Author: thepoorpenman

Pelikan P10 Twist – A Quick Look

Pelikan P10 Twist Crab Shot
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The Pelikan P10 Twist was introduced in 1986 as a basic, accessible fountain pen for students and "youngsters" of the time. They had a relatively short production life which ended within the decade, but offered a surprising assortment of visual styles in that period. At the time of writing, these pens are available as "New-Old Stock" from EndlessPens for the extremely pocket-friendly price of $6 USD. I've been using mine for several months now and, I must say, I am blown away by the quality and comfort of this classic pen. Time for a quick look.

Epomaker TH80 PRO V2 Via Review

Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 Switches
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As a person who puts a lot of extra effort into their analog writing experience, it should come as no surprise that I am also constantly seeking ways to improve my digital writing that is required for my day job. Over the past few years I've gone deeper and deeper into the Mechanical Keyboard hobby, I even reviewed one a while back. In that time I have experimented with different formats, tested an assortment of switch types, and bought way too many keycaps to the point where I have a pretty good idea of what I want and what I enjoy from a mechanical keyboard. So when Epomaker reached out with an opportunity to review their TH80 Pro V2 Via board, it was a pretty easy yes. I'm really excited to get into this one, so without any more preamble, let's get into it.

Unboxing the Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 Via – Stream Recording

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Last week I received the TH80 Pro V2 Via from Epomaker. This new mechanical keyboard has a couple of unique features that I am excited to tell you all about in a full review next week. For now, you can join me for a quick overview and hear my initial thoughts as I unbox and … Continue reading Unboxing the Epomaker TH80 Pro V2 Via – Stream Recording

What am I talking about when I talk about paper?

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The thought occurred to me recently that I have become something of a paper snob. This may or may not be the case, but one thing is for sure: I have high standards. I also have what I would consider a heightened tactile sensitivity and a lower tolerance for discomfort. Basically, I will not hesitate … Continue reading What am I talking about when I talk about paper?