Designed by Army veteran, Chris Elfering, the LOCHBY brand brings together tough cases with fine pens and paper. These waxed canvas tools are well made and after using them for a few weeks, I am a true fan of the cases and of Chris! LOCHBY, per the company website, loosely translates to “Lake Town,” which … Read more

If you have ever wanted to take one of your ideas from dream to reality but didn’t know how, there is a new notebook called Hatch that may be able to help.  Designed by the talented ladies at Two Tumbleweeds, this notebook is made to help entrepreneurs and designers decide which idea will have the best chance … Read more

I have been following Appointed since they started with their successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2015 and love the tools they make. Elegant is the best word I can think of when I see their notebooks, pencils and other desk items. They embrace their local community and have a great new notebook that is perfect … Read more

This notebook is crazy! It has 8 different grid patterns to visually think through ideas. It took me some time to decide how to use this book and finally figured out what it would be perfect for while out on a hike. It is a great companion for the outdoors. It is rugged enough to … Read more

I love learning about new and interesting pens and notebooks, and I use the following sites to find some amazing materials. I personally believe the top blog is a medium designed perfectly for stationery reviews. The blending of analog and digital tools these writers use to tell stories is a great way to see and … Read more

If you are looking for a manufacturer to help build your products it is nearly impossible to find practical advice on where to find a US manufacturer. Most websites skip over this difficult step by offering up some other sites to visit like Makers Row, ThomasNet, MFG, and Kompass. While these sites list thousands of … Read more

The perfectly balanced pen has arrived The team over at Shanpo have created an amazing pen set, and sent me a prototype to check out before they launch on Kickstarter. I also had an opportunity to ask them some direct questions on the design and their team. Using magnets, the pen stand holds the Hoverpen … Read more

With the cold air temperatures rolling in, I decided it was time to test which of my pens will work outside, and also see what happens to fountain pen ink when subjected to the extreme cold overnight. Part I I tested 11 pens that i use on a regular basis and left them outside for … Read more

I was recently playing trains with my son and naturally started sorting the cars by type so he could quickly find the ones he wanted.  It felt quite natural to start this way and it was enjoyable to get them all lined up. This led me to wonder, is it really efficient to do something … Read more

Charles Duhigg (Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter) has published his second book (author of The Power of Habit) and this one is a must read for anyone that wants to truly take control of their daily life.  The stories that illustrate the eight major topics in the book are engaging and even fun to read…Annie Duke’s thought process … Read more