The Paper Mate Mirado Black Warrior is an office supply store staple. I purchased a pre-sharpened package of 8 pencils in a blister pack for about $2.I ended up re-sharpening them with my Dux Varibel because I could. This pencil has a smooth round barrel with a matte black paint finish, gold toned ferrule with…
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Notebook Review: Baron Fig Apprentice, Time Travel Edition
When I placed my order with Baron Fig, I couldn’t just buy one notebook so I also ordered a set of their pocket-sized Apprentice books in the limited edition Time Travel design. The Apprentice notebooks come in a set of three books for $9 so they are in the same competitive price range as other…
Fashionable Friday: Spring is Here!
Spring is finally here in the Midwest and all my thoughts are to bright floral colors, and days laying in the grass plotting out my next adventure. Midori style Traveler’s Notebook in green nubuck leather, available in regular or passport size prices start at $20.57 (via Pebredori on Etsy) RETRAKT in pink anodized aluminum $45…
New Sponsor: Goldspot
I am so happy to let you know that The Well-Appointed Desk has a new sponsor, Goldspot. These folks stock EVERYTHING — from the pen brands you know and love like Fisher, Lamy, Kaweco, Pelikan, Parker and so many more to some of the best paper and notebooks like Clairefontaine, Rhodia and Field Notes. And…
Notebook Review: Baron Fig Confidant
I finally decided to take the plunge and order the Baron Fig Confidant notebook ($16). I purchased the Dot Grid format which was widely recommended by other paper-and-pen enthusiasts. I haven’t bought an A5-ish sized hard cover notebook in a long time so it was about time. Though, the Baron Fig Confidant is actually a…
Align Stapler
Have you ever wished you could make your own booklet or wish the stapler arm was just a little bit longer? The Align Stapler might be just what you need. The stapler and base are held together with a magnet and can be pulled apart to give you a longer reach when needed. You can…
Link Love: The Week of Lamy Love
Fountain Pens: Lamy Persona (via Alt. Haven) Lamy Al-Star Copperorange + Ink (via All Things Stationery) Vintage Pen Primer, Part IV: The Parker Vacumatic (via Gentleman Stationer) LAMY Dialog 3 Fountain Pen – F Nib Black Barrel (via Clicky Post) TWSBI Vac 700 (via Pens! Paper! Pencils!) Pens: Top 5 Pens Spring 2015 Update (via…