Considering limiting the number and type of pens also lessons the number of choices for bushes etc for beginners and for others such as me can be a help. Having more than one car draws comparisons as more than one pen type draws comparisons too. Amazing how we adapt,learn and achieve. Why I heartily recommend membership of Wood Groups when we mix with others with differing aims and aspirations.When I joined a Photographic Society I was told to enter a picture I had made. I produced it using an enlarger made from a folding camera,my darkroom was under the stairs in my house, I am 6 foot 2 inches. What I am saying I went through hell and back to create that picture.The judge on the night competition slated my picture based on composition (new words and meaning) and other things.Talk about embarassed. Got over it but learned a lot.
Every pen I see I remember and understand what I have been through I trust I can enjoy both the process and the journey.
Peter.