Monday - October 15, 2007

Behind the scenes.

Usually it's just me and available light. Last Thursday, I enlisted Mike's help. Not only is he an indentured art director, he is also a wicked photographer. Angel asked if I could do an article for Adobo, and I thought I'd write about my collection. (If I actually made it to the deadline, and they publish the article, please congratulate me on making it appear my obsession has something to do with my day job.)  I did monitor my nouns; enthusiasts share abbreviations, reference points, an entire context of niche erudition that makes everyone else want to excuse themselves from the table and go stare at goldfish.  

Scattered on the conference room table, a motley crew of pens:  

The only pen standing is the newly-arrived Stipula La 91 (yes, a review is forthcoming, including my stupidest fountain pen moment). Among the others are a Wahl Eversharp Gold Seal, a Pelikan 400NN, a couple of Pilot E's, a Waterman Lady Patricia Inkvue. There's a Waterman 14 in there somewhere. A Pilot Murex, also known as a long Myu. The stubby green one is an Eagle Pencil Co. (Epenco) leverfiller.

He displayed extraordinary patience throughout the shoot. After I packed up the pens, he still had to do product shots.  I don't think I'll ever get the pens to look this good again - thanks, Mike.