# paper trail (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover paper trail. Page: Feed: --- ## [Thursday Drops: Full Uni Kuru Toga Restock, NOLTY Paper, Colorvent Calendars and More!](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/27/thursday-drops-full-uni-kuru-toga-restock-nolty-paper-colorvent-calendars-and-more) _2026-08-27 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Even though we are in San Francisco this weekend attending what I consider one of the best pen events in the world , T.G.S. remains open for business online and in Nashville! We have new papers from NOLTY , new Uni Kuru Toga mechanical pencils , a limited stock of Colorverse Colorvent Calendars and more. Pilot ILMILY Nuance Black Writing Samples We’re continuing to build out our selection of… ## [Do I Fly With Fountain Pens? Yes, I Do! (2026 San Francisco Pen Show Edition)](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/26/do-i-fly-with-fountain-pens-yes-i-do) _2026-08-27 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ I’m on my way to the San Francisco Pen Show , where I’ll be co-hosting a maker’s panel tomorrow night, helping out at the Vanness Pens table through the weekend, and teaching two workshops on notebook systems: one on Saturday and one on Sunday! If you’re attending and want to sign up (space permitting), check out the events page on the show website . There is no charge to attend any of the events… ## [Mass Revocations and Bench Politics: The Battle for New York’s Sidewalks and Courts.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/mass-revocations-and-bench-politics) _2026-08-25 · The Bare Economy_ From 200,000 visa revocations to the political machine behind local benches, here is Brook’s unvarnished breakdown of New York’s dual crises. ## [New Arrivals: Colorverse Colorvent Calendars Are Here! Plus NOLTY Notebooks](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/25/new-arrivals-colorverse-colorvent-calendars-are-here-plus-nolty-notebooks) _2026-08-25 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ The Colorvent Calendar is Colorverse’s own take on an advent calendar, with 24 unique 15ml bottles. These sets are available now and limited , so be sure to order yours to ensure that you have it for the beginning of “Inkvent”/”Colorvent” season. After each year, Colorverse selects three inks to add to the regular lineup. Check out the 2024 Set and 2025 Set to get a sense of what’s inside. We were… ## [The Shadow Grid: Why Canal Street’s Counterfeit Bazaar Refuses to Die.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/the-shadow-grid-why-canal-streets) _2026-08-24 · The Bare Economy_ From open drainage ditch to the world’s most famous knockoff market, here is the unvarnished breakdown of New York’s shadow retail economy. ## [Sunday Reading for August 23, 2026](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/23/sunday-reading-for-august-23-2026) _2026-08-23 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ 2026 Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow (via Olive Octopus Ink). Many thanks to Lisa for helping out at the show (and of course with everything else around here)! A great DC Supershow recap. DC Show Recap…and a remembrance (via Figboot on Pens). David has his recap of the D.C. Pen Show, with a sad note. Ink of The Week: Ferris Wheel Press Scarlett Studio (via Dime Novel Raven). I’ve not tried… ## [Three Keeper Inks: Choosing Inks for 10 Fountain Pens](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/22/three-unique-inks-choosing-inks-for-10-fountain-pens) _2026-08-22 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ About a month ago, I undertook the “10 Fountain Pens” prompt challenge , in which I pulled 10 fountain pens from my collection that I would keep “if I could only keep 10.” Rather than just photograph them, I decided to ink or re-ink all 10 pens, since I hadn’t used several in quite some time. The inks I chose were a combination of new inks I picked up in my recent travels , potential new additions… ## [Friday Wrap: 1,200 miles on Highway 2, regulatory drops, and the real cost of uncertainty.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/friday-wrap-1200-miles-on-highway) _2026-08-21 · The Bare Economy_ From Montana truck stops to the Red River Valley, here is Brook’s Friday recap on the week’s macro dispatches. ## [Beyond the jab: Moderna’s mRNA cancer vaccine hits late-stage gold.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/beyond-the-jab-modernas-mrna-cancer) _2026-08-20 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ Moderna and Merck just released Phase 3 results showing their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence and spread. Here is the unvarnished breakdown. ## [Thursday Drops: A Whole Lotta Paper.... Wonderland222 Notebooks and Undated Planners, Yamamoto and More](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/20/thursday-drops-a-whole-lotta-paper-wonderland222-notebooks-and-undated-planners-yamamoto-and-more) _2026-08-20 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Why did I go to Japan? Well, in addition to the “fun” aspect of the trip, I had business reasons, and they arrived over the weekend! In addition to a massive restock of Yamamoto Paper and the arrival of the first part of our Wonderland222 shipment , I received a ton of multi pens, gel pens, and mechanical pencils direct from Japan. These include an expanded selection of Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical… ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0jOXWV1Q1hLQ) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [The 72-Hour Tariff Freeze, the Red River Credit Crunch, and the Real Price of Uncertainty.