The Pen Addict 707: Little Tippy-Taps
Mar 12, 2026
They debate mechanical pencil mechanics and why certain lead-rotation designs remain unique. Glow-in-the-dark pens and the realities of misplacing favorites come up. A viral video of handmade notebooks sparks a conversation about manual production and small-batch packaging. Several pen comparisons and a spirited Uniball “bracket” tournament fuel playful brand rivalries.
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Brad's Royalties Joke About Fixing Lamy Pencil
- Brad joked he deserved royalties after predicting a Uni Kiritoga-style lead-rotation would fix a Lamy Safari pencil design.
- He recounted linking an old review and readers pointing out he described the exact mechanism now used, framing it as a late-arriving vindication.
Fountain Ink Feels Different In Rollerball Tips
- Brad observed Lamy's Vista conversion into a cartridge-filling rollerball (Roll Ink) is clever but limited by fountain-pen ink vs. rollerball tip friction.
- He explained fountain inks are wetter and can feel dry/metallic on rollerball tips unless ink formulation is specially tuned.
Why Notebook Factory Videos Go Viral
- The JetPens video showing Life Noble notebook production went viral because it revealed manual, tactile processes people find mesmerizing.
- Myke and Brad noted the shop's hands-on folding, corner-cutting, weighing stacks, and small-team craft feel drive viewer fascination.