In college I was working towards my dream job and got an interview at my number one place on the list. I knew my resume was good, I had the perfect speech planned but I still had butterflies in my stomach. David surprised me and got me a leather portfolio and a Cross ballpoint. I …
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What Your Pen Says About You
Who are you? A: The Professional – A pen is meant to be used for writing, they use them for professional correspondence. The pen and ink needs to be neutral and demand respect. These pens are making policies and laws and need to be faxed or scanned. B: The Creative – A pen is meant …
What is your why?
I grew up in an era of waiting at the mailbox for a handwritten birthday card. My grandparents wrote letters just because and I wrote back. I have a box (a big box) of handwritten letters, cards and notes saved from over the years. They weren’t always special in content but someone took the time …
Cross Bailey Light Review
I was purusing the internet for a new cheap fountain pen and ended up on Amazon. (Surprise, Surprise) I was looking for something under $30 to help round out my Lamy Safari dominated collection. I am newer to the fountain pen hobby or should I say lifestyle. I don’t have very many fountain pens and …
My newest Obsession (Ink)
I can’t even express how much I love getting new inks. I am like a kid on christmas everytime I get a new ink. I love love love new pens but they are a bit more expensive than inks and variety is the spice of life. While David will try any ink he prefers a …
What kind of pen are you?
Not another personality quiz…. yep; I love these. Are you sleek and stylish? Are you quiet and reserved? Are you into switching things up? Here we go. Number one: A. You are reliable B. You are easily distracted C. You are the life of the party D. You don’t want to be here Number two: …
Power of the Written Word
People say a picture is worth a thousand words. Those people are not wrong but what is a world without words. How would we have known the depth of Juliets’ love for Romeo if William Shakespeare hadn’t wrote it? Would we have known of the vast and beautiful culture of the Hobbits if Mister Tolkien …
Why Aren’t You Creating?
I looked at my art supplies: pens, paints, iPad and plain old pencil. I just didn’t know what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted to be creative and relax but I was getting stressed trying to find something to create. Here’s a few tips and tricks to get you out of the slump …
Storage and Daily Carrier:
Storage: Today we are talking about storage. Where do you keep all of your supplies? Do you have a special place for them? Do they all hang out on your desk? Are any of your pens in a single pen case? What do you do with your daily carrier? How do you have your supplies …
Work, School or Art?
What do you use your pen for the most? Do you use it for schoolwork, for office work or for art? I ask this question because if you are having a problem with your ink, paper or pen you need to look at what you are using it for. When working whether for school or …