The Lion represents strength, guardianship and the defeat of chaos. The Scarab or Khepri represents protection, renewal and growth. Fitting themes for the new year!
I can't believe it's already the end of 2025. I wish you all a wonderful time with friends and family during the holiday season. And if you're on your own, know that there's a bunch of geeks just like you on here 😊 After seeing some of the Secret Santa posts, it's heartwarming to see people and the community get together. I hope the New Year brings you all plenty of growth, less divisiveness and a reasonable amount of human connection. A reminder to use the nice things - your special inks, hug your loved ones, eat the good food and move that body!
Pen ref:
MB Egyptomania Duoé <M>, Iroshizuku Yama-Budo
Cross 150th Anniv LE <B>, Monteverde Red Velvet - alongside the hieroglyphs, the enamelled stripes and gold of the Cross is giving Pharoah energy!
Paper: Uncertain, 5 mm grid, seems like 90 GSM
Beautiful mate, hope your new year be the most rewarding. 🎉🎊
Both of those pens are on my "want but unlikely to ever get" list...absolutely gorgeous.
Wow! I love the nib imprints on both of those pens. I've had my eye on the Egyptomania for a while specifically because of the scarab nib, but I've never seen that cross nib before and it is awesome!