Geekhack Handwriting Thread and Fountain Pen Thread

[terrpn]

keep 'em coming folks.........

[Binge]

[Skuloth]

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My office is poorly lit, makes taking pictures of writing difficult xD

[do_Og@n]

I'm surprised there aren't more entries.

[BlueNalgene]

I'm surprised there aren't more entries.

[Binge]

I'm surprised there aren't more entries.

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Those lacking time, discipline, and any, ANY, writing utensil need not apply.  I would have to agree with you that it does require effort and I can only surmise that there are quite a few people out there allergic to it when it comes to getting hand-outs.

[byker]

I'm surprised there aren't more entries.

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Those lacking time, discipline, and any, ANY, writing utensil need not apply.  I would have to agree with you that it does require effort and I can only surmise that there are quite a few people out there allergic to it when it comes to getting hand-outs.

My fountain pen ran out of ink yesterday. :( If i get more ink in time I will apply.  :)

[tp4tissue]

I'm surprised there aren't more entries.

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Those lacking time, discipline, and any, ANY, writing utensil need not apply.  I would have to agree with you that it does require effort and I can only surmise that there are quite a few people out there allergic to it when it comes to getting hand-outs.

My fountain pen ran out of ink yesterday. :( If i get more ink in time I will apply.  :)

Quickly wrote some casual..  beware, the lines are emotional.. if you don't like emotional outbursty writing.. Don't read it..

There is also this thwarted-perception, that great writing is highly uniform..  that is only true of business hand...  it does not carry over for every occasion..


Done with Pencil..  no special tools. 

Also, yes I intentionally spelled it penmenship.. because it's never been about 1 guy.

[Binge]

I'm surprised there aren't more entries.

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Those lacking time, discipline, and any, ANY, writing utensil need not apply.  I would have to agree with you that it does require effort and I can only surmise that there are quite a few people out there allergic to it when it comes to getting hand-outs.

My fountain pen ran out of ink yesterday. :( If i get more ink in time I will apply.  :)

I'm confused.  This is a handwriting thread...  Anyone can enter with any piece of handwriting.  There are no rules anywhere that state it must be done with X, Y, or Z utensil.  Just write to someone you care about and share your reasons for being thankful here to the best of your ability.

[tp4tissue]

I'm surprised there aren't more entries.

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Those lacking time, discipline, and any, ANY, writing utensil need not apply.  I would have to agree with you that it does require effort and I can only surmise that there are quite a few people out there allergic to it when it comes to getting hand-outs.

My fountain pen ran out of ink yesterday. :( If i get more ink in time I will apply.  :)

I'm confused.  This is a handwriting thread...  Anyone can enter with any piece of handwriting.  There are no rules anywhere that state it must be done with X, Y, or Z utensil.  Just write to someone you care about and share your reasons for being thankful here to the best of your ability.

Yup.. what I said.. penmenship is about balancing line width, proportions and shapes..   

That is the CORE concept..

[BlueNalgene]

I ended up getting a handwritten reply because of my letter.  Just finished a return letter.  I think this is going to be a thing.  Thanks again Binge.

[Binge]

I ended up getting a handwritten reply because of my letter.  Just finished a return letter.  I think this is going to be a thing.  Thanks again Binge.

I love this little exercise   You will be rewarded for your efforts no matter if it's by me or just by the act of writing.  It's not an anesthetized sort of contest, term lightly being used here, because the results don't just end with a keycap prize.  Happy to have been a catalyst of sorts.

::EDIT:: to anyone looking to write in.

I know that I've said just write a letter, but also please give writing with a fountain pen a shot.  A pack of 12 pilot varsity pens costs $2 USD.  They are refillable if you ever really like them, and honestly you won't regret it.  The important thing in my eyes is that a bit of effort goes into reaching out to someone you know and being thankful for them in a sort of "old-timey" way.  Like BlueNalgene has just shared it makes a difference and has more of an impact.

[tigersharkdude]

I know that I've said just write a letter, but also please give writing with a fountain pen a shot.  A pack of 12 pilot varsity pens costs $2 USD.  They are refillable if you ever really like them, and honestly you won't regret it.  The important thing in my eyes is that a bit of effort goes into reaching out to someone you know and being thankful for them in a sort of "old-timey" way.  Like BlueNalgene has just shared it makes a difference and has more of an impact.

I'm glad I seen this, I used a Pilot pen at a funeral home a while back and LOVED it but I couldnt figure out which pen it was .. I'll be buying these at wal-mart/target/etc come saturday

[tp4tissue]

sdf

[terrpn]

moving right along you are encouraged to share in the fun.......

[tigersharkdude]

moving right along you are encouraged to share in the fun.......

I was the first to enter ..

[Binge]

moving right along you are encouraged to share in the fun.......

I was the first to enter ..

Yeah- he might be referring to the FP fun   One of us... one of us hahaha.

[terrpn]

[terrpn]

[Binge]

[terrpn]

do this with a ballpoint or pencil..........

