Anonymous 05/08/24(Wed)20:04:27 | 48 comments | 6 images
Is it retarded to use fountain pens?
Anonymous 05/08/24(Wed)20:28:40 No.454720
No its cool to use fountain pens.
Anonymous 05/08/24(Wed)21:02:42 No.454722
Anonymous 05/09/24(Thu)02:24:14 No.454726
>>454722
cherry picking troglodyte.
>it is retarded to walk because it requires much more muscle work than driving does.
>it is retarded to cook for yourself because it makes a messy kitchen
>it is retarded to read a book because there are audio books.
>it is retarded to play the violin because you can make electronic music in your bedroom.
>it is retarded to collect tin toys because there is wh 40k
dafuqqqqq?
they obviously simply offer different sets of sensual experiences. there is pros and cons to (pretty much) everything.
also consider using a regular fountain pen with regular cartridges if your untalented ass is too clumsy/stupid not to make a mess with dip pens or piston converter systems... you sound like my grandma that dislikes everything internet just because she never properly learned how to use it.
>>454718
consider this.
do you enjoy writing by hand?
do you like rituals and 'sacred' little objects to value?
is flowing ink somewhat satisfying to you?
are you sometimes contemplating about reducing time spent on the pc?
if your answer to even just one of these is 'm-maybe' then it will be 10 bucks well invested.
give it a try and decide for yourself whether you find it in any remote way pleasurable. but stop wasting oxygen with naive questions à la
>is it retarded?
cherry picking troglodyte.
>it is retarded to walk because it requires much more muscle work than driving does.
>it is retarded to cook for yourself because it makes a messy kitchen
>it is retarded to read a book because there are audio books.
>it is retarded to play the violin because you can make electronic music in your bedroom.
>it is retarded to collect tin toys because there is wh 40k
dafuqqqqq?
they obviously simply offer different sets of sensual experiences. there is pros and cons to (pretty much) everything.
also consider using a regular fountain pen with regular cartridges if your untalented ass is too clumsy/stupid not to make a mess with dip pens or piston converter systems... you sound like my grandma that dislikes everything internet just because she never properly learned how to use it.
>>454718
consider this.
do you enjoy writing by hand?
do you like rituals and 'sacred' little objects to value?
is flowing ink somewhat satisfying to you?
are you sometimes contemplating about reducing time spent on the pc?
if your answer to even just one of these is 'm-maybe' then it will be 10 bucks well invested.
give it a try and decide for yourself whether you find it in any remote way pleasurable. but stop wasting oxygen with naive questions à la
>is it retarded?
Anonymous 05/09/24(Thu)03:25:30 No.454728
>>454726
tldr dont care
i use a fountain pen for sketching from nature - because iike the challenge the ink presents as a medium, no erasing, and i like that i can go over it with a brush and some water after too. i think its great. and i use the pens for other shit to. moderate inconvenience at times but i love my fucking ink drawings and what they represent (ie being in the moment and seeing and composing well)
tldr dont care
i use a fountain pen for sketching from nature - because iike the challenge the ink presents as a medium, no erasing, and i like that i can go over it with a brush and some water after too. i think its great. and i use the pens for other shit to. moderate inconvenience at times but i love my fucking ink drawings and what they represent (ie being in the moment and seeing and composing well)
Anonymous 05/09/24(Thu)15:03:36 No.454732
>>454726
>then it will be 10 bucks well invested
lmfao
there aren't any fountain pens that cheap, all of them are overpriced af and not worth it
>then it will be 10 bucks well invested
lmfao
there aren't any fountain pens that cheap, all of them are overpriced af and not worth it
Anonymous 05/09/24(Thu)15:51:43 No.454733
>>454718
No, but there is a very real and if you ask them, admitted correlation between willing/active participation in "the fountain pen community" and various neurodevelopmental and mental disorders like ADD, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, OCD, etc.
>Intrigue, ink and drama grip the fountain pen community
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/intrigue-ink-and-drama-grip-the-fountain-pen-community/
No, but there is a very real and if you ask them, admitted correlation between willing/active participation in "the fountain pen community" and various neurodevelopmental and mental disorders like ADD, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, OCD, etc.
