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Fountain Pens

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Inspired by /r/fountainpens, a place to discuss pens, writing, ink, paper, and whatever else makes your pen flourish.

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Banner: @Valdair@kbin.social (Nakaya Decapod) | Icon: @UnfortunateTwist@beehaw.org

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I'd love to see some ideas or suggestions for a better banner image for this community, something that shows a bit more spirit and interest. This current image is one that I found on Unsplash.

If anyone is interested in creating a new banner image for the community, please submit it in the comments of this post!

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[โ€“] hsl@wayfarershaven.eu 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'm seriously considering making some new ink splatters and then taking a photo. But which ink? ๐Ÿค”

[โ€“] Kristho@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Baystate Blue!

Just kidding - don't do that ๐Ÿ˜…

Something with crazy much sheen could be sweet.

[โ€“] hsl@wayfarershaven.eu 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't actually have Baystate Blue but I do have others with sheen!

Making ink splatters is actually easy and a lot of fun: https://fountainpenlove.com/how-to/how-to-make-an-ink-splat/

[โ€“] Kristho@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

The baystate Blue was just a joke, because I think it would be silly to use the ink thats known for being difficult to clean ๐Ÿ˜…

Thanks for the Guide - it seems like a lot of fun.

[โ€“] qua@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[โ€“] hsl@wayfarershaven.eu 1 points 1 year ago

This is just going to be a good excuse to play with ink and make a mess :D

[โ€“] UnfortunateTwist@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I used Microsoft Designer, an AI image generator. Here's one: image of nib surrounded by colorful splashes of ink

I do wish the nib was straighter. I'm not one for writing great prompts or designing... but using AI is a method you could try.

[โ€“] hsl@wayfarershaven.eu 1 points 1 year ago

That's lovely - thank you for sharing!

[โ€“] toga@wayfarershaven.eu 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are there any guidelines for the dimensions of the banner?

[โ€“] hsl@wayfarershaven.eu 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

There isn't much official, but I just did some testing and had good results with 970x240. Less than 1MB size and smaller is better.

Here's how I found it:

Screenshot of dimensions

[โ€“] pushka@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Although on mobile is way more boxy ๐Ÿฅถ

[โ€“] hsl@wayfarershaven.eu 2 points 1 year ago

Right, but you need the biggest possible image and then the ui will downscale it as needed.

[โ€“] Valdair@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Here are three I tried putting together, I hope the aspect ratio/size is okay.

EDIT: I have no idea why it's prompting an 18+ warning lmao... I think imgur is a little too gung-ho on their anti pornography filter lately

[โ€“] pushka@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[โ€“] hsl@wayfarershaven.eu 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I missed this comment - sorry about that! That is absolutely gorgeous! <3

Those flourishes ๐Ÿ˜

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