When I wrote my post about upgrading your notebook for work, I heard from some of you that you needed some advice on pens. So rather than go on and on about which ones I like and why (and provide a lot of advice on fountain pens- which many of you will never use), I’m going to share a tip for how to find better pens that work for you.
I’ve written a bit about JetPens on an earlier occasion. And I’ve certainly documented my love of paper, pens etc. But with the receipt of a recent order, I wanted to share the unboxing of my JetPens package…and a bit more about this great California online store.
I purchased a few things recently that I wanted to share with you. I’ve been generally impressed with the unboxing of products from various stationery shop. From Baum-Kuchen to the Journal Shop, stationery shops seem to take a lot of pride in creating a beautiful package for customers. Kraft paper, wash tape, stickers all seem to be the norm. But not for JetPens! JetPens seems to be more focused on making sure your items arrive in perfect shape, rather than on a beautiful unboxing experience. Lots of bubble wrap!
Continue reading “Great California shopping: JetPens”If there’s one thing I always seem to need more of, it’s new pens and paper. Notebooks, tablets, little cards, gel pens, fountain pens, highlighters… I have an insatiable demand. And going crazy for pens and paper is a low cost hobby.
If you are a pen and paper lover like me, you will understand. If you aren’t, you may think I am nuts to obsess so much over something trivial like pens. My husband certainly falls in that camp; he actually saves ballpoint pens from hotels (shudder!!) to use around the house. Hey, they’re free, right?? In my opinion, if it’s worth writing something down, it’s worth using nice paper and wonderful pens. Life is too short for pens that remind you of your last Hyatt stay. (sorry not sorry)
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