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Jul 14Liked by @idipbananasintocoffee

I really want a Benu now after rereading this. Those Dragon’s Bloods are calling to me. And Pallas, to be honest. Mythology geek in da house.

Posting this pen probably feels like attaching a lump of resin onto a stick. But still.

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Astrogem all the way. Since I wrote the post on Midas, I have swapped it for a Leto… best decision ever.

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Astrogems are so cool, even if the pen won’t fit in my one and only pen case. (Yes, I use one zippered sleeve that fits four pens, side by side. No lining. I’m scared of scratches but can’t but Rickshaiws because buying American products when you’re not in America is stupidly expensive.

I still want a pen infused with alchemy though…the Sandalwood Talisman is coming out too…and seriously , DRAGON BLOOD. That’s the same dragon from the Garden of the Hesperides.

The penablist in me is telling Thyme, the logical side of my brain, that we can get both. No. No. Spend wisely.

I think Echo might win. The penablist in my brain, not the pen. Though the pen is gorgeous too.

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May 17Liked by @idipbananasintocoffee

Endless Pens are at it again, btw. They have the Pro Gear Manyo set II on sale for $97 each right now. Just to fuel your obsession 😈 https://endlesspens.com/products/sailor-gift-set-manyo-fountain-pen-set-ii-special-edition-overseas-exclusive-2023?variant=42603722440880 I'm not getting one this time, even though I really, reeeeeally like the Moss one. But I've already spent too much this month.

I'm still yet to get myself a Benu, even though they're totally up my alley. I think the Astrogem will finally get me to change that.

My current favourite space pen is the Tigerfish Stary Sky (no idea if it's the real name, but it's my best guess) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005202350798.html They also do a Lamy Safari-style version with the same finish. The downside with the one I got is that it takes 5.5 turns to uncap, & the nib was kinda meh, so I swapped it our for something more fun.

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Okay well I guess I’ll have to go get one then, sigh. No one told me maintenance fees for this blog are this high! I love the pen you like. As for Astrogems, definitely get one; they look hella good.

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