What do you swear by?

Brand, thing, behavior, method, advice, mantra, etc.

I swear by Blackwing pencils.

Also, the ‘two minute rule’, which has really improved my life: “if it takes two minutes or less to do, just do it now; if it takes longer, schedule it.” I’ve got untreated attention issues and it’s very easy for me to notice something needing done, and overlook or procrastinate it because it seems inconvenient in the moment. Having a totally painless rule that forces me to acknowledge that thing I should pick up, that trash bag I should change, etc, or, to at least put on my calendar anything I mustn’t forget in the long run has been great for me.

SayJess,

Zebra F-301 Pink Barrel / Black Ink 0.7mm

I had been using the regular F-301 pen since my early twenties. A year ago, I found a seller on Amazon that was selling the pink barrel / black ink F-301’s for what works out to be $2.10 a piece. My pens tend to go missing from time to time at work, so I bought a bunch.

Worth it.

thetokenlady,
@thetokenlady@sh.itjust.works avatar

Pilot G2 pens. Not expensive and write well, use them at work and not be too upset if s customer walks off with one.

SAS shoes. Made in Texas, hella comfortable. You can’t buy them online, you have to go to a shoe store and get properly fitted. They also fit the saying about not skimping on things that come between you and the ground.

supper_time,

Does anyone have a good alternative to the G2 pens? They’re great pens, but the ink is so thick and wet that it smears too easily and frequently for me. I’ve been on the hunt for something nearly as good.

iamdisillusioned,

Maybe get a smaller point, like extra fine instead of fine. I think .5 is the finest point they make.

hailsatan,

They also have a 0.38mm but the point is so sharp that it can easily tear pages. Definitely reduces the wetness factor though!

HewlandRower,

I’m a fan of the Schmidt p9000 fine. It’s a g2 size refill. I’m a nurse and my facility still has paper charts for certain day to day things, so I write quite a bit. Definitely recommend a try. They’re around $2.50 each.

RoyKentIsEverywhere,

Pentel Energel with the metal clip (the plastic version breaks too easily), with my second favorite Uni-ball signo 207.

Adulated_Aspersion,

TUL

99nights,

A good home cooked meal.

ki77erb,

I read a story on Reddit one time that some of you probably remember.

“Today you. Tomorrow me.”

I think about that often and try to be a generally helpful and kind person to anyone in need. I guess that’s a mantra that I swear by.

Vegasimov,

Kinda bonkers that people need the expectation of something good happening to them in order to do something good for someone else

Jackolantern,

Hey whatever makes people treat others better

Uno,

Obligatory “get a bidet” answer

Squids,

I see your blackwings and I raise you my mechanical contestant - the uniball kuru toga. The rotating lead gimmick actually works pretty well and the elite has just such a nice weight to it because the barrel is this nice knurled metal thing (I think the advance upgrade is also metal, but I don’t have that one to compare)

Speaking of uniball, while I’m normally a fountain pen adherent, my go to non-fountain pen is the uniball eye. Such a surprisingly nice pen for the price, and while it’s not exactly the same, because it’s a liquid ink roller ball it’s still much nicer to write with because you don’t have to apply pressure to make it write.

theDodosConundrum,

Oh I’ve been curious about mechanical pencils with rotating lead! The rotation mechanism activates whenever you lift the tip up off the page right? Do you think it would still benefit folks who mostly write in cursive?

Squids,

It behaves closer to a regular mechanical pencil for cursive, but there is some difference. Ngl I use mine for maths and numbers and diagrammes so I don’t run into that issue a lot

BEZORP,

They're neat (I've only tried Uni's), though imho I prefer the manual control of a regular mech/pencil when writing in cursive, because then I can choose when to rotate the lead (ie by rotating the entire pencils).

If you're used to writing with pencils you don't even think about it anymore. It's as natural as dotting an i.

lemuria,

Not writing “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, or “Ms.” in documents. Waste of ink, typing time, and reading time.

Hexarei,
@Hexarei@programming.dev avatar

“what do you want from the store?” “I’m in the mood for chocolate, I’ll take some M&”

lemuria,

shit i think i need to update the regex again

TheButtonJustSpins,

Toggle bolts. So much easier than screwing things into studs.

Mr_Blott,

Toggle bolts are from the 80s mate. Mollys, or even better, Fischer Duotecs

TheButtonJustSpins,

Neither of those hold as much weight, from what I’m seeing from a quick search.

iamnotacat,

Fountain pens, good inks, and good paper.

The cost difference is so small, and the output is significantly better than anything I’ve ever written with a ballpoint.

