Analog defaults

This page format was taken from Pen Addict. It isn't a list of literally every tool that I use, just the stuff I'm using regularly.

Updated: 22 July 2026

Paper

  • Planner: Sterling Ink horizontal common planner with standard olive Traveler's Notebook cover
  • Pocket notebook: Staples 3x5 inch spiral notebook with passport camel Traveler's Notebook cover

Writing instruments

Fountain pens

  • TWSBI Eco
    • Serpentine bronze (B) with Sailor Shirakashi (if I had to pick one, this would be it)
    • Caffe bronze (B) with Robert Oster Caffe Crema
    • Black (M) with Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrün
    • Transparent yellow (stub) with Diamine Tundra
  • Platinum 3776 (SF) with Sailor Tokiwamatsu

Everything else

  • Ballpoint pen: Caran d'Ache 888
  • Gel pen: Pilot Frixion
  • Highlighters: Sharpie highlighters
  • Work backpack: Topo Designs Rover Pack