They say a twist keeps things interesting. “They crash landed on…Earth.” “He was dead all along.” “The dolphins did it.” If it works for stories, it works for pens. Nakaya’s Decapod Twist displays the kind of craftsmanship that makes eyes widen in wonder. How did they do that? Does it hurt? Can you eat it? …
It took me a long time between liking the Decapod and getting the Decapod. Much of that hesitation had to do with the initial discomfort my hand felt when I tried one for the first time. The facets were distracting. Misgivings quieted when I saw the AO tamenuri finish. It was like arguing myself into …