When is a signature not a signature? According to the Smithsonian, when the President of the United States needs to sign things, he employs an Autopen, a device that reproduces his signature with an actual pen. So, its his signature… but not. The device is a descendant of a creation used as far back as…
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Hello 2013
My favorite holidays seem to be the ones about starting new. I love New Year’s because I can crack open a brand new planner and begin to plot my projects and goals for the coming year. I like Lunar New Year for a chance to re-boot those goals and plans a few weeks later. I…
Link Love: Good-Bye 2012
Wearables and Accessories: Leather Goods for stylishly hauling your goods (via Hard Graft) Chewbacca Messenger Bag (via HiConsumption, thanks to Ivan) Derwent Colored Pencil Cufflinks (via Aveling Artworks) Death Before Decaf Coffee Mug (via Svpply, thanks to Jessica Hische) Pens and Ink: Papermate Ink Joy Ink Blob issues (via Gourmet Pens) Diamine Music Set of…
Favorite Tools of 2012
I’ve reviewed, purchased and drooled over hundreds of products in 2012 so I thought I’d share with you my favorites of the year, in no specific order: Tie for Favorite Fountain Pen: Kaweco Guilloch 1930 EF Fountain Pen Tie for Favorite Fountain Pen: TWSBI Diamond 540 EF Demonstrator Favorite Highlighter: Pilot Preppy Highlighter Favorite Lefty-centric…
Merry Christmas!
–From my desk to yours! (I wish this was my desk… but the plywood tree card holder could be yours if you are handy with power tools. Check out the detailed construction photos and make your own for next year!) (via 2ModernBlog)
Tin Toy Typewriters (I love alliteration!)
Vintage toy typewriter collection. Mmmmm, start the love of typewriters and writing young! (via Collectors Weekly)
Link Love: Penopoly Edition
Pens Rotring Silver Initial Fountain Pen Review (via East, West, Everywhere) Pilot Capless Handwritten Review (via Inktronics) Platignum Studio Handwritten Review (via Inktronics) Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pen (via A Penchant for Paper) Erasable Pen Olympics is an oldie but goodie (via Pen Addict and Pen Addict Podcast) Bic Fountain Pen Review (via Writing By…