Notes from the shop
Practical writing about desk, notebook and study supplies, from the people who sell it in New York.
Paper weight, bleed and ghosting: reading a notebook spec
One number on the back of a notebook predicts most of how it will behave with your pen.
Undated planners: why the format survives
A planner with no printed dates solves a specific problem, and it creates one in return.
Choosing a laptop sleeve that actually fits
Screen size alone does not determine fit, and it is the number most people buy on.
Sheet protectors: top loading, non-glare and archival claims
A cheap accessory with more specifications than expected, and the specifications change what it is good for.
Setting up a desk that stays usable
The accessories that survive are the ones that remove a repeated action. The rest become clutter.
Notebook systems and the refill problem
The best notebook is the one you can still buy inserts for in two years.