MOTEX MTX-03PRIME – MINI – Idle for Craft

Effective and sleek, the Hobonichi Techo is a favorite among planner lovers everywhere. Since its inception, Hobonichi has expanded its collection to include not only different sizes but also a wide range of cover designs and accessories. In this guide, we provide a broad overview of the backgrounds and features of Hobonichi’s covers and accessories that are available for 2022. To browse designs offered in previous... read more

The majority of my work days, I carry this Sweaty Betty quilted backpack. It's pretty functional and quite well built and considering that it's on the pricier end for a backpack, I would hope so! I also really like the two pockets at the side. On rainy days, one side is useful for an umbrella and the other side usually has a folded up tote bag. Contents (top left, clockwise):... read more

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The legend of the Blackwing exceeds the reputation of any other pencil. Its exceptional balance of softness, darkness, and sharpness, set off by an elegant ferrule and replaceable eraser, makes it instantly recognizable and highly addictive. Celebrated authors, musicians, and artists declared that they could not work without the original Blackwing after it was discontinued in 1998. The revived family of Blackwing pencils and companion products... read more

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Tomoe River notebooks are omnipresent these days, offered by various brands in many different styles. With good reason of course, as everyone wants a piece of the Japanese wonder paper to get the absolute best out of their fountain pens! Turkish stationery and leather goods company, Galen Leather, jumped on the Tomoe River wagon quite a while ago with their collection of 'Everyday Books': a selection of thin softcover... read more

Since 2001, the Hobonichi Techo has earned a cult following and become a global lifestyle icon. What is a Hobonichi Techo, you ask? It is a Japanese daily planner known for its minimal and functional design. While it may look like an ordinary planner at first glance, using a Hobonichi Techo reveals the thoughtful details that make it such a beloved daily companion. ... read more

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

What was your first fountain pen? Chances are, it was a bare-bones gateway pen made of cheerful plastic. These are perfect for learning how to use fountain pens, but once you’re comfortable, the expansive world of mid-range fountain pens awaits. These pens give you access to a wide variety of styles, higher-quality materials and construction, and specialized designs like pocket sizing and built-in filling systems. At... read more