The Analog Stack
The books, pens, inks, and journals Randy uses every day. Everything here is analog by design, because the best thinking happens away from the screen.
Books
Living Fearless
Jamie Winship
Discover who you truly are by exchanging the lies of the world for the liberating truth of God. The foundation of everything Randy teaches about Identity.
Vivid Vision
Cameron Herold
A remarkable tool for aligning your business and life around a shared vision of the future. The book that shaped Randy’s approach to Vision.
How to Know a Person
David Brooks
The art of seeing others deeply and being deeply seen. A masterclass in the People pillar: how to truly connect and build trust.
The One Thing
Gary Keller
The surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. Focus on what matters most, the core of Randy’s Mastery pillar.
Fountain Pens
Pilot Custom 823
Clear — Medium Nib
A vacuum-fill workhorse with a buttery smooth nib. Randy’s go-to for long-form journaling sessions.
Lamy 2000
Makrolon Black — Medium Nib
A timeless Bauhaus design that disappears in your hand. The pen Randy reaches for at the desk every day.
TWSBI Diamond 580ALR
Prussian Blue — Medium Nib
A piston-fill pen with stunning ink visibility. The perfect entry point into fountain pens: reliable, beautiful, and built to last.
Kaweco Brass Sport
Medium Nib
Pocket-sized solid brass that writes like a full-size pen. Randy’s carry-everywhere companion for notes on the go.
Inks
Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo
Moonlit Night — 50ml
A deep teal-green with stunning sheen. Pairs with the Custom 823 for long-form journal sessions.
Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki
Cerulean Blue — 50ml
A vivid sky blue with excellent flow. The ink Randy keeps in the Lamy 2000 at the desk.
Jacques Herbin Emeraude de Chivor
Emerald of Chivor — 50ml
A legendary ink with gold shimmer and red sheen. Spectacular in the TWSBI’s clear barrel, the ink that converts people to fountain pens.
Pilot Iroshizuku Ku-jaku
Peacock Blue — 50ml
A rich teal-blue that shades beautifully. The perfect travel ink, vibrant enough to stand out in any notebook.
Journals
Galen Leather B5 EveryDay Book
Tomoe River Paper — Set of 3
Randy’s daily long-form journal. B5 Tomoe River paper shows off every ink’s sheen and shading. Hand-bound in Istanbul.
Galen Leather Slim B5 Cover
Crazy Horse Tan
The leather cover that protects the B5 EveryDay Book. Crazy Horse Tan develops a beautiful patina with daily use.
Galen Leather Traveler’s Notebook
Ocean Blue — Regular Size
Randy’s daily planner and schedule. The Ocean Blue leather develops a rich patina and holds multiple inserts for planning and scheduling.
Galen Leather EveryDay Book
Tomoe River Paper — Regular Size, Set of 3
The Regular size EveryDay Book insert for the Traveler’s Notebook. Same incredible Tomoe River paper in the perfect planner size.
Traveler’s Weekly & Memo Diary
Regular Size
Randy’s go-to weekly planner insert. The weekly spread keeps the big picture visible while the memo section captures daily notes.
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