I have reviewed the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Slim Knock 0.3mm in the past, and I like this 0.4mm orange model much better. The 0.3mm was a bit too scratchy for me to use regularly. Since I consider this a portable pen - meaning I'll just grab it and go, sliding it into a pocket or small notebook - I want it to work right when pen hits paper. As with many Hi-Tec-C pens, they sometime take a bit of priming to get going, but I haven't found that to be the case at all with this one. This is one of the better performing Hi-Tec-C pens I have used period, and now I think I am going to have to try the 0.4mm size Slim Knock in a few more colors. It is a very comfortable writing experience for such a compact pen.
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I've mentioned on Twitter that I think The New Pornographers are the most underrated band around, but The Mountain Goats rank a close second in my book. Singer/songwriter John Darnielle tells amazing stories through his lyrics, and his guitar play is a perfect fit. The list of songs I could suggest goes on for days (he is quite the prolific writer), but "Dance Music" is one of my favorites. Check out this live performance:
