The Pentographer⚡️ @The Pentographer⚡️ - 3h
It's actually a surprise #newpenday. I'll send photos later. Promise! #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr
The Pentographer⚡️ @The Pentographer⚡️ - 6h
I picked up a few new tools for my pen videos. I've changed my mind on doing measurements and weighing the pens I review so I grabbed a scale and a set of calipers! Here is the scale! I like the design on it and I think this will help me produce more complete reviews. I'll take a shot of the calipers when I get a chance! https://i.nostr.build/lQXndKiG9L2b3zOp.jpg #penstr #letters #fountainpens
The Pentographer⚡️ @The Pentographer⚡️ - 2d
Good morning!! ☀️☕️ It's a good day to practice your handwriting!! Here is my basics alphabet to get you started! https://creatr.click/TBxlB #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr #creatr
https://www.artofmanliness.com/career-wealth/career/so-you-want-my-job-master-penman/ This line of work fascinates me. I may just make a persuit out of this myself. I never really thought my life might point me in this direction but it seems fitting. https://i.nostr.build/zLo8OR4usUp0Vqpf.jpg #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr
The Pentographer⚡️ @The Pentographer⚡️ - 7d
Sometimes it's the little things. I get lost in my own mind but I need to make sure I take the time to show love to those special people in my life. That includes my Nostr frens! May your pen always be inked! 🖋 #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr
The Pentographer⚡️ @The Pentographer⚡️ - 9d
JUST ARRIVED!!! https://i.nostr.build/sY8o5mX5Bla2XS6j.jpg https://i.nostr.build/C80l3veJ3qrZBlbQ.jpg The first few pens I plan on giving away to one (or two) lucky nostriches!! https://i.nostr.build/i9dzfPArv9FliJDJ.jpg https://i.nostr.build/W5SV2XO6rGqXivc8.jpg The first giveaway will be open to anyone who wishes to join in, but I'll warn you, there will be an entry requirement or two. I'll announce those soon! YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING. https://i.nostr.build/sY8o5mX5Bla2XS6j.jpg https://i.nostr.build/WHJ78RboRopavInI.jpg Each pen will include all of the bits they come with, an instruction manual and a box. I won't be shipping ink at the moment (although I'm okay with doing an ink giveaway as well) so you'll need to get that sorted on your own. I'm happy to make recommendations! https://i.nostr.build/W5SV2XO6rGqXivc8.jpg https://i.nostr.build/C80l3veJ3qrZBlbQ.jpg So stay tuned for the official announcement of the first giveaway!! #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr #creatr #pengiveaway
The Pentographer⚡️ @The Pentographer⚡️ - 15d
I've realized that I have way more pens to review than ones I've already reviewed. THIS IS AWESOME. I can't wait to start writing reviews for all of the pens I haven't do so for yet! The benefit now is that I've been using some of them for months so I'll really be able to dig into their details now! #penstr #letters #fountainpens #penreviews #artstr
The Pentographer⚡️ @The Pentographer⚡️ - 16d
New pen day! I went a little crazy on AliExpress but I really wanted to test out a number of cheaper pens so I could start shooting reviews. I've also got a few on the way for my Creatr giveaways so stay tuned for that! This lot includes: - Green Asvine V126 - Blue and silver Jinhao X159 - Green and silver Jinhao X159 - Asvine P20 - Jinhao 9019 Well under $200 for all these and a few other odds and ends including the pen stands you see there as well as some more leather pen slips. #penstr #letters #fountainpens #newpenday
The Pentographer⚡️ @The Pentographer⚡️ - 19d
https://youtu.be/Nb1PrONDHhk I know my primary passion here is fountain pens but it's hard to argue with such numbers. There is a time and place for the ballpoint pen and apparently that time was the entirety of human history until it was invented. #penstr #letters #fountainpens #ballpointpens #penhistory
The Pentographer⚡️ @The Pentographer⚡️ - 27d
In searching for my stopping points as to why I'm struggling to film my videos I've come to a few realizations. - Time is an issue. For 7 days in a row, my time to work on anything is limited in scope. - Other endeavours can get in the way as a result of the time issue. For example, during a half hour break I can either do a workout, snack and recover OR I can write. Not really both. - A balance of endeavours can be reached. - Because of several factors I don't write as much as I would like to but I can remedy that. Some solutions I've come to are as follows: If I'm down in the pit I can choose a workout or to write. I've been focusing hard on health which is good, but I want to shoot videos which will require me to go through my ideas in depth and develop scripts which I can only do on breaks. I'll need to focus more on writing and strike the balance between the two. I've been writing tonight and I've already created a list of video ideas and fleshed out the basics for several of those. I wrote out bullet points for about nine and drafted some more in-depth ideas for two more. From here I will begin to write out my ideas in more detail and do the requisite research and asset gathering so I can start to actually produce these videos. It's been a good night for productivity. #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr
