In a recession, people have to get crafty with how they make a living. In New York’s Hudson River Valley, craftsman David Rees offers an artisanal pencil sharpening service.
Next month, The Simpsons celebrates its 500th episode over 35 years, and Kidrobot honors the show’s creator with a 6-inch vinyl toy effigy. What a cool tribute. (The
The Design is Dead pencil comes from Studiolav, a London-based design duo. Their intention here is to honor the humble pencil, which they feel has been outmoded by computer-based
Megan Whitmarsh‘s latest series of school supplies is total writer porn. Who among us (especially those who grew up in the 80s) wouldn’t want a plush 4-color pen?
Oh the humanity! I’ve discovered one of the world’s greatest popjects only to find it’s been sold out. The Parmesan Cheese Pencil Shavers were created by German creative
This gorgeous collection of pencils should send waves of excitement through the brain’s pleasure centers in writers, artists, collectors and anybody with a penchant for Things Organized Neatly. The
Unfortunately, I missed the opening and artist reception for Bob Van Breda‘s Pencil Me In! at San Francisco’s Electric Works. Luckily, the work is on display through June 24th.