I’ve been meaning to do a “halfway through” post about my Paperblanks planner. Seeing as how its technically 3/4s through 2013, I decided I better get to it. Since the book started off with a subtle distressed finish, the nicks and dings from riding in my bag, back and forth to work, have not marred…
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Monsieur Notebook Goes Global
Help get Monsieur Notebook, the real leather notebook manufacturer, the funding they need to truly take their products worldwide. They are using IndieGoGo, a service like Kickstarter, to help finance an increase in production and warehousing to be able to keep up with demand. They have expanded their range of products since my previous review…
Link Love: Long Labor Day Weekend Edition
I’m taking off for the Labor Day weekend but will be back, re-inked, freshly sharpened and opened to a clean page on Tuesday. In the meantime, enjoy the diverse collection of links this week and feel free to explore the archives! Happy Labor Day! Pens: Difference Between Ballpoint and Rollerball (via Write To Me Often)…
What Does Your Handwriting Say About You?
(tip from Addicted to Pens and Paper, inforgraphic from Pens.com)
House Industries Goes to the Desk
I have been a loyal supporter of the type design gurus at House Industries since the early 90s. They have a flair for the vintage and an eye for detail seldom rivaled so when I heard they were introducing a line of office supplies to their already extensive repertoire, I knew it would be…
Winner: Poppin 18-month Planner Giveaway
Congrats to the winner of the Poppin 18-month Planner: Maggie B! I’ll email you to arrange delivery. Thanks so much to everyone who entered and I hope that you’all get a chance to try a Poppin Planner soon.
Handwriting Makes You Smarter
In the September 2013 issue of Martha Stewart Living, there was an article title “Is Handwriting Becoming Extinct?” written by Joanne Chen. The article dives more deeply into the psychological, brain development and creative benefits of writing than I would normally expect from a newsstand magazine usually focused on home decor and recipes. It discusses…