwkaEBJN7RBogVIa5EX78r2O8ekYG0/w640-h274/the%20matrix%20ressurection%20parker%20pen.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>One of the most famous and loved movie franchise, The Matrix offered us at the end of December 2021, after a long break the latest movie in the series Matrix Resurrection.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8b1WmK45t1EWrZUCYrVhC6FrZ9KKiSd0sJ6epWi6jGmXCAHVX60ObPEH_pQ26DhKS8mPlmC26b2rhARzrWNkmm3GnNARWlN8hpTDeZe1p7-cNIJL86omsIPraWN5LeTbXWWTPQOJdTPHTYeXT7rrMifqikQ_-D6io4Q5AvKza0ZtoGqSlOld69qH/s1920/the%20matrix%20ressurection%202021%20parker%20jotter%20gold%20notebook.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="831" data-original-width="1920" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8b1WmK45t1EWrZUCYrVhC6FrZ9KKiSd0sJ6epWi6jGmXCAHVX60ObPEH_pQ26DhKS8mPlmC26b2rhARzrWNkmm3GnNARWlN8hpTDeZe1p7-cNIJL86omsIPraWN5LeTbXWWTPQOJdTPHTYeXT7rrMifqikQ_-D6io4Q5AvKza0ZtoGqSlOld69qH/w640-h278/the%20matrix%20ressurection%202021%20parker%20jotter%20gold%20notebook.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>In a picturesque scene, Neo (Keanu Reeves) and The Analyst (Neil Patrick) seem to have a therapy session where Neo tells his dreams to The Analyst.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjN73DKYAZKS7ktloG0XZUABu2yX9gVghgZFs5L6Y27YMD3rhMxbb77WAKOM-MbzeEFxii57vGR6G32OpUvZSu7_dAevS18clYdgJykHR8MINdGlwZOvVu3iI3vlbrJPo1rEeaUVuqCHfhfgceXnKKZljCaitRzHCdtm3sVV5Kz7JUzUg-lP0eQ55/s1920/the%20matrix%20ressurection%202021%20gold%20paker%20jotter.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="1920" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjN73DKYAZKS7ktloG0XZUABu2yX9gVghgZFs5L6Y27YMD3rhMxbb77WAKOM-MbzeEFxii57vGR6G32OpUvZSu7_dAevS18clYdgJykHR8MINdGlwZOvVu3iI3vlbrJPo1rEeaUVuqCHfhfgceXnKKZljCaitRzHCdtm3sVV5Kz7JUzUg-lP0eQ55/w640-h274/the%20matrix%20ressurection%202021%20gold%20paker%20jotter.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>During the discussion, The Analyst takes notes using a Parker Jotter ball point with gold top and black or very dark blue barrel.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJUVjTmmc7ZTZTwSbtnwWCGmx8h1KQN-xXatnBo_Qp70QLGTjf9LKHszJQJJw5l8xTy3ozvAN7cho4bVUQ825j06VAXmbq2u3Xt-aRfseTJVqn54jM_EFu3AA9YjIPhRIHMKcTpE17QTdSU18EC9Dd09aOMqrahKQXDMLZZZo6WDpPLr-UdQnuOBC/s1920/the%20matrix%20ressurection%202021%20parker%20jotter.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="831" data-original-width="1920" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJUVjTmmc7ZTZTwSbtnwWCGmx8h1KQN-xXatnBo_Qp70QLGTjf9LKHszJQJJw5l8xTy3ozvAN7cho4bVUQ825j06VAXmbq2u3Xt-aRfseTJVqn54jM_EFu3AA9YjIPhRIHMKcTpE17QTdSU18EC9Dd09aOMqrahKQXDMLZZZo6WDpPLr-UdQnuOBC/w640-h278/the%20matrix%20ressurection%202021%20parker%20jotter.png" width="640" /></a></div>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-64223752965086815392022-08-13T09:32:00.006+03:002023-01-08T13:48:27.642+02:00Metal mechanical pencil AMP37202 from Aliexpres<div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQ61R07NgquAieeqHVuYpfsg8syqHGjAldWIA6-RuY0oBYXAn6HZQomcJ984sZXfkV05nmN_mvXObmVFdjT1bDdCxjZf-sLnzdmJBULOtWHoHpGDiU1IuFawqwZIbOMlh_oJLS6RroufcFJvtvJCxX85RxHKyS1hfEnztCWPrARzN_5vBMLv2D2Yd/s1000/20220806_164948.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="1000" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQ61R07NgquAieeqHVuYpfsg8syqHGjAldWIA6-RuY0oBYXAn6HZQomcJ984sZXfkV05nmN_mvXObmVFdjT1bDdCxjZf-sLnzdmJBULOtWHoHpGDiU1IuFawqwZIbOMlh_oJLS6RroufcFJvtvJCxX85RxHKyS1hfEnztCWPrARzN_5vBMLv2D2Yd/w640-h288/20220806_164948.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Recently I tested a few fountain pens that I bought on AliExpress, and now I went for an all-metal
mechanical pencil. The pencil I am testing doesn't seem to have a name beside
AMP37202. It isn't the catchiest name out there, for sure. On AliExpress, you can find it if you search for metal mechanical pencil. The pencil cost me $3.65 including shipping, and I chose the metal gray color 0.7 mm lead thickness. You can also
find it in black, green, ivory, salmon, white in all sizes from 0.3 mm to 0.9 mm.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">The appearance<br /></h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The pencil has quite a nice look, and it has an all-metal body, which I think is made out of aluminum. At first glance, the pencil punches way above its
price level, having a clean design, solid construction, knurled grip and nice colors.<br /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The pencil has quite a pointy tip that would make it good for drafting. It has
a sliding sleeve that works. The grip of the pencil is knurled, but not too deeply.
