Fountain Pen Rests (Where To Put Your Pen?!)

Where do you put your fountain pen when you are using it? Or how about when you want to "display" your pens? Pen rests, trays, and stands are the answer! Check out these, and there is a "free" one at the end!
Ahnitol: ahnitol.com/
Toyooka: toyocraft.com/en/home
Coppertist Wu: bit.ly/3zLkxzO
Discount Code: Alesa15
Hanabi Glass: www.hanabi-glass.com/
TAG (for Shinari Tray): store.tagstationery.jp/en
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Ahnitol Animals
01:27 - Toyooka Pen Trays
02:43 - Coppertist Wu Striking Snake
05:53 - Chopsticks
06:31 - Hanabi Glass
07:39 - Toyooka Pen Stands
09:18 - Yoseka Stationery Pen Tray
10:11 - Shinari Pen Tray
12:09 - Trigger Warning
13:40 - Simple Free Pen Rest
14:41 - Giveaway Winner
Music: Epidemic Sound
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[@InkyRocks]

Corrected English subtitles and translations are up! Happy Mother's Day! Also some ideas from commenters: Accordion fold a 6 X 8" card at 1" intervals to make a pen tray. Use a carpet sample in the way I use my Shinari tray. "Blue tack" down the chopstick rests to your table. Use extra scrabble tile trays as a “rest”.

[@archivist17]

I use a concertinaed piece of card to hold pens I'm working on. Works surprisingly well.

[@Goldilockszone123]

Oh, looking forward to your Adventure Denali cast. Hope your family emergency situation is resolved with a positive outcome

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you. My father passed away after an extended illness. Being in the fountain pen community has been a real balm. It was so cool meeting Alicia and I have a great vid coming up!

[@sarahburnett6502]

The pen rests? great taste and well shown. The pens themselves? Gorgeous. Using the snake to hold incense as an excuse to set something on fire on camera? Incredibly relatable.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! You are my kind of people💖

[@berryrohseberryrohse8392]

When I take inventory of my pen collection, pens-in-cups do not count toward the total. Thus, storing pens in cups is an important pen management strategy for me. It low-balls my total.

[@animula6908]

You dirty little cheater lol. I like how you think.

[@InkyRocks]

Hahaha! You are SO my kind of person. I’m immediately putting this policy into place 💕

[@ichirofakename]

1. How nice to hear from you again. 2. Hanabi for the win. 3. I take a 6"x8" card (or similar) and accordion-fold it at 1" intervals to make a tray for flopping my pens down onto. The MacGyveresqeness of it pleases me.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! That is an awesome idea--I should make a list and pin any new ones.

[@randy-9842]

That is a great idea. I still use a surplus Scrabble Tile tray as a pen rest. If I was handy with craft projects, I should paint, felt or flock it somehow, but, kinda like you, I rather enjoy the "MacGyveresqeness" of it. Hmm, that's more difficult to type than it is to say!! :)

[@lizdubdub]

Great video! Love the snake on the ground in the corner. You could totally prank someone with it.

[@InkyRocks]

I know! Pranked myself!

[@martin-forjam]

Forgive the late comment, but the Coppertist Wu Striking Snake is the most beautiful pen rest I've ever laid my eyes on. Just stunning. Thanks for that glimpse!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks for your lovely comment. I am still enjoying the pen rest!

[@marilyngardner4269]

I've been missing your videos -- there's no one else out there creating content like yours. This was a fun topic. The Coppertist snake pen holder seems to be showing up everywhere on KZbin, and it looks both beautiful and sturdy. I can't buy one unless I have a much cleaner desk! I do use chopstick rests and have quite a few different ones from local shops. In addition to Asian-themed shops, the more upscale kitchen shops and natural foods co-ops tend to carry at least a few. I love the dog and bone one!

[@InkyRocks]

Ah, that's a good tip on the chopstick rests. Actually the snake pen rest is great for a sloppy desk (which is VERY much how mine is) because it keeps scaring you when you uncover it! Thanks for being such a great support 💞

[@catpawrosales4265]

So good to see you back 💙Some beautiful pens and rocks there 💙 Why have I never thought to use chopstick rests as pen rests? Probably coz I do that 'half cap" thing too. (Adds chopstick rest to writing desk, sticking it down with blue-tack)

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! hahaha--tacking them down is a great idea!

