Goldpfeil “Mini-size Extra Slim” Binder

Goldpfeil, a renowned German leather company, has a complex history dating back to 1856. The brand’s dark association with Hitler’s regime contrasts with its later success as a luxury leather producer. Despite bankruptcy in 2008, remnants of Goldpfeil products are still available for purchase. The company also ventured into Swiss watches and planners, although the latter remains less prominent.

Deconstructing a Dollar Store Notebook

According to the dates inside this notebook, I’ve had it since May of 2016. I bought it at a time when I knew I would be downsized. The company I was working for had moved on and I decided not to move on with it. It would have meant uprooting my family to a different…

My Daily Carry Notebooks

I have gone through a shift in my EDC notebooks. I am still in transition but things have changed significantly. It all started in May or June 2023 when I missed an important appointment which resulted in me having to go to court. I should have gone to court, to begin with. I missed jury…

5 Below Calligraphy Fountain Pen Set

I went to 5 Below and did not expect to find a calligraphy fountain pen set. For $4 you get 6 nibs and to pen bodies. I recorded a first impressions video so let me know what you think. Did you try these pens? One thing I forgot to mention in the video is the…

Adventures In Noodler’s Konrad Disassembly

So I messed up and while trying to prime the feed of my Noodler’s Konrad, I ended up unscrewing the piston from the barrel. The ink went out of the nib end of the pen but luckily I had the cap on. Needless to say, the pen needed some cleaning. So, taking advantage of the…