I found my favorite pen!

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11 years ago, I went with my wife and her family to Florence, Italy. We don’t travel much, and that trip was a big deal for us. We did not have a lot of money, and we did not buy many souvenirs. One of the few things I got for myself was a pen I found in an art supply shop. It was my favorite pen ever.

I used this pen a lot, and at some point probably during a busy trial, it got lost. I don’t think I’ve seen it for over seven years, even though I have looked for it many times. I would have replaced it, but a new one would’ve cost me upwards of $75 (I think I paid 20 or €30 for it).

Just this morning, I was cleaning up my daughter’s room, and I came across a portfolio that I had let her use for pretend play. Before putting it away, I searched through all the pockets and I found my pen, though I could have sworn that I had looked through that portfolio many times before searching for it.

Behold: The Lamy Spirit.

Happy happy. Joy joy.

I want to see your favorite pens. Not necessarily the one that writes the best or is the most ergonomic, But the one that has the most emotional value for you.

–Al

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