It isnât extra grippy. But it looks very nice with the 5 parallel rings that offer the pen a premium look.<br /></p>
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEORQKhXojMh7GHrSVtbaO41FIuS4g-I08yc6pulRMZA1-qVaAKNQM3HG4cY7hNRFU5suFLHgH_0XBHekTOb1xyRENJ4I2WQ0mq5oyc6DOUeft0iQXM-u46LGkprIYnGoWlEjbBz5uIhQTrBrS9ncbrGjCd2Rt0a-9bt8tJntfULSaIBmS-7om2pb/s1333/20220806_165027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEORQKhXojMh7GHrSVtbaO41FIuS4g-I08yc6pulRMZA1-qVaAKNQM3HG4cY7hNRFU5suFLHgH_0XBHekTOb1xyRENJ4I2WQ0mq5oyc6DOUeft0iQXM-u46LGkprIYnGoWlEjbBz5uIhQTrBrS9ncbrGjCd2Rt0a-9bt8tJntfULSaIBmS-7om2pb/w480-h640/20220806_165027.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The barrel is hexagonal and on the side it has a big sticker with a bar code
lead thickness and model number. The clip is metal and very sturdy. On the part
that connects to the body, it has a cutout that shows lead size, 0.7 mm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7vzeAkMkkyiG1U9Litz0arj4gvavFrFQ_WL7m0OY7CT_ObiYQgAcyULKJsp_0-bGv4TU3fZrIOmklnZeXAvzEuDevBLQHxlFPYO2JaLwTIV_nD9KRW9va-AnSoby57fCx29MjOQJa1I6EawhVDjegZhUMQtl3RAV3NAcEKd75iFw25ovy7dtN8Id/s8000/20220806_165049.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="8000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7vzeAkMkkyiG1U9Litz0arj4gvavFrFQ_WL7m0OY7CT_ObiYQgAcyULKJsp_0-bGv4TU3fZrIOmklnZeXAvzEuDevBLQHxlFPYO2JaLwTIV_nD9KRW9va-AnSoby57fCx29MjOQJa1I6EawhVDjegZhUMQtl3RAV3NAcEKd75iFw25ovy7dtN8Id/w640-h480/20220806_165049.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The barrel seems to be made from one piece of metal and the tip is screwed
on the mechanism. Even though the pencil looks nice, I have the feeling that the
proportions of the parts are a bit off. The grip seems very long and in
comparison, the body seems a bit short. So does the clip, which can be annoying
in hand. If you grip the pencil close to the tip, the clip rubs on my hand quite a bit.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The cap is flared to the connecting and seems to be a bit loose. It doesnât
go over the mechanism too deeply, and I believe there is a high chance that it
will get lost sooner rather than later. Under the cap there is an eraser.</p>
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyn6Cf4IDxJ0DyUyGx8awj8hR8WOG6500OeMr3gwM8vH-brZorYoh0t75Mku_slAjcGpXpxFk9GOT3y0yLrSkq4LctOTHtkpXZrQB2n2P4COkiQ8O3hYWHqVvzDxs4C6I0dLY_-zREQAPsZrryban07ulf5ZXIROkELSB8O6OGrZc2UJAWDc6cB_JL/s1000/20220806_165110.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="1000" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyn6Cf4IDxJ0DyUyGx8awj8hR8WOG6500OeMr3gwM8vH-brZorYoh0t75Mku_slAjcGpXpxFk9GOT3y0yLrSkq4LctOTHtkpXZrQB2n2P4COkiQ8O3hYWHqVvzDxs4C6I0dLY_-zREQAPsZrryban07ulf5ZXIROkELSB8O6OGrZc2UJAWDc6cB_JL/w640-h324/20220806_165110.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The lead advance clutch mechanism is made out of brass, while the internal barrel that holds the leads is just plastic.<br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">How does it perform?</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> The pencil sits very well in the hand as it has a long knurled grip section. Having such a long grip section gives you a lot of hand positions, allowing to have a close to the tip grip or a further back one.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The lead advancing mechanism feels snappy and secure, but also has a faint feel of friction. <br />10 clicks will give just over 8 mm of lead.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">End to end, the pencil measures 146, and the diameter is 9 mm.<br /></p>
Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-70450625558821203882022-07-23T18:36:00.004+03:002022-12-29T11:50:03.412+02:00How many leads should you keep in a mechanical pencil<div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9mQAq6o_JE3VZkKlTiljtP9ljN_5Kzn4TXPlQcG2kpSP2EInGxY22oNqBL07tIeZeDi4vgSMOCeZ3xoeOZLCwNTP5P5KJPYMST8JGAPVlAwc4V_UtMMNBBLdXBJyARzonk9LLM9Qvlo-F4ZNPju5KzoinO3fqk6uC41BynU5FqhWufT4kWESiC58h/s1080/how%20many%20leads%20can%20i%20keep%20safe%20in%20a%20mechnical%20pencil.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9mQAq6o_JE3VZkKlTiljtP9ljN_5Kzn4TXPlQcG2kpSP2EInGxY22oNqBL07tIeZeDi4vgSMOCeZ3xoeOZLCwNTP5P5KJPYMST8JGAPVlAwc4V_UtMMNBBLdXBJyARzonk9LLM9Qvlo-F4ZNPju5KzoinO3fqk6uC41BynU5FqhWufT4kWESiC58h/w640-h427/how%20many%20leads%20can%20i%20keep%20safe%20in%20a%20mechnical%20pencil.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">How many leads should I store in my mechanical pencil, is a question that I ask myself regularly. Well maybe not as often, or not at all, but why not find out.<br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Depending, from where you get your information, you will find out that you can store as many leads as you want or there is a strict number that you should put in two or three pieces at most.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The main worry with keeping more leads inside the pencil is that the leads will break and produce fine dust which will clog the pencil eventually, the mechanism will jam, or the leads will be unusable due to breakage.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.rotring.com/us/content/56-product-care" target="_blank">Rotring </a>in the product care states that you should refill with two or three leads. "We recommend refilling your pencil with 3 fine leads. Itâs the best
