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I just received a Fisher Space Pen and I'm as happy as a Jujube

Tags: pen, misc, fluff

Look at this beauty

I've been wanting a cool pen that I could carry around and for the price I've read that these ones are the best to acquire (Zebra F-701 was a strong contender but I saw so many people "modding" them that it looked like it would require some extra effort).

For all the shit that goes in this world and all the toxicity on the internet, I'm fascinated by how easy it is to find a forum dedicated only to pens. It's just marvelous. Like I know it sounds stupid, but it's almost fucking magic. I remember growing up my only source of esoteric information like "what is the best pen for me" was Gabe, the guy in the paper store next to my parents' apartment, who spent the day reading magazines about modeling, arts and crafts, etc.

That is also why I am so excited about tildes. If we manage to minimize toxic behavior while increasing in content, this could be like having specialized Gabes about different topics, like going to your local store and seeing that friendly face that tells you "what's up boss" and just gives you info about the best socks you'll ever see, or the most obscure way to buy great glasses for cheap. I was just reading the thread on non-tech workers. Imagine if we could share our knowledge without putting our egos in the middle, how much power we could attain if we just stop clashing against each other. Like for example I just learned a bit about the world of pulp novels thanks to @koan and they are like "oh yeah I write maybe a novel a month no big deal" wtf!!!! And they are freaking humble about it!! I'm sorry I'm melting down a bit here but sometimes it feels like everyone takes this stuff for granted and then proceeds to behave like assholes (especially when I browse reddit or facebook feeds) and it makes me so angry and sad.

/rant

But for real, stop and think about the internet sometimes, it's like stopping and looking at the stars and realizing how vast the universe is.

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      frickindeal
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      I carry a matte black FSP every day. I think it originally had a clip, but it's long since gone. It's worn down to where brass is starting to show through in places, but it's never let me down....

      I carry a matte black FSP every day. I think it originally had a clip, but it's long since gone. It's worn down to where brass is starting to show through in places, but it's never let me down. Unlike most people, though, I really don't care for the way it writes. I keep thinking I may have received a bad cartridge, but it's still on its original, so I haven't had a chance to swap it out—and I've had it probably ten years. What is nice though is that it writes in just about any condition, on just about any surface, even if it's wet. That's come in handy a few times.

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        1. frickindeal
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          The missing clip doesn't really bother me. The pen lives in my front left pocket, and it's so unobtrusive I don't even realize I'm carrying it, that is until I need it. I'm not a big EDC guy, but...

          The missing clip doesn't really bother me. The pen lives in my front left pocket, and it's so unobtrusive I don't even realize I'm carrying it, that is until I need it. I'm not a big EDC guy, but I always have that pen and a stainless go-comb. Two indispensable things that come in handy very often.

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    2. PatrickRes
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      The cartridge adapter is not something to be underestimated! If you're someone with a few pens of different brands, adapters are a good thing to have around.

      The cartridge adapter is not something to be underestimated! If you're someone with a few pens of different brands, adapters are a good thing to have around.

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