>Intrigue, ink and drama grip the fountain pen community
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/i
Anonymous 05/09/24(Thu)19:19:56 No.454739
>>454732
i use the cheap muji pens. not sure muji sells them anymore
had mine for years, still working
i use the cheap muji pens. not sure muji sells them anymore
had mine for years, still working
Anonymous 05/10/24(Fri)05:02:59 No.454742
>>454732
idiot
idiot
Anonymous 05/10/24(Fri)08:30:33 No.454743
>>454722
>uses india ink with a fountain pen and makes spiteful comments about the medium
the embarassing retardation of some mfs...
>uses india ink with a fountain pen and makes spiteful comments about the medium
the embarassing retardation of some mfs...
Anonymous 05/12/24(Sun)08:31:23 No.454790
>>454728
>i use a fountain pen for sketching from nature
Why not use graphite or charcoal pencil instead?
>i use a fountain pen for sketching from nature
Why not use graphite or charcoal pencil instead?
Anonymous 05/12/24(Sun)09:59:27 No.454793
>>454790
probably because it has a different look...
probably because it has a different look...
Anonymous 05/12/24(Sun)20:41:28 No.454812
>>454790
did you not even read the post, my man?
did you not even read the post, my man?
Anonymous 05/13/24(Mon)16:21:18 No.454831
>>454733
I think that it's just a correlation with neurological issues. The real thread might just be neurodivergence since a normal person would not be such a devilish deviant as to use a primitive method of putting down ink.
>>454728
Same, I like the effortlessness of putting down the lines and the finality of each stroke.
I think that it's just a correlation with neurological issues. The real thread might just be neurodivergence since a normal person would not be such a devilish deviant as to use a primitive method of putting down ink.
>>454728
Same, I like the effortlessness of putting down the lines and the finality of each stroke.
Anonymous 05/13/24(Mon)17:44:16 No.454832
>>454831
Most of the comments I've seen of those kinds of people commenting on it had almost nothing to do with actually using the pens for putting ink on paper, and almost everything to do with the pens and related inks themselves being a perfect outlet for fixating on in a semi- healthy manner, and also to satisfy compulsive urges to collect and organize them andvengage in the ritualistic aspect of loading and cleaning them and disassembly/reassembly.
Where ink on paper is even mentioned its usually still in that context, obessively fixating on the color or sheen...the act of writing or drawimg is mostly just a means to that end, or an afterthought.
Most of the comments I've seen of those kinds of people commenting on it had almost nothing to do with actually using the pens for putting ink on paper, and almost everything to do with the pens and related inks themselves being a perfect outlet for fixating on in a semi- healthy manner, and also to satisfy compulsive urges to collect and organize them andvengage in the ritualistic aspect of loading and cleaning them and disassembly/reassembly.
Where ink on paper is even mentioned its usually still in that context, obessively fixating on the color or sheen...the act of writing or drawimg is mostly just a means to that end, or an afterthought.
Anonymous 05/13/24(Mon)17:55:52 No.454833
>>454832
I don't think you've ever tried a fountain pen before and seen how they differ from ballpoint pens. I think they're especially good for the few of those who write in cursive
I don't think you've ever tried a fountain pen before and seen how they differ from ballpoint pens. I think they're especially good for the few of those who write in cursive
Anonymous 05/13/24(Mon)23:13:35 No.454834
>>454833
How the fuck do you conjure up that bullshit based on anything said in the post your are responding to?
I've owned and used plenty of fountain pens, as well as Rapidographs and other specialized ink pens like picrel for drafting and calligraphy and other artwork since back before you were born.
How the fuck do you conjure up that bullshit based on anything said in the post your are responding to?
I've owned and used plenty of fountain pens, as well as Rapidographs and other specialized ink pens like picrel for drafting and calligraphy and other artwork since back before you were born.
