Nostr notes by Allixa

Somehow thinking about keeping only 10 #fountainpens was less ...

2026-07-11T18:28:57Z

Somehow thinking about keeping only 10 #fountainpens was less daunting than I thought it would be!

https://casualcrossings.wordpress.com/2026/07/11/if-i-could-keep-only-10-fountain-pens/

I haven't been buying too many #fountainpens lately, but the ...

2026-06-21T15:51:30Z

I haven't been buying too many #fountainpens lately, but the Mad Science Pen Co Beta Type-P has been a real treat!

https://casualcrossings.wordpress.com/2026/06/21/mad-science-pen-co-beta-type-p-and-diamine-lady-grey-review/

End of day #fountainpen picks for March! It might only be 29F out ...

2026-03-01T23:34:16Z

End of day #fountainpen picks for March! It might only be 29F out right now but I’m ready for bright colors and warmer days.

February’s #fountainpen and ink line up. I can’t really say ...

2026-02-06T14:20:08Z

February’s #fountainpen and ink line up. I can’t really say it leans into the pinky scheme February often gets, but I’m happy with my choices. I think this is the first time I’ve inked the Parker in like 4 years…

Am I consistently behind when it comes to trends? Yes. Do I care? ...

2026-01-21T15:27:43Z

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/

Rocking some pretty #fountainpens and inks for January! ...

2026-01-02T16:33:56Z

Rocking some pretty #fountainpens and inks for January!

The biggest bummer of the winter season is being unable to really ...

2025-12-28T17:29:35Z

The biggest bummer of the winter season is being unable to really buy much #fountainpenink because of the increased risk of freezing. I’ll have quite the wishlist once spring rolls around.

Following my techo kaigi, I thought it would be fun to see my ...

2025-12-13T20:52:28Z

Following my techo kaigi, I thought it would be fun to see my #fountainpen and #fountainpenink stats for 2025. Some of my top brands surprised me!

https://casualcrossings.wordpress.com/2025/12/13/2025-by-the-numbers/

A bit late on posting my December #fountainpen list, but better ...

2025-12-12T20:46:25Z

A bit late on posting my December #fountainpen list, but better than never. Leaned more into the “ethereal” vibes of the holiday season as opposed to the traditional reds and greens.

Finally remembered to snap a pic of my inked #fountainpens for ...

2025-11-01T15:46:39Z

Finally remembered to snap a pic of my inked #fountainpens for November! Aiming for deep muted colors. Honestly, I didn’t think I would love Diamine Three Kings as much as I do.

After a month I can finally compile my thoughts on Diamine ...

2025-08-23T18:38:42Z

After a month I can finally compile my thoughts on Diamine Forever Coral Blaze! #fountainpens #fountainpeninks

https://casualcrossings.wordpress.com/2025/08/23/diamine-forever-inks-coral-blaze-with-a-jinhao-82/

Took me a few days, but my haul and write up from the DC Pen ...

2025-08-07T00:06:32Z

Took me a few days, but my haul and write up from the DC Pen Show. Bought 7 #fountainpens and got one in a workshop... not too shabby!

https://casualcrossings.wordpress.com/2025/08/06/thank-you-dc/

I am beyond hyped and likely overcommitted for the #DCpenshow ...

2025-07-25T16:09:02Z

I am beyond hyped and likely overcommitted for the #DCpenshow this year. 5 workshops and 2 nib grinding appointments, which is way more than my 2023 show which was one workshop and 3 nib appointments. My #fountainpen wishlist is brutal, lol

Swatched my birthday #fountainpen inks last night! It’s a tie ...

2025-06-20T11:48:52Z

Swatched my birthday #fountainpen inks last night! It’s a tie between Emotional Olive and Grapefruit for favorite color, while Hotaru-Bi is probably my least but only because I’m not sure how legible it’ll be. Definitely needs a medium or broad nib.

Ordered a bunch of #fountainpen ink samples Friday… will I be ...

