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Adventures In Stationery – A Must Read for Stationery Addicts

December 11, 2019January 13, 2015 by Tony Bridges

If you’re a pen, paper or ink person, you’ll want to get your hands on a copy of a book called Adventures in Stationery . It would also make a great present for someone you know who is addicted to stationery.

It’s author James Ward’s humorous exploration of the origins of pens, pencils, Blu-Tack and an assortment of other items you probably have in your desk right now. The book has been getting great reviews, with a special mention for the author’s ability to inject levity into a potentially dry subject.

The Pencil Museum 10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting

February 10, 2021January 12, 2015 by Tony Bridges

Considering graphite was discovered in the UK it’s only fitting that there should be a pencil museum to mark the milestone. The Pencil Museum is promoted as having something for everyone charting the path of pencil making through written word, video & pictures. If you are thinking of visiting the Pencil Museum then you definitely should read the following 10 things that you need to know before visiting.

It is a little off the beaten path and if you are traveling a long way then you don’t want to have wasted your time and money, and be disappointed when you find out that the museum is not how you envisaged it to be.

Pens Matter For Voting

October 21, 2020January 8, 2015 by Tony Bridges

Here’s a thought: Pens and pencils just may form the very foundation of democracy. But only certain kinds.

You see, the act of voting itself often relies on ordinary pen and paper in both the UK and the US, and the type of writing instrument used can be the difference between a ballot that’s counted and one that’s discarded.

Put Your Pens To Work With Sktchy Portrait App

June 14, 2019January 6, 2015 by Tony Bridges

Sktchy is a nifty little iPhone app we recommend for those of you with an artistic bent. The concept is …

Zebra J-Roller RX Gel Pen 0.5mm – Review

October 14, 2024January 5, 2015 by Tony Bridges

The Zebra trademark has been around for a century, it’s no surprise therefore that the company produce a vast range of writing instruments. Amongst the array is the J-Roller RX, this is a gel ink rollerball of the stick variety.