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Blackwings of victory

Posted by Scribble Monboddo on

Blackwings of victory

Whether it was the international pedigree or the adoption by various artists that did it, the Blackwing pencil evidently won itself a loyal following. Apparently, during the decade or so that no Blackwing was produced, online auction prices for 'new old stock' rose a hundred-fold. That's crazy, of course, but it showed there was a market waiting for someone else to tap...

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The A5 Seed

Posted by Stuart Lennon on

The A5 Seed

What sort of idiot needs a cordura jacket for a notebook? A few words on my time with the A5 Seed by Nock Co. Let’s get zipping.

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Bag Dump

Posted by Stuart Lennon on

Bag Dump

Bag Dump. What travels with every day to and from the office, and how I get it there. Beware! There's a bit of stationery in there.

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Biting the Bullet

Posted by Scribble Monboddo on

Biting the Bullet

 

I was sceptical, but Nero sent me so many bullet-journalling resources that it soon looked like I'd have to try some just to clear a way through to my writing desk. I admit I was anxious about having to 'enjoy' all those video lectures, but I did my homework, and the secret didn't prove so hard to find...

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Getting to know...Dinah Johnson

Posted by Stuart Lennon on

Getting to know...Dinah Johnson

Dinah Johnson is behind the Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society. Nero's Notes wanted to know more and so got in touch.

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