Mark has a really great question, and I know that you, my readers, will have some great ideas for him: I’m legally blind, and looking for a broad line. Currently, I use a Uni-ball Signo RT with 1.0mm refill. I’m considering the Ohto Fude Ball 1.5mm, Pilot VP with tuned broad nib, and Lamy 2000…
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Ask The Desk: Tot Staples & MAGIC Erasers & Pens for the Signo 151
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…
Ask The Desk: Retro 51 Refills
Daisy asked: Just got myself a new Retro 51 Tornado (Nine Lives edition) but I am a bit overwhelmed by potential refills. I like a fine black line, and ideally ink that won’t run when highlighted. Can you help narrow down my options? This may be heresy, but I’m not sure if I prefer ballpoint…
Ask The Desk: DDC Editions
Lori asks: I hope you can answer this. How often does Draplin Design come out with DDC Field Notes? I’d like to buy a set one of these days. Lori, I went straight to Field Notes HQ (AKA Coudal Partners) and asked my good buddy Bryan. His answer mirrored my suspicions. DDC editions are released…
Ask The Readers: Lay-Flat Notebooks & Brown Ink
Hello, dear readers, I’m turning to you to help make some recommendations to some of the questions I’ve received lately. I will summarize a lengthy question from Jeff in the UK: He’s looking for a notebook smaller than a standard A5 that will lay flat and will work well with fountain pens. This is a…
Ask the Desk: More Refills (Pen and Paper)
Carlos hoped I could help with this: I would like to buy some refills for a Dunhill ballpen sidecar and a Montegrapa rollerball (refill with 12 cm long). Could you tell me what refills should I buy? According to my research, it looks like the Montegrappa rollerballs all take the standard Pilot G2 style refill,…
Ask The Desk: Grippy Fountain Pens & Cross Refills
Jon wrote me recently about left-handed pens: I’m a lefty. Never quite got over someone confiscating my ancient Parker VP, loved that pen. For the past couple of years I’ve been using inexpensive Schneider pens that have facets on the grip that make positioning it automatic. Thought I’d upgrade a bit and have found the…