The "Everyday" show-off thread !
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I remember the time when I sprayed ink all over our classroom wall. I was aiming to put it on one guy's shirt, but the nib came loose (I had some cheap pen) and the entire ink in the pen was splattered all over the wall. Obviously, the other kid also had ink all over his face. Haha, it was like a cold war between me and him from then on. Had to stand out of the classroom for the whole day while my parents were called in by the Principal. Later, I was asked to scrub the wall, but the damn ink stains wouldn't come off. I don't remember what punishment I got later, but it was a totally worth it moment.
It's a pity that people have forgotten fountain pens. But now days there is some increasing awareness about Premium Fountain pens and FPs being related as a status simbol.
Maybe it's just the scene in India because global pen companies are still releasing $500 $1000 $2000 even today because there is a market for it.
But for lesser beings,finding the sweet spot between price/writing experience is most important. For ex,Iv just ordered a sparcely used FP with a MSRP of $500 for Rs 10k. Show off coming this weekend.
And this being a tech forum,a Fountain Pen only increases in value over time when compared to computers which are obsolete in 1 year
DEATH TO BALLPOINT!!!
Maybe it's just the scene in India because global pen companies are still releasing $500 $1000 $2000 even today because there is a market for it.
But for lesser beings,finding the sweet spot between price/writing experience is most important. For ex,Iv just ordered a sparcely used FP with a MSRP of $500 for Rs 10k. Show off coming this weekend.
And this being a tech forum,a Fountain Pen only increases in value over time when compared to computers which are obsolete in 1 year
DEATH TO BALLPOINT!!!
dr.sankhadeep
Adept
WP_20130917_006 by dr.sankhadeep, on Flickr
WP_20130917_004 by dr.sankhadeep, on Flickr
WP_20130914_058 by dr.sankhadeep, on Flickr
tissot v8 under servicing , hmt pilot on the way
?dOuBtFiRe?
Adept
You surely do have a lot of time.
Congrats and advance wishes for the HMT Pilot. Am sure it will simply stand out in this grande collection.
Congrats and advance wishes for the HMT Pilot. Am sure it will simply stand out in this grande collection.
dr.sankhadeep
Adept
i was just cleaning my closet ..so thought of taking a pic..
dr.sankhadeep
Adept
for checkups i wear my watch but when i am doing tooth extraction or rct that time i remove my watch..
The only watch which gets me excited is the IWC Portuguese (1.5L for manual/3L for auto) ... The last but one in your pic looks nice(plain white dial),what model is it?for checkups i wear my watch but when i am doing tooth extraction or rct that time i remove my watch..
dr.sankhadeep
Adept
second last is allaine my grandfathers watch
amitsharmameetu
Recruit
I have stock of few Chelpark Turquoise in my personal stock if you are in delhi you can take from me
I have OCD and do the same and am used to it
I keep my left pant pocket free for my watch 
Roxtin
Skilled
@amitsharmameetu thanks for the kind offer bro. I'll contact you if I fail to procure the same
Holy...cow...! What a collection, sir. Probably the best here on TE...! Keep it going, and wear them in good health.[DOUBLEPOST=1379575487][/DOUBLEPOST]
Fountain pens are something of a legacy which either people love or find not use for. Similar is happening with watches. But there is a school of thought: Vinyl, straight razors, mechanical watches, fountain pens...!
dr.sankhadeep
Adept
Purchased an Asus DRW-24B3ST DVD-writer for 725/- from member PJK (this drive can function as a Lite-on drive too).
Got a TP-Link TL-WDR3600 dual-band router, complete with dd-wrt and transmission installed, in a nice deal from a very knowledgeable and co-operative forum-member (dheerajjotwani). not quoting the price deliberately, as it was more of a cordial gesture than just a give-and-take deal.
Got a TP-Link TL-WDR3600 dual-band router, complete with dd-wrt and transmission installed, in a nice deal from a very knowledgeable and co-operative forum-member (dheerajjotwani). not quoting the price deliberately, as it was more of a cordial gesture than just a give-and-take deal.
babhishek
Skilled
It's a pity that people have forgotten fountain pens. But now days there is some increasing awareness about Premium Fountain pens and FPs being related as a status simbol.
Maybe it's just the scene in India because global pen companies are still releasing $500 $1000 $2000 even today because there is a market for it.
But for lesser beings,finding the sweet spot between price/writing experience is most important. For ex,Iv just ordered a sparcely used FP with a MSRP of $500 for Rs 10k. Show off coming this weekend.
And this being a tech forum,a Fountain Pen only increases in value over time when compared to computers which are obsolete in 1 year
DEATH TO BALLPOINT!!!
there are 500 dollar ball pens available as well! so no, the ball point is not dying.. i personally prefer purchasing the pens you mentioned above without the fountain, i prefer the ball
Purchased an Asus DRW-24B3ST DVD-writer for 725/- from member PJK (this drive can function as a Lite-on drive too).
Got a TP-Link TL-WDR3600 dual-band router, complete with dd-wrt and transmission installed, in a nice deal from a very knowledgeable and co-operative forum-member (dheerajjotwani). not quoting the price deliberately, as it was more of a cordial gesture than just a give-and-take deal.
nice, i was offered that router a few days back, but declined
good that the router found a home... please pos your experience with the same!
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Roxtin
Skilled
there are 500 dollar ball pens available as well! so no, the ball point is not dying.. i personally prefer purchasing the pens you mentioned above without the fountain, i prefer the ball
yeah that what he said and yes DEATH TO THE BALL PEN