Running a bit late today so I thought I might make the winner announcement extra special and use my favorite typewriter to type out today’s winner (so its sort of a typocast)…. Random number generator picked: So, here is the winner (which I had to print out the comments and number manually as I had…
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Journaling 101
I talk a lot about finding the perfect notebook or agenda but sometimes figuring out how to use your book that is as important as whether the paper is 90gms, unlined, hardcover, A5-sized or pocket-sized, grid, reporter-style. Rookie provided this get “get started” guide if you are feeling a bit stuck. The great advantage to…
Link Love: Something For Everyone
Pens: Basic Nib Tuning (Ken Cavers) Nibs, Feed and How They Come Together (Pentorium) Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto 4 vs 5 (Gourmet Pens) Pencils: TWSBI Precision Mechanical Pencils (TWSBI) Palomino Blackwing 602 Review (Ready Dot) Paper: In Defense of the Power of Paper (NYTimes) DIY Book Covers (Discover Paper) Choosing a Sketchbook (Ethereal Voices) What Catches…
Rhodia Webnotebook (AKA The Webbie) Review
I have finally gotten around to trying out and reviewing the Rhodia Webnotebook (AKA the Webbie). I held out until I could find the exact model I like: the A5 size, in black with blank paper. Thank you very much. The notebook has a subtle emboss logo on the leatherette cover but that’s the extent…
Coterie Handbound Notebooks
Coterie online shop has a selection of hand bound notebooks with marbled papers available on sale. Made in Ireland these books are available in two sizes, 4.9” x 6.75” and 3.75” x 5.25” in both lined and unlined versions. These books are a unique alternative to more commercially produced options and the prices are great.…
From our fine readers…
I have received several questions and recommendations from our fine readers so I thought I might start an infrequent post series “From our fine readers”. Shall we begin? Mark recommended a recent story from The Smithsonian Magazine on the history of the @ symbol. Great article about one of my favorite little glyphs. Nathalie asked…
Evernote + Moleskine Smart Notebooks
I’m sure this isn’t the first time you’ve heard about the recent union between Moleskine and Evernote but I thought I’d go ahead and include info here for those who might not have heard the news. Moleskine announced an Evernote-specific “smart” notebook last week at the Evernote Trunk Conference. The book includes stickers that, when…