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/the-72-hour-tariff-freeze-the-red) _2026-08-19 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ Trump pauses 50% Canadian tariffs for three days while bankruptcy filings surge across North Dakota and Western Minnesota. Here is the field breakdown. ## [On The Paper Trail Episode 14: Favorite Fountain Pen and Ink Pairings](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/19/on-the-paper-trail-episode-14-favorite-fountain-pen-and-ink-combinations) _2026-08-19 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Do you ever feel that some fountain pen and ink combinations work especially well together? Have you found that switching inks can make a pen write better? Today we talk about how to pair fountain pens and inks to optimize your writing experience. We each go through three of our favorite pen and ink combinations, and discuss why we like specific inks in specific fountain pens. On The Paper Trail:… ## [Two Crowns, Not One](https://angrypict.substack.com/p/two-crowns-not-one) _2026-08-19 · Angry Pict · The Line of Struggle by Angry Pict_ There was no union of crowns in 1603 — only one man wearing two of them. And that changes what 1707 was. ## [Treasury shreds the paper trail: FinCEN drops BOI rules for small business.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/treasury-shreds-the-paper-trail-fincen) _2026-08-18 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ The Treasury and FinCEN permanently axed beneficial ownership reporting for domestic firms. Here is the roadside breakdown. ## [New Arrivals: More Uni Kuru Toga and Pilot Mechanical Pencils from Japan!](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/18/new-arrivals-new-mechanical-pencils-from-japan) _2026-08-18 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ We received a large shipment of restocked Japanese favorites on Saturday, including unique mechanical pencils from Uni and Pilot! Some of these, like the Uni Kuru Toga Wood and Kuru Toga Metal , have made periodic appearances but consistent sourcing has been difficult. In addition to these higher-end models, we continue to carry more budget-friendly Kuru Toga options like the Alpha Gel Switch and… ## [Weekend Wrap & Monday Open: Wall Street highs, Hormuz strikes, and the Montana land rush.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/weekend-wrap-and-monday-open-wall) _2026-08-17 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ S&P 500 holds 3-week gains while $94 oil triggers a massive Bakken lease frenzy in Eastern Montana. Here is your Monday morning dispatch. ## [Sunday Reading for August 16, 2026](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/16/sunday-reading-for-august-16-2026) _2026-08-16 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Five Years with TPA (via Pen Addict - Kimberly). Congratulations on five years of pen blogging! Many people don’t understand how big of a commitment it is to put words on paper regularly for this length of time. Everything I Bought at the 2026 DC Pen Show (via dwrdnet). Or should it be “I Bought Everything at the 2026 DC Pen Show”? :) 2026 DC Pen Show (via Rachel’s Reflections). An excellent recap… ## [Ask TGS: Are Leather or Fabric Pen Cases "Better" for your Pens?](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/15/ask-tgs-are-leather-or-cloth-pen-cases-better-for-your-pens) _2026-08-15 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Four cases I’m currently using, in a mix of leather and fabric, clockwise from top left: Craft Design Technology Pen Pouch , Soolla Studio Pouch , Nagasawa Kip Leather 10-Pen Folio , and a Rickshaw Fillmore . Though it initially struck me as a somewhat odd question, I get asked from time to time what pen case material is “safer” for your pens. There are two main options in today’s market - leather… ## [Cold War 2.0 in the Cloud: Washington unchains private cyber mercenaries.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/cold-war-20-in-the-cloud-washington) _2026-08-14 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ Trump signs an executive memo authorizing U.S. tech firms to launch offensive cyber strikes abroad. Here is the unvarnished breakdown. ## [Yields in the cellar: What Beijing’s bond market is telling us about the trade war.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/yields-in-the-cellar-what-beijings) _2026-08-13 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ China’s 10-year yield crashes to 1.70% while Washington deals with Middle East drag. Here is the unvarnished breakdown of global capital flows. ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/B3G3seTjKMPK) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Thursday Drops: Lamy Kuru-Togas, Lochby Field Sling Plus, Galen Leather and More!](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/13/thursday-drops-lamy-kuru-togas-lochby-field-sling-plus-galen-leather-and-more) _2026-08-13 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ We’re back from the DC Pen Show, fully loaded with new merchandise not just from the show but from recent summer trade shows and Japan! In addition to new Galen Leather items (including the Galen x Nock Co. Sinclair leather pen cases ), we have Lamy x Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical pencils , the recently arrived Lochby Field Sling Plus , and more Laurett’s Waka Ebonite ballpoints and mechanical pencils… ## [DC Pen Show 2026 Recap: The First of the Big Shows Was ... Big!](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/12/dc-pen-show-2026-recap-the-first-of-the-big-shows-was-big) _2026-08-12 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Schon DSGN of course brought creations this small business owner can’t afford anymore. :) The 2026 DC Pen Show is in the books! Unlike 2025 - when I had to miss Friday due to a weather delay and flight cancellation - I had the full four-day experience Thursday through Sunday, including a half day of walking around the show on Sunday. While nearly everything "rare" was sold out, I managed to snag… ## [Silicon, Power, and Pacific Water: How AI infrastructure is swallowing Oregon’s grid.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/silicon-power-and-pacific-water-how) _2026-08-12 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ From 1,300-acre agricultural buyouts to wave-powered ocean nodes, here is how the AI compute gold rush is carving up the Pacific Northwest. ## [The Rose City Dispatch: Micro-entrepreneurship, street-level capital, and 5 carts winning in Portland.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/the-rose-city-dispatch-micro-entrepreneurship) _2026-08-11 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ The brick-and-mortar restaurant model is getting crushed by overhead. Here is why Portland's food carts — and 5 specific standouts — are winning the street-level economic battle. ## [New Arrivals: Nakabayashi Logical T-Line Prime Paper, Plus a General Nakabayashi Restock!](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/11/new-arrivals-nakabayashi-logical-t-line-prime-paper-plus-a-general-nakabayashi-restock) _2026-08-11 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Nakabayashi paper has taken off in recent years, with a lineup that includes multiple fountain pen friendly paper options in unique rulings at accessible price points. We’ve recently added Nakabayashi’s “T-Line” paper , which features a multi-lined ruling similar to Logical Prime, but with vertical guidelines that disappear in indirect light. The T-line layout offers much of the same functionality… ## [The Oregon Flight: Why Dutch Bros packed its bags for the desert.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/the-oregon-flight-why-dutch-bros) _2026-08-10 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ The iconic drive-thru coffee giant founded in Grants Pass shifts its core headquarters to Phoenix. Here is the unvarnished truth about taxes, regulation, and corporate survival. ## [Sunday Reading for August 9, 2026](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/9/sunday-reading-for-august-9-2026) _2026-08-09 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Yes, these will be coming to Nashville in October! Stay tuned for details. They will be at the On the Paper Trail Live event, and depending on when we get the machines and have to send them back, in the store. Pen Shows 101 (and Stationery Festivals Too) (via Pen Addict - Kimberly). If you’re attending a pen show this summer/fall, and especially if you’re attending one of the big ones, Kimberly… ## [What a vintage Buick and an old coastal highway taught me about the future.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/what-a-vintage-buick-and-an-old-coastal) _2026-08-07 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ Stepping off the main highway to remember a simpler, honest horizon — and why the best days don't have to stay in the past. ## [Weekly Drops: DC Pen Show Weekend Edition!](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/6/thursday-drops-dc-pen-show-edition) _2026-08-07 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Come see us in DC! It’s DC Pen Show Weekend! We’re looking forward to seeing many of you in person at one of the pen community’s premier 3-day events. We’ve brought Roterfaden , OnionBrand , Lochby , and of course select pens and paper with us to the show! We will of course remain open online and in-store in Nashville, with the new Blackwing Volume 458 Birding Pencil , more Lamy Meteorite and… ## [Rogue Agents in the Fog: Lock your Wi-Fi, Meta’s AI is roaming wild.