Lined Paper: Love it, can’t leave it
Some musings on one of my favorite paper rulings - lined.
Ink Samples: What do I even have?
Rediscovering the current status of my ink sample collection.
San Francisco Pen Show 2023: A Weekend Whirlwind
So many pens, inks, stickers, washi, friends, and more!
LE Paper: Kokuyo Century Edition Thin Paper
I dig into the paper stash to play with another paper from Kokuyo.
Slippery Smooth: Kokuyo Perpanep Tsuru Tsuru
Some thoughts on a really simple notebook with some really fun paper.
Chasing Gray Inks
A look at some of my favorite grays and some that might be future contenders for promotion.
#21PenQuestions
My answers to WellAppointedDesk’s #21PenQuestions and GentlemanStationers #5MorePenQuestions.
A Decimo in Duluth
A loaner Pilot Decimo landed in my mailbox at the end of June. My thoughts after two weeks of trying it out.
The Messy Middle: 2023 Mid-year Review
Thinking about my pen and ink usage in the first half of 2023.
Musing on Limited Edition Inks
Rocking two limited edition inks in my pens got me thinking about the FOMO and the fear of using up…
Moody Colors in My Pens
When I need to get things done, it’s time to bust out the workhorse colors.
Spiral Bound: The Paper Mind Twin Ring
Sharing my love for The Paper Mind’s Cosmo Air Light Twin Ring Notebook
Chicago Pen Show 2023 Recap
My “first” pen show. An amazing visit with amazing pen people and seeing so many amazing things!
Ink Review: Ferris Wheel Press Land of Shangri-la
An exploration of a glittery brown ink from Ferris Wheel Press.
So many blues!
Wrapping up trying out 30 blue inks in 30 days and working on some short stories.