Emmm, tricky, very tricky. Might need an afternoon to put that together :)

NORMAN! Hey, I just got the latest email from the company I was telling you about before, Karas Kustoms. They have their bolt action pen on sale. They are blowing them out at forty bucks! KarasKustoms dot you know what, and search for Modal. I can’t link to it or think YT will delete the comment. It’s a SMOKING deal. And you can do pay in four with PP and I think shop pay too. All colors available as of this comment, but they are going to go quick though. I hope you get this before they are sold out. God bless brother!

Keep up the great videos and stick to what you enjoy :)

I remember “the early days”. lol I found you in early January. Congrats! Also, I’ve had my eye on the Refine for years. I’d love to see a review. Keep on truckin’ brother!

Praise the Lord, brother!! Thanks for the videos.

I’m a simple woman and just write it down. I do have to use a tracker or I’ll forget if I took my meds or suchlike. I also keep a food diary in mine. It’s all about just getting through life with less friction.

I appreciate the realness and authenticity of all of your videos. The topics you discuss and the unscripted style of videos are a breath of fresh air to see. I am definitely an introvert myself. I agree with you fully on the fact that KZbin is an amazing space for us introverts to share our passions. Keep up the fantastic videos, Norman! All the best, Collin

Great introduction to some future classic videos you will produce … Like the old 38 Special song: Hold on loosely But don’t let go If you cling to tightly You’re gonna lose control

Those cheap zippers will not last long and it will be the end 😢 unlike the leather bag where you can do any repairing

I love my Lochby field journal! I’ll have to try out those notebooks.

It’s refreshing to see others approach the more simplistic approach to planning/journaling. I completely relate! Simple and to the point is the best approach. I love the notebook and pen combo by the way!

The first thing to go on that bag is the interior. I've had a few cheap messenger bags and inevitably that rayon crap on the inside always tears. Your best bet is just go to a goodwill or thrift store and pick up a 20 year old laptop messenger bag. A lot of them are built like tanks. I have one from the 90s that I've abused that looks exactly the same as when i got it.

Jesus also said, “you will know them by their fruits”.

I t is sad. BUT, you have a badge around your neck. If Im wrong please let me know. Did you know anything about this before or as it was being reported to you? I dont think its okay to call out his name. because that leads to what you just said. Christians are hated due to these things.

Nice work Richard. Very well put together & great storytelling.

Subbed to your channel Norman.

I bought the R50 to replace my old Nikon D3300 for Photography & a Sony AX53 Camcorder for video. The R50 replaces both of them & does the job nicely. Much better video quality than the camcorder. I bought the 10-18mm lens for it as I do handheld vlogs & at 18mm it's too tight in on my head whereas I wanted a wider lens to include outdoor background scenery too. For me it's the perfect vlogging camera & takes way better photos than my old D3300. Hope you're having a great weekend Norman , kind regards, Tony

I do mine similarly Norman. I write down my meals as well. No trackers of any kind. The only thing artsy I d is next to the day I draw a simple sun, cloud, raining cloud symbol etc for the weather each day but that's about as fancy as I get.

8:00 I also picked up their Pocket Modal bolt action pen in Matte Olive. Give it a look. It looks like it’s the same size. It takes the same refill anyway. It has replaced the Space Pen Bullet in my pocket. And they take PayPal…. Pay in four? 👍🏼

NORMAN! So I made an impulse buy the other day. I bought a limited run, Karas Kustoms, (Karas Pen Co.) “Ink” V2 in Robins Egg Blue Cerakote. 😮 It is a FANTASTIC pen! They found some hiding in a box and were blowing them out at almost 50% off. I was originally grabbing it for the wife. But she isn’t digging it. Nice notebooks BTW. I went with the Poromo over the September leather myself. I wasn’t big on the hard spine. Thanks for sharing! God Bless!!

As a fellow dude, I can relate to everything you said.👍

This was great! I am not a huge poem reader, but this was very good.

Great setup! Keeping it simple. Me too.

muji cap fits perfectly, try pushing it in

I get it, sometimes I cant write in my planner because I dont have the right color pen or marker with me. I’m trying to just use a mechanical pencil, but I do like the pop of color the highlighters and pens have to get my attention.

Yessir It’s just a basic squeeze dealio. But that’s it. Awesome that you found it.

If you haven’t heard of it yet, research Magic Lantern. I’ve used it on Canons like the 5D in the past. Can’t remember if I put it on my 1D MkIII. 👍🏼

That's well written and moving, the pacing and everything. Nicely done.

I think everyone saw the mini pew and said to them selves “sold”

Ah Twisbi eco….. The gate way pen in to Pen and Ink addiction lol welcome to the club :)

A simple flush with water is good enough and a few drops won't impact the ink whatsoever. Fountain pen ink is like 99% water so you're good to go.

bummer about your Muji cap. i got a few of those but all my caps post much more snugly. great video. fountain pens are what i use for my artwork. the best for detail linework. paired with a nice black document ink. unstoppable!

Refill those cartridges with a favorite ink. A 70ml bottle of Pilot Black is under $20. An ink syringe is cheap at maybe $4.

I find it so difficult to get into a habit of journaling. I also have started and stopped, just to start a new notebook. I am always happy for anyone who can keep it up and actually fill notebooks. But I think what you are saying rings true because I know when I am overwhelmed or stressed, one of the few things that gets me through is writing it down. It really helps you work out the stress.

