How do I Use my Pens
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Most of my writing falls into three categories: 1) I write things I want to remember, obviously. 2) Less obviously, I write things I want to forget/clear out of my brain. 3) I write as part of my thought process. When I'm thinking through a complex issue, as I reach partial conclusions or have a thought that might be useful, I jot it down. Not so I'll remember it, but more as a way to emphasise it to myself. It's like having a highlighter for my brain!
After the divorce I started to write my diaries to document my life with my daughter as a family on our own. Because I work in a museum I naturally started with pencils but soon after I restored my grandpa Omas and Verbana (obscure Italian maker from the 50's) and I continued using them ever since. I later bought a couple of modern pens that I could pass on to my daughter in the future. I now use them for work as well, I almost never print anything when I attend meetings, just my handwritten memos that are then archived as is. I like the idea that in 50 years my pages might look like something that was written in 1910.
I used them mainly for drawing... secondary for taking notes for work and otherwise... and lastly for soul soothing - can't describe or sanely explain this one; but looking at and handle the pens that I like calms me down and makes me happy.
I use my pens for my journal and lists of things to do,grocery list and taking notes for buying more pens!
@@lizdelisle1912 That will do :).
I absolutely understand using the pens for "soul soothing". Just holding them calms me down. But writing with my fountain pens is one of the most soothing thing I do.
@@janepilecki8083 Yes when I need cheering up , I lay all of me babies across the bed and just gaze at them!
As you, I use my fountain pens to write with, notes, lists, updated my diary, work and I use them to draw with. It's just so pleasurable to hold a fountain pen a watch the ink make marks in any colour you choose.
I use my fountain pens to write letters and take notes during staff development trainings. I am a primary school teacher and I use my fountain pens in class to teach cursive handwriting. The students can see the fountain pen during the lessons because an overhead projector is connected to a ViewSonic. They really enjoy it when I show them what a flexible nib can do. If the students do well on their cursive writing lessons, and learn about the parts of a fountain pen, then they receive a fountain pen near the end of the academic year.
“I use my pens to write with!” Yes, fcuking, please!For the last 40 years since college. So, even in an “E-digital” environment where all docs and such are digitised, as they are now in my industry. I’m expected to use digital dictation and voice recognition apps. And, I do. But, I write a lot and as much as I can … and that’s all done with these “fountain pens,” ranging in age from maybe a month old to over 100 years old, and I love it. Also, SBRE - love you use the word “epistle.” It’s even better than “missive.” The meditative aspect of writing with a fountain pen and shaving with a straight razor are both similar in their anachronistic nature, as well as their elemental, ritualistic pleasure. Take care and keep up the disquisitions!! You inspire us all.
I think it’s important to have pens that can be used as an everyday carry, used for limited purpose, or as a collectible. For my EDC I have 3 pens I keep at work and use (Waterman Charleston) -1 black (with black ink), 1 blue (with blue ink), 1 white (with changing ink) that I keep in my office. I also carry a higher end pen (Delta Dolcevita) that I mostly use for signing or when I am at work and need to sign something or take notes on my 3x5 cards. I also have a Delta Dolcevita undersized that I keep at home for letter writing, journaling, etc. I have had all of these for well over 20 years.
I typically select three pens per week and put them in a Rickshaw sleeve, then look for as many chances to use them as possible: notes to myself, occasional letters, word games, journal entries, etc. Sometimes a pen stays in rotation for several weeks, but I try to get to all of them every so often. It's always fun to rediscover a less used pen and find something really enjoyable about it.
I have two uses for fountain pens:
1. Drawing. Generally multi-color and assorted line qualities. I have no idea why I switched to pens from watercolor, at which I am less unskilled. Maybe boredom.
2. Writing vocabulary translations in foreign language novels. Requires an EF and some dry ink, currently Lamy Red. All other writing is with a BiC, laptop, or phone.
I like to have one or two pens in my pockets and often take them out just to play with them or to look at them.
Greetings from Australia.
I have about 40 pens inked mostly in different colours.
I teach Classical Piano.
I have over 40 students and I rotate my pens around and make sure each weekly entry is made in a different ink colour from a different pen. Of course I've penabled a few of my students; and on one occasion one of them attended a lesson with inky fingers. Haha.
