I didn't know about Gaiman's writing shed until recently, and now I'm just even more jealous. He also has a Narnia-esque lamppost in his backyard. A very cool dude.

I like fountain pens, but have never used one for any extended period of time. I have a calligraphy set that I couldn't write anywhere near fast enough with. The pen I use (and it's only ever that one specific pen) is a Uni-ball Signo 207 (which I only just looked up). There's just something about it that I love. Writes easily while still being quite inky. My mother bought me a $60 Parker for Christmas or a birthday a year or two ago, and it just sits at home, not even in its box, because I'm using the box for another pen that cost about $2 that has sentimental value. I have to use this pen, and if I lose it I'll buy another the same day. But never in advance, only one at a time.

I only just found c418 today, actually. Quite pleased with that find.

Exactly! I used to always have issues with people telling me to clean my room, because to me, it was clean. I knew where everything was, and the placement of everything (which was a mess, but it was still placement) comforted me somewhat. There's something about clutter that you've collected - especially when it's nice clutter - that is just extremely homely and calming.