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Peartree Pens is a new pen related blog by James Partridge. "In the days and months ahead, this blog will feature some of my musings on fountain pens, inks, and papers. There will also be a generous smattering of tidbits about people who use fountain pens and why, with a small helping of some tangentially related items..." (via penpassion.com)
This is my new camera pouch, the D-Res 8S from Lowepro. "Super-compact pouch protects your camera wherever you go. Capacity: compact digital point and shoot camera, 1 memory card with case, lithium-ion battery. Size (Interior): 2.5W x 1.5D x 4H in. / 6.5 x 4 x 10 cm. Outer fabric: water-resistant 420D nylon/TXP crossweave and 1200D ballistic TXP. Attachment tab fastens to belt or SlipLock base products."
Digital Camera Batteries -- I bought a new camera a few days ago. (Here is a new set of photos on my flickr.) Now I must get some good rechargeable batteries. PigPog has an interesting article about batteries, and if you want to know more about batteries, visit Battery University.
iSharpener -- USB-powered light-show pencil sharpener. "Just put a pencil in the top and the sharpener inside automatically starts spinning. As it spins, three colorful LEDs flash inside. The iSharpener can be powered using 4 AA batteries or via USB with the included USB cable." Avaialble from x-tremegeek.com, eBay.com etc.
I bought a new little digital camera yesterday. A Nikon Coolpix L4. "Novices will appreciate its simple menu navigation and useful in-camera features such as cropping and repairing dark images. I was satisfied with both its picture quality and in-camera features, but the lack of a viewfinder and the inability to record video with sound hurt the camera's rating. Still, if you're a camera newbie or just need to return to the basics, the Nikon Coolpix L4 is a good choice...
Rare 19th century nibs for sale on eBay. "12 New 'Bonum Magnum' Nibs in a beautiful box labelled 'THE CELEBRATED MAGUM BONUM OR COMMERCIAL PENS'. The paper covering and label look to be hand-printed. The box is damaged. Looks quite early 19thC."
Un hommage a Herge, sculpte par Jacques Caffier -- cool Herge sculpture by JC Creations at www.objectible.net. (via the cartoonist)
Elephant Pen Nib Wipe for sale on eBay. "Essuie plume en porcelaine blanche peinte representant un elephant trompe en l'air (porte bonheur quand la trompe est en l'air) ouverture sur le dos laissant apparaitre un morceau de tissu velour pour essuyer la plume ni eclat ni egrenure ancienne trace de peinture bleue aux oreilles a la queue a la bouche et verte entre les pattes " Auction ends 28.May.2006. View eBay item #6631732652. (I am not bidding on this auction and I don't know the seller.)
Nib Display from France for sale on eBay. "Presentoir en carton la francoise blanzy, conte, gilbert, possedant 20 boites de plumes pleines. Les boites comme le presentoir sont dans un super etat. Apparement les boites contiennent chacune 10 plumes." Auction ends 22.May.2006. View eBay item #6629873050. (I am not bidding on this auction and I don't know the seller.)
Yoropen --"Yoropen is the best ergonomically designed pen in the world. Winner of numerous international awards in design, invention and innovation, the revolutionary Yoropen relieves the discomforts of writing. It's features include finger support, adjustable grip and increased visibility. The finger support relaxes the writer's fingers, requiring very little pressure and reducing any strain. The adjustable tripod grip can be rotated to a preferred writing position (left-handers rotate the grip to the left). The angle of the pen allows for better visibility of your written work (left-handers won't suffer smudges). The mechanical pencil features a rotating barrel for a variable thickness of line. Perfect for artists and designers. Both pens and pencil are made of brass with a satin silver-plated finish." (I haven't tested it.)
Gucci Luxe Silk Tie -- Spear Head or Pen Nibs Pattern? sold on eBay. "Pattern seems to be Spear Heads to me but may be Pen Nibs. Made in Italy. 'Signed' on the label and on the small point and in the lining. 100% Silk. Aprox 3-3/4" at the widest point ." Auction ended 14.May.2006. View eBay item #8283557344. (I did not bid on this auction and I don't know the seller.)
Fiskars Folding knife features a pivoting design that allows knife to fold in half for compact storage and transport. Locks in place when open for safety. Ergonomic handle includes a compartment for storing up to four additional blades. Simply push a button for blade changing. Comes with one blade, accepts standard size utility blades. (I found it in Mattonbutiken in Stockholm, Sweden)
Pentel NX50 -- I have not seen the retractable Sharpies in Sweden. But yesterday I found this cool Pentel NX50, Retractable, Permanent and Refillable Marker in a local store.
The Retractaway is a sleek graphite-finish metal handle offering the added safety of a hand retractable blade mechanism. It is a highly versatile cutting tool produced with designers, graphic artists and model makers in mind. With easy blade changing it fits and safely retracts surgical blade No's 10, 10A, 11 and 15.
Whitelines -- "a new writing paper, where the white lines bring out everything you write or draw. The light lines disappear when photocopying." (Whitelines is printed on Amber 90g)
Pen Nib Box -- Plume Presentoir, Baignol et Farjon, salesman sample box sold on eBay. Winning bid was: EUR 601.83 (Approx. $765 USD). Auction ended 8.May.2005. View eBay item #6625362793. (I did not bid on this auction.)
Plume geante Heintze & Blanckertz - Nibs for sale on eBay. "Plume geante a reservoir amovible realisee par la firme allemande HEINTZE & BLANCKERTZ de BERLIN. Cette plume est presentee en page 109 du livre de Jean-Pierre Lacroux et Lionel Van Cleem 'La Memoire des Sergent-Major'" Auction ends 9.May.2006. View eBay item #6626686420. (I am not bidding on this auction and I don't know the seller.)
The billion-dollar space pen -- The Fisher Space Pen was developed with private money, but soon became part of an urban legend involving an expensive NASA program.
I just came home after one week in Italy. Found some nice wine at Cantina Sant' Andrea
An interesting article on disputes amongst different schools of Arabic calligraphy. (via microsoft typography)