But I use my pens in my everyday journal, and in many other journalling projects.
My pens are hand made in Australia and I have a thing about wooden pens made from exotic woods.
My latest pen is made from American Maple. It hasn't been varnished but it has been rendered with a resin. This pen still smells of wood and it is very tactile. The writing experience is awesome.
I've been involved with pens since Covid started. To write with a fountain pen is therapeutic.
Writing with my pens provides me with an outlet; just as important as playing the piano. It has changed my life in a different way and I never thought I would say that.
What is a good source to buy these wooden pens?
I just inked up and used a pen with a music nib today. Just for regular writing.
I too use my pens to write everything I can. From useful things such as lists to not so useful things such as doodling, and EVERYTHING in between. I have also found that since owning fountain pens, I send out more hand written notes to friends and family! I LOVE my fountain pens for anything I can possibly write.
When COVID hit I decided that I would take up journaling to relieve the stress and anxiety that I was experiencing, especially once lockdowns were mandated. I had always liked fountain pens but my "collection" consisted of mainly school pens that I hadn't used in decades. So I set out to experiment with different formats of journaling and to purchase a few fountain pens that had piqued my curiosity. I ultimately decided to use the "mind dump" journaling format because it was a freeform of writing. The pens I purchased were the Lamy 2000 with a fine nib and a Sailor Pro Gear Slim with a medium nib and both pens have been just marvelous writers in their own right and have made my journaling journey extremely enjoyable. I also sent an early 1940 era vintage Sheaffer vacuum filler that had belonged to my father to a pen smith to replace the ebonite feed that I stupidly broken when I was trying to pull it and the nib out. Journaling with fountain pens has become a daily ritual that l love. It has excelled in helping me cope during the worst of COVId and greatly improved my mental health. I can't imagine having gone through all that without having had the release that journaling offered. I now recommend journaling to anyone I know who is struggling with stress and anxiety.
I rewrite my “to do” list every day so it stays looking neat. And, yes, then there’s the grocery list and the planner and all my daily devotional writings. Rubber stamps and stickers also add to the creative fun 😉.
P. S. I love it when you ramble. . . .
I have terrible handwriting when using anything other than a fountain pen. It is less terrible with a FP because I take more time to write. A small but rewarding aspect of writing with fountain pens for this old man
I use my fountain pens for my journal and letters and notes to myself on sticky notes for use in my journal and making playlists to add to my phone. But, the pens to not leave the house. I do not feel comfortable with them in the outside world.
I use a fountain pen whenever I need or want to write something down. No matter what it is I'm writing. Notes, lists, journal entries, thoughts, letters, whatever. I carry one or more (usually more) pens in my shirt pocket at all times.
Another great video Stephen! Loved the story of the purloined wallet and the M800 left behind! My use of my pens is similar to yours. Since retiring for the second time some years ago I never carry or use a ball point. I use fountain pens for everything, including signing credit card receipts in restaurants, etc. Its fun discovering which inks are best for wonky receipt paper. Ha, ha no surprise, Noodler’s inks usually preform best on receipt paper. -yes I use some Noodler’s inks and love them, in modern Cart/converters. Never in my vintage pens. Keep up the good work and enjoy your Alberta Summer.
Absolutely love listening - never, ever boring.
I use my fountain pens primarily for making notes in my planner, keeping work notes from meetings, writing down notes from books or videos for self-study, word games and to-do lists. Probably the only time I don't reach for them is when I'm balancing my checkbook and writing in the register. I don't like using my fountain pens on crappy paper because even though you can, it's easy to end up with fibers in the tines. I experienced a house robbery once and the thieves left behind a limited edition fountain pen that was sitting in plain view on my desk. We lost a great many items, but I was so glad they didn't take the pen!
