The Paperclip and WWII

Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian inventor, is credited with inventing the paperclip. It was patented in the US as were several other variations but it wasn’t until the English company GEM streamlined the design to the double oval we know today and an American, William Middlebrook, of Waterbury, Connecticut, patented a machine for making paper clips…

Winner: Easy, Tiger Giveaway

First, thanks to everyone who left a comment on the Easy, Tiger post about their favorite card. You are all winners in my book. If you’re in the Kansas City area, find an Easy, Tiger vending machine location and bring a handful of change. Hopefully, they’ll have the machine installed in other cities but for…

12 Days of Inkmas: Private Reserve Spearmint

12 Days of Inkmas: Private Reserve Spearmint

Inspired by Kenouni Renoshin‘s suggestion that I do more ink reviews, I give to you the first day of the 12 Days of Inkmas. Cheers! Private Reserve Spearmint was part of the December Ink Drop from Goulet Pens. This month, the sample assortment included eight different colors from Private Reserve, favorites of the staff at…