balance for longer use without creating too much dust inside the tube
due to an overload of refills." </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Staedtler for example, doesn't mention the number of leads that you should keep inside your pencil, but the refill is designed to dump the entire content in one go. "Simple â12-a-go" refilling for many Staedtler mechanical pencils such as Mars micro 775 and graphite 779"</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7CQoYNbcz1CV-xvVQX60kWaHsHp4FVg85ZRqS_gU2DFSL1saqtcAPJ29PtQ7nLp1LM8pdMKJKA9vK3AhsGmIdUvqJ3KlKnrQUZIZ-FntNzRlvLXarq38-fVRSXn0HGqqmKlqnUIiXj0/s146/mechanical+pencil+refill+how+many+leads.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="146" data-original-width="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7CQoYNbcz1CV-xvVQX60kWaHsHp4FVg85ZRqS_gU2DFSL1saqtcAPJ29PtQ7nLp1LM8pdMKJKA9vK3AhsGmIdUvqJ3KlKnrQUZIZ-FntNzRlvLXarq38-fVRSXn0HGqqmKlqnUIiXj0/s16000/mechanical+pencil+refill+how+many+leads.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I do believe that the producers of pencils are taking all the needed precautions in advising you to keep just a few leads inside.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the same time, I have a feeling that the leads have improved a lot over the years. The resistance is a lot better, while the quality of the writing (line darkness and smoothness) remained the same if not improved over time. A good argument for my opinion is the lack of the needle that used to be present in all mechanical pencil erasers, used to clear clogs in the advance mechanism,. Nowadays, the needle is missing basically from all modern mechanical pencils. Some producers still keep it around, but it is more and more a rarity. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">To see if the recommendations are still valid today, I will do a test for a 4 week with two Rotring Tikky III 0.5. One of them will be loaded with 3 leads (1 in the chamber ready to write and 2 loose in the barrel), while the second one will carry an entire refill,12 leads. I will carry around both pencils and use them in rotation, trying to keep it as impartial as possible.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">From the beginning I can feel the mass of leads slushing around in the pencil which holds an entire refill pack, and defiantly they create more noise and commotion compared with the 3 leads pencil.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I feel like I am a master of the mechanical pencil, like badass movie characters that know the difference between an empty gun and a fully loaded gun (Lian Neeson Taken reference)<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ant the results are in...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAEr_VGJ7CEXF3GGHIXCOK88EqLnKdNqRIlWgZLqWmOqcok49SWgHcNwg-mXEETR0TeSiOoiZwpT_xXdxyBrNnyrySrFnobTRqaK1Xr-djH_-HkJePLignylJw4G9kZpyCrXYFDhEugZtl8p5SQ2txeb8QoajG19HPBTjFvRYRn5N4Hv3DZqZnEfI/s1080/how%20many%20leads%20should%20i%20keep%20in%20mechanical%20pencil.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="1080" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAEr_VGJ7CEXF3GGHIXCOK88EqLnKdNqRIlWgZLqWmOqcok49SWgHcNwg-mXEETR0TeSiOoiZwpT_xXdxyBrNnyrySrFnobTRqaK1Xr-djH_-HkJePLignylJw4G9kZpyCrXYFDhEugZtl8p5SQ2txeb8QoajG19HPBTjFvRYRn5N4Hv3DZqZnEfI/w640-h412/how%20many%20leads%20should%20i%20keep%20in%20mechanical%20pencil.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">So from what you can see, the leads came out just fine from both pencils. None of them broke, and no dust came out of the barrel (white paper test). In conclusion, I wouldn't care too much of how many leads there are in a pencil, as this non-scientific tests seems to point that even a big number of leads will do just fine in day to day scenario, stored inside your favorite pencil. <span data-offset-key="dll14-1024-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1024-0"><span data-text="true">Generally</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1025-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1025-0"><span data-text="true">,</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1026-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1026-0"><span data-text="true"> it</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1027-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1027-0"><span data-text="true"> is</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1028-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1028-0"><span data-text="true"> a</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1029-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1029-0"><span data-text="true"> good</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1030-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1030-0"><span data-text="true"> idea</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1031-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1031-0"><span