The Tombow 8900 pencil maintains the integrity of the original product created in 1928 and is still available in this classic box of 12. $19 (in H or HB) (via HICKOREE’S HARD GOODS)

Typewriters and the authors who used them. wanemag: Smith Journal is a new publication for discerning gents (and ladies who like reading about discerning gents). It’s heads-up and hands-on. A friendly guide to all things creative, intriguing, genuine and funny – full of stories, people, adventures, interesting conversations and gentlemanly style. The people behind Smith…

This is the introduction to a video series on how to write like an architect. This is another way to modify your writing. While its not longhand, it may be a good solution for someone looking for something geometric and would be great for addressing envelopes.I used to watch the architecture students practicing this technique when I was in school. As your skills improve, you will not need the straight edge for notes or daily writing but may still want to use the straight edge for more formal situations.(by howtoarchitect)