Perfume That Smells Like A Book

Paper Passion

Here’s a little oddity from the web: A perfume called ‘Paper Passion‘ that is designed to smell like the pages of a book.

It comes from Germany as a collaboration between publisher Steidl, perfumer Geza Schoen and Wallpaper* magazine, apparently with a little Karl Lagerfeld thrown in as well.

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Why I Don’t Use Fountain Pens

Fountain Pen Distracts

OK, I’m going to just come out and say it: I don’t like using fountain pens.

I like looking at beautifully made fountain pens. I like handling them. And I love the idea of using fountain pens. But when it actually comes time to put ink on paper, I’ll take a good gel or rollerball pen every time. Heck, even a ballpoint, if it comes to that.

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