This simple if slightly ironing-board-looking desk is designed to allow you to adjust the height of the table from a sitting to standing desk just by cranking the handle. There has been lots of press about the advantages of changing your position throughout the day, this would be a good option to make that easy…
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Poll: What topics would you like covered more on The Desk?
I’ve been doing a lot more tool reviews lately including vintage fountain pens and ink but wanted to make sure I wasn’t ignoring topics you are missing now. Please leave comments if you’d like to go into more detail. Thanks!
Vintage Parker 21 Review
Prior to acquiring the reproduction style pens known as the HERO from China, I purchased a Parker 21 from Ebay. It turned out to have a crack in the plastic that caused ink to leak out of the pen which made me very sad. Sad because just writing a few lines with it had left…
Review: Pilot G-2 0.5mm Black Gel Pen
I recently discovered that of all the pen reviews I’ve written over the years, I never actually used or reviewed the office supply closet staple, the Pilot G-2 gel pen. Partly I think it was because I had never found one in an office supply shop that was narrower than the 0.7mm width. I just…
Esterbrook Pastel Pink Purse Pen
If I wasn’t such a fan of the vintage Esterbook pens, I don’t think I ever would have imagined myself as someone who would buy a pink fountain pen. But… I have a secret desire to own an Esterbrook in every color they were ever sold in (maybe not every variation… that would get complicated).…
Late Night Shopping: The Shop is Restocked!
The shop has been restocked with rubber stamps! Wood block and classic handled models — you have choices!
App Love: PicFrame
I thought I would share a favorite app today. I discovered PicFrame for iOS awhile back which is a great way to do a grid of photos to post on Instagram, Flickr or Facebook. The app costs $0.99 and works on iPhone or iPad. Its quite flexible with an assortment of grids to choose from…