products i stand by

Things I actually use and would buy again. No affiliate links.

Pentel GraphGear 1000 ↗

Mechanical drafting pencil. Perfect weight, retractable tip, metal grip. The only pencil I've used for years.
3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless ↗

6DOF input device for CAD and 3D work. Once you get used to orbiting with your left hand, you can't go back.
Logitech MX Ergo ↗

Wireless trackball with adjustable tilt. Saved my wrist. Pairs with 2 devices.
NIU NQi GT ↗

Electric scooter. Silent, fast enough for city riding, swappable batteries. Best way to get around SF.
Dot Paper

Not a brand, just the concept. Grid paper but less intrusive — dots give you alignment without the visual noise. I use it for all sketching and napkin math.