Yeah this is a metal tube basically with a replaceable ink cartridge and spring. Only thing I could see failing on it is the clip if you put too much strain on it.

Digital Pro Lab

Assistent!

https://www.amazon.com/Ankarsrum-Assistent-Original-6230-Electric/dp/B06XK2RFHR

7 year warranty. My mom’s has been running solid 20 years, and my aunt’s looks like one of the ones from the 70s.

It really depends on your feet.

I worked as a nurse 12 hours/day on my feet all my life. New Balance are the best. Come in lots of widths. You can order all you want from Zappos and return the ones you can’t use. Altras are also good. And wool socks like Fit or Darn Tough, I get them from Amazon. Expensive I know, but they last a long time. I wear wool socks all year, even hiking in the summer.

I <3 New Balance and Fit socks so much.

I never could like Brooks. Or Smart Wool socks, they wear out immediately.

My daughter when she was a server liked Doc Martens.

This is what I was really wondering about. Does anyone know the tricks for finding a “good” Kitchen Aid? Are their model numbers or construction details to look for?

NAOT, SAS, and Clark’s are the brands both I and my sisters in my monastery wear. All very very comfortable and hard-wearing leather outers.

The problem with discalced-monk-style sandals is the hard leather sole. It’s just not very comfortable for walking long distances/working.

Amazon and other places sell much cheaper versions of you want to try them out and see how it goes. Not sure on the BIFL of the cheaper options, but I went with a cheap version to see if I would like it first. Then went to a more BIFL option after I found what I liked

What pen are you talking about people keep saying Parker pens are not worth it

This would be at least as comfortable as most fountain pens and as someone pointed out, it’s around $11, so it’s not an inexpensive pen, but it’s not an investment either.

I started using a golf scorecard holder 2 years ago. I don’t utilize it as a full on wallet but it has all the pockets needed to do so. Mine is all leather and has held up really well for 2 years. Carries a 3x5 notebook in it with additional pockets and a pen holder. Fits in your back pocket and can be sat on with ruining the notebook. [link] (https://www.bluegrassfairway.com/collections/golf-scorecard-holders/products/handmade-leather-golf-scorecard-holder-yardage-book-in-vintage-walnut?variant=9418248197). I use bluegrass fairway and they make a great product. 80 dollars usd

Place it within a notebook or journal.

Never take it away from that journal or notebook. That pen now belongs to that journal or notebook.

It should be to the point where maybe you get a sudden phone call while using the notebook and pen, and they ask "do you have a pen ready", and you say "not ready no, gimme a sec to get one and some paper". And then, scramble to find a loose pen to use instead.

Source: Me, diagnosed ADHD-C in college, hasn't lost a pen that I associated with planner, subject 1 notebook, subject 2 notebook, etc.

Surprised at the low price! That seems like a great deal!

It’s beautiful but my only pet peeve is that it doesn’t lay perfectly flat when open. Small complaint though.

I wear Keens and Merrill’s almost exclusively, but you’ll have to save up for them. There north of $100 even on sale but are quality and rugged.

I journal everyday almost my handwriting has improved but is not the best because of my disability I just want a high quality pen that works for me and will last me I was thinking about getting a fountain pen but I don’t know enough

So happy your impressed by names.

Glad you're impressed with your knock off stuff.

Yeah, I included that in the photo because that pen and that folio have been a team for a long time! The folio isn’t as old as the pen, but it’s nice. Got it half price at an outlet store probably 20 years ago. The leather is so soft but needs a little shoe polish once in a while for the scuffs.

They are very nice pens, but depending on how long you spend journaling, it may not be your best choice as it’s not the most comfortable pen to hold for long periods of time writing.

Well, it has to have refills.

I’m jealous— hold onto that one. Now see how easy it stands on end compared to the tip.

After 35 years, the cost of something like this becomes immaterial. It writes great and looks great. I have no idea what I paid for it.

Didn’t know about the clicker. Yup, it’s concave.

I keep mine in the pen holder built into the folio. In order to lose the pen, I’d have to lose the folio, which is much harder (but not impossible!) to do.

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