Anonymous 05/23/24(Thu)18:23:27 No.455017
>>454722
just get gud with fountain pens lmao
just get gud with fountain pens lmao
Anonymous 05/24/24(Fri)02:56:18 No.455023
>>454834
based roller ball bro
based roller ball bro
Anonymous 05/31/24(Fri)15:57:20 No.455170
Anonymous 05/31/24(Fri)18:51:03 No.455171
>>455170
it mentions fountain pens in the specifications, granted, but it is still suspended pigments instead of dye...
feel free to clarify why it technically isn't india ink (happy to learn something new here), but I doubt you'll make me consider this uninformed choice of materials a viable argument against giving fountain pens a try.
it mentions fountain pens in the specifications, granted, but it is still suspended pigments instead of dye...
feel free to clarify why it technically isn't india ink (happy to learn something new here), but I doubt you'll make me consider this uninformed choice of materials a viable argument against giving fountain pens a try.
Anonymous 05/31/24(Fri)19:05:43 No.455172
>>455171
India ink is made with shellac, which is why it gums up fountains pens - same reason it's waterproof. Carbon Black is very water resistant, but nowhere near the level of imperviousness that india ink is. The only thing you need to be wary of with it is that, being pigment based, it can be a bitch to clean out if it dries in the pen.
>I doubt you'll make me consider this uninformed choice of materials a viable argument against giving fountain pens a try.
It's not? The Sport is an easy beginner pen and Carbon Black is a good ink if you want something with high water resistance. >>454722 is still retarded, my point was the ink wasn't a mistake.
India ink is made with shellac, which is why it gums up fountains pens - same reason it's waterproof. Carbon Black is very water resistant, but nowhere near the level of imperviousness that india ink is. The only thing you need to be wary of with it is that, being pigment based, it can be a bitch to clean out if it dries in the pen.
>I doubt you'll make me consider this uninformed choice of materials a viable argument against giving fountain pens a try.
It's not? The Sport is an easy beginner pen and Carbon Black is a good ink if you want something with high water resistance. >>454722 is still retarded, my point was the ink wasn't a mistake.
Anonymous 05/31/24(Fri)19:22:48 No.455173
>>455172
yea, interesting, but wikipedia deems wrong, so Idk
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_ink
under 'components' section it says that the carbon pigments are what makes india ink india. shellac seems to be an optional component
>a bitch to clean out
exactly. and that is why it is a poor beginners choice. water resistance or not.
noobs being filtered by clogging seems pretty darn unsurprising. so still declaring it a wrong choice.
yea, interesting, but wikipedia deems wrong, so Idk
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ind
under 'components' section it says that the carbon pigments are what makes india ink india. shellac seems to be an optional component
>a bitch to clean out
exactly. and that is why it is a poor beginners choice. water resistance or not.
noobs being filtered by clogging seems pretty darn unsurprising. so still declaring it a wrong choice.
Anonymous 05/31/24(Fri)19:33:02 No.455174
Anonymous 05/31/24(Fri)21:15:12 No.455176
i dont know shit about ink
my pens clog if im not regularly using them
but i just dip the nib in water and shits good to go
my pens clog if im not regularly using them
but i just dip the nib in water and shits good to go
Anonymous 06/02/24(Sun)07:24:19 No.455218
>>454722
Weak bait but checked
Weak bait but checked
Anonymous 06/02/24(Sun)07:26:14 No.455219
>>454732
I've got a couple 1930s gold nib fountain pen for that price, you're just a retarded consooomer looking in the wrong place
I've got a couple 1930s gold nib fountain pen for that price, you're just a retarded consooomer looking in the wrong place
Anonymous 06/02/24(Sun)07:31:15 No.455220
>>454733
>"autists" somehow driven to the good old times, gathering on /pol/
>apparently they like old timey way of writing
Incredible uh? I bet the autism rate among antiquarians is over the roof too
>"autists" somehow driven to the good old times, gathering on /pol/
>apparently they like old timey way of writing
Incredible uh? I bet the autism rate among antiquarians is over the roof too
Anonymous 06/03/24(Mon)21:30:28 No.455248
>>454733
That's just par for course with any women-dominated hobby.
