Lauren Conrad collected some great tips on interviewing like a pro. Some of the tips are specifically lady-related (hair out of your face) but many tips can apply to men as well (like not tweeting post-interview and writing a thank you note). I love her tips but I didn’t think the image Lauren used represented…
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Jolly and Bright
Need a bright stocking stuffer for a younger relative or just something to brighten up your office through the grey days of winter? These inexpensive, color composition notebooks from Office Depot are just $2.99 each. Get a whole stack and feel fine handing one to a co-worker who forgot to bring paper to a meeting.…
Rare and unusual species of Esterbrooks spotted in the wild
All you vintage Esterbrook fountain pen fans might want to take a close look at this collection. See anything unusual? These pens all belong to my friend Rob L. He has been squirreling away vintage fountain pens for as long as I’ve known him. This week, he brought his rare and unusual Esterbrooks to share…
Tips to get more life out of old tips
Since I’ve been on the subject of brush pens, I thought I’d share a tip for getting more mileage out of the brush tips in Faber-Castell PITT Brush pens. All you need to do is use a rag or paper towel and gently grab the worn out tip of the pen and pull. Out it…
The Big Brush-Off
I have been stockpiling brush pens for awhile now and I though I’d do a little round-up of the ones I’ve liked the best. These are all basically disposable pocket pens that use either a felt/fiber sponge-like material for the tip or a more rubbery polymer material for the tip. None of these use actual…
Two Desks are Better than One
Topping a small wooden desk with a larger glass work surface makes one multi-functional workspace. Not much room for your knees though! (via SF Girl By Bay)
Link Love: Penopoly Edition
Pens Rotring Silver Initial Fountain Pen Review (via East, West, Everywhere) Pilot Capless Handwritten Review (via Inktronics) Platignum Studio Handwritten Review (via Inktronics) Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pen (via A Penchant for Paper) Erasable Pen Olympics is an oldie but goodie (via Pen Addict and Pen Addict Podcast) Bic Fountain Pen Review (via Writing By…