Richard’s Pens created a fabulous document explaining and diagramming the differences between a regular fountain pen nib versus a stub or italic nib. If you’ve been listening to the Pen Addict podcast or frequents FPGeeks, this little document will make you feel wiser and better informed about the uses and differences of these nibs. (via…
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Video: Fold it up Papier Tigre style
Check out this video for how to fold a paper note into its an envelope with the new Papier Tigre notesets. And then you can seal up your letter with some of the amazing collection of wax from the Notemaker Wax Seal Shop. (via Notemaker)
Mickey Moleskines
The big news this week in the world of notebooks is the new limited edition Mickey Mouse Moleskines. The notebooks are available in the pocket and large size. Each cover is debossed with classic drawings of the famous mouse. Inside, the end papers are filled with sketches and each notebook includes an instructive drawing guide…
Shiny bright office bits
Kansas City is in the middle of an epic snow dump today. Everything is grey and blizzard-y so I thought some happy photos would be just the thing to cheer up we snowbound. (via Decor8 on flickr)
DIY: Industrial Desk
Martha Stewart Living included instructions on how to build a plywood-and-plumbing-pipe desk in their January 2013 issue. This desk includes a small raised shelf across the back of the desk which is a lovely added feature. There are even downloadable schematic instructions to help you with your new project. If you like this project, check…
What’s the difference between a Signo and a Signo Bit?
I have owned a Uni-Ball Signo Bit in the smallest possible size (0.18mm which is for writing on grains of rice or equally tiny things). Its so fine that it scratched along my toothy paper until I had completed clogged it into disuse. I’d heard lots of praise for the Bit thought so I wanted…
Link Love: Pens and Pansies
Pens: Parker 51 Medium Nib (via Informal Scribble) Lamy AL-Star Ruby Red Limited Edition Fountain Pen (via From the Pen Cup) Finding the perfect Pantone Emerald Ink (via Inkophile) The Good, the Meh, the Bad, and the Truly Ridiculous (via From the Pen Cup) Pens for Dark Paper (via East, West, Everywhere) Greg Minuskin and…