Editing The Pen Addict 470/transcript (section)

== Ruler Discussion ==


'''Brad:''' That's the hope. Because, you know, there is the issue of, like, will the pen cap even go on anymore? Who knows?

'''Myke:''' Right, right.

'''Brad:''' I know I have some pens that take Joao nibs where it would definitely fit no matter what, right? Like, I could use one of my can of layers really easily, I bet, and it wouldn't be a problem. Because they're bigger. But, yeah, so that we're going to see. I'm going to, they'll be coming to me, I don't know when, but in the not too distant future. So, we can look out for that. Myke will be having his own virtual pen show with Stack Nibs.

'''Myke:''' I'm excited for you. I think this is cool. I am too. Yeah. Just because I am really interested in what you think. Like, it may not work. Like, that's fully, like, on the table. It may not work. But I think for you, I at least think it's an option. And I think it's interesting. So, and plus, I'm interested to see what you get and to get your thoughts about it. So, we will explore that, you know, a few weeks from now, a month from now, whenever it happens. And everything gets all sorted. You get time to play around. And we will revisit that. And I can't wait to get your feedback on what you're using.

'''Brad:''' I'm worried about this potential rabbit hole, you know.

'''Brad:''' That's my concern.

'''Myke:''' Yeah. Yeah. Could be a thing. But I'm just interested for you to, like, get one in your hands and, like, visually see one. Yeah. Even before using them. I was like, I want to know what this is all about. So, I had some follow-up as well. Kind of on the opposite end of the spectrum than Stack Nibs. The amount of ruler content I received at hello at penaddict.com since our last episode has blown me away. People really take their rulers seriously. Like, very serious ruler emails. And I appreciate all of them. It was fantastic. So, a couple of my takeaways. Number one, I need to understand the differences between, like, the architecture scales and engineering scales and the rulers, right? The scales are meant in a literal sense to scale down your drawings, right? To have a, you know, 120th representation of, like, the thing you're drawing. And that's why it's called a scale. It will help you set the scale for, you know, actual legitimate drawings. So, that's one. Number two is apparently I need a, I'm blanking on the name. Sorry. I was not reading my document. I need a hinged ruler, Myke. Okay. The hinged ruler stands came out in force. They're like, Brad, you're doing it all wrong. What you need is a hinged ruler. Do you know what I mean when I say a hinged ruler?

'''Brad:''' Yeah, it's like two 15 centimeter rulers that have a hinge in the middle so you can turn it from 15 to 30, right?

'''Myke:''' Yeah. Like, I'm super aware of those. You might have even mentioned them last week.

'''Brad:''' I used them in school. I mean, here's my thing about hinged rulers.

'''Brad:''' They're not as visually pleasing as some of the regular rulers.

'''Myke:''' Well, I'm going to have to figure that out on my own because that was the overwhelming feedback was, that's the way to go. Get one of the hinged rulers and, you know, figure it out from there. Until then, I had already ordered a couple. I got two of them in. I got a few more than two of them in. But the first one I opened up yesterday was the Traveler's Brass Ruler, which I think I mentioned in the show. I'm using that one right now. It's literally in my hands. I keep it on my desk. I used it several times yesterday. It's kind of cool. It's kind of working for how I'm thinking I'm going to use my ruler with my new planner. That's where this all came about, if you're not up to date on episodes. And then the second one is the High Tide Clip Ruler, which actually clips inside the planner. So I don't know which way I'm going to go yet for these type of rulers. But apparently, before I make any decisions, I need to test out a hinged ruler. And I will do some – I'll do a ruler roundup.

'''Brad:''' I don't think you need a 30-centimeter ruler. Why would you want a hinged ruler? You clearly only need 15. My email yelled at me, Myke. I mean, I understand, like, I don't know, hinged ruler stands. Like, love hinged rulers. But, like, I don't think you need – I think maybe I'm potentially more in the market for a hinged ruler. Potentially. Because I want a 30-centimeter ruler. But what I want is a really nice-looking 30-centimeter ruler. But it seems like all the good Wilkin ones are 15. And I just have this black plastic thing. Yeah. I want, like, a nice brass ruler. Although a 30-centimeter brass ruler, I might not even be able to lift it off the table. That's a weapon.

'''Myke:''' All right. So the task is in front of the people now. We need a fancy 30-centimeter ruler because, like, I'm using 15s. 15s is exactly the perfect size for an A5 notebook, right? It'll fit inside of it without going, you know, past the cover length. Past the cover length. So, yeah. And it's everything I need as far as, like, the size goes. But Myke needs a 30. A non-hinged fancy 30-centimeter ruler. Let's make that happen, Chad. That's the next ruler bit I want to see land in my inbox. So make it happen.