data-text="true"> to</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1032-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1032-0"><span data-text="true"> keep</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1033-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1033-0"><span data-text="true"> a</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1034-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1034-0"><span data-text="true"> few</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1035-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1035-0"><span data-text="true"> extra</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1036-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1036-0"><span data-text="true"> leads</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1037-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1037-0"><span data-text="true"> on</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1038-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1038-0"><span data-text="true"> hand</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1039-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1039-0"><span data-text="true">,</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1040-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1040-0"><span data-text="true"> or in this case in the pencil, so</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1041-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1041-0"><span data-text="true"> that</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1042-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1042-0"><span data-text="true"> you</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1043-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1043-0"><span data-text="true"> don't have to worry about longer writing sessions</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="dll14-1049-0" style="background-color: var(--green-100);"><span data-offset-key="dll14-1049-0"><span data-text="true">.<br /></span></span></span></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-49857303037347796732022-06-28T19:02:00.003+03:002022-06-28T19:02:58.878+03:00Graphgear 500 used by Gerard Butler in the movie Greenland<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FtFbN6uwnSp7g6yTHrUhKMHkN7d4lEG2KR8xiAzYvRvaB5Bm13yiUueRgob9Kxa8B1BLIS2y6_CR-hypkoZyJkr_Fq93CT7QMxaFnEbLlyLjNaNMlhBpL_MtybzbgscrkLFPMvGJwsLZOO6UezS0fpnWW1BrZPctzQTokzlgeLLNZMsxKUdlxpv5/s1920/greenland%20gerard%20buttler%20watch3.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="1920" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FtFbN6uwnSp7g6yTHrUhKMHkN7d4lEG2KR8xiAzYvRvaB5Bm13yiUueRgob9Kxa8B1BLIS2y6_CR-hypkoZyJkr_Fq93CT7QMxaFnEbLlyLjNaNMlhBpL_MtybzbgscrkLFPMvGJwsLZOO6UezS0fpnWW1BrZPctzQTokzlgeLLNZMsxKUdlxpv5/w640-h274/greenland%20gerard%20buttler%20watch3.PNG" width="640" /></a></div>In the movie Greenland starring Gerard Butler, right in the starting scene you can see a glimpse of a GraphGear 500 used for a brief moment by the star of the movie.<p></p><p>The movie starts with John Garrity (Gerard Butler) as an engineer on a construction site looking over some designs and taking some notes with a Pentel GraphGear 500 mechanical pencil. It is a disaster movie, a comet is going to hit earth and, and a few selected people are notified to go to a shelter.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtH0ofZgLs7Jslddgx_yWwlKprh33bqd7LBgkWKg6G2gYvuZTE5Q-c3Wz7gk-8FLyLOPmflAgSgK5zXFpx0PxvMKGdFHWnt_ELfse0QI0utCciyA5RCa62hbmCt68J3KBZJw-6-OW8t_okyvXT7PGHXwLPKYDqiJ1bEwX-So9iT3UBgA65J6ppf50w/s1920/greenland%20gerard%20buttler%20watch4.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="823" data-original-width="1920" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtH0ofZgLs7Jslddgx_yWwlKprh33bqd7LBgkWKg6G2gYvuZTE5Q-c3Wz7gk-8FLyLOPmflAgSgK5zXFpx0PxvMKGdFHWnt_ELfse0QI0utCciyA5RCa62hbmCt68J3KBZJw-6-OW8t_okyvXT7PGHXwLPKYDqiJ1bEwX-So9iT3UBgA65J6ppf50w/w640-h274/greenland%20gerard%20buttler%20watch4.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This is the first and last time the pencil appears in the movie, but I am sure the pencil survived the comet and is still working today.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSt-8FTYq2fma7pv942dGv---qnJaMfyxOZ5Vi347Zofhw1112b-DMpUGRxkmJSEEzfBQQt9FWlnXkWDqO-jPE9hANKkPU9EyHQ-NfvbDC3t9KDqbuUxmlWqMaWkMmEQFa3VGfKUES6yXYlGw9sABjlx3C4KFrOPnNmacEeu_9I3JNZjMm0YbWJkj/s1920/greenland%20gerard%20buttler%20watch2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="823" data-original-width="1920" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSt-8FTYq2fma7pv942dGv---qnJaMfyxOZ5Vi347Zofhw1112b-DMpUGRxkmJSEEzfBQQt9FWlnXkWDqO-jPE9hANKkPU9EyHQ-NfvbDC3t9KDqbuUxmlWqMaWkMmEQFa3VGfKUES6yXYlGw9sABjlx3C4KFrOPnNmacEeu_9I3JNZjMm0YbWJkj/w640-h274/greenland%20gerard%20buttler%20watch2.PNG" width="640" /></a></div>In the rest of the movie, you can see the trip to the shelter and all the misfortunes that happen on the way.<br /><p></p><p>I do not know if the crew chose with a reason the Graphgear 500 over its bigger brother 1000 (braking issues) or it was just what they had lying around. Either way I think this is a solid choice, in case of a disaster, to have such a good mechanical pencil.