I have a Retro Hex-o-matic and looking for a refill with a fine point. Looking for something like the Schimdt easyflow 9000 but in fine point. What would you recommend? Since the Retro 51 Hex-o-Matic ballpoint takes a standard sized Parker-style refill, you have a lot of options. According to the Epic Refill Guide, there…
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Fashionable Friday: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Inspired
I don’t know why but, this week, I got “Moon River” stuck in my head and it always reminds me of the film that made it famous, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. So, that is the inspiration for this week’s Fashionable Friday. Audrey Hepburn’s portrayal of Holly Golightly is ingrained in my mind so clearly. The gorgeous…
Review: Pelikan Edelstein Ruby Cartridges
I’d been very interested in getting some of the Pelikan Edelstein ink cartridges. They come in a lovely tin and I like having a pack of cartridges at work so that, in a pinch, I can quickly refill a pen without making a big mess. The tin means I could keep it in my daily…
Review: DeAtramentis Apple Blossom Ink
DeAtramentis Apple Blossom ($12.95 for a 35ml bottle) is sort of an “in between” color. Its not quite red, pink, burgundy or purple. I would best describe is as a smoky red violet. Its a scented ink, its a slightly sweet, powdery smell that is supposed to be reminiscent of apple blossoms. It was most…
Maire-Chantal Children’s Diary 2015
Marie-Chantal is a London children’s clothing and gifts shops that was started in 2001 under the creative direction of Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece. For 2015, Marie-Chantal created a children’s diary designed to record the adventures and growth of your child, from first steps to sports activities and school days. The Children’s Diary starts…
Video: How Crayola Crayons Are Made
Process Crayola from WIRED on Vimeo. A peek into how Crayola makes its iconic crayon. (via Wired on Vimeo)
Link Love: Green with a Chance of Videos
Post of the week: How could I resist beautiful green accessories (and matching nail polish) for my “someday” office rehab? I’l pass on the coil slicer though. Oh, home decor magazines! The strange things you tout in the name of fashion! Pens: Delta Unica Red LE Fountain Pen (via From The Pen Cup) Kaweco Sport…