Well, this has been quite an epic. Never got my original gift. Secret Santa rematch arrived a bit later than expected, and now it's my turn to have taken too much time to post! A thousand apologies for that.

That said: IT'S AWESOME!

Obviously my Secret Santa rematch was quite skilled at stalking looking into my post to see what makes me tick. And he's got me pegged. Thank you.

Got some ink cartridges for one of my fountain pen - green ink. Nothing fancy, but good, solid, reliable ink that fits my small Kaweco Brass Sport pen that I carry with me every time I leave home.

And a limited edition ink. "Grape Vine" for Shigure inks. This is a lovely and rich purple. Apparently it sheens green at times, but I haven't gotten to make it sheen (yet!).

And some fantastic Tomoe River paper. The timing of this is really awesome as I have several letters I want to write - yes, actual letters with actual in and paper, which will go by regular post! It'll be lovely to write on good paper. And I know the people who will receive these letters will appreciate the good quality of the paper.

I was a bit put off with the entire Secret Santa experience. But y'all made it right. Thank you.