So we all love pens for the pieces of art they are, but they’re also tools. So, what do you write with your pens? Do you journal, do you take notes? Do you use fountain pens for everything or just certain activities?
Personally, I write a lot of snail mail letters to friends, and I also use mine to take notes. I’ve never done a journal before, but I’m thinking it may be useful in helping me unpack some things. Plus, Midori makes some very nice looking 3 and 5 year journals.
I use them at work - when in the hospital, to jot down notes and to-dos throughout the day to help me document electronically later. When I’m in my research role, I have tons of meetings (many via Zoom). I have a big Leuchtturm1917 (A4+) notebook that I use to jot down notes, which keeps me engaged, and also to work out ideas / write out math or pseudo-code.
Outside of work, I will sometimes write passages of poetry or prose to try to improve my handwriting or check out inks. I’m giving the journaling thing a try at the moment though it’s not something that I’ve done regularly before.