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====James wants to thank The Pen Addict <ref>[https://medium.com/thank-you-project/thank-you-relay-fm-af707c3f0c4e Thank you, Relay FM – Thank You Project – Medium] </ref>====
 
====James wants to thank The Pen Addict <ref>[https://medium.com/thank-you-project/thank-you-relay-fm-af707c3f0c4e Thank you, Relay FM – Thank You Project – Medium] </ref>====
  
====Q: Why do some pens stop writing after a couple refills? I've cleaned them between fills. Lamy Safari, Pilot Metro, MnemosyneSingularity <ref>[https://twitter.com/Lirleni/status/922538938572603397], Vik-Thor Rose on Twitter</ref>====
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====Q: Why do some pens stop writing after a couple refills? I've cleaned them between fills. Lamy Safari, Pilot Metro, MnemosyneSingularity <ref>[https://twitter.com/Lirleni/status/922538938572603397 Vik-Thor Rose on Twitter]</ref>====
 
'''Answer:''' Sometimes nib and feed aren't cleaned enough. They can get clogged up between tines.  
 
'''Answer:''' Sometimes nib and feed aren't cleaned enough. They can get clogged up between tines.  
  
==== Q: Reaction to a handwritten resume? What part of the job search is best suited to fountain pens. Thank You notes at a minimum? <ref>[https://twitter.com/murderofcrows/status/921126004432801797], [[User:Dougbeal]] on Twitter</ref>====
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==== Q: Reaction to a handwritten resume? What part of the job search is best suited to fountain pens. Thank You notes at a minimum? <ref>[https://twitter.com/murderofcrows/status/921126004432801797 [[User:Dougbeal]] on Twitter]</ref>====
  
 
'''Answer:''' There's almost no way to do a handwritten resume right, it might either look too fancy or not right.   
 
'''Answer:''' There's almost no way to do a handwritten resume right, it might either look too fancy or not right.   

Revision as of 11:23, 26 October 2017

The Pen Addict (Podcast)
Episode: 280
Title: I Want Jim To Tell Me Bedtime Stories
Release Date: October 25th, 2017
Hosts: Brad Dowdy

Myke Hurley

Guests: No guests this episode
Additional Information
Official page: Episode 280
Audio File: Audio Episode 280
Length: 5959 min <br />0.983 h <br /> minutes
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Description

Brad and Myke have returned to their respective homes after a great trip to Chicago. They recap the Field Notes event, talk about Brad’s trip journaling practices, and tease the upcoming Pen Addict Retro 51. There is also a ton of new product discussion, including possible Pelikan price changes. [1]


Further Information

Ask TPA

Q: What dry erase markers do you recommend on glass in cold environments that are easy to read from far away?

Answer: Chalk markers would work well. They have bright colours.

James wants to thank The Pen Addict [2]

Q: Why do some pens stop writing after a couple refills? I've cleaned them between fills. Lamy Safari, Pilot Metro, MnemosyneSingularity [3]

Answer: Sometimes nib and feed aren't cleaned enough. They can get clogged up between tines.

Q: Reaction to a handwritten resume? What part of the job search is best suited to fountain pens. Thank You notes at a minimum? [4]

Answer: There's almost no way to do a handwritten resume right, it might either look too fancy or not right. A handwritten Thank You note would work. As would a general cover letter.

Links & Show Notes

References and Notes