The 849 ballpoint pen has been a staple of the Caran d’Ache line since 1969 and is based on the Ecridor and Fixpencil that preceded it. It’s an aesthetically classic design that has become the basis for color experiments as well as graphics by artists and designers en vogue. I recently picked up the Rose…
Review by Tina Koyama When I first saw photos of Uni Pericia colored pencils and their prices, my immediate reaction was skepticism (OK, lust – then skepticism). $74.50 for a set of 24 pencils? Certainly, it’s not the only professional-quality, colored pencil that costs $3 each or more (Caran d’Ache’s premium lines come to mind).…
Pens: Highlighter Review (via Dixie Flapper) Video: Omas Bologna Caramello (via The Pen Habit) Graf von Faber-Castell Intuition Platino Wood Grendilla (via Alt. Haven) Extra Fine fountain pen nibs – Writing robot & handwriting comparison (via The Pen Company) Kaweco Perkeo (Fine Nib) (via Hand Over That Pen) Platinum Izumo, Rhodia Heritage Notebook, and Kobe…
For a long stretch I swore I wouldn’t buy anymore washi tape because I had more than enough to stretch around the globe and then some. Then this week happened. And I fell of the washi wagon hard. Maybe its because I have been purchasing new planner or maybe its because there are so many…
Love Birds Satchel $135.00 $60.75 (via Orla Kiely) Pilot Iroshizuku Ku-jaku Ink (15 ml Bottle) $8.90 (via JetPens) Diamine 150th Anniversary Fountain Pen Ink in Safari (40ml bottle) $16 (via Vanness Pen Shop) TWSBI Classic Turquoise Fountain pen $57.55 (via Appelboom) Kokuyo Jibun Techo Diary Standard Cover 2018 – Mini B6 Slim – Green $34…
Review by Laura Cameron (and Ana Reinert) Since both Laura and I have ended up purchasing or acquiring several of the same products, we have decided to do some “tag team” reviews where we provide two points of view. Since our pen experience levels differ and our tastes differ, sometimes our opinions will be similar…
Posts of the Week: Its seems that, all at once, everyone is talking about the Jibun Techo planner by Kokuyo. Its not the Hobonichi Techo. It’s a different kind of planner — it does not include the page-a-day section but it does feature the coveted Tomoe River paper. Inside there is an option for three…
