December 8, 2011

My antennas are always alert to anything that supports the cause of letter writing.  I’ve come across some great finds. Let me share them with you.  Who knows, one of these items might answer the call for that “perfect gift!”

This “Tortoise- Hare  T-shirt” says it all…support your “inner tortoise” (Carl Honore). www.northernsun.com sku(8283)

The Seven-Year Pen is a smooth writing, medium point ballpoint with an extra large ink cartridge.  One pen will write “six and a half feet a day for seven years!”  Available in a wide range of fun colors.   $7.50 each www.seltzergoods.com/The-Seven-Year-Pen-c3

The Pilot Varsity fountain pen comes in a variety of ink colors- black, blue, pink, turquoise, red, purple, and green. If you want to treat someone to the joys of writing with liquid ink- here is an opportunity.  $13.09 amazon.com/pilot sku (90029)

C.J.’s favorite pen is a Pilot Precise V5 extra fine point. It writes like an artist’s rapidograph.  The very smallest of writing remains legible. Available in a 7 pack of assortment of colors for $10.06 amazon.com/pilot  sku(26015)

Script & Scribbles’ author Kitty Burns Florey recommends this fun stationery from Canada. I have some of the “pin up girls.” Very sassy! www.teostationery.com/products.html

I still love the international girl aerogrammes

Script & Scribble- The Rise and the Fall of Handwriting by Kitty Burns Florey is a treat and a unique opportunity to learn more about the history of handwriting. Funny and informative.$9.18 Available at amazon.com

Margaret Shepherd’s books are my most used references. The Art of the Handwritten Note- A Guide to Reclaiming Civilized Communication $10.88. The Art of the Personal Letter- A Guide to Connecting through the Written Word $6.40. Available at amazon.com

A subscription to The Letter Exchange for a mere $23.00 per year opens the door to an exciting world of new pen friends. It is a gift that keeps giving. The Letter Exchange

Those handcrafted, wrought iron “unique letter openers” will be the envy of the whole office!$20.00 ronsavage999@gmail.com

Happy shopping!