Fountain pens vs Metal detecting
Fountain pens and metal detecting have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Fountain pens | Metal detecting |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 1 hour a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $20 | $200 |
Choose fountain pens if
- Cheaper to start
- More of an indoor thing
- Closer to home
About $20 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose metal detecting if
- Costs more to start
- More time outside
- More exploring new places
About $200 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Fountain pens: Fountain Pen Paper, Beginner Fountain Pen Full cost breakdown
- Metal detecting: Headphones, Digging Tools, Pinpointer, Club detector hire Full cost breakdown