Fountain pens vs Thrifting & antiques
Fountain pens and thrifting & antiques have 89% 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 | Thrifting & antiques |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 1 hour a week | 2 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 | Free |
Choose fountain pens if
- Closer to home
- More rhythmic and repetitive
- You can do it at home
About $20 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose thrifting & antiques if
- More exploring new places
- Less repetitive
- Means going out
Free to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Fountain pens: Fountain Pen Paper, Beginner Fountain Pen Full cost breakdown
- Thrifting & antiques: Free to start, then about $30 a month. Full cost breakdown