Twelve Jinhao 82s I had to stop at 12. Too addictive.

I use a Hobonichi techo planner and grid notebooks. I also use Midori grid notebooks. No feathering on both, not too glossy so my nib doesn't "skate" on top. I like Rhodia pads (some of the notebooks feather). Clairfontaine is lovely smooth paper but my pens usually "skate" on it and I can't control my handwriting on it, but YMMV.

I was checking the sidebar of one of my other magazine subscriptions (@magASEAN, for Southeast Asian posts), and saw that they had a TAGS portion. This made a number of hashtagged posts appear on the microblog section of the magazine. I wonder if that's possible here, or if #BTS and related tags are just too huge to access.

Sailor and Platinum converters are easily disassembled/reassembled.Try it :)

Oh, man! This should be interesting.

Testing federation with Mastodon.

Now the Calckey posts show up! But why is my pfp marked +18 and blurred?

Oh, federation with Mastodon works, 12 November 2023! I managed to see the notification with the photo in my timeline. Very good.

My Curidas dries out faster than my Vanishing Point or my Majohn A1. I think the plastic trap door sometimes doesn't close fully, which I think is a design flaw. Too bad, because the EF nib is really great.

Standing Next To You (Usher Remix) is now on Spotify.

The visualizer (pretty much an MV, just with less production values) for Jungkook's Hate You is on Youtube. ARMYs will not be able to resist this sad-eyed maknae.

Released today (24 November 2023) on all music platforms was 3D's Justin Timberlake remix. Here it is on Spotify.

Popcrush lists D-Day, FACE and Golden in its Best Pop Albums list of 2023 (in alphabetical order).

D-Day, Agust D
To many, Agust D is best known as Suga — the pensive and producing powerhouse of BTS who doesn't necessarily like to dance. However, he shows ARMY and just about everyone else that he can do so much more than craft a catchy pop song with D-Day, an amalgamation of his growth as an artist, songwriter and producer that captures his journey into adulthood. While two previous mixtapes, Agust D and D-2, expressed his insecurities, Agust D shares his thoughts about life and views on the world on D-Day. "Haegeum" digs deep into society's need to consume endless digital media, while the artist processes trauma and moves past it in "Amygdala." Though rooted in hip-hop, Agust D shows his sonic range and musical genius by bringing on late composer Ryuichi Sakamoto on the hypnotizing, yet soothing track, "Snooze." Whether you know him as Suga, Agust D or Yoon-gi, this young artist is a musical renaissance man, and D-Day is his opus — at least, for now.

Face, Jimin
BTS’ Jimin’s first solo album opens with the distinctive sound of circus horns. It’s fittingly reminiscent of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, considering Jimin is a member of another culture-shifting, globally conquering music group. What follows on FACE is an alluring look into the inner world of a pop icon known for his silky singing voice and graceful — and often sensual — dancing. The album takes twists and turns that somehow work well together, including pieces of Jimin’s world such as a crowd of ARMYs cheering, as well as audio of himself running. On the glittery, ‘80s-esque synth-pop single “Like Crazy,” he takes inspiration from the 2011 romance movie of the same title, which he told Rolling Stone expresses “exactly what he wanted to say.” Meanwhile, the sonically experimental pre-release track “Set Me Free Pt.2” showcases a Jimin whose solo artistry takes center stage as he details his journey from K-pop trainee to global superstar, and all that comes with the spotlight.

Golden, Jungkook
Known for his smooth vocals and charming stage presence, the youngest member of BTS has cemented his status as a 2020s pop icon in the absence of a major male music star. With Justin Bieber in his healing era and Harry Styles on a break after his extensive world tour, Jungkook is here to take over with his glossy, retro-infused pop debut. He brings ‘00s Jesse McCartney energy as he croons to a crush on standout track “Yes or No,” while single “Standing Next to You” is a funky disco-tinged jam that sees JK effortlessly perform Michael Jackson-esque choreography via its sultry music video. His vocal versatility is made apparent throughout the album as he sails through notes high and low; and delivers both bangers and ballads, such as tender album closer “Shot Glass of Tears” and “Hate You,” which was co-written by fellow pop singer Shawn Mendes. Jungkook most definitely puts the “golden” in his “Golden Maknae” nickname.

Jungkook's track Seven (feat. Latto) is #99 on the same list.

As of Dec. 22, 4:35 EST, Jimin's "Closer Than This" is #1 in 68 countries on iTunes.

Jungkook's latest video, Standing Next To You, is a retro funk opus that evokes Michael Jackson. The video seems to be inspired by Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo and Juliet. Jungkook also performed this live a few days ago at TSX on Times Square.

Consequence.net ranks D-Day as #27 in its 50 Best Albums of 2023.

"The third and (potentially) final outing from SUGA of BTS under his alter-ego moniker of Agust D is some of his finest work yet as a soloist. D-DAY is an exercise in forgiveness from the rapper, who embraces the natural progression from the fury of his self-titled debut project and melancholic reflection of sophomore record D-2 to ultimately arrive at a place of healing. The ethos of D-DAY is not that this journey is an easy one, but that the messy work of cultivating inner peace is ultimately worth it — and by the end of the record, the listener can’t help but believe SUGA when he says that the future’s gonna be okay. "

Weverse update on the military enlistment of RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook.

UPROXX lists Jungkook's Golden in its Best Albums of 2023.

BTS’ Jung Kook has shown himself to be a pop sensation both within the group and as a solo act. His debut solo album, Golden, served as a gift to fans, as it arrived weeks before Jung Kook began the process of enlisting in the Korean military. He’ll be away until 2025, but songs like the romantic “Standing Next To You,” the sexy, rhythmic “3D,” and the gut-wrenching ballad “Hate You” will certainly hold as timeless classics. But they also set the stage for him to continue his world takeover upon his return.

Timeout.com (UK) ranks V's Layover album as #19 in The 30 Best Albums of the Year (2023).

"Out of the seven members of Korean super band BTS, V was the last to release his solo music – the artist has admitted to binning several works-in-progress – but boy, was the wait worth it. His debut six-track EP lends his husky, sweet baritone to jazz-leaning R&B tunes with a clear nostalgic influence. Personal favourites? ‘Slow Dancing’, a soulful track that glides as beautifully as its eponymous activity; and ‘For Us’, with its intriguing key change midway through. If you like modern jazz singer Laufey, or even the neo soul legend Maxwell, no doubt you’ll enjoy V’s work too."