Monthly Archives: September 2010

Scrapbook Tape

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

OK, now you have decided you want a Hannibal tape dispenser or a Black and Blum tape dispenser. A beautiful, well-designed tape dispenser is on your desk and you are going to spend your valuable time taping torn books and other important … Continue reading →

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Dymotec 6 Bicycle Generator

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

The days are getting shorter, so it might be time to think about bicycle lighting. Bicycle generators have fascinated me since I saw my first bottle generator on another kid’s bike when I was in elementary school. Then I grew up … Continue reading →

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Rexite Hannibal Tape Dispenser

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

Here’s another tape dispenser that was designed by the British industrial designer Julian Brown to look good and work well. They are not necessarily cheap to manufacture, but it’s entirely up to you to decide if you like Brown’s whimsical design … Continue reading →

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Rhodia Notebooks

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

Rhodia notebooks are one of those iconic products that are instantly recognizable by their fans. With their bright orange (or sometimes more tasteful black) covers, they are hard to misplace. But are they good notebooks? Well, for one thing, they … Continue reading →

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Black and Blum Tape Dispenser

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

I love office supplies, which is a good thing, since I spend so much of every day surrounded by them. Quality ones are an easy luxury item to justify spending the money for, because you have to buy them anyway. The British … Continue reading →

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Dual Monitors

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

With all the time we spend looking at computer screens, it is always a good thing to have as much video real estate as possible to make things easier on the eyes. Compared to a few years ago, LCDs take … Continue reading →

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