10 ways to enjoy your fountain pens more in 2024 (without buying new stuff)

I love fountain pens. I love making fountain pen review videos. I love the pen hobby in general and all the cool stationery that comes with it. But in the midst of collecting fountain pens (and making videos), I find it can be easy to lose sight of why I bought my pens to begin with: to use them! In this video, I offer 10 ways to get more use and enjoyment from your fountain pens, inks, etc. Whether you are an artist who uses your fountain pens for drawing, or a student who uses fountain pens for note taking, I hope my tips will help you get more enjoyment from your analog hobby. LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downthebreatherhole/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/downthebreatherhole/ Email: downthebreatherhole at gmail dot com Editing Services: https://www.fiverr.com/bbrianwallace CHAPTERS 1. 0:48 Give your favorite pen a break 2. 1:16 Try different ink and pen combinations 3. 2:13 Limit your "currently inked" (e.g. 1 pen, 1 month challenge) 4. 3:37 Pick up a hobby related to fountain pens 5. 4:35 Do some low-stakes doodling 6. 5:27 Take your pens out of their natural environment 7. 6:14 Buy something else (not a fountain pen, ink, notebook, etc.) 8. 7:29 Share the hobby - "pen-able" someone 9. 8:12 Make something related to the pen hobby 10. 9:12 Use your analog tools to unplug more