Stationery Adjacent Episode 183 - Top3 part two, Pencils and Notebooks
Apr 2, 2025
The hosts share their unique perspectives on fishing from a kayak, blending humor with serious issues like data privacy. They dive into the charm of stationery, debating the merits of recycled pens and the allure of Moleskine notebooks. Personal anecdotes about the risks faced by military friends add depth, while laughter accompanies fears of black widow spiders during camping plans. Finally, they celebrate craftsmanship in notebooks, contrasting the emotional connection with handmade items versus mass-produced options.
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Taking Up Fishing For Self-Sufficiency
- Justin describes taking up fishing, buying kayaks and gear, and learning to catch and cook fish for self-sufficiency.
- He frames it as practical skills and a personal middle-age pivot rather than full-blown prepping.
Consolidate Services To Reduce Exposure
- Stu describes moving many services to Proton to reduce reliance on big US platforms and lower cost.
- He highlights Swiss privacy law and consolidation of mail, calendar, drive, VPN, and password management into one stack.
Rediscovering A Pen In The Drawer
- Justin dug an old Caran d'Ache 849 pen out of a drawer and used it all week despite not loving the stock ballpoint refill.
- He notes the pen is small and stylish but the refill disappoints him.