An assortment of wood-cased pencils (by Lost Dutchman)
These understated Japanese mechanical pencils have a wood barrel — just like a traditional pencil — but are filled with 0.5mm leads. The tip is stainless steel as is the clip and end. Quite a lovely find.
(via Paper Pastries)
NPR is offering a beautiful wall calendar for 2012 featuring 13 artists who are also loyal fans of public radio. $15
(via NPR Shop)
Writing Longer Letters
While not entirely relevant or applicable to most people today, I was amused at some of the quotes about how, even in 1922, letter-writing was becoming less frequent and that one’s daily mail was more bills and advertising than correspondence.
And even some of Ms. Post’s no-no’s would be welcome in my mailbox (or even my email in-box).
From Emily Post’s Etiquette (1922). You can also read her advice on writing shorter correspondence or any other section from the book.
Beautiful vintage lettering practice booklet that include simple and decorative styles. Thanks to @LitoApostolakou on Twitter for the tip.
(via Inklinks)
While thinking about penmanship, I have noticed that I prefer a more upright style versus the italic style while I think both are lovely. I naturally write more upright than slanted so I started to investigate methods that employ a more upright approach. I have noticed that Europeans tend to teach a more upright hand, specifically the French, English and Germans. Unfortunately, I found few resources online to demonstrate the styles or provide any techniques for learning these hands.
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(via Zazzle)