I stumbled upon this video from the inflammatory article published earlier this year about how much the presidential calligraphers earn each year. While they may make more money than most of us, the skills they have are unquestionable. It will come as no surprise to anyone that I think this classic hand lettering skill should…
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Kaweco By The Bottle
I’ve been using Kaweco inks by the cartridge for all my Kaweco Sport fountain pens (when I’m not syringe filling) but I’m delighted to have the opportunity to use the inks in the more economical bottled versions. There are eight colors currently available: brown, midnight blue, palm green, paradise blue, pearl black, royal blue, ruby…
Holiday Cheer: Office Style
Do you string fairy lights across your cubicle wall or put a tree on your desk to get into the spirit of the season? If not, maybe its time to put a little holiday cheer in the office? Hang some decorations from your bulletin board or wall. Maybe download some printable stationery “From the Desk…
Are You Sending Holiday Cards?
Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas Card time, isn’t it? The biggest trend in holiday cards is photo cards and the easiest way to do that is online. There are lots of possible services but I thought I’d give a shout out my recommendations (there’s a little plugging the firm as well). First…
Spincil
A 2B beechwood pencil that doubles as a top? Ortie Design has created this clever little bit of entertainment. While I’m not sure what the large bulb does for the weighting of the pencil, watching the graphite markings while it spins would be totally mesmerizing. Looks like the Spincils are currently available only in shops…
Vanity Fair Desks
Each month, in Vanity Fair magazine (and on their website) there is an annotated photo of a famous person’s desk. For the pen geek, its a treat to see that Jerry Bruckheimer collects ornate fountain pens, that Lorne Michaels office looks just like the set created for Sutdio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and Trey…
Pitch Black is the new black
Field Notes heard us. They announced last week that they are now offering an open-stock (non-limited) black edition of their classic Field Notes pocket notebook. Its called Pitch Black and features French Paper Company 100lb “Blacktop” covers with grey text on the cover. On the inside is the same white 50lb Finch Opaque paper but…