this post was submitted on 02 Jul 2023
20 points (100.0% liked)

Fountain Pens

6 readers
2 users here now

Inspired by /r/fountainpens, a place to discuss pens, writing, ink, paper, and whatever else makes your pen flourish.

Related

Banner: @[email protected] (Nakaya Decapod) | Icon: @[email protected]

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
 

I'd love to see some ideas or suggestions for a better banner image for this community, something that shows a bit more spirit and interest. This current image is one that I found on Unsplash.

If anyone is interested in creating a new banner image for the community, please submit it in the comments of this post!

top 13 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Are there any guidelines for the dimensions of the banner?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

There isn't much official, but I just did some testing and had good results with 970x240. Less than 1MB size and smaller is better.

Here's how I found it:

Screenshot of dimensions

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Although on mobile is way more boxy 🥶

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Right, but you need the biggest possible image and then the ui will downscale it as needed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I used Microsoft Designer, an AI image generator. Here's one: image of nib surrounded by colorful splashes of ink

I do wish the nib was straighter. I'm not one for writing great prompts or designing... but using AI is a method you could try.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

That's lovely - thank you for sharing!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Here are three I tried putting together, I hope the aspect ratio/size is okay.

EDIT: I have no idea why it's prompting an 18+ warning lmao... I think imgur is a little too gung-ho on their anti pornography filter lately

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm seriously considering making some new ink splatters and then taking a photo. But which ink? 🤔

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

This is just going to be a good excuse to play with ink and make a mess :D

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I missed this comment - sorry about that! That is absolutely gorgeous! <3

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Those flourishes 😍

load more comments
view more: next ›