I’m running a little late today because I got to participate in recording a follow-up episode of The Pen Addict this morning which recorded later than usual. I had to work it in to my regular schedule which is still a little janky since returning from the San Francisco Pen Show. All the details are…
This week is a smorgasbord of posts which is a perfect reflection of my week. While I have been simultaneously working at my jobby-job, I have also been packing for the San Francisco Pen Show for the Well-Appointed Desk/Skylab table and staying in contact with Lisa to get everything ready for the Vanness Pen Shop…
I am so excited to share with you more of the products we’ve been creating. We wanted to have them ready so that we could launch them at the San Francisco Pen Show. First, we have a new coaster set which has been in our brains for years but the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo…
We couldn’t resist doing another special edition Col-o-ring for the San Francisco Pen Show. This year Bob and I went all out. First, we punned like we did with the Chicag-o-ring. This is the Cal-o-ring! It features a bright orange California orange in the background and Bob hit it out of the park by adding…
With the San Francisco Pen Show just around the corner, its time to discuss all the goodies that will debut and/or only be available at the show. First on the list is Papier Plume‘s Marina Green ink ($10). This ink is a bright, grassy green and is said to have UV protective in the ink…
This week is the public unveiling of the Karas Vertex Fountain Pen and the new Blackwing Volumes 42. Ferris Wheel Press also unveiled new ink colors. Pantone also released 112 new colors in its palette though those are more “virtual” color as they are formulas and digital chips. I guess the summer lull is over…
I enjoyed reading all the comments for the giveaway this week. Lots of people reminisced about school memories like covering school books with paper, buying school supplies and backpacks and seeing friends after a long summer. Some folks dreaded going back to school because they were freckly or the new kid (I can totally relate)…
