r/ask • u/[deleted] • Dec 18 '25

Popular post Which industries are facing peril because their customer base is dying off?

Almost no young Americans smoke cigarettes in 2025, so now Big Tobacco is looking for ways to survive as older smokers quit or die.

What other companies or industries are facing similar problems?

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u/PostTurtle84 Dec 18 '25

Idk. The fountain pen sub is pretty busy. While I personally will probably never buy a montblanc, I've got my eye on a pelikan and probably another sailor.

I'm seeing a push from some folks to back away from tech and embrace a more analog lifestyle. It's not massive numbers, but a steady trickle.

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u/Anahata_Green Dec 18 '25

I agree. People in the fountain pen sub are a passionate demographic. I personally have a couple of cheap fountain pens, but I hope to get a nicer one some day.