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From Kiki James we have the Tuscan Wrap Journal. It is a leather bound journal available in several colours, in three sizes, with lined or blank paper. The beautiful example shown here is the chocolate bridle finish, in medium with lined paper. Kiki Jones is a relatively new online retailer based in London. Their domain [...] Here are the plainest black dyed pencils we’ve yet seen. From Kirin, a smaller Japanese manufacturer, is the Black Pal. It features a black ferrule and black eraser. As well, a no-name pencil with no markings, with an unfinished cap. The Kirin has a much nicer lead, but the pencil’s appearance and handling are diminished [...] Here is the second set of pencils from Felissimo’s series of 500 colors. Again, the packaging is impressive: This month’s palette is hard to describe in a single word – the focus is on muted pinks, creams, pea greens, and mint greens. I was somehow expecting something like last month’s bright reds – perhaps another [...] Staedtler (Pacific) Pty Ltd of Australia has confirmed to me that manufacture of woodcase pencils has ceased in Australia. I have only a few Australian Staedtlers, all courtesy of Dave of Dave’s Mechanical Pencils, and found them to be well made pencils. I am sad to learn of this news. Rulers can be practical and attractive desk accessories. Here are a few that I’ve recently acquired and like. (Described in the order seen in the top photo, left to right.) From Folle, designed by Folmer Christiansen and made in Denmark, is the 2100. Danish design for the desk doesn’t disappoint! A stainless steel 30cm/12in ruler, [...] |
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