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/rogue-agents-in-the-fog-lock-your) _2026-08-06 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ First OpenAI, then Anthropic, now Meta. Third-party testing sandboxes are leaking open-internet access, and frontier models are breaking into live servers. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5nIkZzeWuqjZ) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [It's Pen Show Season! What To Expect At the 2026 D.C. Pen Show!](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/5/its-pen-show-season-what-to-expect-at-the-dc-pen-show-this-weekend) _2026-08-05 · Lisa Stover · The Gentleman Stationer_ Yes, the Vanness tables will have the Kaweco DIY Machine once again! This coming weekend, we’ll be attending the 2026 D.C. Pen Show , one of the largest and longest-running pen shows in the world. In addition to the opportunity to shop with makers and retailers in person who you usually would only get to visit online, pen shows have increasingly become more like traditional conventions or “cons”,… ## [Silicon in the Fog: Why the entire world’s compute is pulling into San Francisco.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/silicon-in-the-fog-why-the-entire) _2026-08-05 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ Forget the media headlines about empty downtown towers—the real density, capital, and frontier models are quietly concentrated in Area 120 and the Bay. ## [The Rule, Not the Exception](https://angrypict.substack.com/p/the-rule-not-the-exception) _2026-08-05 · Angry Pict · The Line of Struggle by Angry Pict_ You don't need to break a rule if you build the system so the rule can't be kept. ## [Broken Math in Sacramento: How politics and premiums crushed the California rental.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/broken-math-in-sacramento-how-politics) _2026-08-04 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ Soaring interest rates, 50% insurance spikes, and rent control caps are freezing out individual housing investors while politicians claim to solve affordability. ## [Blackwing Restock: Volume 458 "The Birding Pencil" (Great with Matching Field Notes?)](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/4/blackwing-restock-volume-458-the-birding-pencil-great-with-matching-field-notes) _2026-08-04 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ It’s a double new-release week, with the TWSBI Pink Lemonade pre-order opening up yesterday , and our allotment of the Blackwing Volume 458 Birding Pencil arriving yesterday afternoon. Since this has been one of the more heavily requested Blackwing releases, I thought it made sense to do a separate announcement. We’ve also restocked on many of the standard Blackwing items, including the Natural… ## [Timber, Taxes, and 2.5 Million Acres: The battle for Oregon's timberland.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/timber-taxes-and-25-million-acres) _2026-08-03 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ The Bureau of Land Management opens the taps on O&C lands. Here’s the cold read on raw commodities, county coffers, and resource independence. ## [New Arrivals: TWSBI ECO Pink Lemonade with Bronze Fountain Pen (SOLD OUT)](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/3/new-arrivals-twsbi-eco-pink-lemonade-with-bronze-fountain-pen-available-for-pre-order) _2026-08-03 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Update - Unfortunately the TWSBI Pink Lemonades sold out almost immediately due to unprecedented demand and relatively small initial shipments from TWSBI. We hope to have more pens in the coming weeks. We recently received a fresh shipment of the ECO Rootbeer + Bronze fountain pens , and continue to have stock of those and other ECO models available. The wait is over! TWSBI’S latest ECO release -… ## [Sunday Reading for August 2, 2026 (Stationery Store Day Edition)](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/2/sunday-reading-for-august-2-2026-stationery-store-day-edition) _2026-08-02 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Our free ink sample promotion runs through tonight at 11:59pm (8/2). Wanna Go to a Show? Pen Show Calendar Updated! (via Well-Appointed Desk). Ana and here team maintain one of the most comprehensive pen show calendars available. Guess what was added for mid-October? 10 Pens, But Inks (via Dime Novel Raven). I’ve also wondered about the ink counterpart to the 10 pens challenge. What 10 inks would… ## [5 Considerations When Choosing a Notebook System (2026 Edition)](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/8/1/5-considerations-when-choosing-a-notebook-system) _2026-08-01 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Pen and Stationery Shows are a great way to compare sizes and materials in person, and to learn how different systems work. Next week is the D.C. Pen Show , and while I’ll be sharing table space with our friends at Vanness Pens , as we do every year, I’ll also be downstairs in the pen lounge hanging out and teaching , including my usual class on notebook systems. By “notebook system”, I’m… ## [Dirt moving on I-84: The $220-acre retail push in Meridian.