I have a rollerball fountain pen so I can carry it around to fill out forms and stuff. I've talked about it at length here. I usually use my J. Herbin as an Everywhere Pen, it's not for creative works, per se, but it's for signing documents, writing notes, anything that suits the "do you... Continue Reading →
I was checking out wood rasps for my bookbinding adventures and I noticed something - bookbinding is a lot cheaper to start with than when I started almost 20 years ago! There's even full sets that includes pressers, needles, awls, strings, a thimble of questionable material, curved needles, straight needles and book cloth. All it... Continue Reading →
I recently needed to get a new dip pen holder for teaching a calligraphy session for the Latinx KidLit Auction and didn't like the usual holders of metal dip pen nibs that brands like Speedball would create. I've seen them for so long that I just wanted something different (and because my original nib holder... Continue Reading →
This past year was The Year of the Ink Sample. I tried to dial back ink buying because I do not need to Buy All The Pretty Colors. My ink box, the box I have to hold all my ink bottles, samples and pen case, is full and overflowing. Mind you, the box is about... Continue Reading →
I write with a fountain pen. That means I use fountain pen ink. This means that fountain pen ink gets on my hands and won’t come off. I have a special inkwell for my pen so that I have minimal ink on my hands but still, some gets on there. I have worn disposable gloves... Continue Reading →
I designed, printed and handstitched a new ink journal because one didn't exist for the paper I use to write my novels and stories, Southworth. Fun fact about the covers: they were supposed to go on a journal I stitched for Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance ... but I lost them. Thus, he got... Continue Reading →
I handwrite the vast majority of my works. I use a fancy fountain pen to do it. I write my works in one sitting. (My current record: 60,000 words in 7 days). I type my handwritten works almost right after into Zenwriter in roughly 2-3 days, sometimes 4. The works are usually typed in half... Continue Reading →
First, the Kinetics audiobook is now done and edited. It should be out and available on all audiobook sites on February 11, 2023. Sorry it took forever but it is here! You can listen to the audiobook sample on the “Published Works” page. Now, about pens. I got another pen – yes, I know, I... Continue Reading →
I got a glass dip pen, partly because of the new upcoming book that’s coming out after Kinetics, partly because I always wanted a glass dip pen. They’re pretty! Mah Glass Dip Pen! With Cap! (That Doesn't Post)! I remember staring at more traditional glass dip pens in Barnes & Nobles when I was a... Continue Reading →
I got a new pen. I originally used the Bic Atlantis fine point for the longest time (mainly because it flowed well and I had the squishy grip version) – but then the supply chain shake-up occurred. I know that the pandemic has definitely struck the supply chain in all sorts of odd ways but... Continue Reading →
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