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[Pen/Pencil Review] The Semikolon Sticky Tabs and Flags
This week’s review is more a ‘tool of the trade’ than a pen review. There’ s some real life stuff happening that is…distracting, but I don’t want to totally let this slide. There were a couple pictures of some stick tabs and flags that I got for Christmas from Semikolon via Container Store. They were stocking stuffer purchases one year.
I really use these lot, especially the tabs. They let me mark story points and ideas in random notebooks. They work like file folder tabs -and if there are multiple stories, the rainbow of colors let me code different things with or without writing on the tabs. The flags are thinner than most sticky flags, and with a bit more plastic feel. They make good markers, and they can color code the same as the tabs.
These are actually still available on Container Store.Com for about $8 a piece. They’re worth it. Unless you use the heck out of these, you’re going to be using them for more than a year. I know I have. The tabs and flags are set in a heavy cardboard folders. I’ve only had ONE set of tabs come apart from the notebooks in probably two years? They’re secure and sturdy.
If you need to organize thoughts and such? These are for you. I really don’t think you can get better quality for less money. You can definitely get lower quality while spending a lot more.
To the numbers:
1. How does it work? – 1 They’re good, solid sticky tabs and flag. They stick, they mark spots on paper.
2. Grip and feel – 1 – Good adhesion to the tabs and flags without marking the paper.
3. Material – 0/5 The tabs are paper – they can tear. The flags are plastic-y, so ink can smear if you TRY to write on them.
4. Overall Design – 1 – I LOVE THESE. Love them. Use them all the time. Especially the tabs.
5. Price Point – 1 – Might seem high at $8, but there’s plenty of pieces, the notebook they come in is sturdy. They’re GREAT.
4.5 out of 5 Bronze Pencils
[Books] Dirty Magick: New Orleans
I have a new story out! Knowledge is Power is available in Dirty Magick: New Orleans. [asa]B00W8FE3FS[/Asa]
[Writer Post] More Kerfuffle. Now with Trolls
Happy Wednesday… it’s been a trying week. On many levels. We’ve been doing “Homeowner-ish” things – requiring an 8lb sledgehammer (outside). I kinda wish I could take the same sledgehammer to the internet. The trolls have abounded this week. The Hugo Kerfuffle won’t die (and won’t die until September). I’ve given up reading anything about […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Padrino Tech Ball Point Pen – Black Ink
This week’s pen is one of my birthday pens from Paradise Pen Company. This is one of their signature brand pens – a Padrino. This is the Padrino Tech Silver Ball Pen in black ink. This is a moderately priced gift/luxury ball point pen. It retails for $45, but right now it’s on sale for […]
[Writer Post] Brewing Bruhahas
Welcome to Wednesday – all controversy ALL. THE. TIME. Yes, I should be writing. Yes, I should be ignoring the internet. The ignoring thing? Not happening. The least of the controversies (and it’s not really) is the ever vocal “Standard Manuscript Format” which is anything BUT standard anymore. Every so often, there’s a pointless blow […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] The Yasutomo Y&C Gel Xtreme 0.5mm
This week’s pen is one of my last pens from the last JetPens order. This is a new brand for me – the Yasutomo Y&C Gel Xtreme 0.5mm stick pen in black ink. The Y&C has a water-based gel ink that’s non-toxic and acid free. This black ink is dark and rich – and suitable […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] The Cross ATX Pure Chrome Rolling Ball
This week’s pen was part of my Birthday Pilgrimage to Paradise Pen Company during ConDFW. I bring you the Cross ATX Pure Chrome rollerball pen. This is a gorgeous pen, and though it was technically a birthday present, I did pick it out, and it was on sale. This is definitely a more expensive, gift […]
[Writer Post] Topsy Turvey Day
It’s Wednesday and I’m feeling a bit under the weather. I was going to just let this lapse (again) today because of the bleck….but, stuff’s come up today and needs to be addressed. It seems like rather too much lately, we’re focusing on the crap stuff in SF. Writer Beware brought massive rights grab from […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Pilot Acroball Pure White 0.7mm Black Ink
We return to Pilot this week with another fun staple pen – which I could’ve sworn I’d gotten around to writing about, but extensive searching through archives say no… so here we go. Pilot has a line of pens called Acroball. They have a few lines – this is the Pure White (which technically isn’t). […]