Reader Teri asks, “So, should pens and markers, etc be stored point up or point down?” In my opinion, it differs depending on the pen. I find that felt tip pens like whiteboard markers, Sharpies, Microns and highlighters are best stored with the tip down. It keeps the ink in contact with the fiber/felt tip…
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Makeshift Ink Cartridge Caddy
I found this vintage metal Kodak film canister in my stash recently and wondered if it would hold some of my European short ink cartridges. It does. Acutally, it easily holds 14 if you alternate directions. The cap screws on nicely and keeps the cartridges from getting knocked around in the bottom of my bag…
Ink Drop Follow-Up
Goulet Pens’ monthly Ink Drop for June 2013 was a mystery set called “What’s in a Name”. I wanted to follow-up with the names of the actual colors and my shame at guessing not even ONE of the colors. I am clearly not an ink color aficionado. Ink #1 is Diamine Dark Brown Ink #2…
Podcast: Pen Addict #62 Lefty Apologist
If you are left-handed, know a lefty or are just curious what I sound like, you might want to check out this week’s episode of the Pen Addict podcast. Can you believe they let me on the show again? We discuss some of the challenges facing left-handed writers and wax rhapsodic about Field Notes —…
DIY Desk Caddy
If your desk, drawers and cubbies are filled with as many pens, pencils and various desk implements as mine, this quick and easy DIY project might be just the thing to corral all of them neatly. Using a shoebox covered with paper or cloth, fill it with various sized cradboard tubes from paper towels, bathroom…
Collage-apolooza
Interior design team and brothers Doug and Gene Meyer shared images on their blog of their desks and the massive collage walls of inspiration in their Miami studio. They actual employ a collage technique in a lot of the spaces they design for clients. Its a feast for the eyes and a great way to…
Link Love: The Early Edition
Since I’ll be out hiking and boating for the next couple days, I thought I’d share this week’s Link Love a little early. Pens and Pencils: Kokuyo Enpitsu 1.3mm Mechanical Pencil Review (via The Pen Addict) Pilot Down Force Pen Review (via The Clicky Post) Zebra Z-Mulsion LX 1.0mm Review (via The Clicky Post) Inks:…