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Sad news of the passing of Junior Delgado in his sleep last night. Long time London resident produced some of the heaviest, dread reggae music ever... (via linkfilter)
Punk United has over fifteen thousand full-size scans of CD covers. Also, news, reviews, interviews and community stuff. (via linkfilter)
No, I am not bidding on the 1000 pens at the Swedish auction site Tradera.com, but I like the image. Auction ends 19.Apr.2005. Opening bid 900 SEK (approx. US $125) [I have no business relation with the seller.]
TexAvery.com is a tribute to the genius of cartoonist Tex Avery. He is the creator of such characters as The Wolf, Droopy, and Screwy Squirrel. His cartoon style of slapstick gags and hilarious situations are still being imitated today, over forty years after they were created. (via Cartoon Brew)
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.
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
FoNt fetiSh - P 11 has created a flash interactive website targeted specifically towards designers who love typography. (via adland)
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.
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!"
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.)
Ninja-Lettering -- comic book lettering by Payton Gauldin.
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."
Pimp My Font -- Get ready for "Pimp My Font", a new reality-based TV show chronicling the exhilarating process of custom font development.
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)
I just added this Japanese name translation service from japanese-name-translation.com to the Manga Links page. (via Swedish blog stationsvakt)
Look at all the public photos tagged with lettering on flickr.com or try the Flickr related tag browser from Airtight Interactive
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
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 -- "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.
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.)
