Pencil Talk has reviewed a few obscure bicolored (red and blue) pencils which, in and of themselves, are fairly rare these days. I love the idea of having a double-ended pencil with red and blue but does anyone know the original purpose for using these? (via pencil talk)
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Modern Budget Fountain Pens
Over the past couple of years, I’ve collected a small collection of modern, budget fountain pens. When I say budget, I mean under $50 and in most cases even under $25. Right now, this collection includes a Lamy Al-Star (a step up from the Lamy Safari with an aluminum rather than plastic body) ($45), Pilot…
Pen Lust Podcasts
I don’t know why it hadn’t occurred to me sooner but just like every other hobby or interest, pen lovers have podcasts. Thanks to Brad Dowdy starting his Pen Addict Podcast, I’ve discovered a couple other options to keep you entertained and informed. The Pen Addict (only two episodes so far but lots are planned…
Simply Hue is one of the many facets of Vicki Dvorak’s creative life. She teaches the Raining Umbrellas creativity course to help inspire others, and acts as a color consultant as well as being a prolific blogger. Add to that these iPhone cases which feature some of her lovely photography. Fitted cases for $35, skins…
Refill Finder
Refill Finder Find the refill you need for just about any kind of rollerball, ballpoint, gel pen, liquid ink for fountain pens or lead for pencils at this shop. Fisher Space Pen? Check. 5.6mm colored leads? Check.
The Honest Boy pencil sharpener. $9.99 (via Perpetual Kid)
Glass pens and flexible nibs accompanied by bottles of ink. This is as low tech as you can go when it comes to writing. And still the most beautiful expressive way to write. (via thingsorganizedneatly)