I am in the good (bad?) position of having a Flying Tiger store right next to where I get off the underground and onto the bus every day. If I have a few minutes to wait for the bus I… Read More ›
Pens
Galen Leather Hobonichi Weeks/TN/wallet insert combination in light brown
Week 35 (yep, Sweden uses week numbers instead of dates) is always one of the busiest of my year. The Swedish Parliament, the Riksdag, has intensive courses in English for Riksdag officials and Members of Parliament. Week 33 and 34… Read More ›
TWSBI Diamond 580 Clear Reservoar
A recent purchase thanks to Susie D who showed me hers. It was so fine that even my left hand didn’t smudge the ink, and the grip was amazing. Plus it is really pretty.
Hobonichi Cousin and Thank you all cover
My Hobonichi Cousin (A5) and Thank you all cover arrived yesterday. I love the EMS postal service from Japan because they are so quick and always deliver to my door at convenient times of day. For security reasons I am… Read More ›
Ystudio writing instruments and accessories
I had never heard of Ystudio until I saw them in a local pen store the other day. They are gorgeous! Very minimal, heavy and extremely well made. See them here I like the 2mm yellow brass sketching pencil and… Read More ›
What is a lead holder? And a lead pointer?
Lead holders are sharpened by means of lead pointers. Here are four of my lead holders and 2 lead pointers. I never buy expensive lead pointers as they don’t stay sharp forever, and I sharpen my pencils before each use…. Read More ›
Troika Sketch Mechanical Tool Pencil 2.0
The Sketch Mechanical Tool Pencil is one of the latest additions to Troika’s amazing construction range. A satisfyingly weighty mechanical pencil, the barrel features a ruler marked in centimetres and inches as well as 1:20 m and 1:50 m scales…. Read More ›
