The Pen Addict 599: When Clip Why Clip Where Clip
Jan 24, 2024
The hosts discuss a new release from Pelican and the confusion around gold trim pens. They compare Diamond Reddit and selling products. They analyze the inclusion of a clip in pen design and discuss new fountain pen releases. They express mixed feelings about ball action pens and discuss the uniqueness of a certain product. They explore the wide range of unique stationary products at Enigma Stationery. They review the Pulsar Polycarbonate Mechanical Pencil and the Mark three pen. They provide tips on using wrenches for piston pens.
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Why The M200 Won Brad Over
- Brad describes falling for the Pelikan M200 Orange Delight because its translucent orange barrel and steel nib fit his preferences.
- He explains Pelikan model numbering: '2' means steel nib and ending digit indicates trim color.
AI Marketing Can Distract From Product
- Ferris Wheel Press marketed a 2024 ink as "created with the help of AI" and mentioned anti-radiation fashion in its copy.
- Mike and Brad found the language confusing and felt it distracted from the ink itself.
Be Transparent About AI Use
- If you use AI for concept work or copy, state clearly how you used it to avoid confusion.
- Own the process: say "AI conceptualized X" or "art was hand-illustrated" to be transparent.