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Squishy Grip Pencils
I use Papermate Vibz for almost anything requiring pencil lead and an eraser. Why? I like fat lead--the Vibz pencil is a nice .9mm. It's dark and wide, and I can easily see what I've scribbled down. I use it for editing the books I write--and those I am editing for others. I make lists; [...]
Prismacolor Dreams
I admit I am not an artist. BUT. I have always wanted to be one. The ideas in my head are stuck because my hands are not trained for the heady experience of creating images on paper or canvas or forbidden walls in the city. So now I come to work each day and face [...]
The Joy of InkJoy
Most pens are released with two modes—stick and retractable. Inside the modes are tip sizes—usually two, possibly three—and a variety of ink colors, beginning with Black and Blue for business, and adding that old workhorse editor Red.As pens have changed over the years, manufacturers have added more colors to meet the needs of those who require, want or love [...]
InkJoy Quatro: 4 Pens in One
We’ve seen lots of great multi-pens come and go, and now Paper Mate has decided to treat us to two new multi-pens. The release of the InkJoy series stirred a mountain of interest (sorry about that, I couldn’t resist), selling $11 million in its first six months for an 11% share of the total market! There are several [...]
Brush Tip Markers are a Hit!
I admit I was excited when I saw the promo sheets for all the brush tip products. Both Sharpie and Prismacolor have these wonderful tips, and when I sat down and tried them I was impressed.Sharpie put the brush on both its fabric markers and a new group of open stock markers that you can [...]
What is BLX and Why Should I Try It?
BLX (sometimes referred to as ‘blax’) is a term for ink colors that have been infused with black ink in order to produce a deeper, richer color. Uni-ball has designed these inks to give the user a wholly different experience with several of the pens in its line. These colors are also part of the great Super Ink [...]