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Inspired by this post https://www.reddit.com/r/fountainpens/s/lkaAjMiJOh, I placed an order for several Staples Composition Notebooks.

To my disappointment, the ink bled through the paper like crazy. I think it's because the ones I got were Made in Egypt, but the OP of the other post got ones Made in India.

I guess even if it's exactly the same brand, exactly the same SKU, the fountain pen friendliness is vastly different depending on the country of origin.

u/boker_tov — 2 days ago

Majohn Flexible Nib

(Photos from Taobao) Today I learned that Majohn has new Flexible Nibs for ¥20-¥25 each (3-4 USD each), which is compatible with Majohn P136, 137, 138, 139 etc.

Has anyone tried it? Is it flexible enough? I already have several P136, so placed an order for a few of these flexible nibs. I look forward to trying it on my P136.

u/boker_tov — 16 days ago
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Which word has three N's in a row?

Seen in a neighborhood in China

u/boker_tov — 26 days ago

[Historical Cold Case - 1997] Need opinions on a 28-year-old skull CT. Ruled an accidental fall, but highly suspected blunt force trauma

Hello medical professionals. I am looking for a forensic/radiological opinion on a closed historical case from 1997. This is regarding a deceased family member, and I am purely seeking academic/forensic insights to find closure, not actual medical advice.

**​Background**:

The deceased (Male, 44) was found dead with a severe head injury. The official local police conclusion in 1997 (without a formal autopsy) was that he (being drunk) accidentally fell backward on a straight, 20-step concrete staircase, striking the back/side of his head on the edge of a step.

**​The Anomalies**:

​Medical records and witnesses noted defensive-like puncture/abrasion wounds on his forearm.

​The attached CT bone window scan shows a very localized, circular bone defect (depressed fracture).

**​My Question**:

From a purely biomechanical and radiological perspective, is it possible for a simple backward fall onto a straight concrete stair edge to produce this specific type of localized circular bone defect? Or does this imaging strongly suggest a strike from a dense weapon (like a hammer or sharp blunt object)?

​Any insights into the mechanism of this fracture would be deeply appreciated. Thank you!

u/boker_tov — 1 month ago