I recently discovered that of all the pen reviews I’ve written over the years, I never actually used or reviewed the office supply closet staple, the Pilot G-2 gel pen. Partly I think it was because I had never found one in an office supply shop that was narrower than the 0.7mm width. I just…
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Late Night Shopping: The Shop is Restocked!
The shop has been restocked with rubber stamps! Wood block and classic handled models — you have choices!
App Love: PicFrame
I thought I would share a favorite app today. I discovered PicFrame for iOS awhile back which is a great way to do a grid of photos to post on Instagram, Flickr or Facebook. The app costs $0.99 and works on iPhone or iPad. Its quite flexible with an assortment of grids to choose from…
HERO Pen Winners
I’m happy to announce the winners of the HERO haiku/limerick/poetry contest. I’d like to share their poetic worldplays too. From Julia: A fountain pen, found on the moon Had a talent that caused me to swoon I filled it with ink (Leaning over the sink) And the pen commenced singing a tune! From Jean: It…
Top iPhone and iPad apps
There is a new list available of the top paid and free apps for the iPhone and iPad. Of the 50 apps listed, I decided to see exactly how many of them I own: I have more free iPad apps because I have more space on my iPad than on my 16GB phone. Its definitely…
A.W. Faber Pencils and Chalks Catalog Page
I kept going back to Present + Correct to admire this vintage advertising art of A.W. Faber pencils and chalks that I decided I needed to share it. The image is circa 1897. I love that the pencils were tied to cardstock to display them. Good way to display my vintage pencils? (via Present +…
Ask The Desk: Moleskine Portfolio Book Alternatives
Yesterday, following Moleskine’s release of their new portfolio books, John from Pencil Revolution asked: Anyone know of a portfolio type item that is not made by Moleskine? This is the portfolio book in question. From the outside, it looks like a standard Moleskine notebook but on the inside its a divided pocket accordion book with an…