Sometimes, the stars align and my in-box is full of tips related to one specific topic. This week, it seemed to be all things pencIl-related. So, I thought I’d share my finds. This darling little pencil twig topped with a big pink eraser “mashmallow”. Perfect for fireside doodles. $13.99 from Animi Causa. Then I found…
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Ink Review: Kaweco Palm Green
Kaweco Palm Green is a vivid, “true green” ink. What is really unique about this green is that it has a reddish halo around the edges of the letters as the ink dries. This effect might not appeal to everyone but I think it gives this color a lot of dimension and interesting shading. The…
Fashionable um, Saturday: Love is in the Air
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and what a wonderful excuse to buy a new pen, preferably in red. Or share your love of pens with someone you love? Midori D-Clips Double Heart 3rd Edition £5.99 (via The Journal Shop) Lamy Studio Fountain Pen in Wild Rubin $79.20 (via Pen Chalet) Kaweco Art Sport in Rosit $81…
Giveaway Winner: Well-Appointed Desk Postal Stamps
Thanks to everyone who entered the drawing for the two Well-Appointed Desk stamps. I’m so glad you all like my stamp designs! And now, to our giveaway winner: Congrats to Will! I’ll be contacting you via email to make shipping arrangements. Thanks again to everyone who entered and good luck on your LetterMo/InCoWriMo challenge this…
Take That, Square Corners!
There’s a certain advantage to living with a printer. I get business cards at an exceptionally good price. I also get access to some very specialized equipment. Like an industrial-grade corner rounder. The model we have is a Lassco and its got some miles on it but would you believe they still sell them? They…
Link Love: Analog Love and Miscellany
Posts of the Week: Oh, my. There are those in the pen community that love vintage Esterbrook fountain pens. Esterbrook was my personal gateway into fountain pens so I have particularly warm feelings towards the vintage pens. However, a new manufacturer has picked up the name and started to sell new designs under the Esterbrook…
Social Preparedness Kits from Egg Press
The Social Preparedness Kit from Egg Press is a new collection of tools and materials to make keeping in touch, postally-speaking, an easy and good-looking option. The site will be selling products that span the range from canvas pouches to contain your correspondence to paper goods like letterpress-printed Write-On-Velopes (a foldable letter sheet that doubles…