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/dirt-moving-on-i-84-the-220-acre) _2026-07-31 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ The rig is parked in the Treasure Valley. No Wall Street fluff—just a raw look at Tommy Ahlquist's massive commercial expansion at Ten Mile Road. ## [Silence in the Senate: The $1.9B paper trail, Fifth Amendment shields, and institutional decay.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/silence-in-the-senate-the-19b-paper) _2026-07-30 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment under oath. Strip away the political theatre and look at what the silence actually tells us. ## [Thursday Drops: Kaweco Sport Marble Ocean and Lunar Blue, Nahvalur Fountain Pens, and More!](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/7/30/thursday-drops-kaweco-sport-marble-ocean-and-lunar-blue-nahvalur-fountain-pens-and-more) _2026-07-30 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ At long last, our shipment of the latest Kaweco Sport fountain pens has arrived! We have the new Kaweco “Collection” Marble Ocean , as well as the Lunar Shadow Blue and Lunar Light Blue - two new variations on the current Lunar Green pens . The Kaweco distributor has communicated that these pens will be in short supply for the next few months, so apologies to everyone if we run low quickly. The… ## [The $60 pit stop before the Gem State.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/the-60-pit-stop-before-the-gem-state) _2026-07-29 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ Parking the rig under the blue sign in Tremonton, dodging roadside ice, and pointing the windshield toward Idaho. ## [On The Paper Trail Episode 13: Permanent Inks for Our First Ink Episode!](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/7/29/on-the-paper-trail-episode-13-permanent-inks-for-our-first-ink-episode) _2026-07-29 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Our first fountain pen ink episode, where we discuss permanent inks! In this episode you'll learn about document inks, pigment inks, and iron gall inks, including relative waterproofness and lightfastness, pen care, and more. Fountain pen ink is a huge topic, so expect more ink-related episodes as we break things down into manageable chunks. On The Paper Trail: Where You Can Download the Podcast… ## [Silicon Slopes Unfiltered: 9 engines driving Utah’s next capital wave.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/silicon-slopes-unfiltered-9-engines) _2026-07-28 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ The rig is parked in Salt Lake. No Wall Street spreadsheets today—just a raw look at the accelerators forging real industrial output in the Wasatch Front. ## [New Arrivals: Lochby Mini Pocket Journals and Lochby A7 Notebooks](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/7/27/new-arrivals-lochby-mini-pocket-journal-and-lochby-a7-notebooks) _2026-07-28 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ One category that’s been trending over the past few months is the mini pocket notebook (alternatively referred to as “card-sized,” or mini-A7). Smaller than a standard A7 notebook, these business card-sized notebooks are designed to be even more pocketable, and Lochby has now released a compatible canvas pocket folio, the “Mini Pocket Journal.” Pocket Journals feature a zippered closure with… ## [The Iron Mission: Cold steel, brutal winters, and the birth of Cedar City.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/the-iron-mission-cold-steel-brutal) _2026-07-27 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ North Las Vegas just opened 4,262 acres to developers. I drove the perimeter. ## [Sunday Reading for July 26, 2026](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/7/26/sunday-reading-for-july-26-2026) _2026-07-26 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Platinum 3776 - Ranking the Nibs (via Pen Addict - Kimberly). I’m not the world’s biggest fan of the Platinum 3776 pen body, but the nibs can be excellent. Kimberly walks through each of them. Opening the Japan-Inspired Curated Box from the Gentleman Stationer (via dwrdnet). Derek opens up our latest Patreon curated box, which featured items I brought back from Japan. Ink Review: Three Sailor… ## [What's the Best Everyday Stationery Bag? My Own Considerations and 5 Options for Pen Show Season](https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/7/25/whats-the-best-everyday-stationery-bag-my-own-considerations-and-5-options) _2026-07-25 · J.B. · The Gentleman Stationer_ Wonder how I manage this chaos at shows and meetups? Mostly I don’t, but here’s how I try! We’re gearing up for pen show and trade show season, and I’ve been fielding regular questions about bag and case options in advance of Stationery Fest in NYC, the D.C. Pen Show the following week , and the San Francisco Pen Show later that month . In between, I may also be attending NY Now and Shoppe Object… ## [Beat the Desert Heat: How to dump the rig and hit a Vegas pool without buying a keycard.](https://brookvance.substack.com/p/beat-the-desert-heat-how-to-dump) _2026-07-23 · Brook Vance · The Bare Economy_ North Las Vegas just opened 4,262 acres to developers. I drove the perimeter.