I love this video, so relatable and honest. I feel the part where you said you'd 'rather write with something else' than that particular pen...that it is a good sign to perhaps let it go. Appreciate you saying that. I have some thinking to do.
I’m glad this video resonated with you! I know some people have a hard time selling their pens, and that's okay. As long as your collection works for you, there is no right or wrong.
Hey Karyna!!!! Great idea for a video. You know that Moonlit Raden was my favorite!!!!! If Bart wasn’t making me a pen from a blank he had, I would be in tears that I missed the sale….lol. So many pens I was surprised you sold like the Luck Star and about the issue with the Tokubetsu. I have the same problem but decided to use them as dip pens .Thank you so much for sharing!!!! and Happy Holidays to you & your family.
The Laban Rosa Lilac was the first video I watched on your channel, and I actually sold it, regretted selling it, and repurchased it! It is now forever going to be in my collection even though I have much fancier ones now. I just love it and can't even explain why, but I have never regretted letting go of a pen before or since!
I was chuckling through your video…I can’t relate to what you do (I hardly think of selling anything) but my middle daughter thinks like you. She rarely purchases anything impulsively and doesn’t really struggle to let go of the things she no longer loves or uses. I could use more of that thinking. Good format to recap your pens sold!
great video. I recently bought a pen that i kind of regret that I am thinking of selling. It's all good and part of the process I feel as we discover what pens really spark joy
Sometimes you have to let go to make space for something new. And it's true, it is all about the journey. I've enjoyed what I have learned about fountain pens in these last few years.
I’d really love for you to go into what makes a pen comfortable for you. Have you? I’m still figuring out what I do and don’t love and at times know I need to cull my collection because it is insanely overwhelming. I’m also the same. I fell for Benu and then bought 6 thinking I needed them all, but somehow I don’t always reach for them. Your videos have helped me realize being more intentional with pen purchases is a good thing.
This is a hard question to answer because every person is different. I like a smooth transition from the body to the grip, I like larger pens (with a grip section larger than 10.5mm approximately). I don't like facets (like the Benu Euphoria). But that is something I have learned over time.
I know of one of the pens that is being enjoyed and has been inked nearly every day since it was received. Sometimes a decision to let a pen go can be very easy and then there are times where it is incredibly difficult. Usually due to the sentimental value.
Thanks for sharing both your sales and the process -- a bit inspriing! Maybe this is the year I actually break down and sell some in the spirit of "dutch cleansing". I'm getting older and accept that no one else in my family has inherited my pen addiction so it's time to start culling my collection down to those I really enjoy/treasure. BTW, I agree with you on Sailor (and somewhat on Platinum, too); the writing experiences with those two just doesn't appeal to me. Now Pilot is a whole 'nother matter!
I saw your list first and saw the Pelikan M800 Renaissance Brown on this list. I was surprised because I know you love that pen, then I watched the video and it was not on there.
@@FarzBol ah there is an explanation for that. I had put it on preorder from Atlas then discovered that the Pelikan M1000 was at PenChalet. I had credit at PenChalet so decided to cancel the preorder with Atlas for the M800 and buy the M1000 instead.
I'm not a Sailor person either. I really don't like how they write. Unlike you, I like a small pen but I really get it when it doesn't fit the way you want. Its distracting. Its hard because sometimes its not immediate and you have to write with it a bit to find out if it suits you or not.
Great video!! So many lovely pens (my husband is still trying to understand why we catch and release but you’re so right.. collections are fluid and change year over year). The Sheaffer is still being loved here. 🫶🏽 - I don’t know if it would have meant it stayed with you longer, but the nib and feed were a bit separated, and I got some local help tightening that gap which really improved the writing experience. It’s so lovely and I definitely think I’ll have it for quite a while ☺️
Yes, our collections are definitely fluid! And I am so sorry that the nib and feed were separated. I had the nib looked at when I was at the PNW Pen Show and that was not discovered as an issue. I am glad you have it writing the way it should be (which means it was meant to be with you!).
Absolutely no worries! Promise! It honestly makes me love it more because I got to learn something new (and it’s my only lever filler right now so it’s super special) ☺️
I love this video, so relatable and honest. I feel the part where you said you'd 'rather write with something else' than that particular pen...that it is a good sign to perhaps let it go. Appreciate you saying that. I have some thinking to do.
I’m glad this video resonated with you! I know some people have a hard time selling their pens, and that's okay. As long as your collection works for you, there is no right or wrong.
💙💙💙 the Este Nouveau blue
So beautiful!
Hey Karyna!!!! Great idea for a video. You know that Moonlit Raden was my favorite!!!!! If Bart wasn’t making me a pen from a blank he had, I would be in tears that I missed the sale….lol. So many pens I was surprised you sold like the Luck Star and about the issue with the Tokubetsu. I have the same problem but decided to use them as dip pens .Thank you so much for sharing!!!! and Happy Holidays to you & your family.
