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The everyday carry (EDC) is an internet trend I’ve observed on the periphery, but find it incredibly appealing. It has the same satisfaction of being asked “what do you do?” and having an answer that feels both personally correct and easy for others to understand. This type of satisfaction is much easier with physical objects.
Similar to gear talk amongst photographers it’s fun to “talk shop” with people who need/want/use a set of tools in their daily lives. Especially if those tools sit on either side of the pendulum swing from our own. Seeing these tools gives insight into how people work. A bit like looking behind the curtain. It’s a good example for why Austin Kleon is right to encourage everyone to Show Your Work. I’ve recently upped my EDC game with a new a pen, Studio Neats Mark One. A recommendation from my friend Adam. He bought his 8 or so months ago and I have since been in a constant debate about whether or not to fork over the cash. The tipping point came when the pen I had been using for nearly a year ran out of ink for the third time. This small act highlighted one important factor:
Similar to spending money on a nice pair of sunglasses I have refrained from purchasing a nice pen because of my inability to keep the same pen for any given amount of time. In high school I never saw the point of buying writing utensils, I could always find (or lose) one. A little library of pens. But I committed and spent quite a bit on a pen. A week in, I’m happy with my decision. Here’s where I get to the appeal of EDC. I love the idea of never buying another pen. That this pen is now a part of me. I can scratch it off a list and move on to something more important. Because from this day moving forward I won’t be looking for a pen when I need it. I’ll always have it in my pocket. The consistency, and reliability of an EDC is what makes it so overwhelmingly appealing. Having the right tool for the right task bring a satisfaction that hard to match.
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