If "reduce your level of criticism" equates to "stop your criticism" in your understanding, then yes, you are absolutely correct on your point. It's not what I meant tho'.
If "reduce your level of criticism" equates to "stop your criticism" in your understanding, then yes, you are absolutely correct on your point. It's not what I meant tho'.
In the words of Paul Simon, you can call me Al.
azkid (March 25th, 2020)
The 'unboxing' of pens in reviews are simply a waste.
It's like going to the doctor for a foot problem and he spends the first 15 minutes of your 20 minute appointment talking about the pattern in your argyle socks and how the shoelaces match the welt of your shoes.
Chrissy (March 25th, 2020), NumberSix (August 15th, 2020), Sailor Kenshin (March 25th, 2020)
Regards, Chrissy | My Review Blog: inkyfountainpens
Probably it is a convenient way to extend video length so it can be monetized. I have seen way too many videos that do this, trying to fit a 5 minute video into 20 minutes.
Still, for me, packaging is worth a brief mention. About 15 seconds devoted to the box is more than enough.
The best videos are ones which focus on providing a nice serving of good content first and foremost.
I've made plenty of videos. Almost none with me in it. The one I did of me talking was insanely time consuming and difficult. So I definitely respect those that do this on the regular.
[QUOTE=Brilliant Bill;286863]The reason behind this is not that they do not know how to hold a fountain pen, but rather that they are trying to write round a camera and/or light tripod. It is occasionally mentioned. One of them (either Figboot or Penhabbit) did try showing the pen being used from the side, but it did not last long before they stopped - don't know if it was awkward to edit in or if they did not get the viewer feedback they were expecting.
LeFreak (March 27th, 2020)
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LeFreak (March 27th, 2020)
Fermata (March 25th, 2020)
There is nothing to stop a reviewer handwriting a half page of script off camera, then produced as evidence, how the pen works for me is the Number 1 criteria but I dont actually need to see the ink coming out of the nib, if that is an insurmountable problem.
As much as I may like some reviewers and their good knowledge they just dont have a clue when it comes to making a nib work, especially on obliques which is my personal favourite.
sgphoto (March 26th, 2020)
I'm left-handed. My handwriting and use of a nib is never going to be like 95+ or so % of the people in the world, not to mention pen reviewers. Just like the weight of the pen in hand, and other things that simply can't be captured, I just try to get a basic idea from any review, print or vid, of how it writes. It is possible to expect too much from another person's viewpoint and presentation.
To expect calligraphic excellence from a video review would be pretty funny, since I'd never be able to replicate it.
"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."
~ Benjamin Franklin
LeFreak (March 27th, 2020)
Maybe you could upload a video sample of yourself in this same procedure so we can see how it is done properly.
I take these things for what they are: amateur presentations. Some of the people get fairly sophisticated but most of them have deficiencies in camera work, lighting, audio, and even penmanship. Hmmm... that is just some of the reasons I don't watch pen review videos!
"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."
~ Benjamin Franklin
Not a pen review, but showing that writing can be done in a homemade video.
I may have mentioned this up-thread (or not! brain no work good now), but I was on the fence about the Lamy 2000 for a long time.
I am not nuts about piston-fillers, I thought it might be too heavy, that those tabs would irritate me, and that alleged teeny sweet spot would kill the experience.
What sold me was a SHORT video with no sound, no flapping head and no unboxing. Just a fellow writing with it...an EF. I bought my EF 2000 based on that alone, none of the above worries bothered me, and I've exclusively used that same ink as the reviewer.
My other pen is a Montblanc.
And my other blog is a tumblr!
And my latest ebook, for spooky wintery reading:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CM2NGSSD
Regards, Chrissy | My Review Blog: inkyfountainpens
If Lamy were an Italian brand, we'd be referring to them as oricchiette.
"When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."
~ Benjamin Franklin
Yes we would. kleine Ohren doesn't have the same ring to it.
Last edited by Chrissy; March 28th, 2020 at 01:32 AM.
Regards, Chrissy | My Review Blog: inkyfountainpens
Jon Szanto (March 31st, 2020)
Can we bring Pelahale back?
His reviews/ documentaries had so much substance. I was devastated to see them all gone...
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If you want documentaries you may want to check out Michael T Shue Studios on YouTube - he's not posted for a couple of years but has six videos in a Masters of the Fountain Pen series - including Hakase and Nakaya.
sgphoto (March 31st, 2020)
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