This Fountain Pen with a Crazy Cool Reservoir -- HEXPEN Review
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- čas přidán 7. 04. 2020
- Here is the HEXPEN, which, like I mention in the video, I was initially pretty skeptical about. I thought there would be no practical way of cleaning out all of the tiny nooks and crannies in it, and this may still prove to be a struggle if some of the ink starts drying in there, but if ink starts drying in any of your fountain pens this can be an issue. This pen has gaskets which should slow that down from happening, and they solved the major problem I thought it would have by simply making it possible to open the pen at both ends, something I haven't really seen before.
Granted, I haven't used this pen for an extended period of time, and I didn't have to pay the $150 it retails for, but I like it! It scores high on the "cool" factor, it's functional in every way I need it to be, and I like that it's made by a couple of engineering students.
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Peter after spilling ink everywhere: "Should I have filled it from the nib end? Probably..."
The note that came in the box: "Unscrew the nib to fill" 😅
Peter after spilling ink: This makes good thumbnail
To be fair, it didn't actually say that on the side he looked at first. I'm guessing there was another side but I'm 12 mins in.
Update: Nope, there wasn't. It didn't say that, it gave directions for how to unscrew it. As an autistic guy, I'd need that to be more obvious tbh. I need things to be literal. Nobody else is wrong for needing that either.
@@kurdtinchains I need very short and on point instructions because if they're too detailed I don't read them ^^ So they need to get this one point across before I pour ink into the first opening I see. And you can be sure that I would have made the same mess Peter did here but without that clean and tidy surface below it.
@@mockingjay478 It does say that, and in fact, Peter first unscrews the correct section. He then screws it back, unscrews the top and starts trying to fill it.
It was an easy mistake to make, but the paper's instructions were clear enough that Peter successfully followed them before he stopped following them! Lol!
Peter Draws, one of the fine prospects of this earth. His innate desire to “draw”, captivates us all, and he never ceases to share himself and what he represents as a human being. A true spectacle of a man, a man whom we look forward to watching each and every day; as we cannot get enough of his seemingly nonchalant genius. Peter fuckin draws, what did the world do to deserve you.
Peter Draws, it would mean the world to me if were to like and comment on this. I could sincerely rest in peace knowing that the gracious Peter Draws has recognized me, completing my life.
amen
Amen. A true pioneer. Not only does he draw stuff. His conversations are so incredibly interesting, engaging, and simultaneously calming. May he forever remain consistent with content, or so help me god.
Peter plz respond to this prophet
i had a thought some time ago. If aliens descended on us and where deciding to wipe us out or not. Peter's vidoes should be shown to them as proof of our worth and kindheartedness.
I was watching this video and my baby looks at the screen and says, “Da da!!! Da da!!!” You got something you wanna tell me man?
you letting your kid listen to Alice Cooper DAdA ..what a cool parent you must be :) #The Coop.
🤣😂
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lmao rip
opps.....
Im a UK Doctor working in the emergency department, watching this on my break with my mask off, very relaxing, helps me take my mind off. Thank you !
Hello to you from Russia! Hang on, everyone is not easy now!
I would very much want a doctor who watches Peter Draws. Thank you for all you do to save lives, you are beautiful. Stay safe and inspired and relaxed by Peter Draws.
You also deserve a thank you - what a great job the NHS workers are doing in such stressful times. 👍
Mega ups to you my friend!
Thank you for everything you are doing!
Shower Peter is incredibly relatable
i kept pausing the video to read the pages and damn, peter thinks the same way i do
Very relatable, somehow, I always think about improving, getting better, in the shower. Sometimes I imagine myself sitting down and studying (very unrealistic but also super encouraging)
Peter..
Peter Peter Peter Peter Peter... If what you want to draw are blobs embrace the blob. Why I subscribe to you is because of the ambiguous nature of what you do. In fact it broke me of my own artist block. Not that I draw like you... But I have adopted a few of the techniques I see you do. And you did turn me on to pen and ink. I don't really watch other artists yet. I started a few, but I've been watching you now for a year-and-a-half. And I've gone back to seven years of your videos already. And that's because of the blobs. I've even embraced the hot dogs because of you. So if what you want to draw as a blob don't second-guess that please.
but have you embraced the sog dogs yet?
