Pens in Use - May 3, 2024

It's the long awaited "Pens in Use" from my Science Olympiad trip to Fargo, ND.
Parker Duofold International (M) - J. Herbin Bleu Myosotis (January 13, 2021)
• First Impressions - Pa...
Sheaffer Legacy II (M) - Omas Black (September 19, 2019)
• First Impressions: She...
Platinum President (M) - Noodler's Black Swan in English Roses (March 8, 2023)
• Platinum President (B-CI)
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Montblanc Monte Rosa Turquoise - Sailor Jentle Apricot (March 23, 2020)
• First Impressions: Mon...
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[@nicksg3002]

Beautiful buildings. Very interesting bird houses at the mall and yes that fountain and its sound is so relaxing. Creative flying projects participated. Love all your fountain pens in this trip. Thank you for your time and share this nice moments. 🎉

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Glad you enjoyed! I think if I lived in Fargo I might go to the mall just to read by the fountain, especially in the winter!

[@rinaeperron7746]

Awesome trip! Nice pens and ink. I too surprise myself at what pens i end up using... they are not always my 'favorites'. Thank you for expanding the horizons of your students!!! 6 hr drive... grueling! But what you are giving your students... so worth it!

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I agree! I'm not sure what thought process went into picking these for the trip, but these are what I found packed with me!

[@christophermckellar1352]

Nice. Your students are lucky to have you. Every time I see Black Swans in English Roses It still calls for Blackbirds in Dakota Cornfields.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I hope I'm doing more good than harm! There are so many possibilities with that ink! I like the idea of ripe corn stalks with black shading. But there are so many possibilities from corn in the spring to corn kernels to corn cobs!

[@christophermckellar1352]

@@WaskiSquirrel yes! And then there is the addition of Redwing or yellow headed blackbirds!

[@impish22]

really loving the Parker

[@WaskiSquirrel]

It's a beauty! Empty now, but I'm using a different Parker.

[@davidanderson3425]

Enjoyed seeing the experiments especially the tower collapse and the model aircraft. The journey lasting 6 hours was a bit of an endurance test but a great experience for the students. Good to see your choice of pens this time. Whenever people talk of travelling with pens I expect to see pocket pens. This video proves you can really travel with any pen. I was glad you were brave enough to take some expensive pens on your trip. I liked your four pen case and notebook as well.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's a long way across North Dakota, and a full hour of the trip is just getting to the interstate highway that crosses the state! My little town is definitely out of the way... Yes, I enjoy traveling with nice pens. The main concession I make to using pocket pens is when I'm out and about while wearing shorts or a shirt without a pocket. I'd rather lose a cheap pocket pen on a hike than something nice. The nicer pens stay in my luggage!

[@keraba1]

I'm liking this format, with a short story between each pen. I've been your way only once; it's nice to see what it's like outside of the national parks.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

The national parks are beautiful, but there is a lot to this state. This time of the year is not flattering, but the drive is quite nice when crops are in bloom and when they're ready for harvest. And the scenery in North Dakota is more diverse than people expect.

[@archivist17]

This must have been an amazing experience for your students. As I'm a bit of an aviation nut, I particularly enjoyed the flight at the end. I follow J&H Aerospace, who are a small company involved with free flight and the Olympiads, and Flite Test, who have a cool range of STEM kits and lesson ideas.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

The reason I keep doing Science Olympiad is to give them that chance to see this world. Being responsible for 16 teenagers is not my idea of fun, and the reason why there's not more video. The flight events are some of my favorites to watch. This one, with the rubber-band powered airplanes is just cool.

[@gihanzohdy3284]

I love it that you used the venerable Sheaffer Legacy and that the Duofold was worth it. I had to send my Parker Sonnet to a nib meister as it hard started and skipped a lot.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I've had good luck with my Parker pens. Sorry to hear it was not the same for you. I hope you're enjoying it more now that the nibmeister has worked on it. And I had to use that Sheaffer! I'm lucky I found that pen.

[@penspencilsplus]

That Duofold is gorgeous

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Indeed! I wish Parker would remember some of these interesting finishes and bring an update.

[@alexpastukhov8222]

Many thanks for this trip.! Very interesting.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's always exciting to take the kids to Fargo!

[@phi1688]

Science Olympiad participant here, I like using fountain pens :)

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Glad to hear that! And I hope you had a good Science Olympiad experience this year.

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Considering the infrastructure disasters that have recently occurred, it's best that the old bridge comes down, unless it could be repurposed as a wslking/biking trail. That's quite an attractive mall. A number of malls; in my area; have closed or are struggling and no longer seem like safe places to go. I throughly enjoyed going along on your road trip, and seeing your traveling pens. Science was always my best subject.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

A walking/biking trail would be interesting, especially since the Bismarck side of the river has a park it could be tied to. The other end of the bridge doesn't have much, though. Yes, Fargo has a nice mall. I typically avoid malls, but it is a rare exception. When I go to Fargo, I make a point of visiting it!

[@pauldavidartistclub6723]

What a terrific video! Always looking for pen channels that are as much about a personable host and which covers interesting subjects as well as pens. Thank you and subscribed

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I hope I don't disappoint! I'm in a busy period at work, but it will end soon. I have some ideas coming to the channel soon...

[@alanpareis734]

Great Pens in use, my wife and I both loved it. NDSU, beautiful campus and so many different buildings. Next time you are in Fargo, show us some more of the campus. Looking forward to finding out how your school made out, but as you say that the students had the chance to experience the city and the University is what is matters. Anything you can tell us about those cool indoor model planes that were at the end? Thanks for this Pens in Use On Tour.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I hope to make a Fargo trip this summer, so I'll make sure to include NDSU! The planes are made of balsa wood with mylar wings. They are powered by rubber bands. The idea is to fly the longest, so they need to be designed to fly in a circular path.

[@barbarawhipple2016]

I really liked see in all the school buildings AND I’d love to see more of the bright red sweater you had on in the school room at the very beginning-wear it for us at home-thanks 😁

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Glad you enjoyed! And it looks like a cold week (except for Sunday) so I think that red sweater should make at least one more appearance!

[@barbarawhipple2016]

Jason-go read my reply to your comments on Chris Saenz video on burnout-it’s a reply to YOU and her.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

@@barbarawhipple2016 Thank you very much for your kind comments! Driving videos are coming soon (once school ends) and so are book videos. And you're right: I enjoy the people I follow as people. It's a good reminder of the many reasons people follow a channel. Thank you!

[@MrAndrew1953]

There might have been some good pen shops in the mall with sale priced ink or paper?

[@WaskiSquirrel]

Not in this mall. There used to be an art supply store, but that has been closed for a few years.

[@nikossiotas]

That paper isn't fountain pen friendly, it can easily seen even on video. Maybe it will work better with pencils for sketches since it is clear without lines.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I agree, but it's not unfriendly either. I'm happy with it for a travel only notebook.

[@gihanzohdy3284]

Certainly beautiful, elegant old buildings should be maintained and new ugliness avoided.