Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
An old bloke
...posting or not posting is subjective not only for the individual, as is evident from this discussion, but for the pen as well. But we knew that already, didn't we?
Certainly!
Re: People who don't post
Depends. I have tried posting my Newton Townsend for example and I am beginning to think it will end up being a no post pen. My Pelikans (M200s and M400 an other similar sized pens) I post most of the time.
Other pens it is yes sometimes and no sometimes.
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Re: People who don't post
I post those pens that are postable, because my hand wants a longer pen. I like the feel of the pen resting in the web between my thumb and forefinger (not an abnormal web--just the same sort of web everyone has). However, there are some pens that shouldn't be posted, like some more fragile Esterbrooks, and there are some pens that aren't designed to post. With those, I don't even try to post, much less force the issue. Besides, I need my other hand free to pet the cat/push the cat away from the ink/prevent the cat from guzzling my tea.
Re: People who don't post
I post those pens that are postable, because my hand wants a longer pen. I like the feel of the pen resting in the web between my thumb and forefinger (not an abnormal web--just the same sort of web everyone has). However, there are some pens that shouldn't be posted, like some more fragile Esterbrooks, and there are some pens that aren't designed to post. With those, I don't even try to post, much less force the issue. Besides, I need my other hand free to pet the cat/push the cat away from the ink/prevent the cat from guzzling my tea. Another argument for posting in my case is that cats will play with the cap if it's left unattended.
Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
Ole Juul
I never post. I take the cap off and hold it in my left hand, or I put it on the table.
To my sensibilities a pen with the cap stuck on the back doesn't look good, and in most cases doesn't feel good either. I suppose if I was writing while sitting in a tree or riding a horse I'd think differently, but under normal circumstances I just can't bring myself to do it. :)
Are there any other people here who don't post?
THe posting or not posting is not an absolute thing. There are some pens that do need posting. My little MB Mozart, a Kaweco Sport, Sailor Sapporo these styles of pens are pocket pens and all require posting even the back of the pen is designed to securely post as they are threaded. On the other extreme a Pelikan M1000 or MB 149 or Visconti Opera Limited Edition are large pens and posting often throws the balance off given the girth and length of large fountain pens. I think for me its all about security of the cap and balance once posted in the hand.
If it feels good do it. I mean this only with respect to the cap posting, ink you use and paper choices.
Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
Mags
If it feels good do it.
Words to live by!
Re: People who don't post
the pen tells me if it wants to be used posted. i have a wonderful 1970's MB 149 that screams at me to post its cap and the pen is right, it just works. but a couple of omas' paragons say "no way, no how" and here too i have to say the pen knows better than i.
i use to hate posting a pen for fear of damaging the barrel of the pen with micro scratches but as i age, i'm enjoying my pens the way i want to. if the pen balances well posted that's how i'll use it. i feel that was how the designer meant for the pen to be used, part of the experience i guess i'm trying to say. in the end, no right way, no wrong way.
Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
LeoFender
the pen tells me if it wants to be used posted. i have a wonderful 1970's MB 149 that screams at me to post its cap and the pen is right, it just works. but a couple of omas' paragons say "no way, no how" and here too i have to say the pen knows better than i.
i use to hate posting a pen for fear of damaging the barrel of the pen with micro scratches but as i age, i'm enjoying my pens the way i want to. if the pen balances well posted that's how i'll use it. i feel that was how the designer meant for the pen to be used, part of the experience i guess i'm trying to say. in the end, no right way, no wrong way.
Much you wrote I agree. I think it is possible to allow our stuff to own us rather than us owning our stuff. If I am going to have something that I care if it looks used, I am probably better off not having. Things are made to use and enjoy.
Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
Chuck Naill
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Originally Posted by
LeoFender
the pen tells me if it wants to be used posted. i have a wonderful 1970's MB 149 that screams at me to post its cap and the pen is right, it just works. but a couple of omas' paragons say "no way, no how" and here too i have to say the pen knows better than i.
i use to hate posting a pen for fear of damaging the barrel of the pen with micro scratches but as i age, i'm enjoying my pens the way i want to. if the pen balances well posted that's how i'll use it. i feel that was how the designer meant for the pen to be used, part of the experience i guess i'm trying to say. in the end, no right way, no wrong way.
Much you wrote I agree. I think it is possible to allow our stuff to own us rather than us owning our stuff. If I am going to have something that I care if it looks used, I am probably better off not having. Things are made to use and enjoy.
Well said.
Re: People who don't post
#teamnoposting
It might scratch the barrel.
It changes the centre-mass of the pen.
It takes away beauty of the pen and the cap.
It looks like an practical rather than aesthetic afterthought - you take off a sweater and tie it around your waist.
Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
Linger
#teamnoposting
It might scratch the barrel.
It changes the centre-mass of the pen.
It takes away beauty of the pen and the cap.
It looks like an practical rather than aesthetic afterthought - you take off a sweater and tie it around your waist.
Probably best not to take the cap off at all, ever.
Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
Chuck Naill
Things are made to use and enjoy.
I agree. And I use and enjoy my pens in a very different way than you do. Isn't that wonderful? ;)
Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
FredRydr
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Originally Posted by
Linger
#teamnoposting
It might scratch the barrel.
It changes the centre-mass of the pen.
It takes away beauty of the pen and the cap.
It looks like an practical rather than aesthetic afterthought - you take off a sweater and tie it around your waist.
Probably best not to take the cap off at all, ever.
Or out of it's original packaging. It might get scratched if one does.
Re: People who don't post
I see that the order of my arguments takes away its intended meaning. Does tongue-in-cheek symbolically represent a posted or a capped pen?
Re: People who don't post
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Linger
I see that the order of my arguments takes away its intended meaning. Does tongue-in-cheek symbolically represent a posted or a capped pen?
:D
I wondered if it was in jest. I frequently find that what I am smiling about when I type ends up being misconstrued. I've gotten used to typing "irony is truly dead" and things like that.
Re: People who don't post
How long is a piece of string?
Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
FredRydr
How long is a piece of string?
Twice as long as half a piece.
Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
Linger
I see that the order of my arguments takes away its intended meaning. Does tongue-in-cheek symbolically represent a posted or a capped pen?
Tongue in cheek is well understood by others of us who are likely to apply its principles to a discussion. I must confess that I may approach sarcasm -- with or without intent.
Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
Jon Szanto
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Originally Posted by
Chuck Naill
Things are made to use and enjoy.
I agree. And I use and enjoy my pens in a very different way than you do. Isn't that
wonderful? ;)
Of course, Jon. Why would you need to ask? :) Both of us "use" and that is the point.
Re: People who don't post
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Originally Posted by
Chuck Naill
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Originally Posted by
Jon Szanto
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Originally Posted by
Chuck Naill
Things are made to use and enjoy.
I agree. And I use and enjoy my pens in a very different way than you do. Isn't that
wonderful? ;)
Of course, Jon. Why would you need to ask? :) Both of us "use" and that is the point.
My exceedingly clever and understated point being that the phrase "use and enjoy" does not necessarily connect those two actions (though it can). I enjoy some of my pens without ever putting ink in them.