Hiking Boots/Shoes Recommendations?

Hiking boot recommendations?

Any recommendations for women's hiking shoes?

[Request] Hiking/outdoorsy style shoes that can handle lots of walking on concrete

Cold and wet weather hiking boots recommendations?

I am in need of a new pair of trail/hiking boots.

Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

[request] - Good quality walking shoes.

Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

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I want the best god damned dishwasher money can buy.

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[Request] Best countertop dishwasher for reasonable price?

Can anyone recommend a good dishwasher?

Countertop/Portable Dishwasher

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Dishwasher for Second Home

My friend bought a house with this KichenAid dishwasher from 1974. He says it works better than any of the other ones he has owned. He just has to convince his wife not to replace it.

What's a good Panel ready dishwasher under $1k?

Best socket set on the market $100-$150

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23 years later; GM Goodwrench socket set.

A Starter/Lifetime Tool set

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Mechanic Tools that are BIFL

Trying to fill a tool roll for my truck and would like input on BFL tools like wrenches, pliers, socket sets, etc.

BIFL: Mastercraft ratchet set with lifetime warranty. Got it at 14, im 31. Went thru more abuse than you think!

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2014 honda accord ??

After an initial round of research it seems like Honda Accord Hybrid is the right answer, but I want to pressure test that with you guys

2014 Accord V6 Touring (any thoughts?)

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me again. 2010 2dr honda accord, 122k miles for $5,800. just want a reliable first car, thoughts?

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Recommendations for midsized SUVs to look at

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Small to mid-size suv suggestions?

Midsize vehicle for three kids

Mid-Size SUV

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Deep long rpgs?

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Fantasy games with an detailed and immersive world?

[WSIB] I am in search for a open world RPG that will keep me busy for hundreds of hours.

Open world game with huge map, lots of things to do, and great graphics

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WSIB: long, immersive games with high quality storytelling and writing

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[WSIB] A turn based strategy game that isn’t 4X

Turn-based strategy game

Turn-based strategy games

[WSIB] Small-scale, medieval, strategy game, featuring pikemen and cavalry

(WSIB) Turn-based ”wargaming” game

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What are some good "smaller scale to control, but still feel large scale battle" tactical / strategy games?

Bullet Hell-Type Games: Atomicrops vs. I, Dracula: Genesis vs. Others?

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Post apocalyptic enthusiast, Underrail or Atom RPG?

[SIB] Undermine or Atomicrops

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Blsoodborne or Resident evil 2 ?

What should I buy? Animal Crossing: New Horizons or Doom: Eternal

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[SIB] I Hate Running Backwards or Planetary Dustoff? Or something else?

SIB Nuclear Throne?

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How to reduce pores.

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* Lamy Safari - Once more a very simple pen, sure they have a preparatory converter but that can be offset by how easy the nibs are to change. Seriously if you don't like the nib on one pull it off get a new one and slip it on, simple as. It will allow you to try a variety of different sized nibs to discover which best suits you.

* Conklin - Another one which suffers from quality control issues, if a beginner bought one of these i wouldn't be surprised if they never went back to fountain pens. Both of mine have had issues.

* Parker Vector - It's simple, it's cheap, its pretty reliable. This is the pen which a lot of people who learn how to use fountain pens in school use. 

Hello, I'm new to fountain pens, and the amount of options is slightly overwhelming. I've made sure to try to look at brands that aren't just the traditional ones recommended to starters (Pilot, and Lamy, etc.). But it would be nice to know what fountain pen brands have flaws that would make them bad for a beginner (or anyone in general). I have heard of some brands having quality control issues, so anymore information similar to that would be very helpful.

<div class="md"><p>Hello, I&#39;m new to fountain pens, and the amount of options is slightly overwhelming. I&#39;ve made sure to try to look at brands that aren&#39;t just the traditional ones recommended to starters (Pilot, and Lamy, etc.). But it would be nice to know what fountain pen brands have flaws that would make them bad for a beginner (or anyone in general). I have heard of some brands having quality control issues, so anymore information similar to that would be very helpful.</p>
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What pen brands would you, and wouldn't recommend to a beginner?