Walter Sprague I have embraced the doodle because of these videos. But not the hotdog.
When you got ink on your hand, through video osmosis, I thought I had ink on my hand too. So when I rubbed my face, I thought, did I just get ink on my cheek? Thank you Peter for the inky osmosis of this video and the delight in hanging out with you this afternoon.
Best peter words:
3: Nib
2: DrAWwing
1: Okay, I love you, bye
(Bonus: School and Teacher)
you forgot skETchbook
don't forget However
"Swirls"
You also forgot tOOtsie pop
Yup,,...nib
I feel like I need one of those shower notebooks, I wanna write my shower crisies(idk) too lmao
Lol’d too. Reads instructions -> ignores instructions -> wonders why it doesn’t work 😂. All in that soothing tone.
Someone that's been using Rite in the Rain for over a decade here.
The black paper is sealed on both sides, but not the edges; it isn't meant to Live in regular contract with heavy/shower level rain. If you want totally waterproof paper at the cost of it being a little "slick" for lack of better words, go with the DuraRite No. 635; this is meant to be waterproof.
The black one you have I've been carrying for about two years now, and it's been through the wash at least twice with very little noticeable impact beyond the pages looking like that, but with much less bleeding.
The brown one is less durable, and pages come out a bit more easily (which wasn't good for my everyday carry). The one you have suited me very well for years, while the white waterproof one was completely waterproof but the pages seemed plastic-y.
Takeaway is this -
Waterproof - DuraRite
Everyday/hard use - Black one
Lighter use/water repellant - Tan
Thanks for the info!
Also, you're probably right about the sand paper, as I use 1,200-3,000+ grit to polish metal and paint.
@@peter_draws - I grew that company, and use their pen inserts, so on the off chance someone wonders, they'll have immediate and intimate feedback.
Yeah I looked it up afterwards, I think the sanding pads for pen turning usually only go up to like 12,000, but that’s still pretty crazy to me!
Actually, baking/parchment paper is about the most long-lasting water-proof paper you can get, and it costs a lot less, too. You can use if for a million things--makes a great tinder for example. And, mundane as it sounds, you can bake on it.
The little sandpaper things you talked about are called micro mesh. They used there own grit system so it dosnt correspond to normal sandpaper.
I listen to John Prine too, very sad he has died. Your singing and playing is great! Thanks for reminding me of one of life's joys.
'When I die let my ashes float down the Green River
Let my soul roll on up to the Rochester dam
I'll be halfway to Heaven with Paradise waitin'
Just five miles away from wherever I am'
John was my favorite. I know every song. And can play most
RIP
Really *really* sucks he passed, glad we got to have him as long as we did though.
"And oh what a feeling, when my soul went through the ceiling, and on up into heaven I did ride"
Came here for the pen, stayed for the tie
Came here for the pen, stayed for the song
I really appreciated the cover at the end. You take care of yourself. Always enjoy your videos. The tie was adorable ❤
This is the only pen review that made me want to buy from them. Also unrelated, but I've started a diary/notebook lately, and it's helped me remember who I am and what I like. Lately I feel very... mechanical... and I think it's because i spend too much time online taking in too much emotion from thousands and thousands of people which I don't really think humans were designed to do anyway. I don't know.
No kidding! I need to doodle as well as journal, getting feelings on paper etc.
Thanks for this comment! I’ve been feeling the urge to journal lately...totally know what you mean about absorbing mad emotions and wildness via the media and social platforming🥴. Need to woo-sah and regenerate/reanimate!
Yup. I spend less time on internet these days. I play a lot of games(offline) though. Might need to cut that down as well.
Peter, every time is see you upload a video it makes my day brighter. I’ve been watching your videos for years now and it makes me happy to see you still doing what you love. Those moments are some I have quite often, it’s comforting seeing that I’m not alone in it. And with how successful and motivated you are to continue doing what you do also, motivates me as well as tons of other people ! Crazy to think I’ve been subbed and following you since like the first few thousand Mark was hit! Bless your beautiful mind.
