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Review: Poppin Gel Pens
The fine folks over at Poppin sent me another package. This one was filled with boxes of their gel pen assortments. Each box includes six different gel pens in a rainbow of vivid colors. These gel pens have a similarly simple aesthetic to the ballpoint pens I reviewed last week. For the gel pens, the…
Esterbrook 2442 Falcon Nib
Reader Cliff offered to send me an Esterbrook Falcon nib and I gladly accepted. What I didn’t realize until it arrived is that it is the same number as my favorite Esterbrook nibs — the #2442. It turns out that the #2442 is also called a Falcon nib or a Fine Stub. Needless to say,…
Happy Left Handers Day!
Ok, technically it was yesterday but Happy Left Handers Day, just the same!
Review: Poppin Jumbo Mobile Memos
When Poppin suggested that they send me some of their Jumbo Mobile Memos in the hunt for the better-grade-of-sticky-note, I was thinking “jumbo” meant bigger than the standard 3×3″ square. You know, maybe 4×4″? Imagine my surprise when I got these. Here’ s picture with a regular, rather diminutive sticky note and the Jumbo Mobile…
Brand It With Office Supplies
I appreciate any company whose branding leans heavily on quippy uses of office supplies. For one, few jobs are nothing but sparse workspaces and iPhones so of course you need good office supplies. And second, the products aren’t overbranded with the company’s logo but rather with the principles that guide the company. I’m…
Vintage Book Tablet Covers
I mentioned earlier how my dearest friend, Rebecca AKA Squirrel Junkie had created fabulous tablet covers using vintage books. Well, she is now selling her creations so if you’re not inclined to make your own, you can purchase one directly from her. Each tablet cover includes a vertical elastic closure and soft felt lining and…