Michael Jacobs
The Story Behind Ice-O-Metric

I designed a shirt. It’s called “Ice-O-Metric” and is currently available for a limited time at Cotton Bureau. This is the story behind the design.

The Story Behind Ice-O-Metric
Accessories Review
Michael Jacobs
Hands On with the Quilla - Can a Stylus and E ...

At the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month, [Quirk Logic] introduced [Quilla] - the world’s largest connected E Ink display. Upon first glance, the device looked like a...

Hands On with the Quilla - Can a Stylus and E Ink Display Really Have The “Look and Feel of Paper and Pen”?
News
Michael Jacobs
Introducing Carry.fm - Now in Beta

I am thrilled to introduce you to Carry.fm — a new website and community to discover, share, vote, and discuss your favorite analog tools and everyday carry items.

Inspired by the fantastic communities of fountain pen, pencil, art supply, bags, and other analog tool users, I built Carry.fm to...

Introducing Carry.fm - Now in Beta
Paper Review
Michael Jacobs
The Field Notes Byline Review

With every new release of their limited edition Colors line of notebooks, Field Notes tells a story. Sometimes the story is practical, sometimes it is fun, and other times it is profound. 

With their latest edition, Byline, Field Notes continues this tradition with...

The Field Notes Byline Review
Pen Review
Michael Jacobs
The Limited Edition Joey Feldman Artist Series ...

Typically using A1 size paper for his canvas, artist Joey Feldman fills up the vast space with unique combinations of ink in wild and chaotic designs that come together to form portraits of people, animals, monsters, and more. Feldman's art is full of color, wonder, and character and his large drawings show off an incredible amount of detail. So, when Lisa Vanness approached Feldman about designing an exclusive Retro 51 pen for Vanness Pen Shop, Feldman had to...

The Limited Edition Joey Feldman Artist Series Retro 51 Review

Five Months with the Hobonichi Techo at The Gentleman Stationer

Joe Crace over at The Gentlemen Stationer takes a look at his use of the Hobonichi Techo so far this year. 

It's a rare thing for me to stick with daily journaling for nearly five months, and what's kept me on track is the fact that...