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My Favorite Oblique Pen Holder

My Favorite Oblique Pen Holder

January 1, 2022 By Stiv 4 Comments

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This nourishing brunch spread that quickly became

This nourishing brunch spread that quickly became history included an orientation about Abatanado coffee. Very kind of the owner for doing that. Prepared with love and served with warmest Setubal hospitality by @alegremeonline. Can’t wait to be back! ☕️
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With its preserved original architectural elements

With its preserved original architectural elements, this elegant suite that we called home during our brief stay in Setubal is the perfect symbiosis between old and new, with all the heritage charm of 19th century intact while seamlessly showcasing touches that suggest modern sophistication. ☕️
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Drink happy thoughts. ☕️ @coombsmaple @absol

Drink happy thoughts. ☕️

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For many years, I have earned the reputation for s

For many years, I have earned the reputation for saying “No tripod, no problem.” A week ago, my husband joked that I should get a shirt that says “I Am My Own Tripod” so that whenever we travel, people would be kinder to me whenever I am taking pictures and I tend to be in their way. Instead of them frowning, the text on the shirt should give them a slight chuckle and it should open opportunities for making someone’s day.

I want to say thank you to @iowascreenprinting for prioritizing this project and for making John’s concept come true. Nathan, your pursuit of customer’s happiness absolutely humbles me. I truly appreciate your kindness. 🙏🏻📸
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One arcane fact about me is that I love heritage c

One arcane fact about me is that I love heritage calligraphy. This influenced how I optimized my work space.   The side drawers have generous slots for my collection of paper, inks, nibs, and pen holders. I chose a vintage wooden desk, one that I could afford.

So I spent all resources on creating my own piece of heaven. But you’d be surprised to know that I was all set to suspend my calligraphy journey right in the middle of the pandemic.  A few people know that late 2020 was one of my lowest periods. On my birthday that year, we received some devastating news.   I’d been doing calligraphy for a while, and I got really good at it. In a professional setting, I was the colleague who always offered feedback on letter arts.

That winter night, my mind went straight to problem-solving mode. I vowed to sacrifice everything, if it meant facing this challenge head-on. Covid-19 in the USA worsened. Then John’s cancer recurrence. Darker days loomed ahead.  What rekindled my love for calligraphy was coming home, I noticed that my bottom drawer got stuck due to a small black container that got in the way. Opening that precious box that Hoang sent me a long time ago offered a familiar sensation -- excitement.

Calligraphy writing is performed with passion. But owning an Urushi pen is on a different level. The experience is absolutely magical. Pair it with a nib, ink, paper, and script, you’ll get the most satisfying experience ever. It’s a glorious thing that instantly inspires joy and optimism.

Urushi pen-making takes several months, depending on the intricacy of the design and other variables. While everything is reliant on heritage techniques, the Urushi craftsman decides the outcome based on his style or vision. And even if he thinks he did every step perfectly, the final result may vary. This is why I’d always tell Hoang to just surprise me with a masterpiece.   I got into calligraphy because it taught me that if I did things in a specific and precise manner, I’d always generate the same pleasing results.  But waiting for an Urushi pen’s delivery taught me to embrace the uncertainty, to enjoy the beauty of what may come on my own terms. That’s magic right there.

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