Following my post last week on Keeping a Notebook, reader Barbara asked: I have notebook block. Not writer’s block, I write but on the backs of envelopes, receipts, those damn cards that fall out of magazines, etc. I own about two dozen notebooks of all types and sizes but I cannot bring myself to write…
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Winners Announced: J. Herbin Rollerball
Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway for the J. Herbin rollerball and an extra special thanks to Carolee for giving it another test drive and helping to establish that I may have been wrong about the pen. And of course, a HUGE thanks to Jet Pens for sponsoring this giveaway. So let’s get to…
Link Love: Google Reader Laments and more
Pens and Pencils: Lamy 2000 Review (via From the Pen Cup) Pentel EnerGize X (via Pencil Revolution) Currently Inked (via East West Everywhere) A new pen blog from the genius behind Pencil Revolution Cigar Box Pen Storage The Bolt (Kickstarter pen) Review (via From the Pen Cup) Paper: Calepino Notebook Review (via Notebook Stories) Follow-up…
Poolga Loves Pencils
Poolga offers beautiful iPhone and iPad wallpapers created by illustrators from around the world. They are free and a chance to look at something lovely every time you turn your device on. I, of course, gravitated to all the illustrations that featured pencils and various office supplies but visit the site and peruse because there…
Clearly Ruled
This stunning lucite ruler features large Helvetica numbers screenprinted in alternating white and black and is 13″ long instead of the more common 12″ or 18″ lengths. Quite a unique piece. (via Type In Use with permission from the owner/photographer, Chris Purcell)
Paperclip Jewelry
Jewelry made from paperclips and masking tape? Of course, I’d be interested. How About Orange provides links and ideas for making your own. Look out, office supply cabinet! I’ve got plans! (via How About Orange)
Another Look at the J. Herbin Rollerball
My friend, fellow pen lover and mail art/postal princess, Carolee, of Make Everyday a Good Mail Day offered to take a second look and test drive of the J. Herbin Rollerball pen which allows the user to use any cartridge-based fountain pen ink. She is also a left-handed writer so she was skeptical that she…