First things first. This pen works really well. It's an achievement in terms of design and functionality. The more I use and understand it, the more I appreciate what the Parker 45 accomplished.
What? Parker? But this is a Moonman...
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A little reward is nice from time to time. If you're looking to give yourself a cycling treat, check out the road to Bali. It's a there-and-back excursion of about 10K from the Guandu bridge to the Old Street and the big Bali sign. It's definite...

I don't know how much roads cost to build. $5 million per mile? No doubt, it depends on the road.
But it's clear Taipei City has spent a bunch of money on the riverside paths around the Tamsui river. They're in fantastic shape.

This is surel...

Article originally posted in Nov. 2015 on the Fountain Pen Network. The nibs were part of a group buy that took place on the forum.

The Ambitious Nib group buy proved to be a real treasure trove and a great experience personally in trying out d...

I needed to visit someone at the cemetery, so I pointed myself up Xingyi Road.
It's a mostly gentle climb through the upper parts of Tianmu and then into Beitou and the lowest corner of Yangmingshan park.

The road has quite a few cars and is...

I had a bad feeling this morning getting ready for my ride.
I broke my favorite sunglasses. Snapped the frame right in half when attempting to change the lenses.
Once on the road, I was sure a second dog was going to jump out after the first. ...

I'll admit it. I haven't gotten my legs back. Far from it.
Today I decided to throw myself a hill. An easy one. The easiest one I know in fact: Jiannan Road.

Jiannan Road starts off Sec. 2 of Zhi Shan Rd in Shilin and heads over the hill to ...

In his recent book, James Comey was pretty gentle in his treatment of Donald Trump. He likens Trump's approach to governing to a mob boss, but doesn't make the point with much force.

"As I found myself thrust into the Trump orbit, I once agai...

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Whether they come from yourself or others, expectations can be oppressive. The chance to escape from existing patterns is the perfect way to inject new energy into your writing. That's what pen names offer. 
A change in perspective lets you exe...

Summers coming up, and the excitement of having 2 whole months off is exhilarating for almost everyone! But when the excitement settles down, have you ever noticed just how bored everyone gets during summer since there is nothing to do? Well, no m...

Okay, lets be honest; we all have a small slight problem (maybe not so small) when it comes to how much TV, Netflix or movies we watch. I mean, its not just entertainment, its a lifestyle, right? Well, I'm not going to go too much on why watching ...

Most of us don't begin studying for our final exams until either a few days or THE day before the big test. Reason is? Who knows. Scientifically, it is proven to be less effective when cramming for a test just moments before taking it, but since t...

Everyone wants long lashes, they are not only a sign of good health, but they are very very pretty. Naturally, it makes sense for people to want to grow them out. 

So, where should you start? The internet is full with solutions, but it’s import...

1. Eat More Fruits and VegetablesI love carbs as much as the next person, and there have been occasions when I've traveled on a bus even out of my way to get meat on a stick. But research shows that eating a rainbow of fruits and veggies provides ...

Staying focused is a challenge for many people as in the world we live in today, distractions from technology, people, and just the environment is inevitable. But in order to succeed in life, having focus over the things you do are very important....

Everybody has some sort of room for improvement when it comes to awareness- either of self and of surroundings. Here are some simple steps that everyone can take to improve themselves. 
Step one: Start recording how you spend your time and money-...

Romantic Music is a period of music that started between the late 18th century and early 19th century, and was a big part of the Romanticism movement for literature and art that took place in Europe in the second half of the 18th century. Bef...

We all have flaws and imperfections that we have to work on, and one of the biggest questions for everyone is how? 

There are so many things one can do for self improvement. But I think the first step of any self improvement is to recognize wha...

All of us want some sort of thrill and adventure in our lives, because without it, life would just be so boring! But whats the fine line between being adventurous and being outright stupid? 

This is a problem so many people struggle with, as th...

There are so many different temptations out there for everyone, whether it be food cravings, impulses to buy things, desire to quit something, or any other material item or idea that you really wish you could get/do. But most of the time, it's not...

This was a pen I was prepared to like. At $12, it's a bargain. Its small size, however, will keep it from becoming a personal favorite. But for some folks, this new Delike wood fountain pen can be a real winner.

I love the wood. After my positi...

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Recently in school, I have been asked to write MULTIPLE research papers for different classes. The reason why this is so significant, is because usually, we only have to do one per year, which is still 1 too many, but we have gotten used to that n...

I'm sure everyone has heard the saying "ignorance is bliss" over and over again in so many different situations. But what does it mean really? Well, of course it implies different things in different situations, but most of the time, it generall...

This is a fun, diminutive-sized writing instrument, with a twist. The nib retracts! It's proving to be a pleasant alternative to the larger pens I've been enjoying lately. I can see it as a take-along pen for notes or general writing duties any ...

If you'd asked me a year or two ago to have a look at a wood-bodied fountain pen, you'd not have gotten much more than polite interest.
I mean, where do you find wood in vintage pens or among modern makers? Wood, I figured, was for home hobbyis...

Everyone (or pretty much everyone) dislikes school to a certain degree, whether it be the long and early hours or the huge amount of homework being assigned everyday. High school, especially, can be one of the worst and stressful things for everyo...

Everybody has those bad habits that they're constantly trying to get rid of but just cant. Whether it be biting your fingernails, always being late, or procrastinating: these small bad habits are extremely annoying but just so hard to get rid of. ...