Steven Brier
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Steven Brier
@brierassociates.com
Former journalist, mostly on Gulf Coast w/stint on fog-shrouded Island off coast of NJ. Swamped by an ocean of mediocrity. Advocate for EVs in the heart of the oil and gas industry. Also, fountain pens.

It's our duty to call Trump a fascist.
You can get them at Nolapens.com. His webpage says he'll be at the holiday market at Marsalis Harmony Park this coming weekend if you want to see them in person. (And there's a free EV charger there, too!)
NOLA Pens - NOLA PENS
Nolapens.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's hammer time!
December 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I asked the guy and he said they were just generic nibs. Here are two close-ups. I don't see a manufacturer name. It writes smoother than the Conklin that's in the background of the original photo.
December 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Now I have to see if the Central City Home Depot in #NOLA sells ice scrapers.
November 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A reminder: just because they say it's bottomless, you still have to wear pants.

(Don't ask how I know)
November 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A new nib for my Conklin Mark Twain. I find the fine nib a bit dry. They had plenty of nibs, but I wanted either a black or rose gold (medium) to match the pen. If I weren't so picky, they had dozens of options. The young woman was very pleasant and offered to order it, but I went home to tinker.
November 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
They didn't have the one item that was the reason for my visit. I drooled over way too many things I don't need, but I don't carry cash or cards when wandering about and my phone overheated and shut down. No Google Pay. Aging phone for the save.
(There's always next week.)
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I planned on going there today, but I've got relatives in town and they messed with my schedule. I will make up for it tomorrow. My bank account will be crying.
November 22, 2025 at 12:13 AM
A *public* university!
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM