We got the Ohuhu 48-color colored pencil set ($(removed) on Amazon) so we could review the coloring books Carla gets for Wink. They are a lot better than I expected, especially for the price. The pigments are rich, and shading and blending effects are easy to achieve. They don't look waxy on paper, like cheaper pencils.
As for a sharpener, nothing beats the classic Brass Bullet.
I love old paperbacks, especially their great hand-lettered titles. I grabbed a few from my shelf to show you what I mean: Not many books feature hand-lettering, but there are… READ THE REST
The iconic Rotring 600 is on sale on Amazon today for [amazon_link asins='B00AZWYUA4' template='PriceLink' store='boingboing' marketplace='US' link_id='e5771308-7648-4c1d-8ee2-990acba525bc']. Unlike the 500 (which I also like) the 600 has an all-metal body,… READ THE REST
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens come in a 2-pack for [amazon_link asins='B01M71S9DU' template='PriceLink' store='boingboing' marketplace='US' link_id='1909c73f-5c54-4920-9b9a-77ccce854b7e'] on Amazon. They look like pens, but instead of a nib they have a brush,… READ THE REST
Dessert cheesecake wafer bear claw fruitcake. Fruitcake chupa chups donut candy canes marzipan. Apple pie sweet roll tart chocolate cake macaroon marshmallow carrot cake gummi bears sweet. Pastry sugar plum… READ THE REST
We all know vital information about ourselves and our private digital accounts can be compromised by cybercriminals. However, many would be frightened to know just how compromised they and their… READ THE REST
While mosquitoes have certainly earned their title as the deadliest animal on earth, their impact on most of our lives is usually a lot less consequential. But even though they… READ THE REST