That's just par for course with any women-dominated hobby.
Anonymous 06/04/24(Tue)21:54:09 No.455261
Anonymous 06/08/24(Sat)11:52:59 No.455368
>>455174
I bought that pen today. For 10 bucks it's great.
I bought that pen today. For 10 bucks it's great.
Anonymous 06/14/24(Fri)11:54:43 No.455522
>>454718
no because it makes your calligraphy much better and actually readable
>isn't it retarded to write when you can just type everything on your phone
no because
1. when you write you retain more about what you wrote
2.the jews can only have access to your writings if they get a warrant and apprehend your notebooks
the only downside is that your notes arent searchable, you can't ctrl + f in real life and you can't really make a hierarchical filing system with ease.
maybe you can scan your notebooks and use a local llm to turn your handwriting into computer text and make notes from there.
thats the best way, a mix of both worlds.
no because it makes your calligraphy much better and actually readable
>isn't it retarded to write when you can just type everything on your phone
no because
1. when you write you retain more about what you wrote
2.the jews can only have access to your writings if they get a warrant and apprehend your notebooks
the only downside is that your notes arent searchable, you can't ctrl + f in real life and you can't really make a hierarchical filing system with ease.
maybe you can scan your notebooks and use a local llm to turn your handwriting into computer text and make notes from there.
thats the best way, a mix of both worlds.
Anonymous 06/14/24(Fri)11:56:19 No.455523
>>454732
they're literally like 5 dollars from the chinese
they're literally like 5 dollars from the chinese
Anonymous 06/15/24(Sat)03:11:38 No.455538
Anonymous 07/21/24(Sun)05:51:20 No.456342
>>456340
a racist wrote this post
sorry cunt im not a jew
im a freedom loving american and you can fuck off
a racist wrote this post
sorry cunt im not a jew
im a freedom loving american and you can fuck off
Anonymous 07/21/24(Sun)13:55:04 No.456364
Anonymous 07/21/24(Sun)16:03:32 No.456366
Anonymous 07/21/24(Sun)16:12:53 No.456367
>>456366
bro showing a picture of a fountain pen's mess like that is probably the most effective succinct attack against those pens.
bro showing a picture of a fountain pen's mess like that is probably the most effective succinct attack against those pens.
Anonymous 07/21/24(Sun)16:32:57 No.456368
Anonymous 07/21/24(Sun)17:00:43 No.456370
Anonymous 07/21/24(Sun)17:11:07 No.456371
>>456370
>a retarded, outdated pen
made me think you fall for the 'propaganda'. but nvm - we on the same page it seems
>a retarded, outdated pen
made me think you fall for the 'propaganda'. but nvm - we on the same page it seems
Anonymous 07/23/24(Tue)20:01:32 No.456414
Anonymous 08/11/24(Sun)09:15:36 No.456767
No, it's awesome to use fountain pens
Anonymous 08/14/24(Wed)04:34:04 No.456830
>>454718
It actually takes skill to use one properly.
It's the opposite of retarded.
But something tells me that you're better suited to crayons
It actually takes skill to use one properly.
It's the opposite of retarded.
But something tells me that you're better suited to crayons
Anonymous 10/15/24(Tue)22:52:44 No.458082
Not at all
Anonymous 01/04/25(Sat)04:50:30 No.459183
Nope. You can write pretty letters with them.
Anonymous 01/05/25(Sun)13:26:59 No.459200
>>454718
No practical benefit
No practical benefit
Anonymous 01/05/25(Sun)13:34:23 No.459201
>>454718
No they feel nice
No they feel nice
CIA Director Marlon Joseph Tesoro Battad 01/05/25(Sun)13:43:55 No.459202
no you can do things like deliberate thickness o' lines n' funny blots n' smudges and then you can stab someone with it. just a feather? heh, sure, stab me with that? better have good aim! one o' those deliberate steel ballpoint pens whats MADE for stabbin'?! heh, well go ahead, write like the papyrus font irl with that, go ahead, i'll wait. /:-]