My fountain pen usage was way down this week. Journaling consumed the majority of ink used, with checklists a distant second. That journaling only filled 3 1/2 A5 pages. If I look for a positive, it’s that I did journal every day, if only a sentence or two. I alternated between the Sailor King of Pen, and the newly re-inked Kanilea Kona Cherry.
I had planned to use the gold-nib’d Diplomat Aero, but replaced it with the Sailor KOP to add a little variety to the nibs I was using. Considering how quickly I changed my pen plans last week, I’m not going to mention my plans for the week ahead. I’m trying to convince myself to pick new pens, but I like my current choices. The KOP is nearly dry, so if I can write it dry sometime today it will be easier to bring in a new choice.
Current Reads, Watches & Listens
Listening: Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 by Rick Atkinson (audiobook). I’m still making slow progress. This has turned into a housework book; I listen while doing my housework, meaning it’s only about two or three hours a week. With about 20 hours left, the book will be around awhile.
Reading: Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard. Last week I mentioned that NYPD Red reminded me of a failed attempt to write a Elmore Leonard style book. I decided to switch to the real thing. I’ve seen the movie but never read the book. I don’t remember enough of the movie to say how true to the book the movie is.
New Arrivals
None
Incoming
None
Outgoing
None
Written Dry
None
Newly Inked
- Diplomat Aero Green (14kt fine) with a Montblanc Emerald Green cartridge
- Kanilea Kona Cherry (extra-fine) with Montblanc Bordeaux
- Lamy Safari Terra (extra fine) with the included blue cartridge
Links
Snippets: Izumi exclusive ink, Parker 51, Taccia ink, Musubi Cosmo Air Light | UK fountain pens
Maker: Zine Friends Edition | Comfortable Shoes Studio
Crónicas Estilográficas: Curidas (IV). One Year Later
In Praise of the Big Nib — The Pen Addict
A fountain pen users guide to Blackwing Woodcase Pencils — Write Experience