pens, almost-daily pages, and the quiet joy of writing things down.
vintage esterbrook + daily companion
a tiny list of things that made today feel gentle.
I film tiny moments with fountain pens, classic esterbrooks, hobonichi pages, and all the little tools that make analog life feel softer.
entry · 07:23 at the kitchen table
I pulled out my oldest Esterbrook nibs to see which ones ghost the least on hobonichi paper. Watching the ink settle into the page fibers feels like a tiny magic trick every single time.
entry · quiet sunday layout
I'm keeping my weeks to three columns: anchors, tiny wins, and overflow thoughts. It leaves enough white space that I don't feel like I'm failing my notebook when life is quiet.
entry · soft browns and faded greens
Just four inks: a gentle brown, a smoky blue, an olive green, and a slightly dusty rose. When I limit my palette, the pages feel more like a slow film than a highlight reel.
currently loving
cream paper, muted ink colors, and spreads that leave more white space than plans.
pens, paper, tools, or gentle sponsorships that fit this slow space.