Everything in Kansas City, and in my office, is swathed in blue and all things Royals so I see no reason why I should not inflict this on everyone else. Here goes: First, I wanted to show you this wonderful video of retired Hallmarker, Shannon Manning, talking about designing the Kansas City Royals logo. I…
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Link Love: Picture This
Great images this week from Instagram. From the top: Row 1, left to right: Chalk Lettering by Josh Scruggs, Fountain Pen Day Swag by Ivan Romero, Roterfaden by Ian Hedley. Row 2: Baseball score sheet by Tim Wasem, Hot Air Balloon Bunny Print by Two Tone Press and Vintage Perpetual Desk Calendar by Lila Symons.…
Ink Drop: So Long, Summer (September 2014)
Today was the perfect day to open this Ink Drop set. It was one of those Indian Summer days — warm and sunny but it would get a little chilly when the breeze would blow and the trees are starting to change. So, so long, summer. You’ll be dearly missed. This month’s Ink Drop (I…
Ink Review: MontBlanc Meisterstück 90 Years Permanent Grey
I was having one of those weeks at work where all I really wanted was a pick-me-up. So, at lunch one day, I ventured across the street to the Pen Place and bought a bottle of the MontBlanc Meisterstück 90 years Permanent Grey ($22 for a 60ml glass bottle). I bought it sight unseen (no…
Winner: Knock Knock “Dress Your Desk” Giveaway
Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway for the Knock Knock “Dress Your Desk” Essentials. Congrats to our winner, Kristy! I will contact you via email to make arrangements for delivery. Check your inbox. For everyone else, remember that Knock Knock has two special offers available: Sign up for the Knock Knock newsletter and get…
Typewriter I’d Most Like to Smash with a Hammer
From the “Oh, God, No” files: A typewriter is modified to type in (argh!!!!) Comic Sans! (via FastCo Design)
Pen Cleaning
Every once in awhile I realize that I have every fountain pen in the house inked up and haven’t used most of them in months. This inevitably leads to maniacally cleaning every pen. All the cartridges come out and every pen is disassembled to its smallest possible pieces and dropped into water. I even syringe…