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Criteria for Choosing a Good Fountain Pen
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The best way to pick a fountain pen is to try them out, and New York's Fountain Pen Hospital is a great place for that because they sell new and reconditioned pens. Personal preference is important when it comes to fountain pens, and it's fun to collect different colors of ink.
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Comedian Stephen Fry recommends going to a shop like New York's Fountain Pen Hospital to try out various pens before making a decision on which one to purchase.
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Summary
Comedian Stephen Fry recommends going to a shop like New York's Fountain Pen Hospital to try out various pens before making a decision on which one to purchase. He enjoys the personalization of owning a fountain pen and the "fetishistic" aspect of having various colored inks.
ChapterCriteria for Choosing a Good Fountain Pen
Episode#366: Neil Gaiman — The Interview I've Waited 20 Years To Do
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares his writing habits and how he used to write his rough drafts on scrap paper before transferring to his typewriter.
41:48 - 46:36 (04:47)
Summary
The speaker shares his writing habits and how he used to write his rough drafts on scrap paper before transferring to his typewriter. He also talks about how dip pens encouraged long sentences and paragraphs in his writing.