 So this lower pen. This is the exact model and finish that I purchased when I was 10 years old back in 1980. Whatever it was for 399 at the News Center in the Colonial Park Mall in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This is the Rejuvenated Parker Vector

 It's okay, no I've been grabbing this or the uh Watermen allure right away. so uh, good sign. I think it's a very good pen. I think, uh, you know Parker could get wider exposure to this

Well, hello today! I'd like to give you my first impressions of the Parker Vector Xl. Now, before we dive into the pen, I just want to point out that, uh, there are several Parkers out that Parker Vectors out there. So I just want to be clear that this is the Parker Vector Xl, which is a apparently a newer model. I was surprised to stumble across it

 So when I do my editorial part of this video, I will have finished this fill and started a new one. and I'll let you know about the skipping if it's still an issue or if it's just, uh, you know, Waski squirrel should have cleaned out his pen before he started writing with it. So I have to say I was pleased with this pen. I really, really, really liked it

First Impressions - Parker Vector XL

Platinum Preppy (cheap, smooth, and all round reliable. Can be eyedropper converted eventually if interested).

Pilot Metropolitan (finer nib point options with a sturdy body, nibs can easily be swapped out next time just buying the cheap plumix instead).

I want to start using fountain pens but have little to no experience, what is a good starter? Note: please don’t say Lamy safari, please

<div class="md"><p>I want to start using fountain pens but have little to no experience, what is a good starter? Note: please don’t say Lamy safari, please</p>
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What is a good starter pen?

While looking for a replacement, I found out about Pilot VPs, bought one, and have been using it ever since. Here's why I'm not going back to cheaper pens for work:

I have (among several others) a Sheaffer VFM Fountain pen,and it feels as smooth as I can imagine a pen to be. It looks great, and feels great. 

So, my question is, what does a, say, Kaweco Sport (I know that costlier ones exist. Just taking this ad an example.), have, that is worth more than 10 times my Sheaffer? I agree it looks good, a different kind of good, than the Sheaffer, but I like it. But, I think there should be more solid reason for the higher price.

<div class="md"><p>I have (among several others) a Sheaffer VFM Fountain pen,and it feels as smooth as I can imagine a pen to be. It looks great, and feels great. </p>

<p>So, my question is, what does a, say, Kaweco Sport (I know that costlier ones exist. Just taking this ad an example.), have, that is worth more than 10 times my Sheaffer? I agree it looks good, a different kind of good, than the Sheaffer, but I like it. But, I think there should be more solid reason for the higher price.</p>

<p>Edit: This sub, like others says, is very encouraging to get involved in, and people respond well here.</p>
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What do you get with costlier pens?

Parker Quink Black and Blueblack - because they're just gray with different undertones and I used to hate their shading. After a couple years I've developed a love for shading, so "black" became my favourite daily "work-appropriate" ink.

I have a couple of examples of this.  

1.  Noodlers walnut ink.  When I got it, I just thought it was a boring brown ink.  As I tried more inks and developed my taste in writing with new inks, it’s a favorite now.  Whenever I don’t know what ink to put in a pen, I always go to walnut.  

2. Lamy al-star.  When I purchased it on vacation in Vancouver (shout out to Vancouver pen shop) I was excited to try out the pen.  Turns out it had a terrible nib.   Scratchy to high heaven.  I finally swapped out the nib last year and now it is one of my favorite pens.  It tends to hurt my carpal tunnel, though so I usually only use it for a fill or two before I give it a rest. 

3. Parker vector.  I bought it because I am considering a Parker sonnet as a graduation present to myself.  It is dry as the California desert I live in (we got less than an inch of rain this last year, so pretty dry!).  After letting it sit for months (and even tossing it in the bin once, later retrieving it) I got the idea to put 54th mass in it, the wettest ink I own that I hardly use because it’s a bit unruly.  Well, that did the trick.  It made the pen useable, and the ink behave much much better.  Now it’s a combo I keep around a lot for official document signing and all that jazz.  When a colored (or sparkle) ink isn’t appropriate.  

