A blog for the rich
Topic: Pens, Pencils
Luxist is a blog about luxury products. They are covering expensive writing instruments on this site, for example this new desk pen from Michel Perchin. The pen is one of a new series. It’s sterling silver and is guilloched and enameled in deep blue. There are only ten of this pen available (in rollerball only) and it costs $6,000.

LINKS:
»Writing Instruments Blog at luxist.com
»Michel Perchin Home Page
»Michel Perchin desk pen
»Michel Perchin post by Deidre Woollard 28.Feb.2005 at luxist.com

Det Hemliga Vapnet - L'Affaire Tournesol
Topic: Comics
Det Hemliga Vapnet - Tintin Book Number 18 - the new Swedish translation by Björn Wahlberg is available in the stores now. More about Tintin on my TINTIN PAGE

»Köp Det Hemliga Vapnet från Bokus Bokhandel (Swedish bookstore)
»Search eBay auctions for Tintin Books and Collectibles

Font Fetish
Topic: Typography
FoNt fetiSh - P 11 has created a flash interactive website targeted specifically towards designers who love typography. (via adland)

Brause Calligraphy - Kalligraphie - Calligraphie
Topic: Nibs
Brause was founded in 1850 in Iserlohn, Germany, and initially specialised in manufacturing needles. It rapidly developed into a modern company, namely through a steam engine acquired in 1866. The Brause-GmbH web site has been up for a while (in German). Now they have launched a calligraphy site in English, French and German at www.brause-kalligraphie.com.

»My page about Brause Nibs (in Swedish)

New York City Liquor Store Signs
Topic: Signs
Forgotten Signs "Still, in an era with cheap vinyl awnings dominating most New York City storefronts, the meticulous, well-crafted liquor store signs stand out like a sore thumb. So... here are just a few... some of these have disappeared since I shot them!"

»More vintage NYC signs at forgotten-ny.com (Link via Pittsburgh Signs Project)

Antique Quill Nibs for Ink Pens
Topic: Quills
Antique Quill Nibs for Ink Pens for sale on eBay. "A small box approx 1 1/2"Sq x 3/4" of Mordan & Cos Patent Portable Pens, Patentees of the ever sharp pointed pencils London, containing approx 13 what look like quill nibs." Auction ends 4.Apr.2005. View eBay item #6521413964. (I have no business relation with the seller.)

»Search eBay for nibs

UPDATE: Winning bid was GBP 226.00 (Approx. US $425)

Ninja Lettering
Topic: Comics
Ninja-Lettering -- comic book lettering by Payton Gauldin.
(found in the Digital Webbing Forums : Lettering Showcase)

UPDATE: The site's official URL is going to be www.ninjalettering.com very soon.

Czech Master Butchers - Official Logo of Kostelecke uzeniny, a.s.
Topic: Logos
Kostelecke uzeniny -- "The registered trademark of the joint stock company Kostelecke uzeniny guarantees the high quality of the products. It is based on the experience and tradition started by master butchers already in 1917."

"The production of Kostelecke uzeniny includes meat products - made of pork, beef and poultry meat and complete range of meat products. Last but not least also the original, dry-cured aged salamis with white cultivated mold, the production of which is unrivalled in the Czech Republic. (Found via the comments at fark.com)

Pimp My Font
Topic: Typography
Pimp My Font -- Get ready for "Pimp My Font", a new reality-based TV show chronicling the exhilarating process of custom font development.

"Ascender Corporation today announced it has received venture capital funding to launch an entertainment division to be based in Hollywood for its new TV show: 'Pimp My Font'. Last year Ascender self-funded a cable television series 'More Bling For Your Ring' - a fascinating look at the mobile phone industry." For more information contact Ms. April Foo, the executive producer of Pimp My Font.

Free, Royalty Free, Stock Photography
Topic: Photography
Every Friday a fresh, high-resolution, royalty free stock photo for free download is posted at The Design Weblog. This week's image shows a hand writing with a red pencil. This high-resolution stock photo comes in JPG and JPEG 2000 (JPF) formats, complete with clipping path and alpha channel. Download here (1.4MB ZIP)

Check the Design Weblog each Friday for a new, high-resolution, royalty-free stock photo for download -- before they expire!

