When at first I don’t succeed, I give it one more go. This week is a second chance to make effective use — and enjoyable use — of my six currently inked pens from last week.

Twos and pairs and doubles this week. Duos grounded in details.

Pen shows present me with wonderful opportunities to shake up my currently inked rotation. Considering my during-the-show kit sits me outside of my self — an outer-body experience of my collection. And my after-the-show currently inked typically revolves around newly acquired pens and inks and papers.

I opted for a narrow, boutique collection of nibs this week. Fancy? Sure. Needed? Also: sure.