Time to shake things up. I asked my partner to select three pens for this week’s kit. And I asked my good pen friend to select three inks from his own collection. No requests and no exceptions. How serious.

I’m all doubled up: one light grey and one light black ink. The Sailor’s B line widths should render that pair an effective accent against Cypress’ narrow F lines and light purple grey.

The goal is to use black as an accent color. Usuzumi’s sheen is simply too fun not to return from last week. Back in black.

I find myself continually drawn back to my desk. The six pens I inked last week continue to soldier on, holding my interest. Solid justification to write on with last week’s sextet.

Breathe. Slow down. And a have a little fun.

A week away from teaching gives me breathing room to take up the desk bound activities that recharge me. Migrating reading notes from two books I finished this passed February into my commonplace notebook. Continuing to draft story for my friends’ tabletop campaign. And journaling. Sweet journaling.

I’m thinking in twos for this week’s welcome slowdown.