The Woerther 5.6mm mechanical pencil. Technically, I’d be more inclined to call this a lead holder based on the size of the lead. Just 4.5” long, this would tuck unobtrusively into a shirt pocket and the substantial lead would withstand the most manly of pencil pressure. Produced in Germany by a small family-run business to…

Alessi, Italy’s venerated purveyor of high-end home decor, enlisted the help of students from ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne  to produce a set of simply elegant office accessories. (via Fast Co.Design)

Still plagued by the arduous task of opening paper mail? Maybe you just need to spice up the experience with a vintage letter opener? This set of 3 vintage letter openers in just $5. Swell deal! (via oldgoodies on Etsy)