We recently went to the gift show (Shoppe Object) on the never-ending search for Refined Finds.
What surprised me was the number of vendors offering writing supplies and encouraging writing. Notebooks, papers, cards, pens and pencils. All dedicated to getting thoughts from the mind through the arm, hand and fingers to whomever. Whether for introspection or more public awareness, it was good old fashioned writing — or drawing. Pencil to paper. No keys or screens.
My father was a printer. I grew up with paper and print and always appreciated the fine smell of printing ink. I never made the full transition to writing on a computer. Pens, pencils, notebook and pads are the vehicles for my creative process.
I’m not sure whether writing on paper is coming back or never really left. It was nice to see.