I got wordy today on The Cramped with a Fountain Pen Guide for Lefties. Big thanks to Patrick Rhone for letting me contribute.
If you have any other questions, leave them in the comments here or shoot me an email or holler on Twitter.
Word. Notebooks in Indigo
Have you recently considered purchasing a stonewashed blue AL-Sport Kaweco like Mr. Dudek? Wouldn’t it look fabulous next to the new Word. notebooks in indigo? Yup. I’m here to keep your pockets coordinated.
(3-pack for $9.99)
Kickstarter: ClickTape
I see a lot of pen projects on Kickstarter so when I heard about the ClickTape tape dispenser, I was pretty stoked. Its time for folks to start innovating other office supply stndards. And the CLickTape is a great idea with a cool design. Modern but classic.
The cost of entry is minimal: just €10 for a blue version and it include worldwide shipping (I just shipped a 2 oz package to the UK and it cost me over $7 so you’re basically paying for postage at this point). To get the coveted green version, I’ll have to jump up to the Triple Pack and get the turquoise and blue one as well for €25.
There’s only a few days left in the Kickstarter campaign and the project is shy about €1000 of reaching the goal. I’d really like this project to get funded (for my own selfish need to have a green one) so please consider this project.
A Desk that Hides the Cable Spaghetti
This clean, simple desk from Artifox helps keep all those cables contained in a pocket beneath the work surface, hidden behind a hinged wooden door. Finally, no unsightly cords!
The top has a finished slot to allow charging of portable devices while simultaneously hiding the cable clutter and propping the devices up into a viewable angle. The right hand side of the work surface features a built-in whiteboard too (I wonder if they offer a lefty option? They do!). Finally, there are pegs under the desk to hang headphones, bag or other daily essentials. Beautiful, simple and elegant.
(link via Design Milk, desk from Artifox starting at $1,199 US)
DIY Planter & Pen Cup
Just because you’re stuck indoors all day staring at email, spreadsheets or lines of code does not mean you shouldn’t have a little green to keep your spirits up.
Follow these instructions to build your own desk organizer with room for a few small succulents to add a little green to that beige cubicle.
(via Instructables)
Parcel Ghost Postal Whimsy
Marissa, creator of the postal spook know as the Parcel Ghost, sells fun and informative zines like the Parcel Ghost’s Guide to Post and the Parcel Ghost Zine Fun Pack. The Parcel Ghost is one of the most delightful promoters of postal whimsy so if you’re feeling inclined to write and receive letters, you will surely appreciate the Parcel Ghost.
Follow the travels and adventures of Parcel Ghost on Tumblr or follow him on Twitter as well. Long live Parcel Ghost!
Plotting… and Planning
There’s lots of exciting things coming your way next week (and in the weeks to follow). I’ve got a review of the Lamy Logo F fountain pen , a sneak peek of a new project from Nock Co, a review of the Neatography subscription service, a hands-ion with the new Kaweco Sports Skyline in Mint, ink reviews and more. Then there will be some guest appearances in other places.
A Busy Desk in not a bored Desk.
Do you go “dark” when you’re busy?