Lamy 2000 Black Amber. A celebration of a timeless icon.
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Lamy 2000… A Perspective
Hello dear readers.
Today I want to talk about my story with the much maligned, anti-climactic workhorse which has endured the test of time: the Lamy 2000.
A bit of wisdom
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
–Lao Tzu
The sun, with a…
The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.
–Galileo Galilei
The world is moved along…
The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.
— Helen Keller 1908
Profound Thoughts…
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning. A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. Continue reading
Street Photography – How the legends did it
How Studying Contact Sheets Can Make You a Better Street Photographer
Interesting article, talks about contact sheets and street photography.
I can personally attest to the fact that some of your greatest shots are oft times buried in the midst of not so great ones.
The Pilot Prera Episode
Hello dear readers.
Today I want to show you my latest exploits. I’ve been focusing my interests on the Pilot Prera. A modest and functional pen good for everyday use (like updating grocery lists, todo lists and the like).
A Poem from High School
This poem was in one of my high school text books.
I can’t believe it was such a long time ago.
The Tools:
Writing Surface: Rhodia Reversebook
Writing Instrument: TWSBI Diamond 540 with 1.5 nib
Writing Fluids: Caran d’Ache Saffron (heading) & Sheaffer Skrip Turquoise (body)
ABOU BEN ADHEM (may his tribe increase!)
Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, Continue reading
The Pinky & The Brain
What can I say.. I was bored..
Handwritten lyrics of the Pinky and The Brain theme song.
The Tools:
Writing Surface: Rhodia Reversebook
Writing Instrument: TWSBI Vac 700 with ‘B’ nib
Writing Fluid: Diamine Matador
Nib & Lens 