2025-06-15T16:20:51Z

Ordered a bunch of #fountainpen ink samples Friday… will I be lucky enough for them to deliver in my birthday 🤔 if not then on my day off Friday for sure. A Herculean task to not constantly refresh the tracking.

Like a bolt from the blue… it’s a mini review! I go briefly ...

2025-05-17T14:36:19Z

Like a bolt from the blue… it’s a mini review!

I go briefly over my Jinhao 82 mini #fountainpen in my newest post.

https://casualcrossings.wordpress.com/2025/05/17/jinhao-82-mini-mini-review/

When your inked #fountainpens for the month range from really ...

2025-05-02T13:58:54Z

When your inked #fountainpens for the month range from really expensive to really cheap but they all delight.

I don’t generally like pocket pens, there’s just something ...

2025-04-27T14:56:21Z

I don’t generally like pocket pens, there’s just something about them I don’t like, despite trying several different ones, but the Jinhao 82 pocket #fountainpen is an odd delight. Maybe it’s its fude nib? Or maybe it’s because it’s cheap and I don’t really care about it getting scuffed from posting? I don’t know. But I like it.

I’d like to say I’ve been using a lot of #fountainpens but ...

2025-04-15T12:55:08Z

I’d like to say I’ve been using a lot of #fountainpens but I’ve mostly been avoiding cleaning for the past few months.

a lot of marketing really leans hard into triggering FOMO with ...

2025-02-28T13:25:27Z

In reply to nevent1q…0pzy
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a lot of marketing really leans hard into triggering FOMO with limited editions and exclusive runs. There’s also the “new product everyone is reviewing/talking about/showing off” thing that can really influence a person.

Start by unsubscribing to newsletters. Don’t follow pen shops on socials unless you’re in the market to buy something. Keep yourself to a budget (don’t be so strict you resent yourself, but hold yourself accountable too). Shop what you already have.

#fountainpens ans inks for February! Endless x Leonardo Poison ...

2025-02-02T15:57:03Z

#fountainpens ans inks for February!

Endless x Leonardo Poison Dart Frog with Troublemaker Poison Dart Frog (fun fact: there were 80 pens made and mine is a misproduction and has zero engraving lol)

Franklin-Christoph 03 in a blue/white swirl acrylic with Robert Oster Torquay

Maverick Pen Co in an unnamed material I call Monet’s Water Lillies with KWZ Raspberry

Trying out the Wearingeul “photo strip” swatch card, and I like then a lot, but they’re definitely not perfect).

We’ll be moving in like three weeks and all I can think about ...

2025-01-25T15:18:27Z

We’ll be moving in like three weeks and all I can think about is making sure I don’t pack up my #fountainpens and inks too soon so I can pick out my February pens and inks lmao.

#todoist is coming in clutch for having a housing project full of all the things we need to do before, during, and after.

After much deliberation, 2025 is the year of the ...

2025-01-03T01:38:26Z

After much deliberation, 2025 is the year of the Franklin-Christoph 03 Italian Ice with an EF S.I.G nib #fountainpen and Diamine Cardinal!

Incredibly thankful for Hobonichi’s exchange on the A5 5-year journals as the first one was unusable and this one is fantastic. Everything I would expect from Tomoe River paper.

I hope I find whatever it is I’m looking for this year!

Here it is! The end of my Five Year Hobonichi! Still have to pick ...

2024-12-29T17:33:45Z

Here it is! The end of my Five Year Hobonichi! Still have to pick out that new #fountainpen combo for 2025, but I should have my new journal just in time for the new year!

https://casualcrossings.wordpress.com/2024/12/29/the-end-of-an-era-hobonichi-5-year-review-2020-2024/

Got the shipping notification for my new A5 5-Year Hobonichi! As ...

2024-12-27T17:01:06Z

Got the shipping notification for my new A5 5-Year Hobonichi! As frustrated and dismayed as I was with the first book I received, I've seen very promising results from the replacement books and I'm excited to use my #fountainpens in it.

Now I have to decide what pen and ink combo to use for 2025...

But I finally got a chance to respond to my great aunt via ...

