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If your writing instrument is a tool to let people know who you are, get a fountain pen. Stick with a major brand so people can easily recognize that you are someone to be taken seriously.

If instead your writing instrument is a tool to create with, get a good quality pencil. One that feels right in your hand and as it moves across the page. This Palomino is a good place to start.

Updated Nov 12, 2006

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Holga camera

14 people recommended this item

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120 roll film in a toy camera? Need I say more?

Actually, I guess I do. This camera forces you to let go of your internal perfectionist because it just doesn't have the ability to produce perfection... You and the camera collaborate to create the photograph. You supply the framing and the subject, the Holga camera supplies random light leaks and a large square image. A match made in heaven if you aren't a contral freak.

Updated Nov 9, 2006

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TUL Magnetic Dry Erase Markers

6 people recommended this item

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Vibrant colors, magnetic body, useful eraser on the tip and good line width. 'nuff said. (via notcot)

Updated Nov 9, 2006

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Fisher Space Pen Bullet Pen with Clip

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4 people recommended this item

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This pen is the perfect complement to the small Moleskine notebook. It can click on the elastic strap from the notebook, is the same width as the notebook, and won't fall of if you have the notebook in your back pocket.

In addition, this pen will never leak and the lid covers the pen extremely securely so you won't accidentally write on yourself either. Because it is pressurized (it was invented by Fisher for NASA), it will always write -- even upside down.

Okay, I tried the upside down thing and while interesting, I don't really have any use for using it that way.

Updated Nov 8, 2006

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Moleskine Notebook

99 people recommended this item

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The ease of use with these things is unbelievable. They go anywhere, hold anything - the famous back pocket is a real innovation when it comes to notepads. The uses are endless, and Moleskine consistently innovates with content and arrangements. I'm a fan of the smaller lined notebooks, though love the idea of a small grid pattern as well.

Updated Aug 13, 2007

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Levenger Single Sheet Cutters

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3 people recommended this item

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An indispensable tool for those that routinely mistreat their magazines and catalogs by ripping pages out to remember things.

I can remember how wrong it felt the first time I tore a page out of a magazine, even though the magazine was headed for the recycle bin. It felt like such a violation... Now I routinely do this but often can't remember which item it was that I was interested in.

This neat tool allows you to quickly and safely cut out the specific thing that caught your eye. The extremely small blade will not hurt you, you can even through this in your pocket. It is fasty and easy to use, unlike the several other tools I experimented with before finding this one. When I first heard about this ages ago from Cool Tools, they were sold out. I randomly checked back and they were finally in stock. A must have. (via Cool Tools)

Updated Nov 9, 2006

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kurt halsey notebook

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If your creative tendencies are more verbal than visual, more introspective than rhetorical, more emo than intellectual -- having a notebook that inspires those traits makes writing much easier.

I admit that for the sake of my masculinity I probably would have a tough time carrying this notebook in public, but I wish I could.

Updated Nov 8, 2006

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3"x5" Scratch Pads, White

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The initial UI sketches for ThisNext were done on 3"x5" scratch pads.

There is a certain freedom when brainstorming knowing that you intend to throw things away. 3"x5" scratch pads are perfect for that, they encourage crumbling a sheet instead of erasing allowing you to completely rethink your approach.

I have loose sheets from these pads full of writing all over my desk. By the end of the week they have all ended up recorded more permanently or thrown in the trash. Crumbling them up as they are completed is very satisfying.

Updated Nov 9, 2006

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Moleskine Pocket Ruled Notebook

5 people recommended this item

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A luxury item that is extremely practical. This notebook fits perfectly in the back pocket of my Levi's and comes out hours later no worse for wear. This is the style I use for my everyday notes, to do list and thoughts.

Pair this with a Space Pen for perfect portability and you will be ready to record your inspirations whenever they hit.

Updated Nov 8, 2006

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