It’s not everyday that a company unveils a new pencil. Today, Baron Fig announced its new Archer Pencil. Or should I say “rolled” out its new pencil since they are packaged in a matte charcoal paperboard tube? Inside, are snuggled a dozen hexagonal graphite painted pencils with a charcoal tipped ends. Discreetly stamped in white…
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Off The Grid: Up To My Ears In Fluff
Just wanted to let everyone know I’m taking a little vacation. I’ll be off the grid in upstate New York for the rest of the week, communing with knitters, nature and hopefully a few alpacas like my friend above at the Rhinebeck Sheep & Wool Festival. Hope you all can survive without me and don’t…
Kickstarter: Write Your Own Adventure – 2017 Planner
Just yesterday, Ask The Desk was filled with questions about planners for 2017 and this morning I discovered the Write Your Own Adventure planner from Emma Kate Co. in Australia. This looks like such a good option for 2017 that I backed the project and bought two. When they arrive, I plan to give one…
The Unspeakable: Theft at Dromgoole’s in Houston
On Tuesday, just days before the Dallas Pen Show, the unspeakable happened to Dromgoole’s Fine Writing in Houston — a man walked into their shop and jammed $7000 worth of Montblanc pens into his pockets and walked out while Dromgoole and his wife were busy with other customers. And it all happened in less than…
Giveaway Winner: J. Herbin Caroube de Chypre
Thanks to everyone who entered and shared their color inspirations for Caroube de Chypre. I loved reading what the color evoked for everyone. The winner of the giveaway was Sandra. I’ve contacted her via email. I hope the color lives up to her expecatations!
News: Podcast Update & Dallas Pen Show
I’ve got two pieces of news to share. First, there was a podcast snafu last night when we recorded Art Supply Posse. As a result, we are having to re-record the whole show again tonight. So, Episode 16 will not be posting until late on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Sorry for the delay. As Heather said…
SF Pen Show: Day 3 and Wrap-Up
I got to spend the final day of the SF Pen Show being a legitimate visitor, shopper and participant which was a pleasure. I was able to wake up a little later than usual, chat with friends and visit with vendors and sellers. Several of us were a little hung over too so a slow…