August 2012
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It's 2013... almost -- an exhaustive round-up of...
Most calendar and planner manufacturers have already released their 2013 offerings so I thought I might whet your appetite for a new wall calendar, desk calendar or planner.
First from Taschen are a range of designs featuring art, architecture, illustration and more in many different sizes and configurations.
(From left to right: Pin-Ups by Elvgren Weekly tear-off calendar, 8.1 x 13.0 in., 108...
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Kaweco Allrounder vs. Student: The Purchasing...
Let me start off by saying I have not yet handled either of these pens but based on the descriptions listed, let me go through the differences (and similarities) between the Kaweco Allrounder ($106) and the Kaweco Student ($56). Also, let me clarify that I started this research for my own benefit as I was trying to decide which full-sized Kaweco I wanted to purchase and decided I might go ahead...
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Winner of the Notice Life Stationery Set
Thanks to everyone who entered to win the Notice Life business organizing system. Without further ado…
Drum roll please…
m. j. hutchens!
I sent you an email to confirm your prize and get your shipping information. Thanks so much to everyone! More giveaways will happen in the near future!
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Evernote + Moleskine Smart Notebooks
I’m sure this isn’t the first time you’ve heard about the recent union between Moleskine and Evernote but I thought I’d go ahead and include info here for those who might not have heard the news.
Moleskine announced an Evernote-specific “smart” notebook last week at the Evernote Trunk Conference. The book includes stickers that, when scanned or photographed...
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Need Advice on News and Digital Detritus
I’ve had a couple questions floating around in my organizationally-obsessed head and I was hoping you fine readers might have some input.
What is your favorite way to get your news? I’m talking weather, politics, big news — not just RSS feeds from Gizmodo and the Pen Addict.
How do you collect and track online tidbits — articles to read, review or remember for later? Do...
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Saki Collection Pen Roll
The Saki Collection pen roll (P-661) is a fabric pen roll available in six different traditional Japanese fabrics. The P-666 which is another variety of the same design available in seven solid colors with contrasting ties, if you are not a pattern lover.
The case holds about six pens, two in each of the three divided areas. Thinner pens or pencils might fit up to four in each compartment....
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Twelve Inch Notes
12 Inch Notes from The Soda Shop on Vimeo.
(via Notebook Stories)
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Notice Life Business Stationery
Notice Life is an Australian-based office stationery company that has created a whole series of large-scale project planning and goal-mapping tools. They sent me a copy of their weekly planning pad, 2012-13 financial year wall calendar and a set of to-do sticky notes.
The financial calendar is designed to align with the Australian fiscal year but as it starts in July, its more than adequate...
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Link Love
Pens and Ink:
How wide is a BB nib comparison (via Lady Dandelion)
A First-timers View of a Pen Show (via No Pen Intended)
Paper:
Find out all about Sketchnoting, a notetaking technique coined by Mike Rohde (via Rohdesign)
Journlet art-quality refills for Midori Traveler and Pelle Journals (via Observe Closely)
Unruled composition notebooks for $1.95 (via Gramco School Supplies)
Binders...
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Rad + Hungry STMT: Two months is twice the fun
I have been a subscriber to Rad + Hungry’s STMT kits for almost a year now. Every month I get a package of stationery goods from somewhere in the world. In July, I received a patriotic USA kit with General Pencil Co pencils, a small hardcover blank book from Treetop Publishing and real wood pushpins. Excellent kits indeed!
For August, the STMT kits went global again — this...
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Link Love: Friday Edition
Pens and Ink:
Nib Grinds and Sizes (via Ink Nouveau)
Monetverde Invincia Stealth 1.1mm Review (via Ivan R on FP Geeks Forum)
New Fluorescent Pens and Pencils from Moleskine (via Notemaker)
Make your own black walnut ink (via Freeplaycraft)
Ink comparison: J. Herbin Diabolo Menthe v. Caran d’Ache Carribean Blue (via East…West…Everywhere)
Pepper Spray “Pen” (via...
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Make Note: Notemaker stocks Monsieur
Monsieur Notebooks are now being stocked with our favorite Aussie online stationery supply company. Check out my review and then hop over and order one for yourself. Remember, Well-Appointed Desk readers receive a 10% discount when you enter the code WELLAPPDESK at checkout.
