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We love them, but do we always NEED them?

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Caroline Donahue
Jan 22, 2024
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Oh yes, it is time for stationery and writing stuff.

There are very few topics as loaded for writers as their choice of tools. I am far enough down the fountain pen rabbit hole to know which brand, nib, and ink combinations suit which types of paper. I have strong preferences for ink color viscosity and pigmentation.

But do I need the exact combination t…

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