[tp4tissue]

Hrrm ?

Honestly, I'd like to see u do what I do with that fountain pen of urs..

[BlueNalgene]

Now that all the drama is behind us.  Let's get back to handwriting, whether you prefer a

or a


I made that ambigram with both.

[CPTBadAss]

Binge and I are going to the Philly Pen Show in January 2015! Anyone from GH want to join us?

Now that all the drama is behind us.  Let's get back to handwriting, whether you prefer a

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I made that ambigram with both.

This is awesome .

[Skuloth]

When in January?

[CPTBadAss]

January 16th - 18th.

[Skuloth]

Well that sucks. The 16th is my last day of work in Indy so I wont be able to make it.

[Binge]

Well that sucks. The 16th is my last day of work in Indy so I wont be able to make it.

Tell the man to eat salty figs and get to Philly for this show!

[PunksDead]

[tp4tissue]

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Serial Killer.. fur sur

[PunksDead]

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Serial Killer.. fur sur

[tp4tissue]

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Serial Killer.. fur sur

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[Binge]

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Dem Kult S-kills

I love some Kult letter art.

[iri]

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it's obvious that you are awesome and have issues.

[hwood34]

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Serial Killer.. fur sur

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That was one of the first times I've audibly laughed at something on the internet

[tigersharkdude]

Mt. Dew Lion Keyng and note from Binge

All pics are from my phone

[CPTBadAss]

Congrats tigersharkdude!

[do_Og@n]

Got mine yesterday too...







...I LOVE IT!!! THANK YOU BINGE!!!

[CPTBadAss]

Damn Binge, what ink is that blue ink in do_og@n's note? The shading is really nice . Congrats!

[Binge]

Damn Binge, what ink is that blue ink in do_og@n's note? The shading is really nice . Congrats!

That's my baby Bleu Atlantique from l'Artisan Pastellier, http://artisanpastellier.com/catalog/index.php in their callifolio collection.

[BlueNalgene]

I guess since everyone else has posted their keys here, I should cross post from the Keythulhu thread. 

Behold, my first artisan cap.

Behold.

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Zoom, enhance!

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Bonus Cathulhu pic

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I will have to take a picture of the note when I get back to the house. 

[do_Og@n]

I guess since everyone else has posted their keys here, I should cross post from the Keythulhu thread. 

Behold, my first artisan cap.

Behold.

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Zoom, enhance!

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Bonus Cathulhu pic

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I will have to take a picture of the note when I get back to the house. 

Awesome!!!

[BlueNalgene]

The promised pressure-shaded penmanship pornography.

[Zeroblade]

Apologies in advance for the photo-heavy post.





Nakaya Long Piccolo, Shiro-tamenuri, rose gold trim, soft medium reground to a cursive italic


Lamy Dialog 3, reground to a medium stub


Sheaffer Targa 1005 (gold fluted), reground to a medium


Pilot Vanishing Point, blue carbonesque, reground to a fine cursive italic


Nakaya Naka-ai, Aka-tamenuri, music nib


Wahl-Eversharp Skyline, Doctors Tribute Pen, reground to a medium cursive italic


Mont Blanc 149, vintage circa 1960s, fine nib


Omas 360, 75th Anniversary, reground to a fine cursive italic

I omitted some of the pictures, but you can find the rest on my Flickr!

[iri]

^thank you very much for the photo-heavy post.

[vivalarevolución]

this thread is entertaining

[CPTBadAss]

Agreed with iri, thanks for the pictures. Hows the Omas feel in hand? And thanks for sharing the note!

[Binge]

Apologies in advance for the photo-heavy post.

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Nakaya Long Piccolo, Shiro-tamenuri, rose gold trim, soft medium reground to a cursive italic

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Lamy Dialog 3, reground to a medium stub

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Sheaffer Targa 1005 (gold fluted), reground to a medium

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Pilot Vanishing Point, blue carbonesque, reground to a fine cursive italic

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Nakaya Naka-ai, Aka-tamenuri, music nib

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Wahl-Eversharp Skyline, Doctors Tribute Pen, reground to a medium cursive italic

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Mont Blanc 149, vintage circa 1960s, fine nib

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Omas 360, 75th Anniversary, reground to a fine cursive italic

I omitted some of the pictures, but you can find the rest on my Flickr!

Awesome post   It makes me want to practice my writing even more!

[do_Og@n]

Ditto.....great looking ink and FP's!

[Zeroblade]

Agreed with iri, thanks for the pictures. Hows the Omas feel in hand? And thanks for sharing the note!

Overall the Omas has a grip similar to a Safari's because of the shape.
Very light in the hand due to the cotton resin, but the edges will likely bother some people.
Although I am pretty much a huge Omas fanboy, I'm not too fond of the 360 (although I would still like one, perhaps the turquoise demonstrator, for collection).
Having an old style Ogiva and a Milord (smaller Paragon), I do prefer them when it comes to both appearance and handling.