I am so glad you enjoyed the video! And I'm happy to hear that you have an alternative with Bart. Happy Holidays to you too!
The Laban Rosa Lilac was the first video I watched on your channel, and I actually sold it, regretted selling it, and repurchased it! It is now forever going to be in my collection even though I have much fancier ones now. I just love it and can't even explain why, but I have never regretted letting go of a pen before or since!
I am so glad you ended up getting it back! Some pens just have a way of drawing us in.
I was chuckling through your video…I can’t relate to what you do (I hardly think of selling anything) but my middle daughter thinks like you. She rarely purchases anything impulsively and doesn’t really struggle to let go of the things she no longer loves or uses. I could use more of that thinking. Good format to recap your pens sold!
Loved the subject matter and the format ❤
Thank you! I was unsure if this would work but glad it did.
great video. I recently bought a pen that i kind of regret that I am thinking of selling. It's all good and part of the process I feel as we discover what pens really spark joy
Sometimes you have to let go to make space for something new. And it's true, it is all about the journey. I've enjoyed what I have learned about fountain pens in these last few years.
Loved the format. It was cool to see the actual pen you let go and as you explained your thoughts.
I’m glad you enjoyed the format! I was a little unsure but I am happy it turned out well.
Watching your expressions as you talk about the pens is just wonderful. I really enjoyed the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice video, so sad to see some of them go, but I’m sure they went to great home!
Thank you, I hope they are well-loved!
I’d really love for you to go into what makes a pen comfortable for you. Have you? I’m still figuring out what I do and don’t love and at times know I need to cull my collection because it is insanely overwhelming. I’m also the same. I fell for Benu and then bought 6 thinking I needed them all, but somehow I don’t always reach for them. Your videos have helped me realize being more intentional with pen purchases is a good thing.
This is a hard question to answer because every person is different. I like a smooth transition from the body to the grip, I like larger pens (with a grip section larger than 10.5mm approximately). I don't like facets (like the Benu Euphoria). But that is something I have learned over time.
Hello Karyna, I am not sure how I missed these pens being sold. Do you post on a specific platform?
I've posted here on UA-cam and on my Instagram profile. I don't post these in a video but as a photo.
I know of one of the pens that is being enjoyed and has been inked nearly every day since it was received.
Sometimes a decision to let a pen go can be very easy and then there are times where it is incredibly difficult. Usually due to the sentimental value.
I am so glad to hear that pen has gone to a good home! ☺️
Thanks for sharing both your sales and the process -- a bit inspriing! Maybe this is the year I actually break down and sell some in the spirit of "dutch cleansing". I'm getting older and accept that no one else in my family has inherited my pen addiction so it's time to start culling my collection down to those I really enjoy/treasure. BTW, I agree with you on Sailor (and somewhat on Platinum, too); the writing experiences with those two just doesn't appeal to me. Now Pilot is a whole 'nother matter!
It is a good feeling to let go of some pens that we don't use as much, especially when it makes room for others!
And I agree - I LOVE the Pilot nibs!
Oh man I am DYING for the Rainforest Estie but nobody has it anymore!! T_T
I saw your list first and saw the Pelikan M800 Renaissance Brown on this list. I was surprised because I know you love that pen, then I watched the video and it was not on there.
@@FarzBol ah there is an explanation for that. I had put it on preorder from Atlas then discovered that the Pelikan M1000 was at PenChalet. I had credit at PenChalet so decided to cancel the preorder with Atlas for the M800 and buy the M1000 instead.
I'm not a Sailor person either. I really don't like how they write. Unlike you, I like a small pen but I really get it when it doesn't fit the way you want. Its distracting. Its hard because sometimes its not immediate and you have to write with it a bit to find out if it suits you or not.
Yes, that's it - it's distracting if the pen is not comfortable, and that is such a personal thing.
Great video!! So many lovely pens (my husband is still trying to understand why we catch and release but you’re so right.. collections are fluid and change year over year). The Sheaffer is still being loved here. 🫶🏽 - I don’t know if it would have meant it stayed with you longer, but the nib and feed were a bit separated, and I got some local help tightening that gap which really improved the writing experience. It’s so lovely and I definitely think I’ll have it for quite a while ☺️
Yes, our collections are definitely fluid!
And I am so sorry that the nib and feed were separated. I had the nib looked at when I was at the PNW Pen Show and that was not discovered as an issue. I am glad you have it writing the way it should be (which means it was meant to be with you!).
Absolutely no worries! Promise! It honestly makes me love it more because I got to learn something new (and it’s my only lever filler right now so it’s super special) ☺️