[@HeidiRaatz]

Welcome back!! Your "trigger warning" definitely had me laughing. With the exception of a beautiful walnut pen tray from Wonderpens in Toronto (gift from my spouse, who also made me a small drawer for my desk to hold the tray) all my pen rests are MacGyvered. These include: an old coffee mug (like you, for the cheapies), a chopsticks rest, a Danish porcelain ashtray, and a glass flower frog. The latter is super useful for holding separate parts-sections, converters, etc.-on cleaning day. Necessity is the mother of MacGyvering as I like to say! 😂

[@InkyRocks]

Seriously! The best kinds are the inventive ones! Thank you!

[@McAmeron089III]

I enjoy your videos very much. Interesting content,great editing, camera-work and not least of all your lovely voice! My choice of pen rests may be a "trigger" for some;I use empty pistol-ammo trays to display my pens and keep them handy. The calibers that work for almost all my pens are either .45acp or 9mm. I have 20 and 50-round plastic trays. More functional than pretty, like my pens.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much Michael. That is certainly a unique way to display them!

[@animula6908]

Thanks for covering a neglected but fun and practical accessory.

[@InkyRocks]

It really is a fun accessory--especially now that pens are big in social media.

[@joanwerthman4116]

So glad you're back. I happen to have the snake pen rest and I love it. So far, my cats have respected it enough to leave it alone.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Smart cats!

[@zathrasnotzathras9435]

I do that free pen rest thing that you do all the time. Glad to see you back.

[@InkyRocks]

Great technique hahaha! Thank you so much!

[@Flexperiments]

I hadn't thought of using chopstick rests before. Great idea!

[@InkyRocks]

The best part is that they are inexpensive and there is such a huge variety!

[@stevieladphrao4445]

It's great to see you back on YT ! Thank you for the very comprehensive content on pen rests.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! Great to be back!

[@courtney9212]

Great cinematography as usual 😊 thanks for the video

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you!

[@jacobling2119]

The brass snake pen stand looks really beautiful and special! But if it were me, I would've kept worrying if the brass would scratches the lacquer or plastic body (even precious resin) of the pen.

[@InkyRocks]

That’s a great question. The scales themself are pretty smooth and I saw no problem with Urushi or the MB. But I don’t use it as a “rest” but as a display so I’m not worried about that aspect at all.

[@thewetpen]

I'm so glad to see that you're back and making new videos! Your videos have been such a wonderful resource... this one was no exception. I'm still trying to talk myself out of ordering a bunch of glass from Hana-bi. Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

I hear you. He has such great stuff. But in the end, one glass pen is really all you need, and I would recommend his stub!

[@archivist17]

The 'Owww'! had me laughing so much I had to go back to listen to the start of the talking part 😆😆😆

[@InkyRocks]

I had so much fun trying to figure out how to do the opening-glad you liked it!

[@Gioconda1777]

So glad to see you again! Do you remember? The woman from the city of Montblanc and Rotring. In the months of deepest grief and darkness your videos brought me so much joy. I started my fountain pen and ink journey last autumn. Always happy to get a new inspiration from you. Greetings from Hamburg Gabrielle 🛳🌻🫖🌸🌙🦊🐿🌺

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Gabrielle. Past few months have been tough but so glad to be back!

[@archivist17]

Great to see you back with such a witty and beautiful video. Hope all your concerns are resolved satisfactorily, and you are healthy and happy. ❤

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Good to be back!

[@charissau2852]

It is so good to see you back... and starting with a topic that is its own rabbit hole. My most commonly used "pen rest" is honestly usually the middle binding of an open notebook, but I think those puppy and cat hashi holders are going to be a writing desk necessity...

[@InkyRocks]

Yes! That’s a good one!

[@wendyholiday2021]

Happy Mothers Day ❤ this video. Japan has fabulous minatures.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I had a great one.

[@wingingithives6276]

I have just come across you and had to subscribe just by watching this one. I have watched a few/a lot more, and I appreciate the amount of time you take for the content and the ink shoots, Amazing and captivating. Also very dangerous for my money. I am content with that though as I get to learn the people behind the names and some of the processing. You are doing incredible things here and I do hope you keep going. You have also inspired me to learn more about different cultures and languages. Please keep yourself happy and heathy and always aim to have an amazing day Massive thank you.

