This was a cozy, totally impromptu check-in where I sit down with some new stationery goodies, do a bit of swatching, and share a quick life/work-bag update. I start by chatting about my Teddy Blake Bella Palmellato 15" work bag—how it’s been fitting into my day-to-day—and then we get into the fun part: a new pen and ink pairing that feels very “me” right now. I’m using the Benu Euphoria Margarita (mine is a medium nib), and I ink it up with Colorverse Cosmic Lime Explosion (the glistening one). I swatch it, look at the color and sparkle, and then I pull out the Jacques Herbin “Colors of Paris” ink collection to compare vibes and enjoy some close-ups. If you’re in your “I just want to play with ink and look at pretty colors” era, this video is basically that—simple, relaxed, and all about enjoying analog life for a few minutes.