</p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-66103599143767601132022-06-06T22:25:00.011+03:002024-01-29T20:28:49.540+02:00GShock GA810 MMA long term review<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJYiu4Ap5N0_h5Pi0sG0oDlA9TzsK3Io-D6jC9gMLczD_YGX7Q72lD1X-W4Fot5nq9zcmlhFB5auvLaDrasG0-rbxinfZ9MTdsEpwj3msKGNxM3BM4smmzZ-G4KukTLQGbCN-6RQiLZAueWXcFyyOTVuYiei0U-1huWjZH0ddQX6xhFfwiZLSjk8a/s6376/Gshock%20GA800%20GA810%20MMA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="GShock GA810 MMA, GA800 (metallic watch gshock)" border="0" data-original-height="6376" data-original-width="5438" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJYiu4Ap5N0_h5Pi0sG0oDlA9TzsK3Io-D6jC9gMLczD_YGX7Q72lD1X-W4Fot5nq9zcmlhFB5auvLaDrasG0-rbxinfZ9MTdsEpwj3msKGNxM3BM4smmzZ-G4KukTLQGbCN-6RQiLZAueWXcFyyOTVuYiei0U-1huWjZH0ddQX6xhFfwiZLSjk8a/w546-h640/Gshock%20GA800%20GA810%20MMA.jpg" title="GShock GA810 MMA, GA800" width="546" /></a></div></div><br />My view on the Gshock GA800 / GA810<br /></span></h3><p>This is my review of the G-Shock GA800 (810), after a period of 4 years of intense use of the watch.<br />Before getting the watch, I didn't think too much about it. GShocks are big and useless, right?! Who needs a watch that can survive a drop of a few meters and withstand 200 meters of submersion underwater? I was skeptical that any of these features are meaningful characteristics because I considered them just a bunch of check boxes that Casio has put on the data sheet. The watch has this and that, but I will not use it, and probably most people won't. I am not a diver, and I donât intend to drop it from the top of the building.<br />After two years with the watch, I think I get it. The watch definitely has more features in terms of resistance than most people will need. And this makes it bulky, plastic, basically a grownup's toy. On top of the look, the big list of can dos gives the user confidence. You forget the watch is on your wrist, and not just because it is very light. It most likely has to do with the fact that the watch will probably outlive you, so there is no need to worry about going in the pool with it on your wrist. The watch has a unique look, people associate similar styled watches with Gshoks. Even non watch people, at least heard about them. Gshocks can be a fashion statement, or can be whatever you want it to be. It can take the abuse without complaining too much, it can look cool and trendy with see through cases and bands...<br /><br />So this model in particular the GA 800 (my version is 810 MMA, which has a shiny metallic dial instead of the resin one), has been with me for almost 4 years now. At first, I was consciences about the bold looks, the size and the fact it was making it awkward to put on or take off a jacket, but after some time with it, I realized I keep reaching for it every time I get out of the house. It managed to charm me in this time, to the point that I want more Gshocks.<br /><br />The watch shares its case with the GBA-800 and GBD-800.<br /><br />The GA800 (810) is an analog watch with 5 pushers (one dedicated light button on the face of the watch), The module is one of the âsmarterâ ones. The hands will adjust to the digital time (older Casio's didnât have this feature, you would have to adjust the digital time and separately adjust the hands to match the digital time).<br />Another nice feature of the watch is by pressing the C and Light button simultaneous, to move the hands in a position in which the digital display is visible. It can be very useful as the hands on the GA800 are quite bulky and can cover most of the digital display.<br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">What is the GA800 specialty?</span></h3><p>The main feature of this model is the stopwatch, which can be easily accessed by pressing D button in home screen. Once pressed, the stopwatch starts instantly. It also has the ability to record lap time. The recall function shows you the date of the timing and the laps recorded.<br />The stopwatch is 24 hours. It also offers the ability to recall on the times (laps). You can scroll through the memory of the saved laps. The watch will display the date on which the laps were recorded.<br />Only a 99 minute timer though, which is a pity, the standard 5 alarms and a simple dual time feature.<br /><br />The battery lasts about 3 years, which is just ok.<br /><br />The hands have a bit of luminous paint on them, but it is not very durable in traditional Casio fashion. The marking on the dial do not have luminous paint applied to them. I do not consider this a problem, as the watch has a backlight that can do the job well.<br /><br />The light on the watch is good and compared to other models you both the analog and the digital display are illuminated. It uses a LED placed under the 9 o'clock marker and backlighting on the digital display. It has an auto-light function that can be turned on by holding the light button for a few seconds (I do not use it). You can also set the duration of the light at 1 or 3 seconds. This could be another decisive feature for you, not all Gshocks illuminate both the analog and the digital displays.