Thanks for sticking around! Always good to see you
Peter Draws Thank you so much. It means a lot. Truly. And always ! Thank you for giving me something to watch that actually motivates me !
So glad I stuck around for the real end of the video. Made me cry. Thank you.
Dang I wish I was Peter's homie
*everyone* wishes they were Peter's homie
Deep down we are all Peter's homies
there is a bit of Peter's homie in all of us
EvoMore fr i want in on the homie stuff
We're all Peter's homies and I bet he agrees
I love how everyone says hi to peter
Dude you're amazing. Just draw (or do!) whatever you want to do. I'm here to watch you, not because of some format or style. Your personality, voice, and unique spin on life is what keeps me watching you and all the antics you get into!
In fact, one of my favorite videos of yours to this day is the ticker tape wordle story about the Loiterous Boy. So do you, man. Just do you.
I absolutely adore the way you progress in your videos. Every time we get a video from you it's not just one thing it's a multitude of random fun inserts and that's amazing. It's never gettin boring because we never know what's gonna be next :D I hope you never change being your wonderful abstract self, because this makes you absolutely likeable :)
Hello, thank you for this, this is comforting, your content makes me so happy i can't wait for you to upload whether it's a pen review or a podcast I enjoy every moment. You are truly an interesting human being and I admire that, just wanted you to know that now bye sorry I'm terribly awkward 😂
Thank you
you can avoid that problem by unscrewing the nib end to fill the pen. :D
long story short: fountain pens are men to work closed. the ink flow is, in great parts, regulated by how much air is let back in. but with the back of the pen open, the ink just seeps out the channels lent for ink as well as air.
I had a weird hopeful feeling about an hour before you uploaded this and thought “I wonder if Peter will upload tonight...?” And here we are
Peter! Thanks for uploading so much lately. Your videos have been helping.
The perfect accoutrement to a beautiful day in quarantine.
I think you might mean 'accompaniment'.
@@jaspermay5813 Nope. I am speaking metaphorically, not literally. I mean accoutrement as in an additional item of dress one might wear to accent an outfit. The day is already beautiful, so to speak, but this video acts in the same capacity as a boutonnière on a new suit.
On the Up Next recommended videos on the right I saw a video that said How to draw the head, face, portrait and even though I haven't drew anything in over a decade I had a minisecond of anxiety flash up from remembering how upset I'd get having unrealistic expectations and hopes when I'd try to draw something realistic and it would turn into something a blind five year old child may draw instead and thats when my brain said I'd probably be able to draw a face better if I pretended I wasn't drawing a living face but someone who has passed away. It seemed like a plausible idea but I got self conscious thinking that normal people wouldn't do that and I should probably frown upon that but I decided to share that with anyone who happens to read this anyway.
I also got concerned for some reason at the idea of Peter taking any kind of psychedelics as his drawings sometimes look like something out of an hp lovecraft novel and I didn't want him to get a bad trip.
Towards the end of the video I thought I should comment something. So I thought I'd be clever and be like "Hey Mr. P" So I'd be different. But then I thought of people who make phallic jokes regarding the letter 'D' and I thought that was just too close. So my brain tried to compromise with just say "Hey Mr. Draws" and I had to remind myself that thats not your last name. But then I thought, what if someone whos primary language isn't english, thought that was your last name and said that. Later realizing that was incorrect and getting embarrassed. It would probably be a moment they wouldn't dwell on too long, but every once in awhile they'd remember it and it would ruin their next hour. Life is like that sometimes, we hold onto things and we're hard on ourselves.
I guess I should wrap this up as I'm really just rambling. I hope shower Peter isn't too hard on himself and is able to appreciate the blobs and the future sharp angles, the fine points and the bolds.
Take care to anyone who reads this and I'm sorry you read this. That is all.
I, too, keep my sketch pad on my shower shelf. You never know when inspiration will strike!
Shower thoughts :o Hang in there Peter! It's healthy to get stuff out onto paper and self reflect. Usually that can help you to feel like you've finished a thought and you don't have to worry about forgetting it, and thus it's okay to stop thinking it. Particularly if you come up with sincere observations and plans. Journaling is good for everything except traumatic, devastating physical injury (in which case it makes things much worse).
