(via slide-sideways.com)
The Phigvel Mail Bag is a Japanese canvas bag with leather details designed in a streamlined tribute to the postal worker bag. The only information I could find about the company was on their web site, Phigvelers.
Anyone in Japan who can check out one of the shops that carry their products?
(via Highsnobiety.com)
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)