Agree entirely - I use them for everything - notes, journals, commonplace book, tasting notes, grocery lists, to-do lists, marking papers, revising printed work, notes and greetings cards, and so on and so on. I only use fountain pens to write unless I absolutely can't - like signing pages of documents where I can't waste time waiting for the ink to dry. But like many of us fountain pen maniacs, I also just find excuses to write, since I quite simply love using my pens and various inks
Thanks for another wonderful video! My use of fountain pens mirrors Dr. Brown's - just about everything I write, is written with a fountain pen. I take my notes during meetings with my Karas Kustom Ink V2 (bullet-proof pen that survives drops on concrete floors - don't ask how I know). In my personal time, I write random thoughts in my journals (with a variety of pens from my collection, depending on my mood). I always have a pocket-pen with me (usually a Kaweco Al-Sport inked with Diamine Oxblood) to sign credit card receipts or take quick notes. I write letters to my sons (my boys call me "old school" for writing with a fountain pen instead of sending a text or email). And finally, I'm working on a novel (adventure/mystery set against a backdrop of blue-water sailing) using the world's greatest word processor - a fountain pen!
Keep the videos coming!
Bully for you doing creative writing by hand. I use a laptop, for three reasons: 1) I can't handwrite fast enough to get down fleeting ideas, but I type like the wind; 2) cut & paste; and, 3) delete.
Daniel….always kind of fantasized about writing a book using my fountain pens. VERY COOL!
Display too. I enjoy looking at them as I walk into and out of my office.
What a great video. I totally agree, it's so mediative and a joy to write with a fountain pen. I've got already some nice ones. Recently i got a Platinum 3776 in Laurel green as a special present and I can write all day! Thank you for this video, greetings from the Netherlands.
The only time I use a ballpoint pen is when I write and sign cheques (once a year). Everything else is written with fountain pens.
Another great video on one of my favorite subjects. Fountain Pens I used my fountain pens for all types of writing, notes, journaling, and lists.
I'm the same, I use my fountain pens for all my writing purposes: At work, home and out-and-about. Death to ballpoints!
Experiencing pain with other types of pens, after a sentence or two, any more, I use a fountain pen for anything that there's a fountain pen ink that'll stick to it. (A sharpie for plastic and the like. Don't write "War and Peace" on a Ziploc bag. 😁)
Means it's usually about 5 pens inked at a time. Water resistant for envelopes, a contrasting colour (usually red) for accenting, a non black water resistant for financial and legal signatures, the ink I'm currently using for correspondence for the month, and either a fairly generic black or blue for note taking, grocery list, etc.
Means some take time to run dry, and some can last a few days to a week.
I'm not a journaler, but the simple act of putting pen to paper can be relaxing and cathartic.
Good topic, Dr Brown!
Was sent to a new customer’s plant to do some electrical work. The plant manager was a very dry and abrasive type. He administered an orientation which required a short test and filling out a personal information form.
Pulled out a simple waterman fountain pen and he lit up like a Christmas tree.
“Is that a fountain pen?”
Told him “Yes” as I handed it to him.
“I love fountain pens!” he replied as he scribbled some loops on a sheet of paper.
His whole demeanor changed and we had a brief conversation.
After that he always went out of his way to be cordial to me.
Love your musings
I use mine to draw and for urban sketching. They are perfect with choices of ink, nibs and style.. I have been teaching urban sketching with fountain pens at the SFPENSHOW! Everyone can learn to draw!
I use fountain pens the same way you do. Thanks for sharing!
My ex students know about my pen habit and ask for recommendations for gifts etc. last weekend one of them hosted a party. I was asked to sort out a couple of their pens while I was there. Small talk avoided. Three new converts wanting to know more about FP. 😀
I have written in a journal every day since I entered the fountain pen hobby. The only reason is to write with my fountain pens.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this! I often get the same question and I've found myself evolving from feeling as if something needed to be "worthy" of bringing out one of my nicer pens to getting satisfaction from scribbling a post-it note with a Visconti Homo Sapiens. They're meant to be used, and even the most mundane tasks can be a little bit more satisfying with a nib that you love.
Thank you for the interesting perspective. One of the fundamental delights of letter writing is not for the writer (although pleasant in the extreme) but for the recipient. The profound surprise and personal reward of opening the envelope. I am looking forward to the renaissance of Pen Pals. Use them whenever and wherever you can. Stephen is quite correct: half the time you will get odd looks, and the other half will start a conversation that we are thrilled to engage in. Either way, the use of a fountain pen causes intrigue.
