Late night post as I slowly make my way through "The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life" by Suleika Jaouad
https://casualcrossings.wordpress.com/2026/02/27/the-book-of-alchemy-and-the-100-day-project/
@BennysLittleThings it sucks because while yes, there are a TON of sub $50 pens out there, especially in the Chinese market, it makes the more popular/ household brands out of reach. But when you have companies like Sailor coughing up LEs like they’re candy after a price hike (which I think Sailor’s was hefty) it feels like a slap.
I’ll stick with my maker pens for the most part and just put fancy grinds on them lol. But even that can be out of reach for many.
Am I consistently behind when it comes to trends? Yes. Do I care? Nope! Took me some time to think about my 2026 stationery goals, which probably didn’t start off great as I immediately indulged in the #fountainpen fomo. # NoRegrets?
https://casualcrossings.wordpress.com/2026/01/21/stationery-goals-2026/