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)
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Side-by-side matching desks are a great solution for kids or for a dual-purpose workspace — one desk for computer work, the other for drawing, writing, or other task. (via Casa Sugar)
Leuchtturm 1917 Review
I found a display rack full of the Leuchtturm 1917 notebooks today at the new art supply shop in Kansas City, Artist & Craftsman Supply, and I’ve been itching to try them for sometime so I grabbed one. I chose the plain, pocket-sized book with a simple black cover ($8.10). From the outside, its almost…
A Pearl Among Swine?
I had heard about the legendary Paper Mate Black Pearl eraser — the distant cousin of the old faithful Pink Pearl — but I had never located one to see for myself if it was all it was cracked up to be. I was visiting my local office supply superstore and lo and behold… the…
Tips for pimping out your office supplies with rubber bands— functional, inexpensive and lovely. From our pals at Rad + Hungry! (via RAD AND HUNGRY Newsletter)
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…
Just a lovely illustration of feather pen and ink well to brighten your day. (via Alanna Cavanagh)