In honor of Left-Handers Day, and because our fine friends at JetPens also care for the lefties among us, I’ve decided to host a lefty-centric giveaway this month. This is for all the lefties out there though I won’t exclude lefty-lovers from entering as well. Tell me what your greatest lefty challenge is in the…
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Pentel Pocket Brush Pen
The Pentel Pocket Brush pen is one of the best, if not The Best, brush pens on the market. First, the understated look of the pen is a pleasure to behold with nothing printed on the pen but one elegant character. The pen has a simple silver clip and a solid black plastic body. The…
365 Notebook
Start over, anytime, anyday with the 365 Journal. Its a clothbound, hardcover journal with simple number in the top corner. Start your journaling, writing, photo-a-day or other project anytime. Make today the first day of your new year. Its available in red or black, with a matching ribbon marker and blank pages, roughly 6.5″x10″ for…
Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens, not the brush ones
A few weeks ago, I did a quick comparison of several “felt tip” pens, but somehow managed to leave out the Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen which is available in both a standard variety of felt tip sizes as well as the less warmly received brush tip version. While visiting the local Utrecht art supply store…
LOST: One giveaway winner!
If you have recently won a giveaway on The Well-Appointed Desk and have not received your prize (you know who you are), please email me with you shipping address at chair (at) wellappointeddesk.com (please remove the brackets and drop in that funky “a”). We seem to be having trouble connecting. My email address is also…
Pentel Hybrid Technica 0.5
While out and about I stumbled across the Pentel Hybrid Technica 0.5 in black. Its a simple black gel pen in a clear hexagonal plastic case with a color coordinating silicone grip area. In other words, visually, its a very unassuming pen. On paper though, the pen rolls smoothly and leaves a dark solid line…
Copic Drawing Pen Review
The Copic Drawing Pen FO2 (0.2mm) is an interesting little tool. It is filled with waterproof india ink, though when tested I would say the ink is more water-resistant than waterproof, and is largely marketed as a tool for comic drawing or illustration. The pen is not refillable nor is there an ink window to…