Not Stationery: One Star Leather Goods Shell Cordovan Watch Strap Review

January 18, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Along with a Hobonichi cover (review and giveaway coming really soon!), Keegan over at One Star Leather sent over one of his two piece watch straps in natural shell cordovan. Shell is considered to be one of the finest leathers in the world, and OSLG’s craftsmanship pairs perfectly the quality of the leather. Lets take a closer look at this strap.

Review Redux – The Sailor Imperial Black Fountain Pen

January 5, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

I can’t believe I bought this pen four years ago. It feels like just yesterday when I was waiting for the mail to come, rushing downstairs, and opening up the package directly from Japan. I purchased the pen in January of 2013 for around $280. This one has a fine nib, which is quite fine. It features all black everything. The pen is still in my collection, but how much does it get used, how is it holding up over the years, and would I buy it again? Read on to find out!

Steel and Flint Soft Close Magnetic Pen Review

November 24, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

It seems like there’s another Kickstarter pen project out every time I load the site. That’s not a bad thing though. I welcome the innovation and new ideas that the popular platform brings to the stationery world, and the Steel and Flint Pen is no exception. This UK-based firm has designed a minimalist pocket pen with a soft close cap that’s held in place via strong magnets. Let’s take a closer look at the prototype sample S&F supplied.

Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Pen Review

November 11, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Pen Review What is it? The ballpoint partner to my favorite fountain pen, the Lamy 2000 Notes: I’ve been between picking up the Lamy 2000 ballpoint and the unique multipen for a while. I opted for the ballpoint, mostly because of the D1 refills that the multipen takes. They’re really small and I didn’t […]

Field Notes Fall 2016 Colors Edition – “Lunacy”

October 27, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

This is a pretty serious Colors edition. There’s just so much going on, and the name, “Lunacy”, fits the edition in more ways than one. In case you couldn’t tell, these books are themed around the moon. They feature die cut panels, specially printed inserts, and embossing on both the front and the back. It’s an impressive looking edition, read on to find out more about these unique little pocket notebooks!