Tactile Turn Side Click Review

Tactile Turn Side Click 8-Bit with Plotter Mini5 closeup

I first encountered the Tactile Turn crew at the Los Angeles Pen Show (gone but not forgotten) where I picked up a nice black and white Delrin Gist fountain pen (gone and maybe forgotten.) Despite my failure to write a timely review, I do like the pen, and I'm happy to know that the brand … Continue reading Tactile Turn Side Click Review

Quick Look – Asvine P36

Asvine P36 Cover

My posting schedule has gone from bad to worse. In an attempt to remedy this, I'm experimenting with a new format; quick reviews. Rather than semi-long form write ups of a product, I'm going to give a brief rundown with some opinions and pictures. This won't be the only way I review things moving forward, … Continue reading Quick Look – Asvine P36

Best-Laid Plans – 2024 Planner Review

I started ‘23 with the best intentions. The A5 Hobonichi Cousin was simply too much planner for me. While there are some aspects of the Cousin that I enjoyed (daily check-off page, prompt & lists in the back), ultimately I just don’t keep track of my time as much as the Cousin would prefer me … Continue reading Best-Laid Plans – 2024 Planner Review

Pen Show Pick-Ups: An Over-Due Overview

Pens from Enigma Stationery and Gravitas Pens

Well, my pen show season has come and gone, beginning with my local show, the California Pen Show, and ending with "The Fun Pen Show," the San Francisco International Pen Show. With the show comes new experiences, fun stories, and lots of new purchases. While I do have a few opinions of the show as … Continue reading Pen Show Pick-Ups: An Over-Due Overview