Of the easily accumulated and challenging to use, a mnml digest
Five links. Ten sentences or fewer. On a quote from Oscar Wilde’s notebook: “Nothing is easier than to accumulate facts, nothing is so hard as to use them.” I think the same can be said for stationery.
Building an interview day carry
I need an interview carry this week. A collection of pens and ink colors that present professionally. All kitted with nibs that write well through the rapid scribbling of fast-moving interviews. Because I’m running on-campus interview gauntlet and my currently inked needs to be on point.
Reward for returning to the old with fresh eyes, a mnml digest
Five links. Ten sentences or fewer. On ways to keep my existing collection surprising me. A diverse pen collection helps mix and match pens, nibs and inks so that old pens can surprise me. And straight-up swapping parts carries the day otherwise.
That’s a mighty bold kit for such an EF-loving writer
Give me novelty. Add ripples to my rhythm. Populate my penvelope with bold nibs. This week’s currently inked sextet heavily favors wide nibs.