Review by Laura Cameron Ana came home from the Atlanta Pen Show with lots of new things for me to try and among those were Story Supply Co.‘s new limited edition Ithaca. Ithaca is named for Homer’s Odyssey and debuts just in time for National Poetry Month. The notebook is a limited edition run so…
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From the Archives: Maruman Mnemosyne N183A Inspiration Notebook A5
Review by Laura Cameron Several weeks ago Ana and I were discussing what products needed to be tested and reviewed and she handed me a Mnemosyne notebook. I laughed and told her I’d been using one for ages now and she asked me why I’d never reviewed it before. So today I’ll talk about my…
Sketchbook Review: Clairefontaine Goldline Multi-Techniques A5
I’ve been testing the Clairefontaine Goldline Multi-technique A5 sketchbook for sometime now. It was something that was brought to my attention specifically after I bemoaned that Exacompta was no longer making a blank refill that contained excellent paper for sketching and drawing. The book contains 140g/65lb smooth white paper and a classic “oil cloth” cover.…
Notebook Review: Papier Tigre 3 Pocket Notebooks Set
The Papier Tigre A6 3-Pack of Notebooks ($15.33USD) is simply packaged with a black bulldog clip that holds the paper wrap onto the books and is then reusable by the books’ owner. Handy! The set includes three A6-sized (105 x 148 mm or 4.1 x 5.8 in) notebooks, each printed with graphic illustrations in bold…
Notebook Review: Tangible Stationery Customized Forbes F24 Journal
When the folks at Tangible Stationery Co, Ltd. approached me about reviewing their new line of notebooks, I admit I was a little skeptical. At first glance, the A5 soft touch notebooks look quite a bit like many other notebooks on the market. Sure, they are available in the coveted dot grid so that certainly…
Kickstarter: Pen Community Projects — Current & Concluding
The pen community has been showered in great Kickstarter opportunities lately. We thought we would round up all the best and also follow-up on a few that are currently shipping. Pay It Forward Pay It Forward is the brain child of Oscar Rodriguez and his project to provide free pens, ink and notebooks to children…
Preview: Baron Fig Lock & Key (Squire & Confidant Set)
When it comes to a themed set, after the Back to School Set, I didn’t think Baron Fig could top themselves again so soon. But their latest release, the Lock & Key Squire and Confidant Set ($77) is a fabulous pairing. The Lock Confidant notebook ($20 if purchased separately) is a deep, forest green, linen…