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.