Modern Simple Living

Feature Merging Interests: Consolidating Simple Living and Coffee Study Talk Streamlining my digital space for a more focused personal journal 2 Blogs Merged 9 Topics Covered 1 Unified Space Section I The Origin of Two Blogs I've created a second blog called Coffee Study Talk . For the most part, my original blog, Simple Living , was intended to focus on my technology-related hobbies:   → Watches — personal collection and horology interests → Video Games — gaming discussions and updates → Headphones — audio gear and listening experiences → Technology Misc. — general tech hobbyist content The second blog, Coffee Study Talk , was created to cover everything else and was focused on: → Coffee — brewing methods and bean exploration → Liquor — mostly focused on Whiskey → Traveling — trips and journal entries → My Studies — academic pursuits and learning → Fountain Pens — stationery and writing instruments Update — June 2024 I've decided to merge the blogs, as it wasn'...

Gear Review First Impressions: Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen A deep dive into the ergonomics and performance of Pilot’s mid-range classic. $70 Price 1 Week Ownership 1 Converter Used Section I Initial Thoughts The Pilot Custom 74 is a significant step up from the Pilot Metropolitans I have relied on for several months. That said, I was somewhat disappointed by the barrel design, specifically how it curves inward before connecting with the cap. I would have preferred a fit and finish more comparable to the Platinum Century 3776. The nib is similarly understated. While it features appealing engraving, it is nearly identical in size to the Metropolitan’s nib. Unless you are actively writing with it, the visual distinction is minimal. I was hoping for a pen that felt both like an excellent writer and a bit more ostentatious, similar to the 3776. I will likely order a replacement 3776 in Chartres Bleu around August to scratch that itch. For now, I am waiting on my Con-70 converter to arri...