The Poor Man Can Afford Only The Very Best
Some time ago took a look at a couple of new products from TRU RED, a new office supply brand available at Staples. The products offered a nice change of pace from standard over-the-counter stationery, and have since expanded to a brand capable of outfitting an entire office. Recently I was offered an opportunity to … Continue reading TRU RED Mastery Journal Review
I'm finally getting around to cleaning up my stationery shelves, so that means some things need a new home. First up, this Insight Editions Batman Journal! The journal features 192 lined pages of archival paper. I have not tested this book at all, so I can neither confirm nor deny its fountain pen friendliness, but … Continue reading It’s Giveaway Time
So recently The Well Appointed Desk shop launched an incredibly "limited edition" notepad made with new old stock typewriter paper. At the time of writing, the pad has sold through its final replenishment batch. Although these products are no longer available for your purchase consideration, I thought I'd take a moment to go over a … Continue reading Vintage Writing Paper and the Consumption of Pen Stuff
You're gonna need a bigger desk. Last year I had the opportunity to review the THINKERS Notebook, a disk-bound notepad with a companion app designed to make sharing or cataloging your notes simple and efficient. The notebook's tear-away type binding and unique split format (half-lined, half-dot grid) was an interesting addition to my work space, … Continue reading Thinkers Notebook V2 Review
Long-time readers will know that I'm a fan of BaronFig and their minimal-design philosophy, maximum-function product catalog. Recently they expanded that catalog to include a few desk and notebook accessories designed to help you "do your best thinking," wherever you happen to be working. Being the work-from-home pen nerd that I am I was excited … Continue reading Around the Desk with BaronFig
Lamy is another one of those brands that is guaranteed to come up in any conversation about starter fountain pens. The Safari and AL-Star are great pens that offer a very strong writing experience for a fairly low cost of entry. Lamy also tends to come up in discussions about the best all-time fountain pens … Continue reading Next-Level Lamy Review – Studio and Aion
Way way back at the beginning of this blog, I reviewed a Twsbi Eco; the first fountain pen I spent more than twenty dollars on. The pen was a delight to use, and an excellent jumping off point into the wider world of fountain pen design. When I reviewed that pen I was a novice, … Continue reading Twsbi Eco Cement Grey Re-View
Alright well, it was bound to happen eventually. I've taken my first few steps into the world of mechanical keyboards. Honestly, it was only a matter of time. I wouldn't call it a huge leap. There were many contenders, but in the end I decided on the Keychron K4. This is a 96% mechanical keyboard … Continue reading Keychron K4 Mechanical Keyboard Review
I like extra-fine fountain pen nibs and micro-tipped gel pens as much as the next pen nerd, so I was excited to finally get my hands on a UniBall Jetstream Edge. I was able to snatch one up when Jetpens restocked, and I've been using it for a little over a week now and, well... … Continue reading UniBall Jetstream Edge Ballpoint Pen Review
The Pineider Avatar UR is the lowest point of entry to the Pineider line of fine writing instruments. The company has a history dating back to 1774, so I'm excited to get a glimpse of what the brand is all about through their most budget-friendly option. Let's take a look. The Pen The Avatar UR … Continue reading Pineider Avatar UR Fountain Pen Review
