It’s been a while since our original post talking about our favorite ink and stationery related podcasts. We decided we have enough that it was time for Inky Ears to get it’s own page! Since our last post, we’ve become aware of the following podcasts: As The Pen Turns: Hosts Brad, Jason and Jonathan create…
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Notebook Review: Paperblanks Sketchbook
After my successes with the Paperblanks blank notebooks in 100gsm & 120gsm I decided to try out the Paperblanks Arabica Sketchbook ($34.95) with 200gsm paper. Once the stickers are removed from the cover, the aged look and gold trim is much more evident. I like that it already looks weather beaten. Even with the gold, it…
Pen Review: Pilot Juice Up 0.4 Classic Glossy Set (6-color set)
Pilot Juice Up 6 Color Gel Pen Set (0.4 mm) in Classic Glossy ($18) is a sophisticated looking set of gel pens that feature dark colors that are described as: Classic Glossy Black, Classic Glossy Blue, Classic Glossy Brown, Classic Glossy Green, Classic Glossy Red, and Classic Glossy Violet. The pen barrels feature silicone grips…
Newsflash: Cosmo Air Light
I hate hearing bad news. I hate announcing bad news. But I do appreciate finding out about the bad news in time to be able to do something about it. You may have recently heard rumors about Cosmo Air Light paper being discontinued and I am writing today to confirm that this is true –…
Link Love: Double Issue Edition
The trip to Dallas was a whirlwind. The Dallas Pen Show is the only show I attend that is just two days. We set up Friday morning and the show runs until 8pm on Friday, then reopens on Saturday and goes until 5pm. Then we pack up afterwards. So, while there is the advantage of…
Inktober Starts Saturday!
I can’t believe it’s almost October. And I realized that the start of October means Inktober is here again! If this is the first time you have heard the term Inktober, here’s a quick overview: Inktober is an annual drawing challenge that was started many years ago by an artist named Jake Parker. The point…
The Desk is on Vacation This Week!
This week, The Desk is taking a little holiday to attend the Dallas Pen Show. If you are in the Dallas area, please come by the Dromgoole’s tables and say hello to Jesi and I. We will be your hostesses at the Dromgoole’s Ink Bar. The irony that we will be spending the whole weekend…