New Podcast: There is a new pen community podcast called The BYOB Pen Club. Its a round table discussion of Pen Addict Slack regulars. If you are looking to have a virtual drink at the bar with some pen friends, this is the podcast for you. This is the closest approximation to pulling up a…
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Giveaway: NockCo Seed A6 Cases
Last week I reviewed the NockCo Seed A6 Hobonichi cases. This week, I’d like to give two readers a chance to try them out for themselves so I am giving away one steel/silver dust and one iris/electric blue case (pictured above, Hobonichi and pens not included). TO ENTER: Leave a comment and tell me what…
News: Shops Opening, Closing and Renaming
Notemaker is now Milligram: Australian online stationery and lifestyle brand Notemaker has officially changed its name to Milligram. It will continue to be your go-to for pens, ink, and all your favorite stationery good but it also stocks lots of other goods as well and wants to make sure that its name reflects a wider…
Giveaway Winner: Baron Fig 2018 Planner
Thanks to everyone who entered the Baron Fig 2018 Planner giveaway this week. I was thrilled to see all the wonderful and aspirational goals that people were setting for themselves for 2018. After the last few week’s of terrible news cycles, I noticed no one mentioned acts of violence, hatred or anger in their goals…
Housekeeping: Oops!
There were some WordPress updates and general upkeep and maintenance this week that somehow lead to the accidentally deleting a bunch of things – not that anyone noticed. Including me! But everything has been restored, including the link to The Desk Shop in the sidebar. Sorry for any confusion or navigational issues this week. Please…
Giveaway Winner: Diplomat Excellence A, Rhombus Guilloch Lapis in Black
Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway for the Diploma Excellence A, Rhombus Guilloch Lapis in Black. Now, to announce the winner: Congrats to Adam! I hope that Cacao du Bresil looks stunning in the Diplomat! our many thanks to Points of Distinction for sending us this lovely pen and thanks to Laura for…
News: Hallmarket, Typewriters & Decograph
Events Saturday (that would be tomorrow) is the annual Hallmarket event at Crown Center. This is THE opportunity to shop and buy original artwork and crafts from Hallmark artists, designers, photographers, and other crafty folks. The event starts at 10am and goes until 5pm in square outside, rain or shine. There will be food and…