RB L. 1/13/26 RB L. 1/13/26

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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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.

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May-August 2024 in Stationery

A retrospective of my stationery use and discoveries, May-August of 2024.

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What are we looking for?

What are we looking for? I am infinitely curious about what collecting reveals about the humans we are, what makes us feel deeply the way nothing else can. For this post, I discuss some broad categories of experience that lead us to collect writing instruments.

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2024 Stationery Intentions

My 2024 stationery intentions focus on process and discovery. I’m entering the new year with the feeling that my pen cup is full. I don’t feel like actively pursuing pen acquisition, and I want to spend time with my collection before I expand or reduce it.