My Pen(cil) Cup

Last week, when the news broke that Blackwing Volumes subscribers would have access to the Volume 0 (or 1917 or 100 depending upon who you ask) anniversary pencils, FOMO grabbed me and I headed t...

https://mypencup.wordpress.com/2017/12/09/thank-you-cal-cedar/

So, it seems that the online stationery world has been up in arms a lot as of late over limited editions. While I am not going to comment on the kerfuffle with the Abercrombie & Fitch Field Notes...

https://mypencup.wordpress.com/2017/12/07/im-baaaack-with-a-rant/

Well, the best laid plans of mice and men go astray or something. Life got very … interesting over the past few weeks, but I’m happy to announce our winner for our Field Notes Spring 2016 Col...

https://mypencup.wordpress.com/2016/03/29/finally-a-winner/

It seems that the next installment of my Field Notes subscription are on their way to me. With that in mind, here are my fearless and bold predictions on what these notebooks will be: 1) They wil...

https://mypencup.wordpress.com/2016/03/05/in-other-subscription-news/

Earlier today, Write Notebooks announced their plans to roll out a new membership. Now, I’m not bashing Write Notebooks. I haven’t used them but I know that the Erasable guys speak highly of ...

https://mypencup.wordpress.com/2016/02/28/another-subscription/

I fully recognize that I haven’t blogged much here in February. It’s been a little crazy including my wrapping up the requirements for my ministry credentials with my denomination. After I su...

https://mypencup.wordpress.com/2016/02/20/first-impressions-retro-51-tornado-marlin/

A few weeks ago, I noticed some pencils in a cup and started to name off the various parts of a pencil. Either the person was really impressed or really scared. I couldn’t tell. But I’m not t...

https://mypencup.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/a-glossary-of-terms/

I ran across this article from Business Insider from a couple of years ago that tells us handwriting is better for learning because it forces your brain to engage with the material. Normally, I�...

https://mypencup.wordpress.com/2016/01/30/handwriting-is-better-for-learning/

Back when I first started out with fountain pens, I needed a lot of help. And I do mean a lot. Thankfully, there was an option just down the street. At the local shopping mall there was a pen sto...

https://mypencup.wordpress.com/2016/01/28/your-friendly-local-pen-store/

Not a lot to write today – working on the final stages of a top-secret project that I hope to announce this week. So, here are a few links to tide you over while we wait. Owl Ink has a great wr...

https://mypencup.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/daily-write-up-01242016-link-it-up/