What about you?   Have anything in the pen world that you hated when you got it and now is a treasured possession?

<div class="md"><p>I have a couple of examples of this.  </p>

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<li><p>Noodlers walnut ink.  When I got it, I just thought it was a boring brown ink.  As I tried more inks and developed my taste in writing with new inks, it’s a favorite now.  Whenever I don’t know what ink to put in a pen, I always go to walnut.  </p></li>
<li><p>Lamy al-star.  When I purchased it on vacation in Vancouver (shout out to Vancouver pen shop) I was excited to try out the pen.  Turns out it had a terrible nib.   Scratchy to high heaven.  I finally swapped out the nib last year and now it is one of my favorite pens.  It tends to hurt my carpal tunnel, though so I usually only use it for a fill or two before I give it a rest. </p></li>
<li><p>Parker vector.  I bought it because I am considering a Parker sonnet as a graduation present to myself.  It is dry as the California desert I live in (we got less than an inch of rain this last year, so pretty dry!).  After letting it sit for months (and even tossing it in the bin once, later retrieving it) I got the idea to put 54th mass in it, the wettest ink I own that I hardly use because it’s a bit unruly.  Well, that did the trick.  It made the pen useable, and the ink behave much much better.  Now it’s a combo I keep around a lot for official document signing and all that jazz.  When a colored (or sparkle) ink isn’t appropriate.  </p></li>
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<p>What about you?   Have anything in the pen world that you hated when you got it and now is a treasured possession?</p>
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Is there a pen (or ink) that you HATED when you first got it, but over time you have grown to love it?

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Comes in EF, F, M, B, Stub1.1 nib choices Piston Filler Fountain pen. Simply unscrew the end cap, dip into ink, screw back the end cap, and your done! Ready to write!! Pen cap has an inner cap to insure a perfect seal when stored away. Made for the beginner who just wants to try out fountain pens, all the way to the experts. A good everyday worker.

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Personally, I like the TWSBI eco for its large ink capacity and comfort. It has a good weight to it and there are beautiful colors! :)

I recently started my collection with a Pilot Metropolitan, and I'm looking to expand it, however I'd like a good beginner pen that would be good for schoolwork so that I can use it often. Any ideas?

<div class="md"><p>I recently started my collection with a Pilot Metropolitan, and I&#39;m looking to expand it, however I&#39;d like a good beginner pen that would be good for schoolwork so that I can use it often. Any ideas?</p>
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What's a good fountain pen for note-taking for a college student?

 It uses cartridges, but doesn’t come with a converter. The TWSBI Eco is a great pen that may be more than you are thinking of spending ($30) but is a really nice pen that could be a buy it once and done. It is only bottle fill, and that adds about $10 for ink, but the pen is great and hold a lot of ink. Depending on your use this can be a factor

I am pretty new to fountain pens. I bought some disposables and a Pilot Metropolitan at staples a few years back, but never finished a cartridge in any of them. All were very scratchy and the nibs were constantly gumming up with paper fiber. Then over a lockdown I tried to fix some old pens I’d inherited decades ago, and while they were too far gone for me, I saw how nicely a good pen could write

So I’ll preface this by plainly stating the reason I want a fountain pen. I absolutely love the way they look as well as the idea of more deliberate writing.

My first question is: My handwriting is pretty horrendous. I write super fast, but can write well if I slow down and think about it. My cursive is quite good though. Will this kind of pen be unusable for me? Can I write with it similarly to a normal pen? How big is the learning curve?

Secondly, what are some SUPER cheap fountain pens I can get just to try out. I saw a couple disposable ones that looked attractive, but some advice would be appreciated.

Lastly, what are your reasons for using a fountain pen?