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Lefty for the WIN!
The winner in this month’s JetPens giveaway is:
Jess! Congratulations! I’ll be contacting you via email to send you your gift certificate. Thanks to everyone who entered and commented!
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Bright Ideas in Highlighters
There’s more options in highlighters than what you can find in the aisles of your local big box office supply store so I thought I’d round-up some more unusual highlighter options available.
The refillable highlighter:
If I have a choice, I’d rather not throw away pens if I can get more life out of them so the Staedtler Textsurfer highlighter ($1.45) and ink refill station is...
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Get those plans in order
I found two simple, undated planners this week. The first is the Seeso Better Day Planner.
The Seeso Better Day Planner is a slim softcover planner with weekly planning on the left hand side of the page and a blank right hand page for notes and sketches. The Better Day ships with 2012 and 2013 sticky calendars that can be added to the book or write in your own dates. Available in four colors,...
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Left-Handers Day Giveaway!
In honor of Left-Handers Day, and because our fine friends at JetPens also care for the lefties among us, I’ve decided to host a lefty-centric giveaway this month. This is for all the lefties out there though I won’t exclude lefty-lovers from entering as well.
Tell me what your greatest lefty challenge is in the comments below and enter to win a $25 gift certificate. All you...
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Pentel Pocket Brush Pen
The Pentel Pocket Brush pen is one of the best, if not The Best, brush pens on the market. First, the understated look of the pen is a pleasure to behold with nothing printed on the pen but one elegant character. The pen has a simple silver clip and a solid black plastic body. The cap clicks solidly onto the pen. The pen comes with two permanent black ink cartridges.
The tip is what makes...
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Ohto Tasche Fountain Pen Review
The fine folks at JetPens recently sent me the Ohto Japan Tasche FF-10T compact fountain pen to review. I went over to their review page and noticed several comments that suggested that the pen did not perform well so I was a bit concerned. I am truly spoiled by the high-quality performance and low price of the Kaweco Sports which are direct competitors to this petit pen. What I discovered...
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365 Notebook
Start over, anytime, anyday with the 365 Journal. Its a clothbound, hardcover journal with simple number in the top corner. Start your journaling, writing, photo-a-day or other project anytime. Make today the first day of your new year.
Its available in red or black, with a matching ribbon marker and blank pages, roughly 6.5”x10” for $29.95 AUD.
(via kikki.k)
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The Neverending Desk
This fantastic desk is meant to be a visual representation of the process of developing a brand, from concepts and color chips to the final product, created by Oneighty Creative. Its, of course, a lovely desk and workspace as well.
(via August Empress)
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Designer Workspaces
Check out an array of office workspaces of interior designers at Heirloom Philosophy.
(via Heirloom Philosophy)
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Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens, not the brush ones
A few weeks ago, I did a quick comparison of several “felt tip” pens, but somehow managed to leave out the Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen which is available in both a standard variety of felt tip sizes as well as the less warmly received brush tip version.
While visiting the local Utrecht art supply store this weekend, I got into a discussion with the stockist about various pens and...
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Neon Office Accents
Add a little bit of neon to your workspace like a neon writing pad or recover your favorite chair. Just remember, a little goes a long way.
(via Decoist)
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Tattly Zipper Pouch
The darling Oh, Hello canvas zip pouch is 6.5” x 5” and ships with two matching temporary tattoos designed by Mike Lowery. It’s just big enough to protect small items from the rough-and-tumble life inside your bag but not quite as long as the average pencil pouch. If your favorite pens are Kawecos, this would be perfect! $15
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The Secretary Knife
The Victorinox Secretary in all-metal finish is the perfect solution for on-the-go needs of the Well-Appointed reader whose work may be done on a coffee shop table, park bench, front seat of the car or other far-flung locales.Use it to “open envelopes, pry open staples, cut out crossword puzzles, clip articles/pictures” (a direct quote from a reader). The name alone makes it a...
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Alicia Klein's Pen Quiver
The most recent Kickstarter project for the pen-obsessed is the Pen Quiver created by Alicia Klein. It is a 3-compartment case to contain your favorite writing tools. Back the project for $30 and be the first to get one of these leather pen quivers. The project is about halfway to the goal with about three weeks left.
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