In this video, I’m finally talking about a category of inks I haven’t purchased in four years—yes, four. It’s one of those “how did I even get here?” moments, because if you know me, you know inks are usually the easiest stationery rabbit hole to fall into. I walk through what made me hit pause for so long, what’s changed since then, and why it suddenly feels like it’s about time to start paying attention again. I also share how I’m thinking about ink buying now: what I actually use, what I realistically swatch versus what I’ll genuinely keep inked, and how I want my collection to function (not just look pretty on a shelf). If you’ve been on an ink no-buy, a low-buy, or you’re just trying to be more intentional with fountain pen purchases, this is very much that kind of chat—resetting priorities, being honest about habits, and figuring out what’s worth bringing back into the rotation.