What’s What 2/4-2/10 2024
February 5, 2024
An old favorite ink leads to series of connections, unexpected Lamy, more swatching, and last week’s payoff. Pilot Custom 845 with Iroshizuku
What’s What 1/28-2/3 2024
January 29, 2024
Still swatching, choosing nib grinds (almost), and sharp memories. Pilot Decimo with Pilot Light Blue Pilot Custom 845 with Iroshizuku Yama-Guri
Making A Unified Swatch Collection
January 27, 2024
No, not that Swatch. I had the requisite funky patterned Swatch back in junior high. I remember it fondly, although those plastic straps were not
What’s What 1/14-1/20/24
January 15, 2024
Forming routine, trying to make choices. Newton Prospector with Montegrappa Black Pilot Tank with Ferris Wheel Press Mirror of Moraine Pilot
Barnes & Notebooks?
January 10, 2024
It had been a while since I was in my local Barnes & Noble. I popped by today to look for a birthday gift for someone. As is custom, I browsed the
Appelboom Boston is Closing
January 9, 2024
Appelboom posted on Instagram that their Boston storefront (what used to be the Bromfield Pen Shop for decades) is closing. The text of the
What’s What 1/7-1/13/24
January 8, 2024
Columbus Nuovi Argenti (?) with J. Herbin Bleu Pervenche Kaweco Art Sport with Kaweco Royal Blue Newton Prospector with Montegrappa Black Pilot
Pens, Purpose, and People
January 1, 2024
It’s been a minute. I hope you are well and had the good fortune to enjoy the holidays with those you care about. I anticipate getting back on the
Reflecting on Gifts Received
December 8, 2023
I was at my desk preparing the usual check-in post last night when I decided to dump over half of what I was currently using. Why? Because while at
What’s What 11/12-11/18
November 13, 2023
Head-to-head, post-inventory thinking, and the volume turns up. Off the top, thanks to Joe and Brad for mentioning the last article about
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