#5 last week’s pens: week 9 of 2026
This week saw a red ink week, full of new and old favourites. The three different nibs and three very different inks made for good variety, but I cannot in full confidence say that they worked together well.
#3 last week’s pens: week 8 of 2026
Lately, a three-pen rotation has been keeping me plenty happy. There’s enough variation to pick and choose, but I can realistically use up most of the ink in a week too. Last week turned out to be the week of green pens and cool-toned inks.
#1 turn the page: kaweco sport fountain pen
Maybe a Kaweco Sport is the perfect pen. It shows up, subtly, reliably, everyday. When I’m changing bags or purses it’s the first thing I reach for, and then chug it into my bag next to my keys and wallet. It’s familiar, covered in my fingerprints and scratches from my various keys over the years. Nothing puts me into a “let’s go” mindset more than this pen.