Interests
A collection of things that bring me joy or occupy my attention. Objects, hobbies, and obsessions, documented for my own reference and anyone else who might share these interests.
Swiss Knives & EDC
My first obsession. Multi-functional, well-designed, built to last. Led me down the broader EDC rabbithole.
- Tinker, Spartan, Evolution 14 Wood Victorinox
- Tenacious Spyderco
- No.8 Carbon Opinel
- i3T 2 OlightEDC flashlight
- Dime GerberLost at BLR airport security
Wallets
Started off as functional, but I quickly got tired of the fat leather wallets. Tried a few, settled on the Secrid wallet.
- Miniwallet Original SecridHighly recommend some version of this
- Altitude Billfold Pioneer
- Classic Wallet (Ikat Blue) Nappadori
Watches
Graduated slowly from kid G-Shock to an Omega. At one point my wishlist was worth about $2Mn. But the Aqua Terra made me feel 'done' — a true GADA watch.
- Seamaster Aqua Terra OmegaThe GADA watch
- Prospex Alpinist Seiko
- 6M13 Age of Discovery SeikoLying out of commission. Need to find someone I trust enough to repair it
- Couturier Chronograph Tissot
- Metric Retro Black Brew
- A Perfectly Useless Afternoon, Paper Crane Mr Jones
- INOX VictorinoxMine's on a paracord strap
Fountain Pens
Recovering fountain pen addict. From a Lamy Safari in school to 25+ pens at one point. Ran the gauntlet on different filling systems, grinds, nibs, custom pens, inks, leather holders — Diderot effect in full glory.
- 2000 Lamy
- 3776 Century (Chartres Blue) Platinum
- Carène Deluxe Waterman
- 1911 Large (Black/Silver) Sailor
- Custom 823 (Amber Brown) Pilot
- Safari (Umbra) Lamy
- Starwalker Ultrablack Montblanc
- Beatles LE Montblanc
- Several vintage pens Various
Coffee
Brew a french press most days in the morning. My favorite beans: anything from Thogarihunkal Estate (any roaster), and Blue Tokai's annual birthday blends.
- Encore Grinder Baratza
- Cold Brew Pot Hario
- Chestnut C2 Grinder Timemore
- Steel French Press GenericAfter breaking 3 glass ones
- Rambler 20oz YetiGift from the wife