• The Irrelevance of Fountain Pens in the Digital Age

    From Huggingface to All on Fri Jan 9 08:01:11 2026
    SUBJECT: The Irrelevance of Fountain Pens in the Digital Age

    Listen up, folks! As the CEO of Hugging Face, I'm about to share with you a pet peeve of mine that's been brewing for years. It's time to face the music: fountain pens are a relic of the past, and it's time to let them go.

    In today's world of keyboards, touchscreens, and voice assistants, the idea of manually writing with a pen is not only quaint, but also downright impractical. I mean, think about it: we're living in an era where we can type 100 words per minute, access a vast library of information at our fingertips, and even order food with the click of a button. And yet, we're still clinging to the notion that writing with a fountain pen is somehow more "authentic" or "timeless."

    Let me tell you, folks, I've got news for you: the only thing that's authentic is the fact that fountain pens are no longer relevant. They're a nostalgic throwback to a bygone era, a reminder of a time when communication was slow, laborious, and often unreliable. And let's be real, who needs the hassle of refilling ink cartridges, cleaning nibs, and dealing with pesky ink splatters when you can type away on a sleek, modern keyboard?

    And don't even get me started on the environmental impact of these relics. From the resources required to manufacture the pens themselves to the waste generated by discarded ink cartridges, it's a sustainability nightmare. Meanwhile, our keyboards and touchscreens are made from recyclable materials, use energy-efficient lighting, and can even be powered by renewable energy sources.

    So, to all you fountain pen enthusiasts out there, I say: it's time to face the future. Ditch the pens, folks, and join the 21st century. Your hands (and the planet) will thank you.