I edit on paper, too, then use that to guide me through my next cut on my computer. Easier to spot larger, structural issues that way and make parenthetical notes. Plus I can work anywhere without being tethered to some machine.
What do you write with all those pens?
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Aptly put. Mirrors my relationship pens and razors, writing and shaving. We turn what would otherwise be mundane chores into pleasurable, tactile rituals. Such little things do count.
Well, let's see.
My journal, actually a couple of different journals. One's more a diary and general observations about life, the other is to log and keep track of certain things.
Unpublishable fiction.
A small notebook with new words that I learn.
Notes for work. Various forms for work.
Miscellaneous notes such as shopping lists or memos of things to check on later.
Etc.
I always have a fountain pen with me, but I usually, when out and about also have a mechanical pencil and a ballpoint. I might have more, depending on what I'm carrying.
By the way, I don't really understand the point of using ink for crossword puzzles. You really make mistakes that seldom? I might be able to do the crosswords in our local paper that way, but I do them from books at levels that are difficult for me. Pencils only.
My journal, actually a couple of different journals. One's more a diary and general observations about life, the other is to log and keep track of certain things.
Unpublishable fiction.
A small notebook with new words that I learn.
Notes for work. Various forms for work.
Miscellaneous notes such as shopping lists or memos of things to check on later.
Etc.
I always have a fountain pen with me, but I usually, when out and about also have a mechanical pencil and a ballpoint. I might have more, depending on what I'm carrying.
By the way, I don't really understand the point of using ink for crossword puzzles. You really make mistakes that seldom? I might be able to do the crosswords in our local paper that way, but I do them from books at levels that are difficult for me. Pencils only.
For me, as a rule, ALWAYS a pen. Usually a red rollerball.
As much as I adore Noodler's colors, I simply abhor the ink. Out of maybe two dozen bottles I've gotten three that act like ink should. I really don't think Nathan Tardiff knows what he's doing. Have you seen any of his videos? Simply unwatchable, even at 2X speed. Diamine inks for me, though I've enjoyed Lamy and Pelikan for standard office colors of black and blueblack.
Little or nothing of significance.
that covers it just fine for me as well. Every and anything (99.9%) I write is with a fountain pen. I have a couple pocket pens inked, that go out with me and an A6 notepad (I also learned in the Army to always have pen and paper on hand and I’d be a success). I kept an A5 sized book for meetings, classes, etc. I have a couple house pens that are inked, and do the bulk of my writing. When I was in the office, I kept one in my desk just to have a spare, and carried my daily working pens.
still run the pocket notebook when I go out for any kind of note taking, lists, etc… transfer things from there to my A5 personalized bullet journal. Reminders, appts, notes and lists, calendar… everything but journaling get digitized as well, but that’s my back up system. Paper is my primary. Writing it out and then cross loading to digital reinforces the event and helps it stick in memory. As divers like to say, “two is one, one is none“. Redundant systems are hardly ever a bad thing.
When I was studying translation, I found it easier to just do it on paper (translate or edit) and then on the computer.
I keep writing love letters to @Graydog and @FarmerTan but I feel they're rejecting me.
Maybe I'm using poor ink and they're just getting blank letters?
Maybe I'm using poor ink and they're just getting blank letters?
After reading you used your FP with crossword puzzles and being dumbfounded it doesn’t feather like crazy, I decided to try it. I get The Epoch Times. I used it on the puzzle section. Worked fine! I was surprised.
They have a really good puzzle section. That my wife enjoys! I'm puzzled enuff finding my way around the house! True story doggone!
To answer the question seriously:
Fountain pens live at home and are for important documents. No note-taking with them, as I just don't have the ink.
My other pens (mainly G2s and other gel pens) are for any other writing, and I keep one on me when I go out. I use green ink because nobody else here uses green, and that makes it easier to ID my handwriting.
If I'm somewhere I have to use blue or black ink (banks for example) I'll use the pens they provide.
And neither Greydog nor Farmer Tan has written me back. Mail must be super slow.
Fountain pens live at home and are for important documents. No note-taking with them, as I just don't have the ink.
My other pens (mainly G2s and other gel pens) are for any other writing, and I keep one on me when I go out. I use green ink because nobody else here uses green, and that makes it easier to ID my handwriting.
If I'm somewhere I have to use blue or black ink (banks for example) I'll use the pens they provide.
And neither Greydog nor Farmer Tan has written me back. Mail must be super slow.
I have not received a snail mail letter my friend! Or anything else? I will look at my B and B inbox shortly my friend.
Only the kool kids.It's all good homie.
The kool kids still say that, right?
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Yeah, they have a lot of different puzzles. First one I do is the word search. I've liked those since I was a little kid. Then I move on to others. I never do the Sudoku type puzzles. Now you know you can give your wife a fountain pen and say, "here, use this. Trust me. It'll be fine."
Absolutely true for me!
