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Staedtler Lumocolor 318 Permanent Marker – Review

October 14, 2024April 10, 2015 by Tony Bridges

Markers have come a long way since New Yorker Sidney Rosenthal’s invention in the 50’s. With a wide range now available for use on just about anything in the home, office or studio, from something as simple as labelling a few CD’s to art & graphic work there’s a marker for everyone.

The Staedtler Lumocolor 318 Permanent Marker is available in a choice of 8 colours including bright yellow, orange & violet along with a black & brown which are lightfast so no need to worry about your favourite sketch fading if left by the window. Should you need a marker for outdoor use the black ink is also weatherproof.

Leather Everyday-Carry Pouch For Pens

October 2, 2023April 9, 2015 by Peter Warrior: Pen & Pencil Expert

Larry at The Gadgeteer recently shared a photo of his everyday-carry set, and I was particularly intrigued by one piece that seems perfect for pen people.

Desk Tidy Ideas

May 27, 2019April 8, 2015 by Tony Bridges

Ever wondered how the desk gets so untidy when you spend most of your time staring at a computer? Me too, when it comes to having a clear up those creative souls or DIYer’s amongst us may choose to recycle old jars, unused mugs or make use of other objects around the house, with so many different pens & paint markers around you could always create a bespoke piece to cram into a dark idle corner. Alternatively there’s always the local stationers, DIY or charity shop to visit.

Invisible Ink Pens Hard To Find?

July 19, 2019April 7, 2015 by Tony Bridges

So I was tooling around online and saw this headline. Naturally, it begged for some clarification, like where was this published, was it a joke, and just how invisible are these pens?

Fortunately, it didn’t take much digging to get some answers. Turns out that this ran in the Columbus Dispatch in Columbus, Ohio about four years ago, and it wasn’t a joke. Shoppers really were having a hard time finding invisible ink pens.

Little Girls + Sharpie = Trouble

March 25, 2020April 2, 2015 by Tony Bridges

Had to share this for the parents among you.

Apparently, a little girl in California named Gabriella got her hands on a Sharpie and started drawing on her face.

Of course. Because, you know, why not?

Her mother saw it and, this being 2015, decided to start filming while she scolds the girl.