The everyday carry (EDC) is a topic frequently discussed among pen and pencil afficiandos. We all have little gems and jewels that we love to have and keep but we are often asked, “But which ones do you use everyday?” Stationery Traffic recently answered this question by showing the contents of his Maxpedition EDC Pocket…
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Corrida Pencil Case
The Corrida Pencil case. $29 (via Le Bon Marché)
Pencil Salt & Pepper
Part of my day job requires that I make an inordinate amount of salt and pepper shaker sets. I realize this sounds like a particularly odd occupation and, trust me when I say, I never expected to do anything like this as a job. So, when I stumbled across this set of pencil salt…
Notebook paper pouches
Whether your tastes lean analog or digital, these embroidered notebook paper pouches can help keep you organized. The smaller 7×9″ is perfect for pens and pencils. The larger 9×10.5″ holds an iPad. $22 (via Quirk Gallery)
We Love Stationery
There is a wonderful visual Tumblr blog called We Love Stationery which is filled with all kinds of paper, pencil and office sundry goodness. If you just don’t get your fill here, pop over there and enjoy all the inspiration and images. For access to the specific posts referenced in the image above, here are…
When a 0.5mm or 0.7mm lead is not enough, try out the Worther Shorty mechanical pencil which sports a substantial 3mm super-soft 7B lead (other lead grades are available, of course). $15 (via Hand-Eye Supply)
How pencils are made
This video is from the TV Show How It’s Made and features Staedtler pencils in production. I was inspired to find the full video because I was so riveted by this animated gif made from the machine-sharpening technique. (via Stationery Love)