There’s a lot going on behind the scenes at The Well-Appointed Desk Shop right now. We have all sorts of things in the work that I am dying to share with you. I also have the urge, as the pandemic stretches on, to connect with people. As an introvert, this is a new sensation. When…
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Notebook Review: Leuchtturm 1917 Some Lines a Day
Review by Tina Koyama A lifelong journal keeper, my mom used various diary and journal formats throughout her life. One I remember her using when I was a child was a small, five-year diary. Each page was headed by the date, and below that were five small spaces, one for each year. My mother, a…
Link Love: Gimme A Break.
2020 continues to provide a rollercoaster of ups and downs. Whatever your stance on American politics, the fact that the election is over and, as far as I can tell, a decision has been reached without violence, has provided everyone with a sense of relief. But 2020 is a gift that just keeps on giving.…
Fountain Pen Review: Kaweco Special FP
There aren’t a lot of fountain pens on the market, within a certain price range (under $200) that, if I like them, I haven’t purchased at some point. That said, when I saw the new Kaweco Special Fountain Pen in Collectors Edition Blue ($97.50), I was reminded that I have never purchased this particular pen…
Notebook Review: Geistnotes Pencilog
Review by Tina Koyama Every stationery-related collection goes through these stages: At first you have a few, or several, or even a dozen, and they look beautiful displayed on your desktop. Very soon, you have too many to keep on your desk at one time, so a few select ones stay there, and the rest…
Link Love: Election Hangover
Regardless of where you live, you probably have an actual or emotional hangover from the US presidential election. As of this post, the results are not conclusive and the results are too close to call. As a result, the stress and strain of this year continues to linger. The fact that the US election results…
What’s Up with the Platinum Carbon Desk Pen?
I often recommend the Platinum Carbon Desk Pen to artists, designers, illustrators — anyone who wants to draw with a fountain pen. First, it’s a relatively inexpensive fountain pen — usually under $20. Next, it ships with Platinum Carbon Black ink which is permanent and perfect for mixed media uses. Finally, the tip is very…