Read the detailed tale of the revival of the Blackwing pencil from the end of the original production run to the new versions issued by Palomino. Oh, how we can be so passionate about just the right writing instrument! (via Fortune from May. 19, 2011)

I’ve been itching for a new solution to a paper address book. Yes, its low-tech and can be location-specific but sometimes I just want to look up a name, address or phone number without logging into my computer or locating my ever-elusive iPhone. The Mini Black Book is a nice solution as it is based…