Sunday Reading for August 23, 2026

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 this particular ink, but I relate to those of us who love to write with red ink, despite taking a lot of flak for it!An Octopus Medusa? Good Name, Great Ink! (via Inkdependence). Octopus Fluids is a relatively new ink brand from Germany, known for their sheeners as well as their permanent document inks.When Best Intentions Are Not Enough (via Well-Appointed Desk). The prevalence of AI everywhere is scary, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to avoid, even when you try. For those navigating business services, it’s increasingly being included as a “feature” of services and software many of us…