<br /><br />Like any other GShock it is robust, bulky, covered in black resin and too big for most of the wrists out there.<br />The GA-800 is one of the few G-Shock that features second-hand. Right off the bat, if you're looking for a G-Shock with seconds hand, you can pick up the GA800 or 810, and you won't be disappointed.<br />It's an affordable model that offers just the basics, it doesn't have atomic timekeeping or solar power, or anything fancy, but it has the seconds hand :). It is a bit weird bragging with the fact that you have a watch with a seconds hand, but it is what it is.<br /><br />My version as I mentioned is the GA810, which has a metallic silver dial with metallic hands, and a small negative display. The analog face of the watch and the negative digital display are not the best in terms of visibility, I think the basic standard model GA-800-1AJF does a better job. But I like the fact the metallic face makes it a bit less plastic. It is a better rounded watch in my eyes.<br />The writing on the dial is very unobtrusive, also on the resin case, you can see it only if the light hits it in a certain way. <br /><br />The negative display at the bottom of the dial is small, and the visibility is not great. In good lighting you can see it clear and that is about it. I like the watch has a dedicated light button, and it doesn't share one of the standard buttons. It is more accessible and easier to press. <br /><br />The digital display on the main screen shows either the day/date or the hour in digital format. To switch between the two, press the A button.<br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Why do I like it?</span></h3><p>It is very comfortable on hand, light, I have all the features I need on it, and it gives me more confidence, knowing that my watch is more capable than me. I donât shy away from activities and labor with the watch on my wrist. At the beginning I saw it more as a sports watch, outdoor watch. Now I just wear it almost anywhere. Plus it looks nice on my wrist even though it is a bit big for it.<br />It is a very accurate watch, my model gains about 3-4 seconds per month.<br />I like the fact it can show two different time zones at a glance. The analog hands plus the digital display set on dual time.<br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">What would I change about it?</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;">I would like a longer lasting battery in the watch, it takes a CR2016 which lasts about 3 years. <br />A second neat pick is the digital display which is a bit small for my eyes to see it clearly especially if the lighting is not the best (being inverted, black background with white lettering doesnât help either)<br />Module wise, I would like it to have a world time instead of dual time. But Casio usually puts just a feature on these low end models, on the GA800 is the lap timer that can be accessed super fast from the home screen by pressing the C button.<br />Small pet peeves is the luminous paint, only applied on the hands and not on the markers, plus the quality of the paint is not the best. This is not a real issue because the watch has its own illumination system, which is actually good. I would put this in the category nice to have. (Seiko, Orient, even Lorus has very good luminous paint applied generously on watches that have a low price tag)<br />Another feature that I am not that fond of, but for many it might be a plus, is the fact that the back of the watch is held in place by 4 screws instead of a threaded back case. I feel that I am going to strip the holes when I have to open the watch to replace the battery (the case is resin after all and the screws are metal). Not all people might consider this a negative, just because it is more common to have a small Philips head screwdriver lying around in your home, or you can easily find it at the store near you, rather than having a specialized watchmakers tool to open watches back cases.<br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Would I recommend the watch?</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;">Yes I would. I like the fact it has a traditional 3 hands. There are other models, but usually you will find the 3rd hand on the expensive masters only.<br />It gets a lot of attention from other, especially from non watch people.<br /><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Is it too big?</span></h3><p>My wrist is about 16.5 cm in circumference, and the watch is 54.1 x 48.6 x15.5 mm. It looks big on my wrist, and it is big. It is difficult to get a coat cuff over it. But it is supposed to be this way, to be bold and tough looking. Iâve tried smaller Gshock and I canât say they look better. Even though I prefer smaller watches in general, and I am against the dying trend of wearing oversized watches with G Shocks I am making an exception<br /><br /></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-5076169491155521732022-05-31T11:41:00.026+03:002023-10-29T17:48:58.258+02:00Computer keyboards<p style="text-align: justify;">Related to writing instruments but in a different category, typing is
the most common method of writing for most people. So in a way,
keyboards are part of the writing instruments we use on a daily basis.