[@InkyRocks]

I’m so glad you got something out of this! My vids take a long time to put together and it is so gratifying you saw something beyond just the pens. Thanks. Take care!

[@Roberto__Skar]

Another great video, and a very nice way to showcase your pen collection. I don't like to post either, and there's something comforting in holding the cap in my left hand while writing.

[@InkyRocks]

That’s me-it just feels right’

[@clockworkgnome]

Good look at pen stands, a much needed video in my opinion. I bought one of the rattlesnakes. Thanks!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I hope you like it!

[@robertosans5250]

Beautiful video as always. Your style of video production is unique. Welcome back

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much Roberto--it's great to be back!

[@AndrewWertheimer]

Welcome back. Yes the pen rest for free makes sense. I got the Toyokoocraft stand (horizontal small one) after hearing one of you mention it on Tokyo Inklings. Very nice. Have a good summer.

[@InkyRocks]

Hey Andrew, that stand is so useful. See you in a bit when you come out!

[@AndrewWertheimer]

@@InkyRocks yes just like a o-hashioki for my desk. I just have to keep the piles at bay. Yes look forward to meeting. Aloha

[@lindadez5532]

Great that you are back Alesa. I hope that all is well. The Cho Kuro ink looks very black...like Maybelline very black mascara! Lol. ❤

[@pamelamoniz608]

My favorite are the cat pen rests! Looking forward to your next video!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks Pamela! I thought it was so cute!

[@theProf_01]

Welcome back! I love that snake rest. Great video. 👍

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! Good to be back!

[@michaelstephan5272]

Nice video as always! Very glad you're back!!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks Michael! Good to be back in the community!

[@lisal1535]

I’m so glad to see you’re back. I’ve been wondering and hoping was everything was ok with you. Maybe see you for lunch (or dinner or sightseeing) in Feb.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I’ve been really tied up on my personal side lately. Looking forward to it!

[@starr-starr]

Glad you are back!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks! 💖

[@andreacull8239]

So happy to have you back!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much!

[@adistractedplanner]

I’m so glad you’re back! This was a terrific video. Very useful.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much-great to be back in the community!

[@ms.rocketscience4924]

It is so good to have you back! 💕 Thanks for sharing another beautiful video. Nice pen rests should be easier to find! Thanks for listing websites to checkout.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks! 💝 Good to be back!

[@TheDormousesDesk]

So happy to see you’re back!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much!

[@wardpederson9728]

I need this brass Sciveiner pen because I don’t have a Scriveiner pen yet and I gotta catch ‘em all! I like the deco clip and the lines of this pen.

[@MichaelEKaz]

This was a fun video, I enjoyed your tour of pen stands. Cheers!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks-glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterhofmann8292]

What a great review, and so many options to choose from.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks Peter! 💖

[@s.n.11]

Glad you are back. Fantastic video. I thought you were up to empty a bottle of ink after the warning disclaimer 😂. Thanks for your work and the quality of your videos.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! People sometimes get real touchy about what I do.

[@s.n.11]

@@InkyRocks 🤣 I can relate, but it's awesome to see😇

[@susancunningham60]

Nice that you're back. The cherry blossom glass is so pretty and makes a great display.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks Susan! I like it with all the "wood handled" stuff.

[@VincentDuxD]

Ahhh, the long awaited video of my favorite Auntie 😊

[@InkyRocks]

Took a little while, but I got there. Thanks for sticking around.

[@VincentDuxD]

@@InkyRocks how could I not, hope all is well with your family now.

[@aardwolfssg]

Even chopsticks rests could do too 😁

[@ichirofakename]

As demonstrated in this video?

[@InkyRocks]

I use them all the time!

[@NotesFromPastAmy]

thanks for sharing! 💜

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks! 💝

[@davecharvella4854]

Very cool! BTW ... I'm still loving that MB 149! Happy Mothers' Day ... cheers!

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks Dave--I had a great one! Not ever letting that 149 go...

[@julierak343]

Welcome back and great video! I laughed at the trigger warning 😆

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much Julie-good to be back.

