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Displaying all articles tagged:
Pens
this thing’s incredible
Oct. 20, 2023
The Perfect Brown Pen I’ve Been Gatekeeping … Until Now
“The words on the page were no longer those of Peyton Dix — this thing turned me into Lady Whistledown.”
By
Peyton Dix
gifts they might actually want
Oct. 4, 2021
The Best Gifts for Writers, According to Writers
If you’ve got a writer in your life, a notebook is not your only option.
By
Chelsey Pippin
sunday circular
Oct. 3, 2021
11 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Candles to Calligraphy Sets
This week’s Sunday Circular includes some artsy candles, some dainty earrings, and a drag-queen-approved sewing machine.
By
The Editors
people’s choice
Aug. 18, 2021
The Best Pens on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers
Including the best gel pen, best rollerball, best comfy pen, and the best for calligraphy.
By
The Editors
people’s choice
Aug. 3, 2021
The Best Pens on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers
“It writes like an angel gliding across a picturesque frozen lake on the most expensive ice skates.”
By
The Editors
this thing’s incredible
Apr. 30, 2021
This Fountain Pen Transforms My Chicken Scratch Into Exquisite Script
Writing with the hefty tool is what I imagine coasting in a luxury car at full speed on the Autobahn must feel like.
By
Iva Dixit
this thing’s incredible
Feb. 1, 2021
I Buy This (Unsmudgable, Practically Self-Writing) Pen in Multiples of 10
“This pen will never smudge unless you deliberately try to do so immediately after writing.”
By
Susie Yang
testing testing
Jan. 12, 2021
The 87 Best Pens, As Tested by Strategist Editors
We tried rollerballs, fineliners, felt-tips, and fountain pens. Here’s our verdict.
By
The Editors
this thing’s incredible
Aug. 27, 2020
My Husband and I Love This Pen So Much, We Fight Over It
To start with, it is the perfect weight — not so light that it feels flimsy, but not cumbersome, either.
By
Lynn Enright
micro sales
Aug. 5, 2020
10 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Pendleton to BIC
Including some exceptionally smooth gel pens and a lot of Eileen Fisher.
By
The Editors
celebrity shopping
Nov. 22, 2019
What Judy Collins Can’t Live Without
“Before hotels had coffee makers in them, I traveled with a little suitcase that had my coffee grinder, my coffee beans, and my coffee maker.”
By
Judy Collins
As told to
Liza Corsillo
painless shopping
Aug. 14, 2019
41 School Supplies From Around the World (That You Can Buy on Amazon)
Japanese pens, German erasers, Italian staplers, and more.
By
The Editors
testing testing
Nov. 20, 2018
The 100 Best Pens, As Tested by Strategist Editors
The best felt-tips, ballpoints, gel, fountain, and rollerball pens, as judged by the writers and editors who tested them.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
and
Lauren Ro
recommended by experts
Sept. 12, 2018
The Best Bullet Journal Supplies for Beginners, According to Bullet Journalers
Including picks from the original designer of the bullet journal system.
By
Maxine Builder
this thing’s incredible
Aug. 31, 2018
The Lamy Safari Is a Fountain Pen for Dummies
The German pen makes my handwriting look expressive and intentional.
By
David Notis
what’s on my desk
Aug. 10, 2018
What’s on Edie Parker Founder Brett Heyman’s Desk
Including tiny Post-its, emergency olive oil, and lots of color.
By
Brett Heyman
As told to
Maxine Builder
recommended by experts
July 24, 2018
The Best School Supplies for Ninth-Graders, According to Teachers
Including smear-proof pens and a supercharged calculator.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
what’s on my desk
June 15, 2018
What’s on Maisonette Co-Founder Sylvana Ward Durrett’s Desk
“I’ve really tried to stay away from the classic office-supply things and replace them with things you would see in your home.”
By
Sylvana Ward Durrett
As told to
Maxine Builder
best bets
Feb. 18, 2018
A New Meditation Bus, Translucent Teapots, and a Fashionable Plant Shop
What’s new in New York stores.
By
Katy Schneider
this thing’s incredible
Oct. 19, 2016
I’ve Tried Dozens of Pens, But Nothing Tops the Uni-Ball Vision
Illustrator Joana Avillez never leaves home without one.
By
Joana Avillez
this thing’s incredible
Oct. 12, 2016
The Best Pen Is a Collapsible Japanese Pen
I have intense feelings about the pen.
By
Mark Byrne
viral things
May 5, 2016
Inspiring Teens Fit 242 Pens on Their Heads
The kids are all right.
By
Gabrielle Noone
best bets
Apr. 30, 2015
These Sleek Pens Will Power Up Your Desk
No more crappy pens that don’t even work.
By
Layla Ilchi
best bet
Sept. 22, 2014
A No-Smudge Ballpoint Pen for Sketching or Jotting
The Midori brass pen produces a clean, fine black line.
By
Emma Whitford
trendlets
Aug. 31, 2012
Type-A Chic: 65 Ways to Organize Your Bag and Your Life This Fall
Summer’s over. Time to get it back on track.
By
Veronica Misako Gledhill
international intrigue
Apr. 12, 2011
The Czech President ‘Stole’ a Pen During a Press Conference
He really liked this pen.
By
Dan Amira