My first experience with a keyboard was with a vintage mechanical Compaq
leaf spring. At that time membrane keyboards were everywhere on the
market and for me were much cooler looking (mine was an old, big and
noisy hunk of metal and plastic), some of them had multimedia keys or
even short travel. So I put the keyboard in a bin and went out and
bought the first of a series of crap membrane keyboards.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Recently
seeing a surge in mechanical keyboard popularity I made the leap back
to the mechanical side and bought a mechanical keyboard, the cheapest I
could find, as I was unsure if it will be something that I will
appreciate or even enjoy using. I was also skeptical about the noise
mechanical keyboards make. Apparently after a certain age you are not as
sensible to loud noises :), so I have to say I like it very much, even
though it is a blue switch keyboard which is known for making lots of
noise. Also, the board itself being a cheap one is hollow and amplifies
the noises generated by the clicks and the keys bottoming out, and
resonates a bin, "ping" which is a bit distracting. It is especially
true for when I keep the feet up, and is less noticeable if the entire
back is on the table and I put something between the table and the
keyboard. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">After using it for some time, I realized what crap of a
keyboard I am working with every day. So I took it to work. I have to
say, my colleagues were not so impressed by the clicks the keyboard
makes, even though I took the time to explain how much cooler mechanical
keyboards are and how better they feel to the fingers. So, long story
short, I took it back home and went back to the membrane keyboard I was
using until that point, because the blue switches were a bit
overwhelming for an office environment. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Because the feel of a
rubber dome is so different* from a mechanical keyboard, I was curious
if this makes any kind of impact in my typing ability.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Do mechanical keyboards have an effect on your typing speed? <br /></h3><p style="text-align: justify;">*
Many people refer to mechanical keyboards being mushy. It is hard to
describe in words but, a rubber dome is like pressing on a sponge, while
a mechanical keyboard has a very crisp feel, and you can feel the end
of the travel very abruptly. Also, a blue or brown switch as a
distinctive bump when the key registers (before bottoming out), and
offers a very crisp sensation when the button hits the tactile bump and
when it bottoms out.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I tested my typing speed on the following setups:<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">T-Dagger Bermuda blue switch mechanical keyboard / Rubber dome keyboard Dell KB1421 / Dell Laptop Latitude series 5501</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I
did 12 typing tests with all the aforementioned keyboards, and taking
out from the average the slowest and fastest session. I did the testing
using 10Fastfingers.com, top 200 English words. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMjoGkx1gS1l0Fh8-bQV1mi3MeTliB3-vLMVr1tUHFSx9jGTOvl_GOY5836fFMDTTPeKYkSOvlAdo7YLXD7QEcdKTE8aVeZI8gt1lCq3RFQAszdPiPi_qInI_qOgGGYlb4osaJOTFfjkJ7QlkN215FXCwgcRIfpIpws61MVC0NUqs6JtaK298gl3t/s1263/typing%20test.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="1263" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMjoGkx1gS1l0Fh8-bQV1mi3MeTliB3-vLMVr1tUHFSx9jGTOvl_GOY5836fFMDTTPeKYkSOvlAdo7YLXD7QEcdKTE8aVeZI8gt1lCq3RFQAszdPiPi_qInI_qOgGGYlb4osaJOTFfjkJ7QlkN215FXCwgcRIfpIpws61MVC0NUqs6JtaK298gl3t/w640-h310/typing%20test.png" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /> The detailed results are:</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZg9QOOHcAmX1pEyRPSlkKG6yxKCOR05MtlRd9Lnfk5D1tKIoDXCgsRvqgsd_ExtT6msrBJYLNKnIXMCDW7eNAKBbNNTcApTR3hn6WnrawJ9aBrH_RIsAGVq7lfxKwQhCtDgVMTXGHLAPUdLDZb8WstCyXV0V62-WCqkgjcbhE6XoqSpCzQq-g_OYj/s941/how%20many%20wpm%20mechanical%20keyboard.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="941" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZg9QOOHcAmX1pEyRPSlkKG6yxKCOR05MtlRd9Lnfk5D1tKIoDXCgsRvqgsd_ExtT6msrBJYLNKnIXMCDW7eNAKBbNNTcApTR3hn6WnrawJ9aBrH_RIsAGVq7lfxKwQhCtDgVMTXGHLAPUdLDZb8WstCyXV0V62-WCqkgjcbhE6XoqSpCzQq-g_OYj/w640-h358/how%20many%20wpm%20mechanical%20keyboard.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I am accustomed to all the keyboards, and type of them almost daily.
At this speed, I would be cataloged as an average or just above average
typist. Of course, the "real" typing speed varies based on the
complexity of the text, how familiar you are with the language you are
typing in, the length of the text etc.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">As you can see in the
typing speed on all keyboards is rather similar, the mechanical having
the highest average typing speed and the top typing speed (70 words per
minute / 76 words per minute), followed closely by the membrane with an
average of 69 WPM and a top speed of 75. Last place goes to the laptop
