In the current digital age, most people have moved away from writing by hand to typing instead. However, that doesn’t mean you should throw out your favorite pens and notebooks and switch entirely to digital note-taking: there are actual benefits to writing by hand. Read on or watch the video below to find out why writing longhand is better for you.
This beautiful and mysterious safety pen was shown to me by Rob Parsons. The tapering shape of the pen suggests that it is a late one. The mottled hard rubber is lovely as it always is. Who made it? It has a superficial resemblance to Waterman pens and it has an 18k Waterman nib. There’s […] read more
The talk of the last few weeks has clearly been focused on the newest tortoise release from Pelikan, the upcoming M605 Tortoiseshell-Black. While this black tortoise is a new species, never before seen, the standard bearer across the lines has always been the brown tortoise. It is somewhat ironic then that the M6xx line has […] read more
No one has time to waste on a bad pen. That’s especially true for teachers, who often spend over an hour a day grading assignments. The right read more
Some bullet journals that are shared online are so artistic, I can only envy their owners. Given time is a major constraint for me (along with artistic skills), my bullet journal remains as minimalistic as possible. This post is to show examples of this...! Minimalistic doesn't have to mean boring though I do seem to have a style. I've noticed that I need to make the separation of each day... read more
Fineliners marry the visual impact and performance of ink with the convenience and predictability of a needle-point pen. Unlike metal-tipped technical pens or traditional brushes and dip pens, fineliners take no special care to use. This makes them accessible for beginners and everyday writers while allowing experienced artists to work distraction-free. This guide focuses on artist-quality pens but includes some more fun, affordable selections too. Read... read more
Teachers invest so much time and energy in and out of the classroom to bring out the best in their students. Whether you’re a teacher at a school or a homeschooler, it’s helpful to have high-quality teaching supplies to help you and your students succeed. Read on to see our must-haves for teachers or watch the video below to see them in action. ... read more
