Am I Crazy For Wanting A Climate Controlled Writing Room?

[pajaro]

I have so many pens I love to write with, but change in temperature and humidity impact my writing experience. For me, certain humidities makes my pens perform more to my liking than other humidities, likewise, or maybe related, I enjoy the feel of writing better when the temperature outside is cooler, but not too cool. My nibs are smoother, lag is reduced, etc... anyone else wish they had a tight tolerance temp and humidity controlled room so you could dial in a more consistent writing at peak performance? A fine fountain pen is like a fine bottle of wine and must be kept and decanted properly.

Said another way, “You know you are a fountain pen geek when you find yourself investing in a climate controlled writing room.” And here you thought you had it bad the first time you upgraded to a 14K gold nib from the standard steel nib.

 

If you live in Michigan, being able to select sunny weather would be advantageous during the winter. I moved from my home in Pensacola, Florida to southeast Michigan, my wife's family home, and the winter weather in Pensacola is as glum often as the winter in Tecumseh. When the heat kicks off it starts to get cold, and flow in my pens starts to slow. This with a brand new HVAC system, gas heat and AC. So, I can see a climate controlled writing room would be useful.

[Arkanabar]

After the agency I worked for changed buildings, the new medical records room I had charge over was so humid that all the paper curled. We had to run a dehumidifier all the time, and empty it at least twice daily.

[Bookman]

Do you redo your work or correspondence and other writings over and over and over again, to get it "right"? Does a stack of things (e.g., playing cards, books, etc.) have to be neatly stacked with all sides flush? Have you ever remade the bed immediately after making it the first time? Just a shot in the dark. . . . Crazy? No. Fanciful? Could be. Could be you're an inventor whether you know it or not.

[corniche]

HiTseg, et al,

 

I only think you're crazy if you don't want a climate controlled house; let alone a room. So, no; I don't think your nuts,... well,... not for this, at any rate.

 

 

Sean

[como]

What!! Sleep in the mountains and write in a tent can also be a very nice option

HiTseg, et al,

I only think you're crazy if you don't want a climate controlled house; let alone a room. So, no; I don't think your nuts,... well,... not for this, at any rate.


Sean

[gerigo]

I actually don't find temperature to affect performance as much as air pressure. The most obvious example is when you're flying. But when there is a storm approaching, or a sudden dip in air pressure, some of my pens are quite affected and will write quite differently.

[Bo Bo Olson]

To answer your subject line question: Yes.

 

I doubt that the pens are that sensitive to changes in temperature, air pressure and humidity. Actually, air pressure slightly, but they're designed to work in a broad range of conditions. OTOH, your perception of performance may reflect your mood, which could vary depending on weather conditions.

I remember the south back when if one had two fan's one was well off, and then one could go get a cold shock at a store.(springing in for a cold shock, staggering out to do it again...cheap thrills of 1955)...........then came the portable AC in a house....nights became cool enough to sleep.....and even permanent ones....and The South Raised Again.............it was not going to rise on a fan....and folks used fountain pens...........

Got to remember only the rich had AC cars....back in the '50's.

 

I remember one night in Mississippi, we had to drive at 60mph down the dirt country road at 10-11 at night just to breath....55 was not fast enough to breath.

 

Get a slicker paper and a wetter ink.....

 

I've been away from the States for a long time I thought AC was standard.

Edited February 18, 2020 by Bo Bo Olson