[@JannyHaak]

And she's back! Woohoo! 🥳

[@InkyRocks]

Woohoo! Thanks ☺️

[@Goldilockszone123]

Oh, the horror, the horror! Lol! The cup storage method seems to be a practical solution.

[@InkyRocks]

I know! I thought for sure I’d get heat in the comments. Perhaps that trigger warning worked!

[@namansharma3420]

Finally you are back 🎉🎉

[@InkyRocks]

Yaaay! It's so good to be back!

[@_erickgama_]

Thank you for an entertaining video! Hope all is well all things considered.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much Erick! Good to see my pen friends-makes things better!

[@KGO405]

Welcome back - you have been missed

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much. Being back helps a lot💕

[@dawndietz4654]

Wow that rattlesnake pen rest is beautiful 🤩. He did look like he was smoking a cigar😂. Just found your vlogs a couple weeks ago and have enjoyed them all. I’m pretty new to fountain pens. A nd you have introduced me to the world of inks! I am happily drowning in the “swamp”.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Not going to throw you a lifeline and I'm drowning too!

[@sriyaneedesilva844]

Hope all is good now & great to see you back. Not really a pen rest person but it looks like I’ve been missing out. The copper snake is very cool and wonder if the scales would scratch (?). Welcome back, again. and thanks the video. Ps I use mugs for pens but being the barbarian I am I don’t add any at the base. And i restrict them to non fountain pens. 😂

[@InkyRocks]

You barbarian hahaha! Someone else asked about the scales. They are pretty smooth but I use it as a display stand and have had no problems with either acrylic or Urushi. If one were to constantly and carelessly use it, I don’t really know.

[@the_dark_forest]

Oh man, I hope your fam are all ok, or better yet, thriving 💜 Thanks for brightening up my day and totally blowing me away! Those specimens are a very enjoyable extra treat, and beautifully composed with the pens. Great reason to hit replay.✒ That carved dragon is INSANE and the particular pen stand, the snake, is like nothing I've seen to date. I have to have it. I never knew till now. It's exactly what I need for one of my dansu/tansu chests. I don't really have a choice in this matter. Çe la vie 🤔 Wishing you and all your loved ones excellent health, happiness and prosperity 💛👍 Arigato gozaimashita 🙏

[@InkyRocks]

Hahaha! You have no choice! Hope you enjoy them. Take care 💕

[@Perelka_L]

All of those pen stands are so stunning, I am truly speechless. It feels weird to call them "pen stands", where even a small plastic toy astounds me with level of detail... Insanity. Also oh god those glass pens... swoon... On a side note almost all japanese "incense holders" that I saw need to have some additional plate or such underneath. It's so weird. The chopstick stand is a cool idea, I wonder if they are available where I live... Must check it out! I was a bit shocked that putting pens in a cup is bad, apparently?? >:O It's definitely much more space-efficient though! So many of those pen stands feel luxurious also in terms of space on desk!! I have no space so cup it is, maybe a sturdy paper cup or box could be a solution? Thank you for another lovely video, good to see you back~

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! I like having the variety of stands especially since I film so many pens!

[@randy-9842]

As always, interesting, entertaining and informative! Well done!! Loved your "trigger warning" - your solution for workhorse pens works fine by me. (I cushion mine with a paper towel too.) I'm a "dog guy" but I love the Cat riding the Mouse-cycle! Very cute as long as your pens don't play cat and mouse with you. OK. that was kinda lame, but I do like that pen rest. SBRE Brown just reviewed the Rattlesnake stand. Your images and his really make the craftsmanship of that snake look amazing. Snakes don't bother me unless they surprise me (that _has_ happened!) and, since I grew up in Rattler country, I find them (well, at least the pen stands) pretty interesting and even nostalgic if that isn't too strange. As a geology / rock hound, you probably have some "feelings" about rattlesnakes too. Have you heard of or tried the "Penwell" made by Dan Keller and sold through his "Good made better" website? I find his products well crafted and quite functional. The Penwell makes it easy to use a capped pen as a "desk pen" for frequently interrupted writing sessions. Thanks for another great review.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much. I had not realized there were so many reviews on the snake rest. I had gotten an email earlier but I wasn’t doing vids at the time. I’ll need to check out the Penwell!

