All inked up, suited up, and ready for fancy writing
I’m carrying a serious look into the coming week. Three pens in black and white and chrome. One’s suit pants, suit jacket and shoes. A white and black Visconti. One’s dress shirt. The Cypress’ muted earth tones serve as one’s classic leather watch band. And a tangerine Sailor for a pop of memorable color. Or, as my old roommate used to say: always wear one piece of clothing that doesn’t match.
Yea, but how do you use that? The fabulous, insightful mundanity of ‘how I’m using my collection’ posts
Fellow stationery bloggers are wonderful resources when I’m bereft of creative currently inked plans. Some of my favorite post series highlight how folks apply their currently inked outfits. I often see my own collection in a new light after reading“what I’m using” posts. I come away with ideas for my own new combinations. And, of course, stepping into someone else’s world for a bit is worlds of fun.
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.