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Where we look at the world of stationery, design and branding and share some thoughts
Q&A: What is a B Corp?
You might have heard about a B-Corp company, but do you know what one is? Is it a good thing or marketing greenwash?
Objects of Desire: Samoa Recycled Notebooks
Next in our series of desirable gift items is the wonderful Samoa notebook from Castelli - not only is it one of the greenest items we have it is also surprisingly gorgeous
Objects of Desire: Pith Notebooks
We shine a light on some of the most desirable items we have to sell, starting with the adorable Pith notebooks which simply define what an object of desire should be all about.
The Demand For Personalisation
As the UK market for personalised gifts looks set to hit £1 billion we take a look at the rise of this trend.
Why are motorway signs blue? An Iconic British design
Have you ever wondered why motorway road signs in the UK are blue? Delve into the history behind this iconic design.
All About Risograph Printing
Risograph printing is a relatively obscure process with a devoted following. Let us explain more about it works.
Stationery Classics No 5 – Bic Biro
The Bic Biro is perhaps the most well known and certainly well used stationery item of all time. Find out more about the history of this French icon.
Creme Egg: A Design Classic
The Creme Egg divides people like little else: some absolutely love them, some hate them with a passion. But regardless of how you feel about that sticky fondant filling with its six teaspoons of sugar, it is an absolute design classic.
Moleskine Notebooks – 10 Things You Need To Know
Moleskine books are the classic notebook of the past 20 or 30 years, but why? Here is a short rundown of 10 essential facts about the brand
Brand Watch - Tony's Chocolonely
Who is Tony and why did he sue himself for eating a bar of chocolate? Find out
The Streisand Effect: How to protect your brand. And how not to.
When should a company send out a cease and desist notice when it feels its brand is under threat?
Ink Out Of Thin Air: Make Your Own Ink
How an MIT scientist set about making ink out of polluted air.
Q&A: How can I recycle more?
What happens to our recycled waste and what tips are there to make recycling easier? Find out more
Q&A: What are the plastic codes?
If you have ever been confused or wanted to know more about which plastic can and can’t be recycled then we have this handy guide to the good, bad and ugly of the plastic recycling world.
There Is No Dark Side
Conspiracy theories are a hot topic, but the moon landings are surely the quintessential debate in this genre. We delve into this murky world.
Stationery Classics No 4 – J Herbin Anniversary Inks
A run through the amazing series of inks released annually by J Herbin of France
Q&A: Can you use fountain pen ink for a tattoo?
Would it be possible to use fountain ink for a tattoo? We look into the science behind this.
Stationery Classics No 3 – Blackwing Pencils
The Blackwing pencil is a bone fide stationery classic, with an amazing history and a more recent reinvention
Is the paper diary really dead?
Reports of the death of the diary are definitely premature despite the advent of electronic calendars. Read more to find out why a paper diary is still in demand.
What is the value of a notebook?
Unsure why anyone would want to use notebooks in a digital age? Find out why pen and paper are actually really in demand right now.