switch keyboard that only offered me an average speed of 67 WPM and a
max of 70 WPM.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Even though the speed doesn't vary much between
keyboards, the typing feel and colleague's liking (or better said
disliking) might.<br />To better explain this, I made this graph, where
the vertical axis represents the satisfaction factor and on the
horizontal axis the keyboards types are enumerated.</p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggep5vROl8QfpPj-2UAr1PLsWe8SZgTVAwN6wyAKZuYb5AH5aeTzTR6ytHrP13pc3ZVfKOtGSJlaFhnK7vu2O5cjJUI92s0ccaweK5dfV6VXWoG7P-jo6JOyQq6FmmnQiWWdh_gH3s-937r5YexJa9TLQp11LEI09ZRwPIov0fwbA02Ebx9DD8W2m3/s783/keyboard%20type%20graph.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="783" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggep5vROl8QfpPj-2UAr1PLsWe8SZgTVAwN6wyAKZuYb5AH5aeTzTR6ytHrP13pc3ZVfKOtGSJlaFhnK7vu2O5cjJUI92s0ccaweK5dfV6VXWoG7P-jo6JOyQq6FmmnQiWWdh_gH3s-937r5YexJa9TLQp11LEI09ZRwPIov0fwbA02Ebx9DD8W2m3/w640-h436/keyboard%20type%20graph.png" width="640" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you do not value being liked or having friends for that matter, you
should go and buy a mechanical keyboard. For the rest of you, just keep
using the keyboard you have, as it doesn't make much of a difference for
most of you. <br /></p><p></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1713745736825566907.post-47558336476184437732022-05-16T17:05:00.005+03:002023-08-18T23:15:17.610+03:00New colors for the Rotring 500 and 600 in 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU7VPlLqbCmBatFOFARKQCnPaPuPq88XT9lpPxrDZ4Rhr-uuuQjgjg_rOEgnepPfjKBRP9Fl79vI1hgjnbV7QMEVYJQVz7GRMxKZsEwXB1VZuTlqNCU0huWAc83t-Kmv6XmC-E7YII5-C27dF_CPegpiL8YHOnm_t6F6IIkY0vwY96NDpl4iQm57FY/s1035/1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1035" data-original-width="733" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU7VPlLqbCmBatFOFARKQCnPaPuPq88XT9lpPxrDZ4Rhr-uuuQjgjg_rOEgnepPfjKBRP9Fl79vI1hgjnbV7QMEVYJQVz7GRMxKZsEwXB1VZuTlqNCU0huWAc83t-Kmv6XmC-E7YII5-C27dF_CPegpiL8YHOnm_t6F6IIkY0vwY96NDpl4iQm57FY/w454-h640/1.png" width="454" /></a></div><p></p><p>Rotring now offers the infamous Rotring 600 and Rotring 500 mechanical pencils in new colors. The Rotring 600 featured on the cover of the catalog is now available also in: white, gold, and rose gold. I think the white one especially stands out with a very clean and professional look.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWNGXQnVRNY1ZqpMKwVrx-ro7ZriRLmgMhN_tDKytZocBGDJSDnom-Zb65JUZp3nn7WjekS0rvCmtmL4HFjlBjMgH_hb1eszJxL5Sfy8R6vcSuCaXZ6FHw-h_N0f8Gc2ino9ILi4o4oo1FajF24uaX5jyrfvz0P5Xv1AVQIMiSWLvsq6ejKjCC1jK/s477/rotring%20600%20new%20color%20gold%20and%20white.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="181" data-original-width="477" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWNGXQnVRNY1ZqpMKwVrx-ro7ZriRLmgMhN_tDKytZocBGDJSDnom-Zb65JUZp3nn7WjekS0rvCmtmL4HFjlBjMgH_hb1eszJxL5Sfy8R6vcSuCaXZ6FHw-h_N0f8Gc2ino9ILi4o4oo1FajF24uaX5jyrfvz0P5Xv1AVQIMiSWLvsq6ejKjCC1jK/w640-h242/rotring%20600%20new%20color%20gold%20and%20white.png" width="640" /></a></div>The Rotring 600 3 in 1 has received 2 new colors, the royal blue and the dark green. Until now it could be purchased in black and silver.<br /><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLezFO9COPnOTef8x3spEJMFGuXUbsTOnm38jQLQYICoJNzKJ8n_pYrwyW8_CPX9HpE0ZTiGOkqhAgjmOrRT7AF0SVNnzysirjVbvO66hEXrqlYf6anlOoYVcwLmdJrt75jm-ppVs-rtUi3jSqkcGZpclBy5YaVkEVKm7DhT8s6VoQ-YxPxIKigC-Q/s477/rotring%20600%203%20in%201%20colors.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="153" data-original-width="477" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLezFO9COPnOTef8x3spEJMFGuXUbsTOnm38jQLQYICoJNzKJ8n_pYrwyW8_CPX9HpE0ZTiGOkqhAgjmOrRT7AF0SVNnzysirjVbvO66hEXrqlYf6anlOoYVcwLmdJrt75jm-ppVs-rtUi3jSqkcGZpclBy5YaVkEVKm7DhT8s6VoQ-YxPxIKigC-Q/w640-h206/rotring%20600%203%20in%201%20colors.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Rotring hasn't forgotten about the little brother, the 500 which was available only in black. Now it can be purchased in pink, royal blue, and dark green. Compared to the 600 the 500 still keeps the grip section, the clip, the lead hardness indicator and cap in the standard back color. Probably a cost saving decision, to keep the pencil affordable. Even so, the pencil looks rather nice, I especially am intrigued by the green / black version.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPeVf-RSjO2tWXJk2xhUBHfzEmn5PdUOqipaBJuobR501Zh4YKkpWmt0sChx32NZTPskpDc0VC_0kYYWMCBjwh5fm_-cojgbuYNEF6NgeDYwGipnDJLM-cLBZcfOh8JNssvAaZtfmrGfvzWljxCovHwANqsX7G6matrGudR4_z4S7jG4QYKwUHY95A/s511/rotring%20500%20new%20colors.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="235" data-original-width="511" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPeVf-RSjO2tWXJk2xhUBHfzEmn5PdUOqipaBJuobR501Zh4YKkpWmt0sChx32NZTPskpDc0VC_0kYYWMCBjwh5fm_-cojgbuYNEF6NgeDYwGipnDJLM-cLBZcfOh8JNssvAaZtfmrGfvzWljxCovHwANqsX7G6matrGudR4_z4S7jG4QYKwUHY95A/w640-h294/rotring%20500%20new%20colors.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Rareshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15163764981301305126noreply@blogger.com0