If your goal today is to avoid being pinched, make sure you carry a green pen or pencil. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Wired’s “Pro Tip”: Alvin Brass Bullet Sharpener
In this month’s issue of Wired magazine, there is a brief little article about the Alvin Brass Bullet pencil sharpener ($6.17 from our local art supply store, Creative Coldsnow). This dandy little brass, knurled sharpener features the all-important KUM blade. Simple, classic and 100% effective. Glad to see even the tech geeks see the value…
Typewriters on the Oscars
I’ve been scouring the internet trying to get some information about the typewriters used as a backdrop in last night’s Oscars broadcast during the Best Writing categories. Did you see them? I haven’t been able to find any information about the typewriters, who owns them or where they came from (the Museum The Academy of…
Don’t Go Away, I’ll be back on Tuesday!
I’m going to be traveling for the next couple days, attending Ex Postal Facto in San Francisco, finding all sorts of pens, office supplies and postal wonder to share with you when I return. If you live in SF, come by any of the Ex Postal Facto events and say hello. I’d love to meet…
News: Planner Camp
Planner Camp is an online class, forum and resources to help you create your own planner to organize and plan your perfect year. Planner Camp starts on Monday and costs $49US. Some of the topics and features of the project include: Three weeks of private posts, tips and video tutorials Access to a private student…
Top 10 Most Popular Posts for 2013
Here’s a round-up up the most popular posts from 2013 that appeared here on The Desk. The Great Beginner Fountain Pen Debate Customizing a Midori Traveler Notebook Pilot Metropolitan Review TWSBI Mini Review Bullet Journal Piccadilly Essential Notebook Pipe Desk Building Plans Midori Traveler Star Edition Classroom Friendly Sharpener Kaweco Student Fountain Pen I’m surprised…
White House Calligraphy Office
I stumbled upon this video from the inflammatory article published earlier this year about how much the presidential calligraphers earn each year. While they may make more money than most of us, the skills they have are unquestionable. It will come as no surprise to anyone that I think this classic hand lettering skill should…