I have at least three at work, in different colors - which is nice because I can take notes and use different colors to represent different subjects, actions, or speakers - to organize my notes later. Likewise I use them for storyboards, with different colors for dialogue vs. camera movement, etc.
I *could* use other colored pens, but I like these.
I cannot agree more with you. Thanks, Stephen.
Thank you Stephen.. when I have something that requires thought and creativity there is no other way to clear my head and get the ideas flowing.. the hand, the brain, and the fountain pen. I also love to doodle.. in meetings, or even just sitting on my patio listening to birds.. I also wrote notes of thanks to colleagues and letters in general... love your work man!!
Frank in Colorado
Hi Stephen,
Haven’t been on your channel in a while. It’s good to see that you are well, and really nice to see the genuine kindness about your thoughts 🙂
Still love the way you’re able to articulate everything in one fluid take.
Do take care and stay safe. Cheers,
Les
Whenever I write, I use a fountain pen. This is mainly for journalling and work - I have a terrible memory, so everything gets written down as it helps things stick. I find writing also slows things down, more so than typing, which I find calming and helps me work through issues.
Thanks for the video. I think it would be interesting if you can deepen the runs dry aspect in terms of which kind of intervention could be done on the feeder in ordet to fix the problem. Thank you in advance and stay safe.
I acquired fp-friendly index cards and use them for writing down points of discussion/subsequent clarification/reflection with my Pilot VP Matte Black. It's the best for fast notes. This way I would work through a philosophical treatise and create a stack of cards with a page number in square brackets and a quote or question. It can be re-written into some nice notebook later. Writing as a way to reflect and gain deeper understanding as an opposite for simple information collection. And I used various fountain pens with color inks for Goldlist Metod (very effective for building passive vocabulary in language learning). I keep a simple planner, writing down tasks and things I don't want to memorize.
I really enjoyed this video. It's a great topic. I love your simple answer at the beginning that you use your fountain pens to write with. :) Beyond that, I use mine for note taking at home and work, shopping lists, letters, drawing and just about anything that requires writing. I teach middle school science and math, so using fountain pens in school is quite novel for a lot of my students. Many have never seen a fountain pen before. It's a great feeling to introduce them to something other than disposable ballpoint pens. I have even penabled a few students to become fountain pen users. ;)
All my writing is by fountain pen
I write a page journal every day first thing in the morning
I take meeting notes and ideas into a notebook
I write to myself in a note book
I have a diary and keep track of my appointments
I draw and sketch and paint watercolor where my pens are an integral part of my art work
All of these activities have their own pens and inks
I will add
I was taught to write with dip pens by my Edwardian Headmistress in my primary school in the early 60s
In high school, writing with a fountain pen was obligatory
The Osmiroid fountain pen had a choice of 20 different nibs from soft fine to oblique italics all for high school children
I use my pens for just about everything. Sometimes I just pull out one of which I am fond and just write nonsense. I just want to "play" with my pens. But most of the writing I do these days is keeping my journals. And I do that daily. I also write letters. I find my anxiety lessens significantly when I start writing with a good smooth pen. My fountain pens bring me calm. I wish I had more things to do with them. But since I am losing my vision, I am limited. I can't really read what I write. But I still love writing with my pens.
If I am writing a document, I always like to use pens to sketch it out. I would like to write more letter, but to whom can I write?
At 1:39, when you said, "I use a fountain pen," to me you sounded just like one of the producers of "The Scarsdale Surprize" in Seinfeld when he said, There is a lot of this, in tap dancing." The way fountain pen came out has that same (can't think of the word) as when that guy said tap dancing. Anyways Cheers
I always did wonder if your students were piqued by this funny thing at the end of what looked like a pen. I use my fountain pens for notes, lists, journaling , work; basically any excuse to use them, even just scribbling for the sake of feeling that pen on paper feeling. Today I stared at my arco bronze pen for like 5 minutes, rotating it in the sunlight, wondering just how did they create this pattern?
I try to write some notes and journal but I think i mostly end up doodling. Patterns, pseudo hieroglyphs, simple sketches, random words to practice handwriting as I listen to other things or watch youtube. it's a very normal thing for people with ADD. Some people knit or fold laundry, I doodle. I doodle with unreasonably expensive bespoke, handmade, acrylic and Urushi pens with sometimes custom ground or stacked nibs from a collection of over 50 bottles of ink from all over the world.
