I was having one of those weeks at work where all I really wanted was a pick-me-up. So, at lunch one day, I ventured across the street to the Pen Place and bought a bottle of the MontBlanc Meisterstück 90 years Permanent Grey ($22 for a 60ml glass bottle). I bought it sight unseen (no…
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Winner: Knock Knock “Dress Your Desk” Giveaway
Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway for the Knock Knock “Dress Your Desk” Essentials. Congrats to our winner, Kristy! I will contact you via email to make arrangements for delivery. Check your inbox. For everyone else, remember that Knock Knock has two special offers available: Sign up for the Knock Knock newsletter and get…
Typewriter I’d Most Like to Smash with a Hammer
From the “Oh, God, No” files: A typewriter is modified to type in (argh!!!!) Comic Sans! (via FastCo Design)
Pen Cleaning
Every once in awhile I realize that I have every fountain pen in the house inked up and haven’t used most of them in months. This inevitably leads to maniacally cleaning every pen. All the cartridges come out and every pen is disassembled to its smallest possible pieces and dropped into water. I even syringe…
Art of the Day: Paper-Mate poster from 1956
Original Vintage Posters keeps a fabulous assortment of vintage posters including vintage typewriter images and other vintage pens. Does your office need some art on the wall?
Ladies, A New Use for Office Supplies
Oh yes, you can do a perfect french manicure using reinforcement dots. Need I say more? (via Popcosmo and Bellashoot)
Review: Knock Knock “Dress Your Desk” Accessories
The fine folks over at Knock Knock sent me a few of their Dress Your Desk office essentials. I received two sets of Not-Your Average Index Cards, a Random Notes notepad, a Whatever Lined Pad and a set of Honest Acronym File Folders. I cannot tell you how much the Honest Acronym File Folders make…