2024-12-05T15:41:19Z

In reply to nevent1q…gvhu
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But I finally got a chance to respond to my great aunt via letter. Diamine Celebration and a Sailor Hocoro Fude on some Airmail paper. So crinkly, so good. Also my fingers are covered in ink on my writing hand. It’s very obvious how I hold my pens, with a blazing pink/orange/shimmer ring finger, middle finger, and thumb. #fountainpenink

Listening to the Blizzard outside and all I can think is" ...

2024-12-05T13:37:33Z

Listening to the Blizzard outside and all I can think is" "I am so glad I turned my car around and went home." I like snow, I tolerate winter, I HATE this level of inclement weather that is just so scary to be in (yet all the businesses stay open and want their employees to come in)

Not me adding almost 40 #fountainpen ink samples to my Christmas ...

2024-11-24T19:48:14Z

Not me adding almost 40 #fountainpen ink samples to my Christmas wishlist. My MIL is always baffled, but is also like “whatever makes you happy, I guess.”

It's taken me a while, but finally posting about all my new ...

2024-11-17T18:12:01Z

It's taken me a while, but finally posting about all my new #fountainpens that have come into my life in the past month or so.

https://casualcrossings.wordpress.com/2024/11/17/gotta-ink-em-all/

True, the 5 year journals suffer the most. I can’t say I have ...

2024-10-12T19:06:07Z

In reply to nevent1q…4ef9
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True, the 5 year journals suffer the most. I can’t say I have been impressed by Sanzen paper in general tho. It does well, but I personally feel that Sazen continuing to market it as Tomoe River paper, which was long noted for its excellence, is confusing because it is not equal to the original paper. Unfortunately, Tomoe River has gone through so many changes at this point the name feels like a gimmick than something you can have expected results from. That’s just me

It sucks! I have a 2020-24 5-year I'm finishing off and the ...

2024-10-11T16:20:07Z

In reply to nevent1q…nnez
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It sucks! I have a 2020-24 5-year I'm finishing off and the difference between the two and how they handle ink is insane. I'm so disappointed and a bit, "now what" because this is the ONLY 5-year journal with this kind of format (2 pages per day). I do think them saying the paper "meets their standards" is a bit garbage. But I know this is Sanzen's fault and not Hobonichi. It shouldn't even be called tomoe river paper. It should just be sanzen paper.

Spending my morning in my happy place updating my 5-year journal ...

2024-09-15T14:47:11Z

Spending my morning in my happy place updating my 5-year journal and loving on my inked #fountainpens

While Midori is really nice, I have some of their notebooks, I ...

2024-08-17T19:40:06Z

In reply to nevent1q…mt64
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While Midori is really nice, I have some of their notebooks, I really do want to have the dates on the left hand side, and the right hand to be free for adding in various ephemera. This is why this search sucks. I haven't been able to find anything that is the same. I'd stick with the Hobonichi, but I really don't like how much space the quotes take up on the right hand side of the spread.

But for real, if anyone has some good 5-year journal suggestions ...

2024-08-17T17:57:24Z

In reply to nevent1q…2a83
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But for real, if anyone has some good 5-year journal suggestions that are similar to the Hobonichi, I'd appreciate it. Biggest thing is it has to be #fountainpen friendly.

As September looms closer, and the "official" start of ...

2024-08-17T17:55:54Z

As September looms closer, and the "official" start of planner season, I've been doing some reflecting on my planners and journals and well.. I'm not ready!

https://casualcrossings.wordpress.com/2024/08/17/planner-season-2025-i-am-so-not-ready/

Finally picked out my #fountainpens and inks for August. Have my ...

2024-08-02T12:57:53Z

Finally picked out my #fountainpens and inks for August. Have my Franklin Christoph 03 with an Fine SIG with Birmingham Hydrangrea, my Leonardo Momento Zero with a tuned Extra-Fine with Sailor Yama Dori, and my Platinum 3776 Oshino with a Soft-Fine inked with Diamine Cozy Up.