I was recently let loose in Target during back-to-school shopping without any adult supervision. In my melee of shopping enthusiasm, I couldn’t resist buying the largest set of Staedtler Triplus Fineliner felt tip markers they had. The set included an array of standard colors and six neon colors as well. The set came in a…
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Ask the Desk: More Refills (Pen and Paper)
Carlos hoped I could help with this: I would like to buy some refills for a Dunhill ballpen sidecar and a Montegrapa rollerball (refill with 12 cm long). Could you tell me what refills should I buy? According to my research, it looks like the Montegrappa rollerballs all take the standard Pilot G2 style refill,…
Fashionable Friday: Dot Your Eyes
This week I was totally inspired by Janine Basil’s fabulous pom pom heaband. And really, who doesn’t love dots? Pom Pom Headband $34.31 (via Janine Basil on Etsy) Dots Planner $16.99 (via Shop Ampersand on Etsy) Uni Style Fit 5 Color Multi Pen Body Component in Dot Black $4.25 (via JetPens) Pilot Metropolitan Aquamarine with…
Rethinking My Planner System
I can’t believe there are just three months left in 2015. Where did this year go? For the better part of 2015, I’ve been using my Midori Traveler’s notebook for planning. My Midori has three inserts in it: a notebook in the front that was supposed to be for personal projects, a center insert with…
Link Love: Messy & Self-Congratulatory
Post of the Week: Is it a little too self-congratulatory to make the Rhodia Drive interview with Ana Reinert from the Well-Appointed Desk the post of the week? Too late. I just did it. Pens: Pen Collectors of America Online Library (via Letter Writers Alliance) Kickstarter: Nova Minimal Fountain Pen (via Kickstarter) ATELEIA Raw Aluminum…
Ask The Desk: Grippy Fountain Pens & Cross Refills
Jon wrote me recently about left-handed pens: I’m a lefty. Never quite got over someone confiscating my ancient Parker VP, loved that pen. For the past couple of years I’ve been using inexpensive Schneider pens that have facets on the grip that make positioning it automatic. Thought I’d upgrade a bit and have found the…
Giveaway Winners: Sketchnote Notebooks & Stickers
Thanks to everyone who read and commented on the Sketchnotes Workshop recap. I’ll have reviews of both of Mike’s books posted in a couple weeks. In the meantime, here are the drawing winners for the Shizen blank notebooks, Sketchnotes KC stickers and pen sets. I’ll contact you both via email to arrange delivery! Winner #1:…