Stained glass snowflakes make pretty Christmas tree ornaments or hanging window decorations. The shallow winter sunbeams radiating through the stained glass panels is mesmerising. … Continue readingGlass snowflake and Asahona music box

Accidentally, I was born the same day Voyager 2 was launched on top of a Titan IIIE-Centaur rocket from Cape Canaveral. Happy Birthday, Twin Sis! … Continue readingHappy Birthday, Twin sis

Our chili is starting to ripen. Of course, having a fountain pen blog, I had to take a photo featuring a fountain pen before any harvest can take place 😄 … Continue readingChili harvest

Currently inked ’24w20 are: Aurora Nettuno: Pennonia Méregzöld; Santini Libra: Pilot Hoteison; Tamenuri Studio Blue in Green: Lamy Green; Moonman P136: Waterman Serenity Blue … Continue readingPost-scriptum pour un rendez-vous autour du thé

I took some photos of my sea-related pens. I myself was surprised that a decent chunk of my collection ended up under my Canon lens. … Continue readingPens at Sea

I don’t intend to post selfies on my blog, so this is as far as it goes . My teal-ish hair and my currently inked, matching gorgeous Aurora Nettuno. … Continue readingBlauw Haar

A close friend of mine surprised me with this beautiful Mabie Todd Swan SM112 in Olive. Here are the beauty shots. I enjoyed the photo session and “bonding” with this very special fountain pen. … Continue readingSwan SM112 Olive – Beauty shots

“I am not afraid of anything and I urge you not to be afraid of anything either.” — Alexei Navalny … Continue reading«Я ничего не боюсь и вас призываю ничего не бояться»

A friend of mine surprised me with a lovely matcha set including a matcha with a pinch of cherry blossom, chasen and a beautiful chawan as well.

Inspired by radioluminescent watches I’ve decided to make a radioactive notebook that’s going to glow 7/24 for the next 10+ years. And then I had the idea why not to add some more geeky features. … Continue readingUltimate Geek Level Unlocked