I just ordered an EagleTac D25a Mini. I was going to get the click interface version, but after reading some comments and comparing the two, I think the simpler twisty control scheme will be better for my typical needs. That said, the titanium clicky version looks pretty nice.

Tsujigiri:   1) where did you get that pen case? (2) nice pen collection! (3) do you have a Nakaya pen?

Speaking of Sailor . . . I just got one of their Professional Gear pens, with a medium nib. I've only had it for a day, but I really like it so far.

I don't recall if I already posted a picture of this here. Anyway, I put some clear key caps on my Filco. You can see the blue switches through the key caps now.    

I just received my late Christmas present to myself. I haven't even used it yet. I've just been staring at it because it's awesome. The fit and finish are outstanding on this knife!   Spyderco Native 5    

Quote:   iamdacow, do you also post on the Fountain Pen Network website? I am not a member there, but I like to read the posts, and your pictures look familiar. I just got into fountain pens recently, and am trying to quit buying them. I have a Lamy Vista (just replaced the EF nib with a...

^ I wish that was my collection. Those beauties belong to AppleheadMay.

I like the carbon fiber one, and was thinking of getting a black one until I saw the price. Yikes.

Quote: The Keyboard Company supplies Amazon with Filco keyboards. They are legit.

^ I've read about low quality and cracked plastic on the Twsbi pens. How is the quality of your 540?

I am the HP laptop bad battery expert today. I am on my FOURTH aftermarket replacement battery, which I am charging overnight to see if it will work. I have an old HP nx9420, and the original battery is totally dead. I bought and returned three "new" batteries so far, and none of them worked...

You said that the Lamy doesn't compare to the Sailor. Do you mean that in the context of how it writes? That's really all that matters to me at this point. I don't want to spend extra money on looks, finish, limited edition status, or a fancy filling mechanism.

Quote:   Thanks. I was looking at those, but didn't want to spend that much. Yet.   Quote:   Your story really sounds familiar. You should just get the Lamy.

Quote:   Which model is the Sailor pen?

The white keys DO get dirty brown after only a few days, even though I keep my hands clean and keep my desk super clean at all times. In fact, I think I'm over the "white keys are cool" phase.

^ cool pictures. Who is the show off with FOUR Click Clack skulls on his/her keyboard? Totally jealous. I made a post about my red/white key cap set; you can see some pics here.

Nothing special planned; just going to use the cartridges for awhile. I want to ease into the fountain pen thing and not spend a ton of money at the outset.

I've been buying and trying pens like they are going out of style or something, as described here. After trying a cheap Platinum Preppy for awhile, I stepped up to a Lamy Vista. It should be arriving any day now. Can't wait to try it.

I did a search for this already, but most of the threads I found are old. I'm looking for more current advice. I'm looking for a closed portable headphone (not an IEM) for use while commuting, at the library, etc.   I am specifically looking for this: closed with decent isolation; good for...

Just got them yesterday and will try to burn them in a bit.  They definitely LOOK great (I got the blue ones).  Wearing them cord down with or without the shirt clip results in about the same amount of microphonics that I experience with the Atrios, so whatever.  Around the ear with the cord...

Thanks again everyone.  I'm blindly basing my decision on the mega-IEM comparison thread, and have decided to try the MEElectronics M21 after all.  They are available on Amazon, which means easy returns if they are "defective".  For $20.00, it's an inexpensive trial regardless of the results...

Thanks all for the recommendations.  ^ Regarding over the ear, the Atrios don't seem to fit properly that way (I removed the memory wire from mine), and to be honest it's more of a hassle putting the IEMs in place over the ear.   I don't understand how this eliminates microphonics.  Are you...

Although I've been a member for awhile, it's unusual for me to actually post anything related to headphones these days, because I've been very content and satisfied with my gear.  That said, I'm looking for some reasonably priced (around $70.00 budget) IEMs that satisfy the following criteria...

^ wow.  397 lumens + 1 hour = thermal meltdown!

^ The V11R is simply awesome.  A lot smaller than I thought it would be.  Great fit and finish, and it looks like a mini light sabre, which scores high with the kids.  I am on a spending spree and just received a Foursevens Preon P1 flashlight, which I'll be using as an EDC light.  Another...