[@randy-9842]

​@@InkyRocks I certainly don't mind multiple reviews of the same product. Different reviewers with diverse opinions and perspectives are good to have! This snake stand is so unique and, possibly even "trigger worthy" by itself. Furthermore, your own photos and comments are very clear and detailed. Thank you!! When I last checked out his website (EDIT: ie: Coppertist Wu's website), these had sold out, so they must be popular. ---- Dan (EDIT: at his Good Made Better website) has expanded his line since he first produced the Penwell and now has a number of items. I bought two Penwells when they first came out; one Walnut (for my glass-topped desk) and one heavy Brass (for my kitchen / dining room countertop). I find them attractive and they work just as he claims. However, you (and others) _might not_ benefit by them since you habitually hold the "loose" pen caps in your "off" hand anyway. I've done that, too, for short writing sessions, but I still like leaving the caps "in their homes" whether its an extended or frequently interrupted writing session. (Oh, and no, I don't get any benefit from his sales nor are we related, I just like his personality (as I do yours!) and his products!)

[@randy-9842]

@@InkyRocks Correction to my earlier comment - This snake pen stand IS currently available on his website. I'm not sure if I just missed it, it's been restocked, or a decision was made to produce some more of them.

[@lisal1535]

Oh and to answer the question…..I have cups for inexpensive pens, a chopstick rest for dip pens, and just a nice plate (maybe for asparagus?) for inked pens. Much less organized than it may sound.

[@InkyRocks]

Ah! That asparagus plate sounds like a winner!

[@clarecocophotography454]

Just found your channel and loved this video. I’ve been searching for different pen rests and displays. Thank you for a great video. I too put the work horse pens in a coffee cup and line the bottom with a form cushion. Where did you ever find your interesting Montblanc 149? My husband loved the look of yours.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much Clare! The 149 is an aftermarket Urushi by Bokumondoh. I have a vid on here. Quite a few of my pens have been worked on by her.

[@cutiepatootie25]

These are sooooo cool wowwwww

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks! 💞

[@cutiepatootie25]

@@InkyRocks 🙌❤️

[@RikyPerdana]

I love the $400 Montblanc pen rest

[@octothorpe12]

Hellooooooooooooooooo! So good to 'see' you again!

[@InkyRocks]

Hahaha! Thanks

[@docfrayon]

In order to trigger me, you're going to have to do better :D Nice to have you back !

[@InkyRocks]

Hahaha! I thought for sure I’d get roasted in the comments. Apparently it’s not that wild! Thanks Francois!

[@geslinam9703]

Very nice, and I wish I was the kind of person who needed something like this to show off my organized, Instagram worthy life….which I don’t have. If I bought one, I’d be forced to clean off my desk so that it wouldn’t look stupid amid all the mess. When I’m not using my pens, I just put them down carefully on something that won’t damage them.

[@InkyRocks]

I wish I had an instagram worthy life hahaha! My desk is utter chaos now but the snake looks cool amongst the clutter. I keep the glass display on a shelf. Everything else gets thrown on the Shinari. I’ve learned to love messy!

[@Sglinert]

Geez. I just use a carpet sample as a pen rest, because I don't want anything scratchable near my precious pens. I am...a peasant. But...I will see you at TIPS in November and I owe you at least a coffee!

[@InkyRocks]

Wow! What a great idea! See you then 💖

[@EvangelineAU]

Speaking of free pen rests, Colorverse inks offers a free pen rest with their combo set of inks. It's a bit of plastic that you can fold into itself, but it does the trick. That snake pen rest is something else though!

[@InkyRocks]

That's awesome! I'm really enjoying the snake hahaha!

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

I never thought of using chopstick rests. As if I needed an excuse to shop for pen related items, even when they're NOT pen related... 😅😊😂 EDIT to add: Anybody who is upset at that very nice looking cup for your pens would probably hate my desk. I have a coffee jar for the same purpose, and uninked pens sit in what was originally a cutlery tray, which I took the bottom off and padded before re-fitting it. I do like those wooden rests before the bit with your cup, and have some beautifully figured wood that i could make some from.

