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Certain stationery implements seem to be able to communicate a sense of fun and joy – they make us smile and beckon us to make use of their potential. I think the Mateo Ilasco Numbers Notepad does this. There are thirty-two numbered lines, each connecting back via another line to some groups they belong to [...] The Tombow LV-KEV is an absolute delight of a pencil. Though similar in concept to the red and blue pencils we have seen – this is a mix of HB grade graphite (a.k.a lead) at one end, and red at the other – though not in equal measure. The black lead end is 70% of [...] Just curious – has anyone (who doesn’t speak Japanese) succeeded in ordering something via Rakuten? The website looks promising – there is a virtual Valhalla of pencils and stationery awaiting – yet after several attempts, I can’t navigate my way to the international shipping option. Does Dixon still make pencils in the United States? It is very hard to say, but here are some “Made in U.S.A.” “tri-write” pencils found just last week at a Grand and Toy store here in Canada! They appear to be new, and are sold in a cardboard/plastic package of eight. The cynic in me [...] The Colleen Pencil Company of Japan met a sad demise about a decade ago. Highly esteemed by pencil users, their products were known for very high quality and innovation. Kero556′s Colleen pencil blog is a testament to the bond that Colleen created with their users. A former Colleen manager has continued the company name in [...] Here is something new – five jumbo pencils still joined at the seam, as if the pencil factory stopped production before the final steps. The package says the pencils are made in China, from “sustainable forest linden wood”. The idea has great potential, but there is a practical problem. A pencil breaks off easily – [...] |
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