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Pen Lust Podcasts

AnaFebruary 20, 2012May 29, 2017

I don’t know why it hadn’t occurred to me sooner but just like every other hobby or interest, pen lovers have podcasts. Thanks to Brad Dowdy starting his Pen Addict Podcast, I’ve discovered a couple other options to keep you entertained and informed.

The Pen Addict (only two episodes so far but lots are planned for the future)

Geek of the Week (from the folks who created Fountain Pen Geeks, also a podcast!)

Ink Nouveau (Brian Goulet of Goulet Pens features fountain pen videos, reviews and tip, available as a podcast on iTunes)

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AnaFebruary 19, 2012

Simply Hue is one of the many facets of Vicki Dvorak’s creative life. She teaches the Raining Umbrellas creativity course to help inspire others, and acts as a color consultant as well as being a prolific blogger. Add to that these iPhone cases which feature some of her lovely photography. Fitted cases for $35, skins for $15.

(via Society6. Tip thanks to JenniferAbe)

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Refill Finder

AnaFebruary 18, 2012

Refill Finder

Find the refill you need for just about any kind of rollerball, ballpoint, gel pen, liquid ink for fountain pens or lead for pencils at this shop. Fisher Space Pen? Check. 5.6mm colored leads? Check.

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AnaFebruary 18, 2012

The Honest Boy pencil sharpener. $9.99

(via Perpetual Kid)

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AnaFebruary 17, 2012

Glass pens and flexible nibs accompanied by bottles of ink. This is as low tech as you can go when it comes to writing. And still the most beautiful expressive way to write.

(via thingsorganizedneatly)

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AnaFebruary 17, 2012

Lots of great office/studio inspiration to be found on this post from From the Right Bank including this simple tabletop with contrasting filing cabinet and cowhide guest chair.

(via FROM THE RIGHT BANK)

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The Swab Shop

AnaFebruary 16, 2012

Do you know about the Swab Shop at Goulet Pens? This is a section on their site where you can view swabs of ink colors by color grouping across brands, all the swabs for a particular brand or even try out an interactive swatch tool and then immediately add a sample or bottle to your cart. Looking for the perfect lipstick red ink or, in my case, the quintessential lemon-lime green? This is the best way to find it.

(photo from Goulet Pens in the Black Swab Shop section)