Uppercase Magazine recently had a $10 back issue sale and I stocked up on three issues I really wanted. What I didn’t realize was that I had already purchased two of the three issues I ordered. So, my loss is your gain! I fell in love with Uppercase early on but became a loyal follower…
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Winner: Karas Kustoms RETRAKT Tu-Tone Giveaway
The time has come to click the magic random number generator and make someone’s day. Click…. And we have a winner! Poor Marissa! She has no neck so she really does need a good pen to entertain her. Okay, I think the no neck thing was a typo, at least I hope it was.…
DIY Planner for the Midori Traveler’s Notebook
In my hunt this week for planners that start the week on Sunday, I discovered Marcy Penner’s Hello Forever site. She created a lovely PDF document to make your own planner calendar for 2015 for the Midori Traveler’s Notebook which is available for sale in her shop. The PDF is $10 and includes the full…
Review: Conklin Duragraph Cracked Ice Fountain Pen (F Nib)
Inside this large paper board box is a reasonably priced fountain pen treasure. After removing the outer shipper, there is a matching leatherette box of epic size… the suspense and tension builds. Opening the spring-loaded lid reveals a white satin bed that reminds me of a coffin but contains a beautiful Conklin Duragraph fountain pen…
Ask The Desk: Ask The Readers (Sheaffer Lifetime 14K & Planners That Start on Sunday)
I’ve had a couple stumper questions sent to The Desk that I’ve tried researching but some are outside my field of knowledge so I thought I’d ask you, my dear readers if you could help solve these fine folks’ problems. Vicki asks: … i was given a sheaffer lifetime 14k nib pen it has the…
Winner: Kaweco Liliput Brass Fountain Pen from Fontoplumo
I’d like to thank everyone who entered to win the Kaweco Brass Liliput Giveaway sponsored by Fontoplumo. I read every single one of the “pay it forwards” and was blown away by everyone’s kindness. I hope the kindness and holiday generosity will continue even if you weren’t selected as the winner of the giveaway. Now……
Fashionable Friday: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
While I haven’t actually decorated my home or desk for the holidays yet, that doesn’t mean I haven’t considered what pen, ink and notebook combination might be best for the holidays. Winter whites or maybe a red pen and a green notebook for all my holiday elf activities? Let’s get elf-y! Christmas ‘Happy Holidays’ Forest…