There was something extra special about this video. Usually I watch these videos to unwind before I go to sleep but this one kept me entranced and made me incredibly happy. I think this is one of my favorite drawings I've seen you do too. The more you added to it so it constantly changed subject in my mind - from galactic boat, to solemn sea monster, to apocalyptic city scape - and talked about how you're so inspired by lines really resonated with me? The little cover at the end really tied it all together too. This video was particularly inspiring for me. Made me want to get out of bed and create. To live. Thank you for everything you do.
I love your videos, peter ! they are so calming and your quirkiness is entertaining. thank you for helping us get thru quarantine
Your ability to stay calm during ink disaster is serious mastery!!!
Ahaha I used to watch your videos all the time your voice is so relaxing it just now popped back in my recommendations. Keep doing what you’re doing!! Your channel is growing so much 🥺
Peter, i would just like to say that since I've started watching you ive had someone to relate to and ive been more active and since have considerably decreased my drug intake (thc, nicotine, caffiene, nothing physically condemning) and since have been happier and more motivated, ive cleaned, done my laundry, ive actually had a will to live and man i cant say enough thank you for helping an artist out and again helping that artists continuum, continue. Thank you, again, really. So much my man, keep it up friend :)
8 years? I've been watching you that long already? Always fascinated. Thanks Peter.
Peter has a nice voice and calmness to his videos. Nice for relaxation. Even for someone like me who wouldnt care about pens normally. But tears dropped when i read the pages. And the video is structured in a none structured way. It feels so real.
You're my favourite. My mom recently shared her fountain pen collection with me and I've been writing so much trying to document my actions and feelings through the most alone time of my life so far. Thank you for the video and song :) maybe one day she'll let me use her glass pen 🤞
Hello Peter! Hope you’re having a good Wednesday! Thanks for the new video to keep me distracted from everything going on right now! You’re content is like a breath of fresh air and very much appreciated at the moment!
I love to see your videos come up especially during this quarantine
hey peter, love your videos! hope you're keeping well during these bizarre times!
I dont know what it is that makes these videos so compelling but you're killing it man
Hello Peter! Your videos are always a rainbow in the day! :)
Thanx for making them for us!
The world needs more people like you!
So thankful for all the vids u have been posting recently ur amazing i love u
Peter I am so glad you are doing pen reviews and drawing your awesome drawings. Keep up the good work
peter, sometimes i re-watch your videos because your voice is so soothing. it helps me fall asleep. i know i can't be the only one that does this.
I guess that's why I like you, Peter. You bring me calmness that I so desperately need.
The drawing reminds me of a melting plane. Very good shapes!
Very cool design for the pen, very eye catching and very unique. To the students that designed this - Great Job!!!
Your chord changes have become fluid and natural. I loved watching this video and the art that you made but especially loved your tribute to John Prine. Thank you Peter.
Peter, I'm loving these songs! I hope you keep doing them
I have some hurdles that prevent me from the kind of stream of consciousness drawing you most often do here, so whenever I watch you do you thing it's like magic.
Relaxing, meditative, wholesome magic.
I love your drawings!
I really enjoy your videos man. You deserve your own show👍🏼
This is like a whole Show Peter is doing :)
It's amazing how you learned so much with the guitar, I loved the song, thank you
I love that pen design! Super creative use of 3D printing, resin casting, and machining.
Loved that surprise at the end (:
Idk, when I watch you, I feel something unique, I feel like you're so human, like if I'm something or someone from another universe, or from a really future nation, just watching this, and meeting the core of humans, like knowing the species in a deeper understanding
I just want to say I really enjoy your content and you are such an amazing creator. Also your voice is very soothing to listen to, so that's a plus for my anxiety. :)
I'm glad I stumbled here, this was so calm and incredibly accepting. I felt like I didn't need to think with this, and I know it's primarily a pen review, but what's behind the title was very beautiful. I think, keep on with your blobs for however long you like. Embrace that which is flowing, but I think you already know how to do that quite well.
I'll leave this here but, I think I'll be back for more. Thank you.
