Moo-ve over, Moleskine. Moo is about to show you a thing or two about how notebooks are supposed to be done. First. Let’s talk about presentation and packaging. Now, normally, I’m not much for a lot of packaging because its usually stuff I have to either store or throw away especially in regards to fountain…
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Podcast: Art Supply Posse #24 Kathy Weller
This week Heather and I get a little goofy with the charming and effervescent illustrator, and lettering artist Kathy Weller on Art Supply Posse Ep. 24. We talk about ugly sketches, Wacom tablets and CINTIQs and some of our favorite art supplies too. We talk a lot so you’ve got plenty to listen to on…
Pen Review: Morning Glory Needlepoint Liquid Ink Pen
The Morning Glory Mach Campus Rollerball Pen in 0.28 mm with Stripe Body and Black Ink ($1.95) is part of the Morning Glory Mach Campus Rollerball Pen line-up, which are available with blue, black or red ink and all with 0.28mm tips. When I ordered it, most of the line was sold out. Knowing how…
Pen Review: Aurora Optima Perla Fountain Pen
Some days call for a pen that make me feel like Audrey Hepburn on a Roman Holiday. On those days, I cannot carry around a plastic gel pen with scented ink in it. Oh, no. On those days, I need something with stature and sophistication. A pen that says I’m ready to take on the…
Podcasts: Art Supply Posse #23 & Pen Addict #231
Double dose of podcast goodness today! Art Supply Posse Ep. 23 was a quick episode filled with follow-up, tidbits and creative space ideas. We had hoped to have a special guest but the onslaught of seasonal colds forced us to reschedule the interview. Show notes can be found on the website. AND…. The annual Pen…
Link Love: Grand Plans
Link of the week: Thanks to Bob at Skylab for finding this great retro video on how globes were made in 1955. Hmmm, craftsmanship! Pens: Aurora Optima Monviso 360 Fountain Pen (via The Pencilcase Blog) TWSBI Eco Review (via Te Frugal Fountain Pen) Liquid Ink Rollerballs can be Functional: Uniball Vision Elite (via The Gentleman…
Pen Review: Zebra Sarasa Chupa Chups 0.5mm Special Edition
After my review of the Zebra Sarasa Milky scented ink gel pens, I couldn’t resist trying the Chupa Chups versions as well. There are five scents available in the Chupa Chups range, mostly in the warm colors plus one light blue. Each pen is a standard Sarasa retractable 0.5mm gel with grippy silicone grip and…