# Things
Published: June 6, 2023
This list has been curated together after a half dozen or so years looking for the "perfect solution" for a number of problems I regularly face.
I spend a lot of time deeply considering the items and tools I have and use. It seems silly to me to use something with any degree of regularity that I do not find 100% satisfying or functional. Some of them are material things, but I've also taken the time to highlight software that makes my life better.
I hope this list inspires you to further scrutinize the things you carry.
Outlining these objects was inspited by the work of [Jeremy Maluf](https://jeremymaluf.com/onebag/).
# Pockets
* [Thiers Issard Tonneau Folding Knife](https://www.thiers-issard.fr/en/pocket-knives/209-12334-le-tonneau.html#/362-couleurmanche-cocobolo): Cocobolo/Steel - I need a corkscrew on my pocket knife, which is great because it reduces decision paralysis to two knife makers. This is the best one.
* [Wingback Wallet](https://wingback.co.uk/): Black Leather - Carries exactly all the cards I need and nothing more.
* [3D Printed Money Clip](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1385206): Black PLA - I don't like to carry cash, but when I do, this suffices.
* [Craighill Wilson Keyring](https://craighill.co/collections/best-sellers/products/wilson-keyring?variant=43465932505325): Titanium - Highly effective, beautiful, simple keyring.
* [Kyocera 902KC Flip Phone](https://lagomor.ph/2023/10/digital-minimalism-kyocera-902kc/): Black. Read more about it [here](/2023/10/digital-minimalism-kyocera-902kc/).
* [Travelers Journal - Passport Size](https://travelerscompanyusa.com/travelers-notebook-story/): Black Leather - Accept no imitation. Dotgrid notebooks, plastic cardholder.
* [Hobnichi Techo Day Planner](https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/): One journal for what needs to be thought, this for what needs to be done.
* [Onyx Boox Palma](https://shop.boox.com/products/palma): The Boox ecosystem of easy eBook Transfer has made this my favorite device of the year so far.
* [Sony ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder](https://electronics.sony.com/audio/walkman-digital-recorders/audio-digital-voice-recorders/p/icdux570blk): Journaling my feelings has never really clicked for me. Ranting into a microphone on a sidewalk corner certainly does.
* [Modded iPod Classic 5th Gen](https://eoe.works/): Has 500GB Memory, which currently holds my entire 1000+ record library with no issues. See my [fundamental principles](/info/design/#fundamental-principles) for information of why I use this instead of something else.
# Watches
I prefer a watch that is lightweight, with a white dial and steel bezel. When I am doing film development work, a chronometer is crucial. With that in mind, here are a few watches I frequently use.
* [Timex Waterbury Piezoelectric](https://www.timex.ca/waterbury-40mm-classic-chrono-with-leather-strap-watch/Waterbury-40mm-Classic-Chrono-with-Leather-Strap-Watch.html) - Brown Leather: Gift from Partner. Timex keeps on ticking.
* [Vintage CTAPT Mechanical](https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_nkw=ctapt+watch) - Black NATO: Minimalistic, reliable, functional.
* [Svalbard FA30](https://svalbard.watch/pages/Svalbard_Decimal_FA30.html): Black Leather - Limited edition [Decimal Watch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decimal_time). Current Daily Driver.
# Bag
* [Cargo Works Shoulder Bag](https://www.cargo-works.com/collections/all-products/products/13-macbook-edc-kit): Black Nylon - Compact and discreet, and even though I fill it with so many things, it still has space remaining.
* [Kaweco Liliput](https://www.kaweco-pen.com/serien/liliput/): Brass - A very good fountain pen that in all my years of using it has never dried out or spilled ink.
* Art of Play [Ladymoon](https://www.artofplay.com/collections/playing-cards/products/lady-moon)/[Papercuts](https://www.artofplay.com/collections/playing-cards/products/papercuts-playing-cards) Playing Cards (Gift from Partner)
* [FED50 Film Camera](http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/FED_50): Favorite Point and Shoot. Usually loaded with [Ilford HP-5](https://www.ilfordphoto.com/hp5-plus-35mm).
* [iFixit Moray](https://www.ifixit.com/products/moray-driver-kit) Precision Screwdriver Set.
* [Commerical Electric M1015B](#) Analog Multimeter. Cheap & Cheerful.
