My dad bought me one when I was in middle school! t was my very first fountain pen, and I'm not even sure he knows what he started because I love and have a handful of pens now. mine is the orange and red model. 😅
Another glimpse into the personal fountain pen journey is both interesting and touching. University educators can vary a lot in background. One of my colleagues finished his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate in quantitative sciences at the University of Illinois, Like Mike and his wife, my own journey took me from Illinois to Texas (TTU), and teaching from Lubbock (LCU/TTU) to Illinois (ISU) to Tennessee (FHU) to California (30 years at Pepperdine). Mike reminds me that the fountain pen journey often involves persons, places, and profession. It is a little mirror of life itself, with each pen bringing memories, often precious ones. Thanks, Mike.
Always, always love Mike’s honest and straightforward reviews! Your Top 3 pens, Mike, perfectly share who you are. Thanks so much Appelboom for highlighting Mike this week - one of my favorites. No matter how I’m feeling, Mike cheers me up!
I knew the Rotring would be in this three:) If you're reading this and it's the first time you have seen Mike - please support his channel, he is a fantastic guy and makes great reviews:)
Thanks Mike & Joost for posting this wonderful, fascinating video. I like the pens you chose Mike so leftfield, which is refreshing and thank you for sharing the story of your third pen.
I was so nervous to get those bold frames for some reason. They're like this electric coral color that is really hard to photograph, and I really like them.
@@inkdependence They look great! Now I am 50 years old and care less about the judgements of others, I am going to be more colourful. In fact my frames are clear plastic and the 'arms' are orange, so I am halfway there 😊
Eclectic taste in glasses too! Cool pens!
I have a Rotring Core, I also bought it in the '90s and I didn't think anyone else still had one!
My dad bought me one when I was in middle school! t was my very first fountain pen, and I'm not even sure he knows what he started because I love and have a handful of pens now. mine is the orange and red model. 😅
This was awesome! "That's a choice" is now in my lexicon. I've never seen the Rotring Core before and now I need one. Thanks Mike and Appelboom!
Ha! I’m glad I could add to the lexicon. 😆
was expecting to be asked whether i like ads at 0:45 .
I thought about it, but folks can find the joy of my intro if/when they come over to my channel. ;-)
Another glimpse into the personal fountain pen journey is both interesting and touching. University educators can vary a lot in background. One of my colleagues finished his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate in quantitative sciences at the University of Illinois, Like Mike and his wife, my own journey took me from Illinois to Texas (TTU), and teaching from Lubbock (LCU/TTU) to Illinois (ISU) to Tennessee (FHU) to California (30 years at Pepperdine). Mike reminds me that the fountain pen journey often involves persons, places, and profession. It is a little mirror of life itself, with each pen bringing memories, often precious ones. Thanks, Mike.
You're welcome!
Awesome interview with an awesome guy!
Mike's numerous ink reviews and water resistance tests are an invaluable resource. Thanks and cool pens!
Thanks, Ray!
Great Pens and Great Guy. I Love his live Videos of the pen Shows...Thank you Mike & Appelboom
Thanks!
Always, always love Mike’s honest and straightforward reviews! Your Top 3 pens, Mike, perfectly share who you are. Thanks so much Appelboom for highlighting Mike this week - one of my favorites. No matter how I’m feeling, Mike cheers me up!
Thanks so much!
Awww- such wonderful touching stories add so much to our interest and love of fountain pens. Thanks for sharing.
Your’e welcome!
Thanks Mike.
I have a couple of those core rotrings , one in roller ball and one in Fountain pen.. I like the weirdest pens too!
Hooray! Another weird-pen-liker!
I love Mike's top 3 pens!
Mike's channel is a great resource for anyone who enjoys pens, ink, paper, and bags.
Aw, thanks!
I knew the Rotring would be in this three:) If you're reading this and it's the first time you have seen Mike - please support his channel, he is a fantastic guy and makes great reviews:)
d'aaawwww...
@@inkdependence I am looking at eight (8) Rotring Cores in my pen stand. How come yours is so clean?
@@konradyearwood5845 🤷🏼♂️ I try to keep my inky fingers off of the white parts.
Wonderful pens with great stories! Thanks for sharing them.
You're welcome!
Thank you for sharing your pen stories :)
You’re welcome!
Thanks Mike & Joost for posting this wonderful, fascinating video.
I like the pens you chose Mike so leftfield, which is refreshing and thank you for sharing the story of your third pen.
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for an interesting and moving video Mike. I can see from your face how much you like the colour orange 😃👓
I was so nervous to get those bold frames for some reason. They're like this electric coral color that is really hard to photograph, and I really like them.
@@inkdependence They look great! Now I am 50 years old and care less about the judgements of others, I am going to be more colourful. In fact my frames are clear plastic and the 'arms' are orange, so I am halfway there 😊
It was so good to see Mike’s top three pens! I love his channel!
Lovely pens in this list and i was expecting such a line-up from Mike.
A mix of sentimental and weird? :-D
I initially thought the first pen is Faber Castell loom!
They do both have that large, curvy cap.
Automatic subtitles are hilarious:
Top 3 pants
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Any idea what Matt is doing now a days?
He dove DEEP into guitars. DEEP.