12 Pen Person Questions
It’s my turn to answer the 12 Pen Person questions from Lisa (Olive Octopus Ink).
Three months without wanting to buy a pen
I have not been tempted to buy a new pen in three months, and I am not sure how I feel.
True motivations, revisited
I revisit an old post from Anthony Newman’s blog to discuss motivations. Is it even possible to know what is an intrinsic motivation to acquire a pen, and what is peer modeling, or peer pressure?
Love in the long arc
As my years in the hobby progressed and my likes and passions became more refined, I began to notice a reluctance to let go of certain pens — even when I used them less than I wanted to. I’ve been curious, and often frustrated, with the friction between wanting to keep these pens and my self-imposed 20-ish pen guardrail.
Minimalism by any other name
I haven’t yet found the right word to describe my approach to collecting. It’s more of a vibe than principle.
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.
An accidental Montblanc addition
A dignified older gentleman enters an artsy queer bar. Any moment now, he will begin to sing, and someone will accompany him on the piano.
A Year of Curiosities
It’s been a full year since I started this blog. I published 26 essays during this period, and this one is the twenty-seventh. That’s a lot of writing for a small audience. I'm happy :)
Alabaster and Orange and no Immediate Clarity
It’s ok not to have an immediate clarity about what our collecting impulses mean.