Get your name in Japanese now!
Topic: Education
I just added this Japanese name translation service from japanese-name-translation.com to the Manga Links page. (via Swedish blog stationsvakt)

Flickr Tags - Lettering
Topic: Typography
Look at all the public photos tagged with lettering on flickr.com or try the Flickr related tag browser from Airtight Interactive
(Technorati tag: lettering)

Vincent Van Google
Topic: Art
Google -- The Google logo today is a tribute to Vincent van Gogh (March 30, 1853 ? July 29, 1890). View old official Google holiday and event logos at google.com including my old favorite from Piet Mondrian's Birthday - March 7, 2002. And check out the fake Google logos at the fan site logoogle.com

UPDATE:
¶Vincent Willem van Gogh (March 30, 1853 ? July 29, 1890) was a Dutch painter, generally considered one of the greatest painters in European art history... Read more in Wikipedia
¶Search Google Images for Van Gogh paintings
¶Van Gogh Museum - The artist's life and times, exhibitions and the Museum's collection.
♥Van Gogh's letters - Unabridged

Trailer Trash Doll
Topic: Design
If you think the dolls in the toy store are too cute, then the pregnant, cigarette smoking, Trash Talkin' Turleen is the doll for you! Read more at trailertrashdoll.com

Photobloggies
Topic: Photography
Photobloggies -- "The Photobloggies is an annual award ceremony celebrating photoblogging around the world. Through the Photobloggies, you can find some of the best photoblog sites on the internet, chosen by photobloggers and photoblog readers." Final voting ends 28. March 2005.

UPDATE: Votes no longer accepted. Winners will be announced Wed, Mar 30, 2005.

Gillott Principality Pen Nibs on eBay
Topic: Nibs
Box of Gillott Principality Pen Nibs (Vintage) for sale on eBay. "This auction is for an opened, partially full box of Gillott penpoints. There are nine #1 Principality nibs, and one very rare #2 Principality nib. These beautiful vintage nibs are about a century old, but still in mint condition. The box is also in fine shape, still solid and very attractive. Gillott Principality nibs were once considered the best in the world for Ornamental Penmanship, but they were taken out of production about 50 years ago. Today these vintage nibs are among the most highly valued and collectible (and still very useful)." Auction ends 27.Mar.2005. View eBay item #6520231999. (I am not bidding on this auction and I don't know the seller.)

»Search eBay for nibs
»Read more about Gillott Principality Nibs

UPDATE: Winning bid was US $138.05.

Sin City - movie review
Topic: Comics
SIN CITY -- "Vintage cars, violence, sleazy women, violence, corrupt cops and well- violence. This is why you have to watch your own back in 'Sin City'..." Read the review at Comic Book Resources. Read more in the article Chatting with the stars of 'Sin City'

»Frank Miller's SIN CITY in theatres everywhere 1.April 2005 - sincitythemovie.com

UPDATE: Sin City Comparison Photos - this "Yahoo! Movies Slideshow" compares art from the comic book to stills from the movie. (via zwol and comixpedia)

Georgia Gibbs - Her Nibs
Topic: Music
Georgia Gibbs Her Nibs Rondolette LP for sale on eBay. "Georgia Gibbs, Her Nibs - Rondolette 876 - vinyl is shiny and glossy - appears to have only minor surface scratches - satisfaction is guaranteed - jacket has solid amount of edge deterioration, but no splits or tears, and front is still very attractive." Auction ends 25.Mar.2005. View eBay item #4711507182. (I am not bidding on this auction and I don't know the seller.)

»Search eBay for nibs
»Read more about Georgia Gibbs

UPDATE: Auction has ended. No bids. (starting bid was US $7.95)

Rare Nutty Nibs toy
Topic: Nibs
RARE NUTTY NIBS Battery Operated Toy for sale on eBay. "I have had this toy for 25 yrs but now must sell.. this great toy is wonderful to look at and has that something special about it, unfortunately he has 3 little rust areas on back, and missing some paint on back, has a sticker on his stomach... and if thats not enough he is missing his battery cover and has a wooden left foot!!! the battery case is clean, he stands 12" high and his arms do move.. his eyes still 'google' and his mouth still opens perfectly he is untested and obviously need loving care to restore he is sold as is and I know... any collector would love to have him as display or to restore... a neat 1960's collectable toy..." Auction ends 25.Mar.2005. View eBay item #5964265789. (I am not bidding on this auction and I don't know the seller.)

»Search eBay for nibs

UPDATE: Winning bid was US $96.00

Sign Language
Topic: Signs
Sign Language - A collection of photos containing humorous, bizarre, and or confusing signs from around the world.