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The other pen
So, I went to the London Autumn Pen Show 2024 and I bought my G.O.A.T. and I would be happy if you thought the story ended there. However, I actually bought two pens at the show and now it is time to introduce you to “the other pen”. I have been longing to introduce some Continue reading
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I think I bought my G.O.A.T.
We will each have to work out our own idea about what we will classify as a “greatest of all time” pen purchase. For me, it needs to be something beyond simply the most expensive pen I’ve ever bought, though it will probably be a pen that tempted me to step beyond my usual comfort Continue reading
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September 2024 – Half a plan
Halfway through September, so I can’t really claim this entry covers planning for the month. Half a plan, then, starting with the blue-grey elephant in the photo. Would that be a new A5 planner cover? Yes, well-spotted, that is exactly what it is. And is it possible that I have already moved out of the Continue reading
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Choosing ink
I’ve been leaning heavily into the blue inks for a while and that has been good. I particularly enjoyed using Waterman Inspired Blue in my Lamy LX Rose Gold with its extra-fine nib. More specifically, I enjoyed using it with my creative writing notebook which is a Rhodiarama A5 lined notebook. The creamy paper and Continue reading
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Empty needles
It was way back in June when I last wrote about knitting, and I was working on the plummy version of my Gaudi cardigan. Well, that proved to be a non-starter. Oh, I all-but finished the back before I decided there was no point going on as it wasn’t going to be right. It was Continue reading
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Nineteen to go
I started my Silvine exercise book “challenge” a few weeks ago, and the first book has already been filled with daily journal entries. One down, nineteen to go. So what do I think? Are the signs auspicious, am I disappointed, or am I dreading the onset of boredom way before I’m through this epic stack? Continue reading
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