Penfount • Pen CommunityJun 20, 2023
#FPQuestion of the Day:
Do you have a maximum or target number of pens you keep in your collection? Or is it the more the merrier?
#FountainPen
Show threadsuperplannergirlJun 20, 2023
@penfount I don't have a specific set number, but I don't like to get more than 7 or 8 for some reason- things just start feeling a little crowded. Maybe that will change one day, but right now that's how it is. :)
Show threadWrite_knife_sewJun 20, 2023
@superplannergirl @penfount 🙈 I usually have min 3, max 12 with me in my purse. And 1 - 4 bottles of ink in there too.
Show threadparadoxmoJun 21, 2023
@write_knife_sew wait you carry literal bottles of ink around in your purse? Not even like…samples?
Show threadWrite_knife_sewJun 21, 2023
@paradoxmo lol, yep. There is always a Levenger bottle (if it is a big purse, 2), a 30ml Diamine bottle, and then who knows. It has been a questionable habit for... more than 20 years. I *always* win thst baby shower game of 'who has the strangest thing in their purse'. Lol
Show threadparadoxmoJun 21, 2023
@write_knife_sew Have you ever had any purse inkcidents?
Show threadWrite_knife_sewJun 21, 2023
@paradoxmo knock on wood soooo hard- nope. If you want a purse bottle I highly recommend the Levenger ones. Build in ink well, sturdy tall (lots of threading) cap, stable base and fairly thick glass. They roll around sideways and upside down all the time with no issue.
Show threadparadoxmoJun 21, 2023
@write_knife_sew I’ll be honest I’ve never felt the need to carry a bottle of ink on the go, I just carry 2-3 pens in case one runs out
Show threadWrite_knife_sew
@paradoxmo I have a feeling you are a way more attentive and conscientious pen owner than I am. I never remember to check the pens before I head out. I've become shockingly adept at filling pens on the go in a variety of odd places. Lol. And, if I'm waiting at a doctor's office or something I tend to write letters. My preference is towards flexy or bold nibs. Rare that I have anything skinnier than a European M.
Jun 21, 2023 at 1:14amWeb
Show threadparadoxmoJun 21, 2023

@write_knife_sew I’m not sure that’s the case, haha. I use EF so that does help with the running out of ink situation. It’s pretty much impossible for me to write through every pen in my case on one trip out.

Re: writing letters, that sounds awesome and much better than what I do (doom scroll on my phone, watch videos, or play Words with Friends)

Show threadWrite_knife_sewJun 21, 2023
@paradoxmo I write a lot of letters. I have no idea how to just message you, but if you'd like to be added to my 'send an occasional letter now and again, with no expectation of return letters' list... feel free to message me. They are generally in lovely envelopes on fun paper. :-)