[@InkyRocks]

Those would be gorgeous. I’ve always thought wood goes well with fountain pens. I think my desk would really scare people and have never completely shown it hahaha!

[@laurajacobus1501]

Hi! One of your subscribers recommended you as a good person to ask about where to shop for fountain pens in Japan. My husband is there for the next two weeks and my hope is he will come home with something raden, maki-e, or Urushi that can’t be purchased anywhere else. Alternatively, a limited edition of something that we can get in the US, but can’t get that color or decoration style in the US would work, too. (example: a Pilot Capless (aka Vanishing Point). Do you have any recommendations for specific stores to visit? He will be in Osaka and Tokyo, mostly.

[@mitchpearce8540]

Lol@ Up close, it looks like he's kind of smoking a cigar. Good to see some sense of humour in the fountain pen community.

[@InkyRocks]

Hahaha! But it did didn’t it!?

[@Linkuji-Ouji]

I need that cover for my glass pens I just keep them in boxes

[@InkyRocks]

There is a company now that makes boxes to store glass pens. If you check out my stationery from independent companies vid. You might be able to make one like it.

[@SrinivasanR-nd1uy]

Saw this video now one small question what is the brand of ink with silver cap? please post your comments thanks God bless you

[@InkyRocks]

For some reason your comment got sent to my spam box. It is a Bortoletti ink. I'm not sure about the color, I bought it for the bottle hahaha!

[@SrinivasanR-nd1uy]

Mam thank you very much for your reply I also buy inks only for the bottle shape only love from India by the way if you want sheaffer stars of egypt ink well I can send it to you I have white and blue color spare inkwell please check it on the internet

[@Bodhi246]

What is that pen on 7:30.. It looks like a pilot e95s but the design and colour is different..

[@InkyRocks]

It's a vintage pocket pen and looks a lot like the e95.

[@Bodhi246]

@@InkyRocks Can you please share the name if you don't mind??

[@InkyRocks]

@@Bodhi246 it doesn’t have a name as far as I can tell. It’s was sold to me as a “Pocket Pen” from Mr Pilot (he has like 40 years working for Pilot and goes to shows here selling vintage Pilots.) Edit to add: I think it was called that too on eBay as I checked the price there.

[@miroslavpavlemanovski3886]

🎁✨

[@InkyRocks]

🌸💞

[@XericSol]

“[The rattle-snake’s] eye excelled in brightness, that of any other animal, and that she has no eye-lids. She may therefore be esteemed an emblem of vigilance. She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. As if anxious to prevent all pretensions of quarrelling with her, the weapons with which nature has furnished her, she conceals in the roof of her mouth, so that, to those who are unacquainted with her, she appears to be a most defenseless animal; and even when those weapons are shewn and extended for her defence, they appear weak and contemptible; but their wounds however small, are decisive and fatal. Conscious of this, she never wounds till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of treading on her. Was I wrong, Sir, in thinking this a strong picture of the temper and conduct of America? The poison of her teeth is the necessary means of digesting her food, and at the same time is certain destruction to her enemies. This may be understood to intimate that those things which are destructive to our enemies, may be to us not only harmless, but absolutely necessary to our existence … ‘Tis curious and amazing to observe how distinct and independent of each other the rattles of this animal are, and yet how firmly they are united together, so as never to be separated but by breaking them to pieces. One of those rattles singly, is incapable of producing sound, but the ringing of thirteen together, is sufficient to alarm the boldest man living.” -Benjamin Franklin

[@InkyRocks]

Ben thought a lot about sneks 💕

[@XericSol]

@@InkyRocks if he had his way, we would have had the Timber Rattlesnake instead of the Bald Eagle as our national animal, and given what Ben wrote here, I have to say it would also have made a great animal to represent us. I bet you can guess which one of the pen holders I'm picking up!

[@InkyRocks]

@@XericSol hahaha! Excellent choice!

[@fudefan]

You don't post your pens!? I'm so triggered 😾 Welcome back!

[@InkyRocks]

Hahaha! Me too…

[@lindadez5532]

Great that you are back Alesa. I hope that all is well. The Cho Kuro ink looks very black...like Maybelline very black mascara! Lol. ❤

[@InkyRocks]

Hahah! Great comparison! Good to be back-thanks!