The pocket notebook trend isn’t recent. Leave it to The Art of Manliness to find references to real men keeping pocket notebooks like the ones shown in the photo above since the early 20th century. Real men take notes, proudly, and the suggestions for uses for these notebooks are as valid today as they were…

Are these not the most beautifully old school looking crayons? Well, guess what? They are not vintage. I bought them just before Christmas at the local Hallmark shop. They are super smooth crayons perfect for labeling boxes, ceramic, plastic, and just about anything else. Tested on a piece of scrap paper found in the Desk.…

One of my resolutions for 2012 is to learn more about fountain pens and inks. This handy tool called the Nib Nook lets you create a comparison of nibs from the various manufacturers carried at Goulet Pens. If you are also interested in learning more about fountain pens and inks, Goulet Pens offers ink samples…