We have so much in common, we both love pens and sketchbooks, we love stickers, and talking and not talking. We could not talk or talk forever and still find things to not talk about.
I did a weekend with 4 other women one time so we could sketch together. Instead we spent the weekend comparing pens, paper, and markers. It was a blast!!
Oh I love that you buy up notebooks in case they might stop making them. That happened to a company of French handmade slim notebooks that I had been using for a few years. Good for you for future proofing!
I dislike pens that don't allow refills. It's such a waste to throw out the whole pen because you ran out of ink! Fun fact, Pilot and other pen companies make the same pens sold as throw aways with cartridges. Check out JetPens! https://www.jetpens.com/Pens/ct/1318
Always interested in a conversation about cool office supplies.
Recently, my most favouritest sketchbooks have been discontinued (Moleskine Art Plus Pocket-Size) and I ordered a bunch later realizing they were the watercolour version. I have since discovered the Talens Art Creation sketchbooks which are very similar to my beloved Moleskines but way cheaper!
My current favourite pens are the Pitt Fineliner 0.3 to 0.7.
I still have my trapper keeper. It’s where I’d lock away my early stories safe and sound behind Velcro. Anyone try and break in, I’ll hear them a mile away. Hahahha
Love all this. I hoard Pilot G2 10’s like they are going out of business. I need a generous flow of ink. Which means I accidentally smudge 1/4 of what I draw. lol.
I love the Shinola sketchbooks, but $36 apiece plus $13 shipping, ouch! Yes I can see that buying them in bulk would save shipping but it’s still a lot.
And I don’t always do this; but the term you’re looking for is “mother lode,” as in the main vein of the ore you are digging for in the mine. I think the term is very evocative. When you hit the mother lode, you have struck it rich!
YES! Please tell us more favorite tools!!
I did a weekend with 4 other women one time so we could sketch together. Instead we spent the weekend comparing pens, paper, and markers. It was a blast!!
😂 I probably would have done the same 📒📓🖍️🖋️🖌️📕📏✏️📓📒
Oh I love that you buy up notebooks in case they might stop making them. That happened to a company of French handmade slim notebooks that I had been using for a few years. Good for you for future proofing!
Once you find something you like…its stockpile time :)
I dislike pens that don't allow refills. It's such a waste to throw out the whole pen because you ran out of ink! Fun fact, Pilot and other pen companies make the same pens sold as throw aways with cartridges. Check out JetPens! https://www.jetpens.com/Pens/ct/1318
I prefer fountain pens and dip pens. See: https://salmons.blog/2024/08/26/794/
Always interested in a conversation about cool office supplies.
Recently, my most favouritest sketchbooks have been discontinued (Moleskine Art Plus Pocket-Size) and I ordered a bunch later realizing they were the watercolour version. I have since discovered the Talens Art Creation sketchbooks which are very similar to my beloved Moleskines but way cheaper!
My current favourite pens are the Pitt Fineliner 0.3 to 0.7.
I still have my trapper keeper. It’s where I’d lock away my early stories safe and sound behind Velcro. Anyone try and break in, I’ll hear them a mile away. Hahahha
I'm so into talking about office supplies please do more
Love all this. I hoard Pilot G2 10’s like they are going out of business. I need a generous flow of ink. Which means I accidentally smudge 1/4 of what I draw. lol.
I absolutely adored your hand-written guest check from Sunday night! I kept it!
guess what you can VISIT the Mrs. Grossman’s factory in Petaluma, California!
you shut your mouth, Nicole!!! amazing!
i went once! at age 30 :) come visit i’ll go with you ♥️
Uniball vision.
Oh do I have to pick just one???
Pens I love:
Bic Cristal medium point ballpoint pens.
Pilot G2 .07 pens
Jelly Rolls! Metallics are one of my faves.
Bic 4 color pens.
Paper-Mate Ink Joy Gel .07
Love the list!
An iPen.
The sound of the Velcro with the Trapper Keeper is awesome. Iconic. And yes, share more of your favorite tools.
thank you!!
I love the Shinola sketchbooks, but $36 apiece plus $13 shipping, ouch! Yes I can see that buying them in bulk would save shipping but it’s still a lot.
Love this content, so please write more!
And I don’t always do this; but the term you’re looking for is “mother lode,” as in the main vein of the ore you are digging for in the mine. I think the term is very evocative. When you hit the mother lode, you have struck it rich!
Glad to have further confirmation that Draplin is a gem!
also: LOL at the bit about running out of sketchbooks vs. a will
Yes! Can absolutely confirm :)
Paper Mate Flair forever.
Those were my grandma’s pen of choice! She knew what was up and so do you!
Oh I am happy to be in such good company!