Jan asks:
Is there a replacement for the Tiny Tot staples?
I’ve had a red one most of my life and only have a few bars left. Please help it is the best thing for my small desk.
Oh, I’ve got you covered! I too collect vintage TOT staplers and discovered that JetPens stocks staples from Japan No. 10s that fit perfectly. They even come in colors. You can also do a search on the internet or Amazon for No. 10 staples and find other options.
Kimmar asks:
Are Koh-inoor Magic erasers available in the US?
Sadly, I’ve not found a source for Koh-i-noor Magic erasers in the US but there are vendors on Ebay that will sell them from Europe and ship them over. That’s how I acquired my last batch. Andy from Woodclinched placed an order and sent me a few. Maybe you can find a few other pencil/eraser enthusiasts online to go in on an order with you? Maybe through the Pen Addict Slack channel, FPN or other social network?
UPDATE: Our good friend Greer Chicago does stock Koh-i-noor Magic erasers but does not have many in stock currently. Grab them quickly or check back and I’m sure they will restock soon.
Jairo asks:
I was wondering if you know a good pen holder (i.e, retro 51, Karas Kustoms Render K, ti2 tech… etc) for the refill of a uni-ball signo UM-151 0.38?
it does not have to be all metal, but an improvement over the actual body of the pen
The UM-151 sized refill is the same as the Pilot Hi-Tec C so there are some options available for a good pen holder. Should you need to later refill the pen holder, that refill is listed as a Uni-Ball Signo UMR-1 or UM-151. UM-153 and UM-100 will also fit.
There’s the Eco-Essentials Pen, the Karas Kustoms Render K, the Big I Design Titanium Pen, the Tactile Turn Mover, and the Pen Type-A for starters. The best option is to look for pens that say they will accept the Pilot Hi-Tec C refill for the widest variety.
Calendula.com has magic erasers!
Ugh, auto correct… cwpencils.com has them. Sorry about that. They’re based out of New York.
Thanks!
I really loved reading your blog post about the desk. I loved reading the questions you answered and how you found the answers. I’ve never heard of a red TOT staple, but I’m sure they are in my childhood memories somewhere. I love the idea of getting a beautiful, well-organized desk and working with well-designed pens.