When recently asked “What pen do you reach for most often?” my less-than-pen-nerdy husband answered, “Whatever is at hand.” Oh, my aching pen geek heart! I succinctly told him that using “any old pen” when you’re married to a pen nerd is akin to me getting business cards printed at Kinko’s. No offense to Kinko’s…
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Our FREE Downloadable Guide Sheets: Turn a Blank Notebook into a Lined Notebook
Updated: July 6, 2024 H. C. Marks (@HCMarks) on Twitter asked “do you know of any stencils with which to draw ruled lines in blank notebooks?” I have something so much better, at least in my humble opinion. I use a sheet of lined paper that I tuck under my blank page to create perfectly…
Attn: Lefties!
I got wordy today on The Cramped with a Fountain Pen Guide for Lefties. Big thanks to Patrick Rhone for letting me contribute. If you have any other questions, leave them in the comments here or shoot me an email or holler on Twitter.
Word. Notebooks in Indigo
Have you recently considered purchasing a stonewashed blue AL-Sport Kaweco like Mr. Dudek? Wouldn’t it look fabulous next to the new Word. notebooks in indigo? Yup. I’m here to keep your pockets coordinated. (3-pack for $9.99)
Kickstarter: ClickTape
I see a lot of pen projects on Kickstarter so when I heard about the ClickTape tape dispenser, I was pretty stoked. Its time for folks to start innovating other office supply stndards. And the CLickTape is a great idea with a cool design. Modern but classic. The cost of entry is minimal: just €10…
A Desk that Hides the Cable Spaghetti
This clean, simple desk from Artifox helps keep all those cables contained in a pocket beneath the work surface, hidden behind a hinged wooden door. Finally, no unsightly cords! The top has a finished slot to allow charging of portable devices while simultaneously hiding the cable clutter and propping the devices up into a viewable…
DIY Planter & Pen Cup
Just because you’re stuck indoors all day staring at email, spreadsheets or lines of code does not mean you shouldn’t have a little green to keep your spirits up. Follow these instructions to build your own desk organizer with room for a few small succulents to add a little green to that beige cubicle. (via…