It’s been a few crazy weeks so far in 2025. Politics, weather, and more weather. I hope, wherever you are, you are safe and doing something to relax, stay warm (or cool), surrounded by people (or critters) that love you. If not, know that my thoughts go out to you and I know I am not alone.
Pens:
- Guide to D1 Pen Refills (via JetPens Blog)
- 2024: some of my fountain pen highlights. (via Fountain pen blog)
- purple: nahvalur original plus lavender tetra fountain pen review (via A Fleeting Ripple)
- Workhorse Pens: Pilot S20 Ballpoint (via The Gentleman Stationer)
Ink:
- Ink Review #2692: Octopus Fluids Witch Green (via Mountain of Ink)
- 24 Memorable Inks in 2024 (via Olive Octopus)
- Ink Review #2691: Colorverse Think Pink (via Mountain of Ink)
- Dominant Industry Apple Blossom Ink Review (via Pen Chalet)
- Wearingeul Verethragna Ink Review — (via The Pen Addict)
- Ink Review: Taccia Sabimidori vs. Teranishi Gentle Green – Two Favorites Side by Side (via The Gentleman Stationer)
- Ink Swatch Wednesday: Sailor Manyo Aka-Mai (via CJ’s Wunderkammer)
Notebooks & Paper:
- My New Work Notebook: A Surprise Filofax (via Notebook Stories)
- Press Studs (via Philofaxy)
- Finding a lost Filofax? (via Philofaxy)
- Journaling on a Limited Page (via An Inkophile’s Blog)
Art & Creativity:
- Continuous line drawing is so satisfying! (via Liz Steel)
- My current Neocolor II selection (via Liz Steel)
Other Interesting Things:
- Dave Grohl Spends His Birthday Cooking for Victims of LA Fires (via My Modern Met)
- Nintendo Announces the Switch 2 (via Kottke.org)
- Reaching for Love: The Postal Service’s 2025 Forever Stamp (via USPS Newsroom)
- Lihit Lab Smart Fit ACTACT Bag in Bag A5 Horizontal Review (via The Pen Addict)
- Do I really need to get into Pantone Brown (via A Gathering of Curiosities)
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