#amaikohi

[suckerforsaikik]

Hello, may I also draw for the winners? But could I also write for the competition?

sorry, we’re not looking to add any more artists now. However, since alot of people seem really motivated to draw for people writing fics, we were thinking of hosting a big bang (fic and art exchange) after all of this is done.

[studyaroundthetokki]

Using Fountain Pens For Notetaking – Wut?

I have several fountain pens, and have just recently gifted one of my trial ones to a friend. You know who you are *cough*@tenalach*cough*. I like them for the obvious aesthetic reason, the wide selection of inks and numerous other little things for personal use... but I had always thought they were not very practical for everyday use. However, unless you're getting some rare edition several hundred (or thousand) dollar pen... there are a lot of practical pointers, reasons and facts that make them a great everyday carry.

Expensive..not really: The lowest price entry I know of is the Platinum Preppy fountain pen which writes very nicely and costs around $3.00 US. Its refills are easy to use and come in a variety of colours. It's a great introductory pen and comes in a variety of sizes. Ink is something that is fairly cheap as well, especially if you have a converter, but most cartridge models are inexpensive if you use a medium or fine nibbed pen

2. Ink comes  in every colour and variety of writing experience you can think of. Want a quick drying ink that shades from yellow to deep brown? Noodler has your back. Want something that shines with glitter? We got you covered, in multiple colours over several brands. Want something basic that dries quickly but you can still use with your fancy new pen? No prob, Bob.

                               Fast drying: Pilot Black/Blue

                               Eye-bleedingly bright pink: Noodler's Dragon Catfish Pink

3. It reduces hand fatigue. I originally got into using them because of my fibromyalgia and the pain that I get after a very short time with regular pens. Some gel pens are okay, I'm a big fan of Pilot, but it's really hard for me to write any length of time with most utensils. I like to handwrite notes, letters, grocery lists, ect. A good fountain pen won't cause the same sort of pain and fatigue.

4. It's fun. I write more than I used to. My handwriting has drastically improved. I finally found a pen that I love, as well as several inks that really suit my personality. I've learned the sheer pleasure in high quality (not always that more expensive either) paper. I pay more attention and recall things I write better because I'm enjoying the experience.

Suggested Pens by $$$

$ Platinum Preppy, Pilot Varsity

$ 10-20 Pilot Kakuno, Pilot Metropolitan

$ 20-40 Lamy series, Pilot Prera

$40-60 TWSBI 580AL (this is muh baby, but even the EF is kind of thick compared to Japanese fountain pens).

*I am partial to Pilot products, but they also lay down just about the thinnest line you're going to get with their EF nibs which make them superior for notetaking imo. The ink is very fast drying. However, you're restricted in color selections unless you buy a converter, which not all models take. The TWSBI 580AL can use any water-based ink you can find since it doesn't use cartridges.

Additional Notes:

Fountain pen ink is water-based. Some have more pigmentation than others, and thus are resistant to liquids spilled on them. You have to do your research.

Japanese pens write finer than most other styles. This is a pro or a con depending on what you are looking for.

Lamy pens have a very strangely shaped grip section that helps you learn to hold a fountain pen correctly. Some people like it, some people hate it. They have a nice variety of cartridge ink though.

A Platinum Preppy is a good safe bet for someone who just wants to mess around and see if they like this type of writing instrument.. for $3.00 you're getting a pen that writes better than quite a few expensive models I've used. It also has a ton of colors.

Websites:

Gouletpens.com – Great company, great selection of ink, paper and pens. Carries from $-$$$$ priced pens. They're a home grown company and I totally recommend supporting them if you can. They're great! I always shop from them if they have what I'm looking for. However, they don't have things like washi tape or stickers if that's what you're looking for. Any other purchase? Go with Goulet, seriously.

Jetpens.com – Tons of stationary of all kinds. Cute stickers. Notebooks to fit just about any price range. It's all reasonably priced and they carry a variety of items any student could use. They are my go-to company for cheap but high quality products, especially stickers.  

[studyaroundthetokki]

Day 1

一 1 Ichi

ニ 2 Ni

三 3 San

四 4 Shi, Yon

五 5 Go

六 6 Roku

[motorclty]

Hey I wanted to ask for permission to redraw Saiki in the blue shirt with the show logo on it.

yeah for sure !!

[japadventure]

amaikohi replied to your post “Nurtured Sexism”

What about taking classes for smaller craft? You might be able to afford those if they're available. I have a friend in the states who gives flight lessons. One of his favorite students is a younger woman. Even if it was just to do smaller craft..? Or just to have the experience? I don't know how much those run. ><; I hope you get a chance.

I hope I get a chance too. But if you are a student living in New Zealand, you live below the poverty line. Maybe one day I could afford lessons. Thanks.

[thedailystudy]

🎈

🎈what makes you happy?

aw this is such a sweet question! a lot of things make me happy, and that in itself makes me happy. cats make me happy. dogs make me happy. seeing a HUGE FURRY DOG get down from a truck on her own personal step stool just for that purpose makes me real happy. (i see that whenever i work mornings and oh damn. it gets me every time.) nail polish makes me happy, exploring new places makes me happy, spending time with friends on adventures or just lazing around someone’s bedroom makes me happy. zach from buzzfeed makes me happy, as do most people from buzzfeed’s youtube channel. hummus and pita chips make me happy. right now i’m happy because i made out with a cute boy i’ve been wanting to make out with, i’m getting my first tattoo in a few days, and i’m shopping for an outfit for a wedding i’m attending!

anywayz thanks for asking! and yo i’d love to know what makes u happy too if u care to share :))

[alexincollege]

Mumbai, Hong Kong, Prague :)

Mumbai: What is your favorite scent?

The smell of a new book, hands down. It makes me so happy. Arghhh I want to go buy books now.

Hong Kong: What is your earliest childhood memory?

Playing scales on my piano teacher’s baby grand!

Prague: What is your favorite season?

Singapore has one season: Summer... And I hate it with a passion. I did love Autumn in Prague (eyyyyyy) though. 

Thanks for the questions! :)

[studyaroundthetokki]

Where do you get your study books and stationary?

Most of my supplies were amassed from artbox in Korea. I also use jetpens.com for some of it as well. Mostly, I just search a lot online for cute stuff now that I’m back in the USA!

http://morninggloryus.com/ is one place that you can order from that has some really cute stuff! I really like Korean and Japanese stationary. It’s a higher quality (even the cheap stuff) than what I usually find here.

http://www.jetpens.com/ is one of my favorite places. They ship really fast. Their selection is decent and it is a decent-ish price. Their quality is great.

Also, searching on etsy.com can sometimes be a good way to find nice stationary for dirt cheap!

My books are all ordered from Amazon. I’m trying to find some good Japanese resources online as well. I’ll definitly update as I do.