Not to mention the enjoyment around the rituals and processes that go with.

Squids,

It’s also better for your hands if you do a lot of writing! You’re not constantly applying pressure like you are with a ballpoint so your hands don’t get as tired

Imgonnatrythis,

I have attention issues to and I can spend an entire day bouncing between two minute distractions. A list with three things that need to get done that day is what works for me. Sounds short, you can always do extras after, but having that list makes sure at least three things get done.

Also, iron skillets.

charlytune,
@charlytune@mander.xyz avatar

No-one ever lay on their death bed wishing they’d done more ironing.

On the whole (unless it’s necessary for a professional environment) it’s a waste of time. I iron nothing, and got rid of my ironing board because it was just getting in the way. I’ve kept my iron just in case, but last time it was used was about 5 years ago when a friend was staying who needed to iron a shirt for a funeral.

deathbird,

I’ve found that a hand-held steamer (use distilled water) gets me by for those few cases where the wrinkles just have to be addressed.

theUnlikely,

Why distilled?

dona1dquixote,

Non-distilled water will eventually corrode the steamer.

DoctorWhookah,

Distilled water has no dissolved solids, so when its turned into steam it leaves nothing behind. If you use regular tap water you’ll be eventually left with crusty calcium buildup on the nozzle of the device.

deathbird,

Fair question.

Some devices, like hand steamers or Kurigs have thin internal tubing for all this super hot water that goes through them. That makes them prone to clogging from mineral deposits, and they’re basically impossible to clean manually. Vinegar can help with buildup, but then you have to deal with the vinegar smell.

So just use distilled water instead, as if it were a CPAP.

charlytune,
@charlytune@mander.xyz avatar

I just hang stuff up in the bathroom and spray with my plant mister, usually does the job.

LUHG_HANI,
@LUHG_HANI@lemmy.world avatar

I’d rather wear creases than iron apart from shirts. That crease releaser is rather decent while being in the shower too. Smells good as well.

mo_lave,
  1. Uniqlos, one of the best bang for buck clothing items and uses great-quality material.
  2. Buy the cheapest tool if you plan to use it for the first time. If it breaks and you still need it, buy the best you can afford.
remer,
@remer@lemmy.ml avatar

For me Uniqlo has taken a turn for the worse. Clothing I bought from them years ago is still in great condition. Things I’ve bought in the last year are falling apart and feel cheaper.

mo_lave,

Wonder if I would notice this the next time I look for one when I run the material through my fingers.

remer,
@remer@lemmy.ml avatar

They’ve been failing the “crumple test” for a few years now. The fabric holds a ton of wrinkles after bunching it in your hand.

Noxvento,
@Noxvento@lemmy.world avatar

Until recently I loved Uniqlo. The price has gone up, the quality has gone down. I wont be buying anything from Uniqlo in the near future.

Squids,

Seconding Uniqlo - it’s also got the bonus of being sort of “effortlessly fashionable” (especially if you’re a woman) which is great if you’re the sort of person who gets super anxious over social interactions but at the same time have no sense of what looks good.

EssentialCoffee,

Style-wise, they look like the same generic clothes that you can get anywhere. If you don’t know what looks good, these aren’t going to help you.

someguy3,

I buy the second cheapest. The cheapest is just so cheap.

Reverendender,

I like the cut of your jib

pineapplelover, (edited )

Dr Bronner’s liquid castile soap

Alba botanica maximum lotion (I got very dry skin)

Rotring, Staedtler, Pentel for writing utensils

Lenovo Thinkpads

TheButtonJustSpins,

ThinkPads are great. I’m going for a Framework for my next laptop, though.

theshatterstone54,

Yeah, but newer ThinkPads aren’t as good. That’s why I would go for a Framework as well.

TheButtonJustSpins,

I’m still using my P50. What’s up with the newer models?

theshatterstone54,

Far less replaceable and repairable. As for the older models, they can only be upgraded to an extent. That means running any modern software or gaming is basically impossible.

lorax,
@lorax@lemmy.ca avatar

Random list but I am told I am a unpaid ambassador for:

  • Vitamix
  • Zero inbox for work
  • Stoic mindfulness / negative visualizations / Momento Mori
  • Birkenstocks , even if they went a bit downhill
  • Star Trek
  • Chimes peanut butter ginger candy
  • Tea…in general
  • Merino wool socks
  • Lemmy
kryllic,

Don’t skimp on anything that separates you from the ground: shoes, tires, mattress, etc. Your body will thank you later

zacher_glachl,

That’s a great heuristic! I had to learn all of those individually and in part painfully.

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