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> I feel writing notes on paper with my fountain pen really different from typing on a computer. > Only the former give me the feeling of work well done and
by cvs268 7y ago
> I feel writing notes on paper with my fountain pen really different from typing on a computer.
> Only the former give me the feeling of work well done and some relaxed mind.
Maybe you need to switch to a font with cursive-letters/extended ligatures :-)
On a serious note, this reminds me of my school-days. At my school, a "Hero-pen" was all the rage; All the "cool" kids had one.
Recently found out (i think from some random HN comment!) that the prized-possession of my childhood - The "Hero pen" was "inspired" by the Parker 51!
Not able to find the HN comment, but here are some links from my browser history for some fountain-pen nostalgia :-) :-)
https://frankunderwater.com/2017/02/20/remaking-parker-45-a-cooperation-between-hero-parker/ https://frankunderwater.com/2017/02/20/remaking-parker-45-a-...
https://thefrugalfountainpen.blogspot.com/2014/03/hero-616-doctor-review.html https://thefrugalfountainpen.blogspot.com/2014/03/hero-616-d...
- cvs268 7y agoFound the original discussion! Let the Fountain Pens Flow (nytimes.com) 130 points by CaliforniaKarl | 8 months ago | 114 comments https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18771984 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18771984
- tasogare 7y agoThe first link is really interesting, thanks. Actually I'm not a fountain pen nerd. I use a €10 supermarket-sold Waterman for the last ten years. This pen in indestructible and really lightweight; best money spend in my life. In comparison I got a classy Parker as a Christmas gift but almost never use it because of its heaviness and the price of the proprietary ink cartridges.