Sep 13th 2021
Shop Closing FAQ
Since we made our announcement about the shop closing, we've been overwhelmed with questions, and rightfully so! There's a lot to talk through. Here's the lowdown on what's going on here:When are you…
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Sep 8th 2021
On closing
Back in July, after months of trying to work my head around the challenges I'm currently facing in my business, I made the decision to close this shop. To be totally honest, it wasn't a decision, it w…
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May 30th 2021
A Very Short Guide to Pencil Sharpeners
A sharpener is a pencil's best friend, and for every pencil and ever pencil user there's a perfect sharpener. Choosing the correct one has a lot to do with diameter and point length, but also has a lo…
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May 10th 2021
What's the deal with all the glues?
This shop has historically specialized in pencils, but my second stationery love has always been glues. Do I have a reason to use glue every day? Absolutely not. But there are few activities at my des…
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Apr 26th 2021
Letter Writing: How to Get Started
Did you know that April is National Letter Writing Month? As you might expect, we're big fans of snail mail around here and love promoting analog communication, especially this time of year.When we po…
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Apr 21st 2021
A Beginner's Guide to Pencil Grades
If you're new to pencils, you've probably noticed that one of the things that distinguishes one pencil from another is the letter or number printed on its barrel. It might be a #2 or a #1, or it might…
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Mar 31st 2021
Where does our stuff come from?
With the re-launch of our store, both physically and online, we've set new standards for ourselves when it comes to sourcing. One of the reasons we decided to renovate and re-think the way we do thing…
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Mar 22nd 2021
An Intro to Our New Website!
Welcome to our new website! We've been working hard to re-group and reset while we've been offline, and have lots to share with you!Here are some things about our new site that we're excited about:Pro…
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