AimlessWanderer
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Which pens?
I was thinking a couple of days ago, whether or not I could just stick with one pen/ink for a year. Not just in terms of not getting bored, but in terms of the practicalities of how I use my writing tools.
I decided not. So then my head moved on to the next question. What would I actually need? After a bit of mulling it over, I settled on needing five different scribbling sticks.
1) 0.5mm mechanical pencil + HB leads
Pens are all well and good, but sometimes a pencil is the right tool for the job.
2) Parker IM with Quink Black Permanent ink
A no nonsense pen and ink. Comfortable, reliable, durable, presentable, and affordable. If I was 100% sure I'd never put it in my pocket, I might switch to my Parker 45 Flighter, but I don't trust that cap for pocket carry. I decided on Parker over my standard international cartridge users, just for that little extra capacity
3) A second fountain pen with a contrast ink. Something like Diamine Burnt Sienna.
Yes, I wimped out by just saying a second pen. I have three or four that I would fill with this ink (my contrast ink pens are red or silver), and any of them would do just fine. The ink is probably my favourite so far for this role.
4) Stainless Parker Jotter with Fisher Space Pen insert
Normally if I am pocket carrying a pen, it will be a ballpoint, and this is a pen and insert combo I know I can always count on. Black refill.
5) Permanent bullet tip marker
Doesn't have to be Sharpie. Staedtler have served me just as well.
I think anything less than that, would be awkward for me. I probably wouldn't go a month without needing to grab each one at least once.
What would be your minimum requirement for a year?
I was thinking a couple of days ago, whether or not I could just stick with one pen/ink for a year. Not just in terms of not getting bored, but in terms of the practicalities of how I use my writing tools.
I decided not. So then my head moved on to the next question. What would I actually need? After a bit of mulling it over, I settled on needing five different scribbling sticks.
1) 0.5mm mechanical pencil + HB leads
Pens are all well and good, but sometimes a pencil is the right tool for the job.
2) Parker IM with Quink Black Permanent ink
A no nonsense pen and ink. Comfortable, reliable, durable, presentable, and affordable. If I was 100% sure I'd never put it in my pocket, I might switch to my Parker 45 Flighter, but I don't trust that cap for pocket carry. I decided on Parker over my standard international cartridge users, just for that little extra capacity
3) A second fountain pen with a contrast ink. Something like Diamine Burnt Sienna.
Yes, I wimped out by just saying a second pen. I have three or four that I would fill with this ink (my contrast ink pens are red or silver), and any of them would do just fine. The ink is probably my favourite so far for this role.
4) Stainless Parker Jotter with Fisher Space Pen insert
Normally if I am pocket carrying a pen, it will be a ballpoint, and this is a pen and insert combo I know I can always count on. Black refill.
5) Permanent bullet tip marker
Doesn't have to be Sharpie. Staedtler have served me just as well.
I think anything less than that, would be awkward for me. I probably wouldn't go a month without needing to grab each one at least once.
What would be your minimum requirement for a year?