Tariffs, a vibe
Many people wrote about going on a buying hiatus, or starting a low buy. I don’t know if people will actually slow down or stop buying, but the vibe has definitely soured.
Pavlov’s Stationery Dog
Analog notetaking provides a tangible trace, a proof, of my life. Like other vestiges of life, a paper note is present; it is mine; it is ephemeral, but carries within it a possibility of future archeology; it can be destroyed or discarded, forgotten and found. An analog notetaking habit is a tool, and also a philosophy. It is an embodied practice.
Do I really need to get into Pantone brown?
I dislike Pantone Mocha Mousse, the ridiculous promotional imagery and the unspoken implications of it. But let’s talk about brown regardless.
2025 Stationery Intentions
Starting 2025 with a Stationery Intentions post! Let’s see what this year will bring.
Year in Review: What happened with my 2024 Stationery Intentions?
I review what happened with my 2024 Stationery Intentions.
Year in Review: Stationery Highlights 2024
First of my 2024 Year in Review posts: stationery highlights! Including ink, pens, paper and accessories, and the menagerie as well :))
A Mini Techo Kaigi, and Plotter A5 Setup Thoughts
My end of 2024 Techo Kaigi - it’s quite minimalist, since I am only actively using two notebooks, my Plotter A5 and my A6 journal.
Kilk Yggdrasil and Kilk Dusk
I review two Endless Pens limited editions - Kilk Dusk and Kilk Yggdrasil. They are both incredible pens - beautiful, well thought out, and evocative.
Ink Review: Jacques Herbin Turquoise de Perse
I review the new Jacques Herbin shimmer ink in the 1670 series, Turquoise de Perse, and share an inky drawing as well.