M4

 I had written in an earlier post the circumstances that led to my falling into the rabbit hole of fountain pens and inks. It was 2021, we were all bored out of our wits after a couple of years of staying indoors and I was losing my mind. The choice of this one vs. any other was part serendipity, part boredom and a whole lot of aspiration-meets-affordabilty. While the first year saw me just dipping my toes in very cautiously, I dived right into the rabbit hole in the second year and ordered a long list of pens. Of course, I had to temper my excitement in year-3 and be more conscious of what and why I pick pens to add to my collection.  The journey transpired just as expected and experienced by many others before me and I'd drawn inspiration, knowledge and advice from quite a few of them. For these and others that helped me along this journey - my sincerest thanks. I hope I can get down to writing a post listing all of them some day.  For today, here's my fountain pen coll...

Last year, I fell into this rabbit hole of fountain pens, quite serendipitously. At about the same time, I had changed jobs and found myself between a rock and a hard place. A lot of things transpired between then and now and while my fountain pens and journal kept me company along with cute cats on Instagram, I couldn't find the time or the space in my mind to share my experiences on the interwebs.  But lately, I realized that I was stressing myself out over things I can't control. And while I fixed a few, there have always been new and very demanding challenges popping up. So, what the hell! Here goes nothing.   Join me as I introduce you to my cherished beginner fountain pen collection, showcasing a range of exceptional writing instruments. Among the many choices available, the Pilot Metropolitan was my very excellent entry point. Its combination of sleek design, reliable performance, and affordability makes it a perfect choice for those new to the world of fountain pe...