As you may know by now, I have a geek passion for fountain pens and all that goes along with that passion, paper, journals, ink and more.
I think there are many of you that read this blog that enjoy the same passion as I do, or at least you might enjoy it if you give it a try.
How is it that a Mac geek like myself can enjoy the “primitive” experience of a fountain pen on paper? Shouldn’t my writing experiences be enjoyed in iOS apps like Plaintext, Notesy, Byword, or OSX apps like BBEdit, or even Pages? Sometimes, but every once in a while there comes a time when you want the tactile, soul-searching, basic feeling of a great fountain pen on a wonderful paper. Try it yourself.
You may want to know how or where to start so I listed a few of the 65 different RSS feeds for pens and paper and in I have in my newsreader. I also listed a few of the podcasts I listen to and that I know you’ll enjoy. Have fun and please ask me any questions you may have. I love talking pens and paper as much as I love talking Mac software and hardware.
Pen and Paper Blogs:
Notebook Stories: http://www.notebookstories.com
An Inkophile’s Blog: http://inkophile.wordpress.com
Journal Addict: http://journal-addict.blogspot.com
Rhodia Drive: http://rhodiadrive.com
Ink Nouveau: http://www.inknouveau.com
Lady Dandelion: http://ladydandelion.net
Plannerisms: http://www.plannerisms.com
Pocket Blonde: http://pocketblonde.blogspot.com
The Pen Addict: http://www.penaddict.com
FP Geeks: http://fpgeeks.com
JetPress: http://www.jetpens.com/blog.php
Podcasts:
Ink Nouveau
Tyler Dahl Pens
The Pen Addict
FP Geeks
Tags: fountain pens, journals, paper, pens
Tim, I like to use the iPad for some notes but nothing can compare to the thrill of inking up a fountain pen with just the right ink for the moment, and watching it flow onto that special paper. It is totally illogical but the experience it totally memorizing. I think I like the old (analog for lack of better words) and the new. I still enjoy using film even though I have a digital camera. I still love my mechanical wrist watch even though I have more accurate time in my Iphone. Each of these things make me slow down and really enjoy the moment and Heck I think I look good with ink on my fingers.