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    #688: Fifty Grand on Ebay

    October 23rd, 2025 · 48 minutes

    Toptober continues with what turned out to be difficult discussions on ranking notebooks and inks. Brad also discovered some interesting Field Notes when cleaning out his stash.

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    Kaweco Ebonit Sport Fountain Pen Set 140th Anniversary Edition – Cult Pens
    BOOX
    Scription Studio | Chronodex Scheduler
    Lamy Pico Lx Special Edition Ballpoint Pens – Pen Chalet
    Leonardo x Van Diemans Bengal Tiger Set - Ink & Fountain Pens – Pen Chalet
    Beauty and the Beast – Retro 51 – Pen Chalet
    Mike Antkowiak (@mike.antkowiak) – Instagram
    Mike's Top Picks for Sailor Ink – Instagram
    Field Notes | Fall Flowers
    Field Notes | The Chicago Look
    Field Notes | Is a River Alive?