There are two excellent websites for lifehacks: Lifehack and Lifehacker. In amongst general information on how to get fit, eat better and be more productive are recommendations for work-related topics, zero-ing out your email inbox and app recommendations. This week I decided to cherry pick a few of my favorite recent articles from these sites…
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Nib Knowledge
Richard’s Pens created a fabulous document explaining and diagramming the differences between a regular fountain pen nib versus a stub or italic nib. If you’ve been listening to the Pen Addict podcast or frequents FPGeeks, this little document will make you feel wiser and better informed about the uses and differences of these nibs. (via…
Link Love: V is for Valentine’s Day
Just a hodge-podge of Valentine’s Day fun, inspiration and things that are RED.
Black is Beautiful
By far, the most popular ink color for pens is black. And for markers, be they art-making tools or big, bold utility markers, black is the go-to color. Which is why the new website Black is Beautiful is a great resource for lovers of felt/fiber-tipped markers. Included in their database is paint pens, washable markers…
Ruled Paper
Found while trolling the internet: a post on Wikipedia on Ruled Paper. The post goes into detail about ruled paper specifications for the US and some European countries and Japan. I notice dot-grid and Doane paper is not mentioned. Is it time to submit an addendum to the article? Anyone ever actually seen Pittman Ruled…
Another Inspirational Desktop Wallpaper
While collecting the info for A Pair of Pears printable 2013 desk calendar, I found that they also offer free desktop wallpapers for computer, iPhone and Android. Inspired and simple. (via A Pair of Pears)
Link Love: Write it down now
This is what happens when I don’t do a Link Love for over two weeks: it becomes epic! Sorry its so long but I didn’t want anything to get overlooked or skipped. Handwriting Month: January is National Handwriting Month (via Letter Writers Alliance) January 23rd is National Handwriting Day (via Detroit Free Press) Why email…