Category: Gear

  • Outdoor knife

    Outdoor knife

    I forged this last year but never got around to posting it here, enjoy a gallery of this spring steel knife I made! I used slightly diluted apple cider vinegar as an etching solution. It was a new technique for me and I’m really pleased with the result! I especially like how it brings out…

  • Travel pens!

    Travel pens!

    In order from left to right : These are the pens I’m using for now. The Sailor is replacing two pitt art markers from FC I was using previously, and the Lamy gives me consistent skinny lines. If I choose to get into water colours later, the R&K ink I’m using is already waterproof. 😃

  • Pens, Pens, Pens…

    Pens, Pens, Pens…

    I recently bought a fountain pen to try something new. It’s remarkable how fast the YouTube algorithm starts filling your feed with recommended videos once you’ve made that first search. We’re talking Pen reviews, nib size comparisons, a thousand different inks, and a NEVER ENDING flood of Lamy Safari and AL-Star colourways. 😦 I quickly…

  • Remaining Visible

    Remaining Visible

    Despite the winter solstice having occurred about a month ago, it’s still pitch black outside by four. I have taken to wearing a reflective harness to feel a bit safer while walking my dog. It goes a long way, but can only do so much the times I choose to wear a backpack. 😐 I’ve…