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

Link Posts

Franklin-Christoph Penvelope 6 Review at Alt. Haven

Junee Lim reviews the Franklin-Christoph Penvelope 6 over at Alt. Haven.

> However on the other hand, the Penvelope 6 doesn’t work for short and/or narrow pens without a clip. The pens would just slide to the bottom of the Pevelope 6 and retrieving your pen would be more akin to a fishing expedition. There is...

Target Markets for Fountain Pen Retailers at Pen Economics

Dr. Jonathon Deans writes a fascinating essay on target markets in the fountain pen retail industry, particularly in the US.

 

> Now we increasingly see Anderson Pens, Goldspot Pens, Pen Chalet, and Vanness Pens all trying to take a chunk of Goulet’s market share for themselves. If these competitors are successful, it means...

Kaweco Supra Fountain Pen Review at Gourmet Pens

Azizah Asgarali reviews the Kaweco Supra fountain pen. It comes with a removable extension. 

> In the collapsed form, the pen is almost too short to use if it's not posted. I'm just going to ignore the comfort (or lack of) comfort in this set up. It works for a quick note, but...