collecting RB L. 9/8/26 collecting RB L. 9/8/26

Settling in slowly

Reconnecting with my stationery after a move.

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Ten Pens, but Make it Seven

I participate in the “Ten Pens Only” challenge, but I’m limiting myself to seven.

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Swallowed by a whale

A stationery-adjacent update after three months away.

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Just the basics: a survival strategy

Paring down to just the basics of my stationery - an anchor in times of turbulence.

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ink, review RB L. 2/17/26 ink, review RB L. 2/17/26

Four grey inks

I review four grey and grey-adjacent inks - Taccia Budounezu, Ka-Ku Gray of Ash Haze, Ka-Ku Black Jade, and Arcus Artisan Raven’s Shadow.

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The Cookie Monster of Pens

I’m not done with any segment of the fountain pen market, but the recent price increases are concerning and exhausting.

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2026 Stationery Intentions

My Stationery Intentions for 2026!

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Year in Review: What happened with my 2025 Stationery intentions?

I review what happened with my 2025 stationery intentions.

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#2025StationeryHighlights: Now as a Journaling prompt!

Seven questions to highlight fountain pen and stationery discoveries (and rediscoveries) of 2025!

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12 Pen Person Questions

It’s my turn to answer the 12 Pen Person questions from Lisa (Olive Octopus Ink).

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