Review by Laura Cameron About a month ago, Baron Fig contacted us and asked if we would be interested in reviewing the latest addition to their leather collection, the Mousepad ($34.00). As I’m in the process of putting together a home office, I jumped at the chance to jazz up my desk. Baron Fig’s leather…
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Eye Candy: New uses for pen cases.
By Laura Cameron When I purchased a Nock Co. Sinclair at the LA Pen Show, I texted a photo to a friend of mine who loves pens and knitting. She immediately asked me to pick one up for her because she wanted to use it as a knitting notions case for her sock knitting. Not…
Sharpener Review: Caran d’Ache Pencil Peeler
Review by Tina Koyama For most uses, I sharpen pencils in the most expeditious way possible: my trusty electric Bostitch Quiet Sharp 6 (or, on the street, a portable Kum). But for some pencils or specific drawing purposes, knife-sharpening is the best or sometimes the only way. I have a knife that does the job…
Giveaway Winner: Galen Noteboard
The random number generator was put to work today and picked the winner of the Galen Note Board. Congrats to Margret! Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway this week. We’ve still got more giveaways coming in the next few weeks so stay tuned.
Review: Moleskine Eraser & Sharpener Set
Review by Tina Koyama Well-known for its iconic notebook, Moleskine has been coming out with quite a few other analog stationery and art products the past several years. I recently reviewed the graphite drawing pencils and watercolor pencils. When I was choosing contenders for my Great Eraser Rub-Off Challenge, I included the eraser from the…
Eye Candy: Eraser and Pencil Accessory Case
My pencil problem has an equal rival: the pencil accessories problem. To accompany my pencils, I have pencil point protectors, erasers, sharpeners, and leads for mechanical pencils. The accessory collection has grown to such proportions that it warranted its own organizational system. I use an old military green metal box with divided compartments that keep…
Review: Sheaffer Star Wars Rollerball Pen and Pencil Case
If you’ve ever encountered me at the airport or a pen show, you may have uncovered my other obsession besides pens… I’m a Star Wars nerd, so much so that my suitcase is R2-D2. So, when I got upset last year about the Cross Star Wars pens, it wasn’t an act. I can go off…