My favorite is the metropolitan too I have tried almost every beginner's fountain pen I got the diplomat Magnum last week... And you are right the pen skips with the cartridge ink... But I have noticed that different inks have different results with pens the diplomat Magnum has a cool nib kinda bouncy so I am not going to give up on it I will ink it up with a wet pilot bottle ink I just got a converter for it I think it will write like a charm... Generally I have noticed that out of the box pens sometimes need cleaning and ink flow for a while Sometimes the free cartridge that comes in the box is bad quality ink and that's the issue... Sometimes there is a bit of oil in the feed from manufacturing... But I encourage you to go for a converter and bottled ink it looks more expensive but it's the same in the long-term or even more economic... Bottle ink can make a budget pen write and feel like a very expensive one I would recommend pilot bottle ink it's a worthy investment...

Twisbi is a great pen to add to the collection they are brilliant like the kaweko they will always write :)

Smooth transitions … The hardest part is deciding what tartan to wear when so many are owned

A suggestion Storm in, : go crazy, try a color. Enough with black white or gray pens.

That Hong Dian Black Forest you have, is one of my favourites. There's a little metal pocket version as well, the M2, which I really love. That one's my EDC. My other favourites are the Pilot Metropolitan (mine came with the con 40 covnverter) and the TWSBI Eco.

If you want a pen that just works and all you want is a pen that will work out of the box. Anything by Pilot, Platinum, or Lamy is the way to go. The Pilot Kakuno and Metropolitan are good starter pens. The Platinum Preppy and Prefonte are good. The Lamy Safari is good. The Kaweco Sports are great pocket pens. If you like piston fillers, the TWSBI Swipe and Eco are both under $35 that are absolutely awesome!! Cartridges are expensive if you add up the amount of ink you get for your money. Bottled ink is the way to go. You can use a blunt needle syringe to refill your cartridges with bottled ink. Noodler’s ink is very cost effective. On average $15 for 3 ounces of ink. Be careful, Noodler’s fill their bottles all the way to the top. If you like black ink. Noodlers sells their Heart of Darkness for about $20 - $22 for 4.5 ounces of ink and you get a free eye dropper “Charlie” pen with the ink. That ink (HoD) is waterproof and archival quality.

Rediscovering daily writing has been such a massive help to me for learning stuff, thinking, and just finding pleasure in a reliable pen that makes me want to write. I’ve the Safari, the Hongdian and the Kaweco. Another pen that’s cheap and OMG good is the Platinum Preppy… better than some £100+ pens I’ve used (it’s £4). [When screwing the Kaweco lid back on, I’ve found that if I counter-rotate both pieces first before engaging the thread, I can gently bring it to closed position in one turn. Just a cool trick down the line, I’d had mine a few years before I tried it] I think it’s the best hobby there is: I work in IT but for my brain to engage its pen & paper all the way! Happily subscribed

Hi ! Wise, wise choice to use a leather belt instead of a chain one for your sporran ; even the well made ones will damage tartan fabric.

Grab yourself a blunt-tip syringe to refill your cartridges...and may I suggest deAtrementis Document Black or Noodlers Black as great choices for waterproof inks. I was gifted blue and black Zebra fountain pens out here on the road by a kind gentleman who took pity on me when I noticed his usage of a fountain pen. I explained to him the crazy grail pens I had on my truck were nothing more than exquisite paperweights with my inks and other accessories at the house (this was not a solicitation, mind you...just a chance encounter with another 'penhead'). Without hesitation, he passed me two Zebras. I've since alleviated my ink/accessories situation; but when i get back up to that distribution center, I'm gifting that man my TWSBI Vac Mini and a bottle of Pilot Iroshizuku Kon Peki. Those Zebra pens not only wrote surprisingly well, but they once again sparked my interest in this wonderful hobby. You'll no doubt love the TWSBI Eco...but, I'd contend, other than some decent paper (which you may or may not already have), you have everything you need. You are sufficiently inspired to write and create with your current arsenal. That being stated, I think you SHOULD get the Eco because TWSBI makes great stuff, and you are certain to be satisfied with the purchase. As long as the acquisition is secondary to its usage, that pen will serve you well for years. Looking forward to more content...cheers!

FYI, the Kaweco will take any standard international ink cartridge

what a little bit longer...i bet you'll be buy loads of ink in year's time...depending if you follow through with the fountain pen hobby

Your cutscenes were well done! And I liked the effort you went to thinking about a coordinated look. What's your favourite tartan?

Nice video! I like fountain pens too. I find them very charming and comfortable to write with. I also have the Hongdian Black Forest and it’s an amazing pen. I bought mine recently and it came with a converter. Being a black ink person too, I like the Waterman black ink. It is affordable, and beautiful on the paper. Cheers!

I discovered your channel this morning, with your fountain pen for poor people video. I like the subjects you cover and you have a good sense of humor! Plus, I find your authenticity refreshing, especially in today’s world. Thanks for posting and good luck with the channel. You won a new subscriber!

Your Metropolitan didn't come with a squeeze converter? It's supposed to.

You will LOVE yeh twisbi Eco! It’s a very reliable writer! Enjoy and have fun!