My Gear

A solid full-face helmet that doesn't feel like wearing a fishbowl. Good ventilation for the heat, and the visor change mechanism is actually usable with gloves on. Clean matte white finish that's held up well.

Mesh gloves with knuckle protection that don't make your hands feel like they're in a sauna. The fit is snug without being restrictive, and the palm sliders are reassuring for longer rides on crowded roads.

Fanless, fast, and lasts the whole day without hunting for a charger. The M3 handles Figma, video, and everything else without complaint. The jump from Intel to this felt like switching from a diesel truck to something else entirely.

No RGB, no software, no bloat — just a well-built tenkeyless with Cherry switches that will probably outlive me. The typing feel is satisfying in a way that's hard to justify to someone who hasn't tried it.

Ergonomic and precise — the thumb wheel alone is worth it for scrolling through long Figma files. The battery lasts forever and switching between devices is seamless. An older model but still hard to beat for a design workflow.

Compact powered bookshelf speakers that punch well above their size. The sound is warm and detailed without being fatiguing. Plugged in over USB and they just work — no fussing with amp settings or DACs.

A small, no-nonsense speaker that sits on the desk and fills the room without taking up too much of it. Good enough for casual listening while working, and it doesn't need much space to breathe.

A capable mirrorless that doesn't make you feel like you need a bag just to carry it. The film simulations are genuinely good — Classic Chrome and Eterna Bleach Bypass get used the most. The vari-angle screen was a deciding factor.

35mm equivalent — a focal length that forces you to get close and think about framing rather than zooming lazily. Weather-sealed, compact, and fast enough for most light. The one lens that stays on the camera most of the time.

A classic for a reason. Commercial-grade group head, simple controls, and it rewards learning proper technique — no shortcuts, no automatic pressure profiling. Took time to dial in but the shots it produces make the effort worthwhile.

Consistent grind from espresso all the way to coarse pour-over — rare at this price point. The stepped adjustment is predictable and the low retention means you're not wasting expensive beans on the first dose of the day.

Slim, accurate, and responds fast enough that you can actually track flow rate while pulling a shot. Weighing in and out transformed the consistency of the espresso more than any other change in the setup.

Hand grinder that travels well and grinds better than most electric grinders at twice the price. Takes about 30 seconds for a single dose of espresso. The kind of thing that makes hotel-room coffee surprisingly bearable.