Sell / Swap
Just updated the Sell / Swap, and split into three pages.Don't worry, a proper post coming real soon :)
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The Ravages of Time
Time and tide, they wait for no man.The clock ticks for mechanical pencils too.Warning– Disturbing Content. Readers of a delicate disposition may require emotional guidance and support. Please be...
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Giveaway - Staedtler Sticks
A Series of Sticks from Staedtler.I know a fair number of you are also interested in woodcase pencils, and I thought of you as I was organizing these for disposal. So free to a good home... well you...
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Ohto Words SP10-A Mechanical Pencil Review
Ohto Words SP-10A Mechanical PencilI believe this pencil has been discontinued in the not too distant past but it’s still available from a number of retailers. So even though it is discontinued I want...
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Caran d'Ache Ecridor Yacht Club Mechanical Pencil
Caran d’Ache Ecridor Yacht ClubThose marketing folk always have to tempt us. Most weeks I get out on the water for a quick sail and so nautical themed objects have some allure for me. I like Swiss Army...
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Spoke 4 Mechanical Pencil Review
Spoke 4 Mechanical Pencil ReviewLong-time readers of this blog may well remember the original Spoke Design mechanical pencil from back in 2012. Well, the years have gone by and Spoke Design are now up...
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Spoke Design Interview
Spoke Design Mechanical PencilsI first became aware of Spoke Design back in July 2012 when they launched a Kickstarter campaign for a mechanical pencil. The campaign was a success with 318 backers...
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Old Friends
A couple of old friends from the desk, still going strong, but probably not for much longer :)Jeopardy is updated, now down to 655. And from the comment archive, this gem put a smile on my face.Maybe...
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More Ravages of Time
I have two acrylic body pencils made by a pen turner. The first (top, 2-piece) one he made for general sale and the second (bottom, Duofold style) was commissioned by myself.I really liked both these...
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Barunson 2.0 Multi Sharp Mechanical Pencil Review
Barunson 2.0 Multi – 2B Sharp Mechanical Pencil ReviewThis pencil was sent to me 9 years ago by my friend Kent from Korea. I suppose anyone who has a collection of something has a few guilty items in...
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Sailor Professional Gear Mechanical Pencil Review
Sailor Professional Gear Mechanical Pencil ReviewContinuing on with a bit of a recent theme, here’s another mechanical pencil with a nautical connection. Sailor Pens, founded in 1911, is a...
View ArticleMechanical Pencil Day
Cult Pens are having a Mechanical Pencil Day... well it will last longer than a day, but you get the idea. July 05. Specials, promos, blog posts and other stuff. So, head on over there to check it...
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Mechanical Pencil Day Giveaway
So, today is Mechanical Pencil Day over at Cult Pens, and as part of the celebrations they said "Hey Dave, choose a pencil or two from our range and give them away on your blog", so I did, and I am.I...
View ArticleWinners - Mechanical Pencil Day Giveaway
Okay, its 14 July in my time zone, so once again, a big thank you to Cult Pens, here are the winners.The most popular pencil was clear, with about twice as many wanting to win the TWSBI as did the...
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Mechanical Pencils for Learners
There is quite a range of writing instruments for learner writers. Many manufacturers have woodcase pencils, mechanical pencils and ballpoint pens that they market for children who are starting to...
View ArticleMechanical Pencil Day Giveaway - Part 2
Ahhh… well... neither of the winners Gary F or Evander have contacted me and the week is up, so their pencils go to new possible winners.This time I have chosen a small pool of potential winners -...
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Giveaway - Filofax
Filofax parted ways with Yard-o-Led a few years back, and now its time for me to part with my Filofax Organiser Pencil... but not my Yard-o-Led.This Filofax mechanical pencil was used carefully for a...
View ArticleWinner - Giveaway - Filofax
Right, I said I would choose a small pool of potential winners and the first of those to then contact me wins. Well as suspected there were very few entrants so the pool of potential winners is...
View ArticleLink About
Here's a couple of links I want to share. You may have already read them, but if you haven't then I thoroughly recommend them to you.Leigh Reyes. My Life As a Verb - Pen Zero.What is your type of...
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Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil Review
Cult Pens Double-Knock Mechanical Pencil ReviewThis mechanical pencil is a house offering of well-known retailer Cult Pens. Despite their company name they often describe themselves as pencil people,...
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