Hi! I’m newer to the Fediverse and brand new to Beehaw. I’ve used Reddit for years, but I’m seeking greener shores as big tech has gotten real weird.

When I’m not reading, attempting to be a guitarist or fooling with fountain pens, I like to paint my nails! Do I color in the lines? No. Do I do a perfect job? Also no. But I pick fun colors and always, always, always add glitter. Did you color your nails? I wanna see!

(Side bar, I low-key wish the Fediverse had more places for beauty inspo. Let’s see pretty nails, hair and outfits, please!)

  • HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.comEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    Welcome to the fediverse! I quit reddit back in July-ish 2023 during the api shenanigans and haven’t looked back. I’m optimistic for the future of the fediverse!

    Are fountain pens the type you dip into ink? Is there a technique to writing with them? Can you do writing things with them that you can’t do with other pen types?

    • biteychan@beehaw.orgOPEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      There is such a thing as glass dip pens (I had one and was too rough with it, so it broke :') ), but I like using fountain pens that suck up ink via a spring or piston filled mechanism. I only fool around with fountain pens because I like playing with fun ink and being a weirdo. This is my TWSBI Eco (Fine nib) inked with Noodler’s Cardinal Kestral.

      Some would argue that there is a proper grip to hold fountain pens, but I found that the normal way I write is good enough. I always enjoyed writing in cursive, and I take a lot of notes (prayer journaling, getting my college degree, writing out my thoughts, etc.), so fountain pens indulge those activities.

      If you like going down rabbit holes, here’s a blog post to learn more: https://www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Beginner-s-Guide-to-Fountain-Pens/pt/927. #twsbieco #fountainpens (idk may this reach the fountain pen people elsewhere in the Fediverse so they can add more)

      • HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.comEnglish
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        3 hours ago

        Ah ok so that’s what a fountain pen looks like. I can see how it would add to the writing experience as it’s more personalized/stylish.

        At some point in my life, way back in college irc, I stopped writing cursive and over the years forgot how to do it. Cursive or not, my handwriting has always been atrocious looking.

        Thanks for the link, I’ll check it out!