I stopped on this picture some of new markers I bought and sent to a colleague because she also likes markers and pens.
I thought, "Oh, writing about my favorite writing tools might be a fun slice to write."
Off I went to I went to my writing and reading rooms upstairs and began opening desk drawers and looking at the containers of pens I have.
You all, I think I have an obsession.
Let me introduce you to some of my favorite, and some neglected, writing friends.
These are my highlighters that I use for my Bible and for professional books.
These are my brush dual tip Crayola markers. Yes, I wanted to use these in journals, but I am not very good at the fancy writing...yet!
These are my twistable colored pencils--the best! I use these to decorate my notebook pages and in my adult coloring books.
These are my Sharpie pens. I use these in my notebooks, but not as much as some of the others.
These are my fine-tip Sharpie markers. My regular tipped markers are at school.
These are my Paper Mate Flair markers. I use these in notebooks, especially the unusual colors.
These are my erasable colored pencils. Although I can erase mistakes, I have to have a sharpener, which is why I like the Twistables better.
And these are my best friends! The EnerGel pens. At the beginning of the school year, I bought a 20 pack and love, love, love the colors. I use these for everything from grading papers to writing in my notebooks.
So, what do you think? Do you think I have an obsession or just a fondness for writing tools?
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I feel this post deeply. I'm always on the hunt for amazing writing tools. I also have a stack of journals waiting to be filled, but that doesn't stop me from buying "just one more." May you find joy in all of them.
ReplyDeleteJust a fondness! I have a colllection that looks similar. There are some I never use. I will have to try out your new favorite ones.
ReplyDeleteI feel this post right to my soul. Not only are you well stocked in writing tools for every occasion, you also have every color and organization tool, too!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely fondness. Not an obsession. As everyone, you need the right tool for the right job. arjeha
ReplyDeleteMaybe obsession, but not in a bad way! You know what brings you joy and there is a niche for each writing/drawing tool. I belong to this club as well, although my fond obsessions have spread to include (too) many pans of watercolors (plus some liquids), fabric, and embroidery floss/thread. Also books, though I'm trying really hard to get as many of those out into readers' hands as I can.
ReplyDeleteI felt like you were peeking into my collection. I tend to go through stages with the different tools. If you call this an obsession I need to join a 12 step program. Happy writing.
ReplyDeleteI love you obsession and share it. I need to try out some of your favorites. I tend to be picky about my pens.
ReplyDeleteIs it a fondness or an obsession, I don't know, but that is a lot of writing tools! I'm impressed that each has its own job. Nice idea for a slice. I enjoyed seeing all the pens and what they are good for.
ReplyDeleteYes, you have an obsession! But...I do, too, so I am an enabler and will tell you it's okay! haha
ReplyDeleteI'm also an enabler when it comes to writing tools and I say this is the exact right amount! What a delightful slice!
ReplyDeleteThis is an impressive and happy-making collection of writing tools.
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