Reflections on my second DC Pen Show, a mnml guest post
Attending a show by oneself is a great experience. It gives space to taking in the inevitable overstimulation of the DC pen show at one’s own pace. My first DC show was a solo visit and was the right way for me to experience a pen show at that moment.
But my second DC show? Having a crew that includes your Pen Twin (PT) grants the ability for buddies to play off of each other. Simultaneously, you both have the comfort and freedom to wander while having a “home group” adds a new dimension to the experience.
Bringing another newly tuned nib into the fold
Two new pens enter this week’s rotation.
My Pilot Custom 74 steps up as this week’s daily driver. I’m excited to try this pen out. My first inking since All in the Nib customized the EF nib to suit my high writing angle and preference for pencil like feedback. I also introduced my Franklin-Christoph 03 in Ghost. This pen was last inked in March. A substantial stint in the pen trays.
So. Excited.
My improved pen show kit includes mnml stickers
I visited this year’s DC Pen Show on Saturday and Sunday. There are already quite a few accounts of the show itself. Both wonderful descriptions and thoughtful evaluations.
My focus skews toward the current evolution of my pen show kit — which I call my floor kit. The pens and notebooks and bags I used to navigate the large, wild aisles of the DC Pen Show.
Avoiding the weeds, a mnml digest
Five links. Ten sentences or fewer. On the benefits of sticking to the basics, avoiding the weeds, and settling on the pens that keep writing fun.