Writing tools shape how ideas take form on a page. Nothing digital lives here. Pens, pencils, and paper journals intentionally slow us down. We breathe. Thoughts emerge. Here, you’ll find articles about the the tools we use to plan projects and sketch ideas on paper.
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The Science of Why I Keep a Notebook at My Hobby Desk
Writing by hand is better than typing! Is this you? You sit down with a plan. Prime the models. Pull paints. Set the water cup where it always goes. Then your brain tries to hold everything at once. A paint…
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The Leuchtturm 1917 Drehgriffel Nr. 1 Pen Review (My Favorite Everyday Pen)
Ever pick up a pen and feel like it belongs in your creative space, not just in your pocket? That’s how I felt when I first started using the Leuchtturm1917 Drehgriffel Nr. 1. It’s a pen with heritage roots, modern…
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AI Is Changing How I Think—And I’m Not Sure I Like It
Have you ever caught yourself relying a little too much on AI? Maybe it started small—using a tool to rewrite a sentence, generate an idea, or find the perfect phrasing. Before you knew it, though, you started wondering: am I…
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7 Luxury Hobby Things You Need to Want
Do you like expensive things? If you’re into scale modeling hobbies and miniatures, e.g., painting and assembling model kits, then you may be interested in what an extra hundred or more in your budget could buy. Over the years, I’ve…
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The Art of Overcoming Procrastination Through List-Making
I’ve learned to overcome procrastination a long time ago. While everyone is different, psychologically, I think there are some common issues that anyone can tackle if they want to overcome procrastination. Whether it comes to hobbies, e.g., painting miniatures, or…
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Why Expensive Hobby Tools Suck (and Why We Need Them)
Ever balk at the idea of buying expensive hobby instruments? Premium quality paint brushes, costly airbrushes, and top-of-the-line acrylic paints all come with a hefty price tag that can make your wallet whimper. So why would any normal person want…
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“Drawing” Me Out of My Skull
I was doodling, drawing at the dinner table in the kitchen at 1 o’ clock in the morning. I’m on night watch for our twin baby sons, when my wife wakes up and walks by me to get a drink…
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Do You Day Dream? Doodling Visions, Ideas, and Tips!
Do you get bored? Is the daily routine becoming too “easy”? Everyone needs adventure in their life. There is a need to embrace meaning in life. Adventure is a way to see beyond the present into a hopeful, exciting future.…
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Save the Planet: Why Write with a Fountain Pen?
Do you wonder why people love to still write with fountain pens? Did you know that fountain pens are a way to help the environment? The best fountain pens are made of high quality materials that last forever! The most…
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A Case Study: Why Write with a Real Typewriter?
As some of you know, I write a lot with a real typewriter. I own several vintage typewriters that I bought at various antique shops and outdoor fairs. I’ve always loved toying with the odd doodad. I’m fidgety. The kid…
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