Easy Tiger has a way with words and great design. The Kicking Ass and Taking Notes pen ($25) is no exception. It is a stunning brass tube with gold foil lettering in perfect Futura with the message “Kicking Ass and Taking Notes” down the barrel. It is packaged in a stunning matte black and gold…
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Zebra Sarasa Prefill: Shiny Metallic Gel Refills!
Since my Pilot Juice Metallic Pen Set glee, I decided to refill my Prefill (my Zebra Sarasa Prefill, that is) with some of the metallic refills that are now available. I chose my favorite colors: metallic green, metallic pink and silver plus the pencil for an entirely non-work appropriate set. Who’s going to stop me,…
Pen Review: Pilot Juice 6-Color Metallic & Pastel Sets (with Bonus White Gel Pen Comparison)
Sometimes its nice to go back to my tried-and-true basics: gel pens. For many of us, it was the gateway into better pens whether it was in school or later in life. And what better way to liven up a wintery day (or a bleary Thursday) than with some metallics and pastels! So I thought…
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…
Pen Review: Uni Signo DX 0.38 – 2017 Colors
It’s been awhile since I’ve reviewed any gel pens or standard non-fountain pens so I thought it was about time to delve back into some of the basics. Uni-ball introduced a range of new colors in their much-loved Signo DX line. I went ahead and got all 12 new colors ($34). These new colors are…
Eye Candy: Retro 51 Bamboo Display Tray
Between my husband and I, we have acquired enough Retro 51 pens to require an actual display case for our collection. Luckily, there is a lovely Bamboo Pen Tray ($60) available made especially to hold sixteen of your favorite Retro 51 pens. The plexiglass cover is magnetic so its easy to lift off to remove your…
News: Letterboxes, Kickstarters & Karas
Galen Leather: Galen Leather has added new products new products to its line-up of already stellar leather goods including a wooden letter box which should probably be added to all our Christmas lists. Tell Santa you’ve been very good this year! Karas Pen Co: Karas is blowing out their Barstock inventory. Remaining Barstock inventory is…