Now that I write this, Ritalin and CBT could be cheaper.
This is an extremely relevant question if we’re spending good amount of our earnings on Fountain pens..
Having bought many pens during the last year and a half, I feel guilty for having ‘squandered money’ on many days on which I don’t get to use pens .. ( Grocery list, expenses of the day, meeting notes and then what ? Why did I need dozens of pens just for these ?)
I’ve now been thinking about journaling with using these pens as the primary reason (so as to justify their purchase) and the benefits of journaling as a bonus/secondary reason !
I think you could generally have 3 pens or 3 types if you have more. A school pen that is cheap for school stuff or if you take classes. A work pen a better one. And a nice pen for use at home or anytime you want a nice pen. For example a sheaffer fineline or a parker 21 for school. A pelikan 200 for more prestige at work or you could also use the school pen. Finally you nice vintage eversharp skyline or a new pelikan m400 for example for personal use.
I also use fountain pens for all the writing I can. Lots of pages of notes and documents to sign at work, journals, shopping lists, whatever, at home.
Great video Stephen! Thank you for sharing. I am always looking for another way to use my pens. I have given away all my rollerball pens (except ONE to use for the ‘non’ fountain pen tasks). Have a fantastic day!
Great discussion topic Stephen! Even if it’s not my turn to facilitate, I take notes from the book chosen for my monthly book club. It’s a great way to review or even remember things you’ve read. Of course it’s similar to what you sometimes do with a course text book I’m sure.
An interesting topic. I also get asked what I use my pens for and I say "Everything I need to write down, and also letters, book journal, common place book, everything really."
Occasionally I'll stream of conference write. Otherwise its work related and bullet journaling and basic note taking
I don't have much to write nowadays but there are still 3 inked pens on my desk. The paper in my planner is crap and the ink soaks through it to the other side. Plus I have developed a slight tremor in my right hand which makes it a little difficult. I still try though.
Simply put, I use my fountain pens to slow down.
I'm a big fan of inane mutterings ramblings and musings. Do you find using your fountain pen while doing said musing aids in a search for clarity? Sort of a verbal and manual stream of consciousness exercise?
I use my pens for journaling, do you? Thanks for your videos! BLESSINGS
Thanks for sharing! Could you link the case you mentioned?
It is made by Van der Spek
Thank you.
I like that you cover more topics than just pen reviews. I draw, therefore I am able to enjoy using my pens for 2 or 3 hours each day. Of course this is my active meditation time. (And since I'm only in it for the 'likes' you can find me on instagram.) I also like that you can be serious, on occasion. Some of the least valuable pen reviews are those stupid unboxing videos. Some of the best are your Disassembly Vids.
Im in agreement with you views. Im struggling to scale down my ink collection (cause the other virus.... the ink virus)... in short I havent not a reason to write every day..... does not matter... I write everyday just because...
Ditto
dude i wonder why is your all thumbnails are same its make really hard to find your videos
Dude, the videos have titles you can read.
@@sbrebrown Thanks
#YOLO
I use them for everything when I'm home except for crossword puzzles, because they bleed through the newsprint or the printer paper.
That's when reverse writing comes in handy!
Use an extra fine nib.
Also merely doodling and scribbling. Playing with your pen’s line.
I try to use mine in any aspect of writing I like to journal about the things in life … theres a sci fi story bubbling in my head to be written… as you Doc use them all the time. I will use a bic reluctantly if I really must and pencils…. they’re better than bics … if you’re struggling for ideas, write out your favourite songs to practice the letter forms… or calligraphy, its because of you Doc Brown that I learned about pens and inks,,, the reason I will always say…
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I keep a case with 3 with me. I don't always manage to, but try to make sure at least one has black permanent ink. I write lists and fill out forms at the bank or Dr's, and I wrote at least 1 letter or postcard per day. I have 8 pen pals. I'm also learning to write a new script: ϯⲙⲉⲧⲣⲉⲙⲛ̀ⲭⲏⲙⲓ