The Pentographer⚡️ @The Pentographer⚡️ - 28d
#penstr #letters #fountainpens #penchallenege #oneletteratatime nostr:nevent1qqsxp76dp00tpke2unn0ktq9ge4d96xak5ltpdymwll23thjyv2t5mgpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsygyn2mgq32ezd2mtpz4ncuusq4rt9qmvfrr4ylcw2vevpysp50ndeqpsgqqqqqqsvttqlm
I gave away one of my pens today. Spread the love! I'm just excited that someone else is interested in pens as a hobby! #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr
The Pentographer⚡️ @The Pentographer⚡️ - 1mo
New Pen Day! More detailed note coming later as I can use it more! #penstr #letters #fountainpens #newpenday
Version 2! Well I managed to keep my attention directed long enough tonight to finish version two of my personal practice sheets! These ones are branded! https://i.nostr.build/YUF8Nb1rDeGZbHh2.jpg It's a simple design that focuses mostly on the printability of the pages. I tried to maximize the number of lines whilst making the letters a decent size. Ot is by no means a flowery design, but maybe someday I'll do an updated version that's got a bit of a nicer look to it. For now, this works. https://i.nostr.build/nBPerlnsNBgLDH0e.jpg I've got the whole alphabet finished! This one will work best with extra fine and fine nibs if using a fountain pen. The next version I want to work on is a medium size that will be better for fine and medium nibs and then a large version for large and higher size nibs. https://i.nostr.build/9P8eIqOULnT1tvmx.jpg I'll be posting the digital file for sale at some point when I figure out how I can do that so people can pay sats for it. It won't be expensive and you'll get the whole alphabet so you can print them off and use them for yourself! I would recommend purchasing some higher quality printer paper (80gsm+) if you're looking to use a fountain pen. #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr
I might sit down for a penstream tonight. I need to plan these more ahead, but it's so difficult with my schedule. I'll figure it out. #penstream #penstr #letters #fountainpens #zapstream
Had a great conversation with my Grandmother about the importance of handwriting and correspondence. Perhaps I shall expand the thoughts I shared with her into a note. Yes, perhaps that would be a good idea. #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr
It seemed like a good idea to be able to add some additional elements to my letter seals so I picked up some different ribbons. I've only got a few for now, but I'll certainly get more. The main concern I have is having the seal look nice and coherent despite the additional material underneath. I may need to do a few practice seals. Always push to improve your craft. #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr #waxseals
Prototype for a new practice sheet. This would be for a very small handwriting style. Think extra fine/fine nib on a fountain pen. I can definitely do better and I'll add some branding to it later on but for now this is where project "Practice Sheets" is at right now. More to come soon. #penstr #letters #fountainpens #penchallenege #oneletteratatime
Handwritten Letters! What do people think of the idea of letters as a service? https://i.nostr.build/Pv7zUcsvgA3uie73.jpg I've drafted a price list but I would like to see if anyone would be interested in this as a service. This could mostly be aimed at others who make or craft things to sell but I'm sure others might find a use for it as well. These could be letters of authenticity, an add-on to another offering, invitations etc. https://i.nostr.build/2zquIE8OaE1C43gN.jpg Let me know if you have any thoughts! I would love some feedback on the idea. #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr #waxseals
MOAR LETTERS https://i.nostr.build/WemMTBTYifkKDNpV.jpg I've done some more letters! This time I did one for my brother's birthday and my daughter got ahold of a pen and made one for each for Grandma and Grandpa! The letter for my brother includes a gift that goes with it; a fountain pen! Specifically an actual Pilot Vanishing Point in gunmetal and black. https://i.nostr.build/szctmR3uKaAqBXrx.jpg The yellow and black are for the bro and the other two are Grandma and Grandpa. I think they'll be excited to get word from their little girl. I'm happy with the color choices I made for them. I tried to make them somewhat unique. https://i.nostr.build/uXWDzGcFUQwLC13B.jpg I don't often share with my brother how I feel so I went all out this time, especially given the recent death at my workplace, I wanted to make sure it was meaningful. The letter outlines the reasons I chose this gift for him and the traits in him that I feel the pen represents. I'm hoping he'll enjoy it. Now I just need to do one for my sister. She's been acting funny lately but I imagine she's maybe going through a tough time so I should definitely try to keep the lines of communication open. https://i.nostr.build/nlAZ1P40ZuV3dD9t.jpg #penstr #letters #fountainpens #artstr