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Tonboenpistu Yulasha: The pen that doesn’t roll
What do you think of a pen with weeble-wobble technology so that is doesn’t roll off your desk? This is the Tonboenpistu Yulasha from Japan and sell for about ¥315 ($3 US). Just another reason to go to Japan. (via Damn Geeky)
Kids need workspaces too
Seeing this fabulous book-cubby desk reminded me that, like music and reading, its important to inspire kids early to keep and use a desk. Hopefully, they will learn to enjoy working in their own space and a desk like this would be quite an incentive to hang out reading, writing and drawing. (via Thea’s Mania)
Point-to-Point
This allegorical image of pencils seemed appropriate with the impending election here in the US. I hope everyone sharpens their pencils and casts their vote on Tuesday. (photo by Blink Images)
Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus for Touch Devices
I was snooping around JetPens I stumbled across this unique item: the Sensu Artist Brush and Stylus for touch-sensitive devices. Using the brush end, it’s supposed to better simulate brush strokes in drawing and painting apps and then the other end is a rubberized stylus for drawing and tapping. I know a lot of artists…
Stats on office supply heists and the Winner of the Mug
First, let’s examine the favorite pilfered office supplies by the readers who left comments. Pens and post-it notes made up about half the liberated office supplies among the 23 comments. Several people said that their office stocked crappy supplies and they were more inclined to bring in their own goods than borrow from the office…
Paper in the walls
Swedish architects Elding Oscarsoncreated the patterned wall of this space for design firm Oktavilla in Stockholm and they utilized very unique building materials — magazines!