I feel like I miss the thought a lot "to do good because it's worth it". Or that anything I want to Do is acually worth it, by that means. I wrote that note down in my own Notebook, so thank you Peter. And be loving with yourself :)
great video as always Peter
I read what you had on the notepad, it really is motivating and well worded. thanks for being the face of something I love to watch. Hope to meet you oneday!
I absolutely love your current art style and it's influenced my doodling a lot in a good way I think! Just some extra encouragement that you are awesome and inspiring regardless of your style, I just happen to love how it currently is haha :)
Love you. Thanks for brightening my day. Stay safe.
Your style is reminiscent of "The great wave off Kawagawa" by Hokusai. Looks awsome and natural.
Alex Cairoli - You been watching Dave Bull?
I have a tattoo of Hokusais wave! His style does remind me of it a lot. Its so just like. Satisfying? To look at. Idk it looks somehow natural and organic
@@adamwest8711 Yes I watch him regularly as im into Lino cutting at the moment.
you know Peter never ceases to amaze me with how he just starts to draw with ink of course and when hes finished it becomes the greatest piece of art that i personally have seen without sketching. He really is an astonishing man
What a cool design. 🖋 Thanks for sharing. 👍
you inspire me to be better, Peter. not just in drawwing, but also as a person. you seem so nice
The musical piece was awesome! Well done, and stay safe!
You’re amazing at your craft, really someone I aspire to be, not just your talent but idk, seems like you know yourself , comfortable in your own skin Peter, keep on making these great vids bro 👊🏼 you’re the man
This is one of my favorite drawings from you!
Thanks for the song at the end :) really cheered me up
Thank you so much for sharing. I have all your books and you have inspired me to start uploading videos of my art. Good to see youre doing well buddy!
never stop being yourself peter. Love it
My favourite artist hands down
With quarantine being so lonely, I look forward to listening to you so much I'm finding myself saving the videos lol. You should do a podcast -if you feel like it- and talk about whats changing where you are and school, listening to those is so relaxing!
Awesomely made video Peter! You drawing one of your masterpieces (imho) and finishing off your video with John Prine's (RIP) "Long Monday". I'll be watching this way more than just once! Thank you for being in our lives and enrichening them! 😊❤👍🏻
Fill it from the nib end to avoid ink spilling. Love your art, reviews and persona! Been following for years
Hi Peter I can't sleep. But ur voice always helps
Wish I could love your videos
Your personality is amazing and the guitar and singing at the end was beautiful
What a good pick me up for the bleak world
Hey man, it's rough sometimes. I know. I've been watching your videos for years and you are one of my biggest drawing inspirations. Your music though? A+++++ Love you man
Ugh I was half way through the video and just had to order it. It's so gorgeous and I love that the reservoir is a dna strand omg❤😍
These are perfect to relax to before bed
Wow, Peter. You’ve gotten so good at playing the guitar. Looks like those guitar classes are paying off. And I really enjoyed your singing too, dawg.
I think Peter should start reading us books again. Your voice is incredibly soothing and relaxing, and we all need that in the midst of covid
I appreciate the chill music brother
Love the song so much! so poetic and beautiful.
I'm in love with this pen. As a (almost) geneticist, I would love to have it. For now, as a student, its too expensive for me to buy it. But someday I'll definitely buy it!!
Priscila Galdino yeah it is very unique. The concept is interesting and looks so sleek.
I have no clue how I got here, but your peaceful voice and extreme facial expressions got me to sub.
This is relaxing to watch
Hey Peter. Pretty new here but I enjoy much of your content on pens and the like. After seeing that page in your notepad, just wanted to say:
Good job so far! Keep on it! I often find it hard to not procrastinate. We'll all get there eventually :)
You may not what Peter is drawing but man is it captivating.
this felt very Marine to me but also very spacey. at first I saw a whale in it. and I imagined something that is a little like a whale. but alien and immense way out of reach in space. a living ship perhaps that swims across planets
Nice song Peter. And a beautiful pen as per say. Cheers.
That is a really cool tie!
Peter draws and sings also. what a unique talent.
We love you Peter!!
Peter is like the Bob Ross of pens
Haha, truly made me smile again, Peter! Of course you have a little notebook in the shower for over a month! 😂 You wonderful creature, don't ever change!