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Fountain pens vs Sneaker collecting

Fountain pens and sneaker collecting have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatFountain pensSneaker collecting
Time a week1 hour a week1 hour a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmLively
To start$20$120

Choose fountain pens if

  • Cheaper to start
  • More relaxing
  • No audience needed

About $20 to start, then about $10 a month.

About fountain pens

Choose sneaker collecting if

  • Costs more to start
  • Livelier
  • More about performing

About $120 to start, then about $60 a month.

About sneaker collecting

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.