End of Year Round-Ups: Best of Blog 2012 (via A Penchant for Paper) Tell Me a Few of Your Favorite Things (via Rhodia Drive) My Big Fat Retro Office Remodel (via Retro Renovation) Calendar Round-Up (via Better Living Through Design) Paper and Notebooks: Rhodia Weekly Planner (via East, West, Everywhere) Pens, Pencils and Ink: Gifting…
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Ask The Desk: Full-Sized Blue-Black Sign Pen
In reference to my post about the Pilot Petit2 Blue Black Sign Pen, reader Ryan asked: This looks like a terrific pen (I too LOVE blue-black), but I’m not so fond of the small size. Do you have any recommendations for similar writing in a full size pen? Thanks, and keep up the good work!…
Moleskine Photo Albums
Moleskine has paired up with Milk to introduce a line of photo books. You can upload your photos and have them printed into official Moleskine books with leatherette or linen covers, with or without a featured photo on the cover depending on which of the multitude of formats you choose. The prices start at $50…
Hello 2013
My favorite holidays seem to be the ones about starting new. I love New Year’s because I can crack open a brand new planner and begin to plot my projects and goals for the coming year. I like Lunar New Year for a chance to re-boot those goals and plans a few weeks later. I…
Link Love: Good-Bye 2012
Wearables and Accessories: Leather Goods for stylishly hauling your goods (via Hard Graft) Chewbacca Messenger Bag (via HiConsumption, thanks to Ivan) Derwent Colored Pencil Cufflinks (via Aveling Artworks) Death Before Decaf Coffee Mug (via Svpply, thanks to Jessica Hische) Pens and Ink: Papermate Ink Joy Ink Blob issues (via Gourmet Pens) Diamine Music Set of…
Favorite Tools of 2012
I’ve reviewed, purchased and drooled over hundreds of products in 2012 so I thought I’d share with you my favorites of the year, in no specific order: Tie for Favorite Fountain Pen: Kaweco Guilloch 1930 EF Fountain Pen Tie for Favorite Fountain Pen: TWSBI Diamond 540 EF Demonstrator Favorite Highlighter: Pilot Preppy Highlighter Favorite Lefty-centric…
DUX Adjustable Brass Pencil Sharpener
The DUX adjustable brass pencil sharpener with leather carrying case is currently being sold through Restoration Hardware for $20. These high-quality adjustable sharpeners are hard-to-find so get them while you can. (Tip o’ the hat to John K. for contacting me about this!)