[bluebird]

what we like or dislike could be because of previous experiences. perhaps your first memory with a fountain pen was a good one, or something you learned to love. like maybe someone inspirational or someone you admire uses fountain pens, or gifted you one, or you saw it being given as a reward in a ceremony or something. maybe you hated fountain pens before because it was unfamiliar to you, but once you learned how to use one, you fell in love writing with it.

alternatively, our likes/dislikes probably has to do with survival or helping us get laid. Back in the day, only leaders or people in high positions could read and write. Those people usually have their shit together, and who wouldn't like to get laid with someone who has their shit together? security in life is appealing af.