<div class="md"><p>So I’ll preface this by plainly stating the reason I want a fountain pen. I absolutely love the way they look as well as the idea of more deliberate writing.</p>

<p>My first question is: My handwriting is pretty horrendous. I write super fast, but can write well if I slow down and think about it. My cursive is quite good though. Will this kind of pen be unusable for me? Can I write with it similarly to a normal pen? How big is the learning curve?</p>

<p>Secondly, what are some SUPER cheap fountain pens I can get just to try out. I saw a couple disposable ones that looked attractive, but some advice would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Lastly, what are your reasons for using a fountain pen?</p>

<p>Edit: Thanks for the help! Bought a pilot varsity, and after discovering the appeal of the pens, I have just ordered a Lamy safari. I still dont see myself ever spending more than 30 on a pen, but maybe I&#39;ll be sucked deeper into this hobby later on.</p>
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Newcomer wanting to get into fountain pens, had a couple small questions

 Now writing with this pen is where I have my problems. I compared it to the Lamy Safari and Metropolitan Pilot which are both cheaper than the TWSBI ECO and both write several orders of magnitude smoother than the TWSBI ECO. This pen is incredibly scratchy and this was directly comparing to the other 2 pens with 2 different inks. Carbon Ink Black and Waterman Serenity Blue

Better value out there.

I really like Lamy Safari and Al-Star because they force me to correct my grip. But for longer periods, I like my TWSBI Eco! I rotate the three because my grip is slightly different with each, and that seems to help with hand fatigue.

For the students &amp; teachers out there. What are you preferred pens for long form note taking &amp; study writing sessions. Getting hand fatigue after writing a page with my current pens. Wish to avoid going back to gel pens.

UPDATE March 2019: After over a year of using this pen, I'm my review from 4 to 5 stars. Ink flow is very smooth, and even the slight feedback this extra-fine nib had while writing/sketching is pretty much smoothed out as well. This plastic body is built like a tank; threw it around in all my bags along with keys and phones and everything and there's not a single scratch on it. The massive ink reservoir is also really, really handy for travel and on the go, as I hardly ever have to refill, and the clear body makes it incredibly easy to see when the ink is getting low

 This plastic body is built like a tank; threw it around in all my bags along with keys and phones and everything and there's not a single scratch on it. The massive ink reservoir is also really, really handy for travel and on the go, as I hardly ever have to refill, and the clear body makes it incredibly easy to see when the ink is getting low. Here's hoping it lasts for years to come!  The only other fountain pen I purchased before this was a Pilot Metropolitan Fine Nib, and this was a very nice upgrade! I've heard that fountain pens with piston mechanisms are difficult to clean, but this one definitely wasn't. Just take a cup of water, dip the empty pen in, and twist the piston up and down a few times

Solid build, smooth piston mechanism.

I really really enjoy writing with this pen. I got a Pilot Metropolitan last year so when I initially picked this one up, I was a little put off by how light it felt in comparison. but after a few weeks of using it I'm super happy with the weight difference - this one really glides across the page (in a Clairefontaine notebook) and it's really nice to be able to switch between a lighter pen and a weightier one. it is also of course very cool & useful to see how much ink is left in the pen

 but after a few weeks of using it I'm super happy with the weight difference - this one really glides across the page (in a Clairefontaine notebook) and it's really nice to be able to switch between a lighter pen and a weightier one. it is also of course very cool & useful to see how much ink is left in the pen. really happy with this one!

great lightweight pen

This pen (TWSBI ECO) is fantastic! Easy to fill, easy to clean, nice plastic case with included tool, liquid silicone sealer and pictured instructions on pen care. Overall thrilled with this purchase and would purchase another in a minute. Highly recommended.

A Fantastic Pen!

I have bought a total of 5 of these pens in my life, and I’ll buy them until they stop making them. They are extremely convenient - they never dry out, never leak, and although I’ve broken two of them due to my own carelessness, I consider these pens to be some of the most durable low cost pens on this site. I hope they never stop making them because I will never stop buying them.

Best pen I’ve ever owned

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