# Clothes
- [Muji Denim Jeans](https://www.muji.us/collections/mens-denim): Slim Fit. Best jeans in price category.
- [Custom Black Peacoat](https://worldofvici.com/): If you wear something every day, you need to get it custom made.
- [Red Wing Iron Rangers](https://www.redwingshoes.com/heritage/mens/iron-ranger/Iron-Ranger-08084.html): Black - Every day, comfortable boot.
- [Fluevog Twin Turbines](https://www.fluevog.com/community/fluemarket/?show=all&item_type=shoe): Black - Fancy shoes for fancy events.
- [Ollie Quinn Glasses](https://www.olliequinn.ca/): Arlo Frame Style for Readers, Noramy for Sunglasses.
# Desk
* [Grado Labs SR80e Prestige Headphones](https://gradolabs.com/headphones/prestige-series/item/1-sr80e): Black - My favorite all-time headphones and a critical tool for how I listen to music and process audio. All the music I have ever loved has been listened to through Grados.
* [Fiio E10K DAC](https://fiio.com/e10ktc): Drives the Headphones.
* [Tula Mic](https://tulamics.com/products/the-tula-mic-black)
* [FORMSKÖN Water Bottle](https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/formskoen-water-bottle-clear-glass-yellow-70497228/): Stay Hydrated.
* [Gridfinity Organizers](https://gridfinity.xyz/catalog/): 3D Printed Desk Organizers that are fully modular and stackable. Life Changing.
# Laptop
I use a [Framework 13"](https://frame.work/products/laptop-diy-13-gen-amd) as my Daily Driver. It is repairable and lightweight.
I have been a user of [Arch Linux](https://archlinux.org) for many years.
Recently I have moved over to [Manjaro](https://manjaro.org/) after a series of issues with reversions in Intel drivers.
## Software
- [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/): My second brain; Anything I read and write gets dumped into here.
- [VSCode](https://code.visualstudio.com/): You can either spend time tinkering with your IDE or you can actually get work done.
- [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-CA/firefox/new/): We must all do our part to prevent a monopoly in Browser Engines.
## Firefox Plugins
- [New Tab Override](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/new-tab-override/): I use this to set my new tab to my [Homepage](https://lagomor.ph/start/).
- [Unpaywall](https://unpaywall.org/): Helps redirect from journal paywalls to open-access alternatives.
- [uBlock Origin](https://ublockorigin.com/): I will not look at the ads. You can't make me. A world without this plugin is one where I don't use the internet.
# Retired Items
Some things have been replaced over the years, often due to changes in how I live and work. They're still of note and quality, so they've been archived below.
* [Laguoile Folding Knife](https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/knives/77182-the-laguiole-knife?item=33K0615): Rosewood/Bronze - Keeps sharp, beautiful, simple as can be. When closed, the flat spine can open bottles, and a practiced hand can even open cans. Changed to the [Thiers Issard Tonneau Folding Knife](https://www.thiers-issard.fr/en/pocket-knives/209-12334-le-tonneau.html#/362-couleurmanche-cocobolo) because I need the corkscrew.
* ~~[Nothing Ear (1) Headphones](https://ca-en.nothing.tech/products/ear-1): Black - All wireless earbuds are bad and these are the least bad. Primarily used for taking phone calls.~~
These broke after one year of semi-infrequent use. Would not recommend. Just buy [Skullcandy Dimes](https://www.skullcandy.ca/dime-2-wireless-earbuds/) if you need wireless earbuds, they'll break just as fast but it won't hurt the wallet as much when they do.
* ~~[AdNauseam](https://adnauseam.io/): A plugin so good they banned it from the Chrome Store.~~ Not working any longer, switched to [uBlock Origin](https://ublockorigin.com/)
* ~~[Moaan Ink Palm 5](https://www.reddit.com/r/ereader/comments/s5pxve/inkpalm_5_full_review_and_setup_advice/): Green - The best pocket sized eReader. Syncs with ReadWise & Obsidian.~~ Upgraded to the [Onyx Boox Palma](https://shop.boox.com/products/palma)
* ~~Rollei 35 T Camera With Ilford [HP5+ Film](https://www.ilfordphoto.com/hp5-plus-35mm)~~ Shutter Failure caused Early Retirement.