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…
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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…
Ticonderoga Sensematic Mechanical Pencil
I recently had a little excursion to the local Office Depot which requires a pass through the pen and pencil department no matter why I went in originally. One of the items I found was the Ticonderoga Sensematic Mechanical Pencil. It came on a blister card as a set of two. It claims to be…
Video: A different kind of pen spinning
Beautiful video of hand crafting a metal pen. (via Gizmodo, originally from Alexandre Chappel)
HERO Pen Winners
I’m happy to announce the winners of the HERO haiku/limerick/poetry contest. I’d like to share their poetic worldplays too. From Julia: A fountain pen, found on the moon Had a talent that caused me to swoon I filled it with ink (Leaning over the sink) And the pen commenced singing a tune! From Jean: It…