Product Review: Iconic Diary Stamps

Product Review: Iconic Diary Stamps

Sometimes, I browse through the new items over at JetPens and find a real quirky treasure. The Iconic Diary Stamps are just that sort of item. These are self-inking stamps that feature very quirky art work. There are 26 different designs available ($6.50 each). I purchased three to try and as soon as they arrived,…

Paper Review: Curnow Fountain Pen Friendly Notepaper & Box

Paper Review: Curnow Fountain Pen Friendly Notepaper & Box

The Curnow Bookbinding and Leatherwork Fountain Pen Friendly Notepaper & Box ($15) was an item I picked up on a whim at the Curnow table at the St. Louis Pen Show. The Curnows only do a couple pen shows each year: San Francisco and St. Louis, but their table is always a treasure of paper…

Desk Accessory Review: Rickshaw Bags Valet Tray

Desk Accessory Review: Rickshaw Bags Valet Tray

Review by Tina Koyama I’m a huge fan of Rickshaw Bags. Ever since my first daily-carry Zero Messenger Bag (now 10 years old and still looking great), which has traveled with me to four continents, I’ve found reasons (and excuses) to buy more bags in other colors, sizes, fabrics and styles. I also have several…

Phone Accessory Review: Lihit Lab Smart Fit PuniLabo Earphone Holder

Phone Accessory Review: Lihit Lab Smart Fit PuniLabo Earphone Holder

Review by Tina Koyama At first I thought this would be the world’s shortest product review in which I say: This is the cutest phone holder ever! [End of review.] But I’ll say a bit more so that you get your reading’s worth.  In fact, this shiba inu dog not only holds your phone –…

Pencil Cap Review: Blackwing Point Guard

Pencil Cap Review: Blackwing Point Guard

Review by Tina Koyama In addition to high-end, limited-edition, collectible pencils, Blackwing makes a few unique pencil accessories, including the Blackwing Point Guard ($10 each). Available in matte black, gold, silver, and a set of one of each color, the point guard is made in Taiwan of lightweight, machined aluminum. I chose matte black to…