A new stationery subscription service launched today called OliveBox. Each month, subscribers receive a parcel filled with paper goods. Some of the items that could be included in an Olive Box are stationery, greeting cards, art, books, magazines and home decor and lifestyle products. Each offering is curated by former Bllomingdale’s buyer, Grace Kang…
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Stationery: The Magazine
Seriously, the Japanese know that stationery items are worthy of just as much love as fashion. This is one volume of the Stationery magazine that a friend brought back from Japan for me. Its over 100 pages of stationery porn. Other issues can be found on Amazon.co.jp if you can navigate the Kanji. Inside are…
Rhodia Webnotebook (AKA The Webbie) Review
I have finally gotten around to trying out and reviewing the Rhodia Webnotebook (AKA the Webbie). I held out until I could find the exact model I like: the A5 size, in black with blank paper. Thank you very much. The notebook has a subtle emboss logo on the leatherette cover but that’s the extent…
Ink Drop Double-Up
Sorry to have dragged my feet sharing the most recent Ink Drop colors from Goulet Pens but sometimes priorities get a little shuffled. Alternately, you get a two-fer this month of both the August color offerings, described as the “best shading colors” and the September offerings “staff favorites”. September “staff favorites” featured: Diamine Apple Glory,…
Kaweco Highlighter Pen
After my post on Highlighters a few weeks ago, I decided to go ahead and invest in a fountain pen highlighter. I purchased a Kaweco Ice Sport with a BB nib ($23.50) and a bottle of Noodler’s Firefly ink ($12.50). The Kaweco I purchased was a clearance item from Goulet Pens available with the BB…
The History of the Highlighter
Did you know: The highlighter was invented by a Japanese man named Yukio Horie? In 1963? There’s a coding to highlighting in a bible: yellow=blessings, blue=holy spirit If you want to find out a bit more about highlighters, check out the whole article. (via NYTimes.com)
Coterie Handbound Notebooks
Coterie online shop has a selection of hand bound notebooks with marbled papers available on sale. Made in Ireland these books are available in two sizes, 4.9” x 6.75” and 3.75” x 5.25” in both lined and unlined versions. These books are a unique alternative to more commercially produced options and the prices are great.…