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A ballpoint versus fountain pen video.

The ballpoint is a Lamy, the pen is an Eversharp Skyline, and the video is short.

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4 Responses to “A ballpoint versus fountain pen video.”

  1. TAO Says:
    March 8th, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    Where’s the voice over? Nice video and that ballpoint looks evil! Its oily ink oozes out in identical, bland paths that speak of conformity and obedience. The fountain pen is a Bohemian that flaunts its individuality and laughs in the face of those who say “quiet down! You’re making a scene!”

  2. Christian le Comte Says:
    March 8th, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    The shapes of letters of the roman/western alphabet require a certain variable stroke to be read/decoded properly. In passing the same applies to every writing system I know of. Even the geometric fonts such as Avant Garde have a slightly variable stroke. Type designers as well as calligraphers know that variation in stroke is essential for reading and beauty. That’s what makes handwriting with ball pens so evil. Have you read ‘The Stroke’ by Gerrit Noordzij? Thanks for you posts!

  3. chkuo Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    Nicely done! Look forward to seeing more.

  4. Leigh Reyes Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    Christian: I haven’t read the book, but it sounds like something right down my alley. :) I think variation in line weights is like beats in music: it allows you to find the flow or rhythm that makes understanding possible.
    Chkuo: thank you!
    TAO: no voice-over will be inflicted upon the public at this time. ;)

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