News from the Field: This is beautiful

Delfonics Linen Diary

Being so into stationery you can become habituated to the beautiful...Last week we were lucky enough to play with some Lamy 2000 Titanium Ballpoint pens. There are only 5000 of these in existence with 4000 confined to the European market.

Lamy 2000 Titanium Ballpen

It feels incredible, it's a 50g pen made of solid titanium and is a truly special item. I was wowed. Thanks to Notemaker for the privilege!

Delfonics Scola diary

But then, Scott here at Field Notes came in earlier in the week with a new Delfonics diary. These have only just arrived and after our nagging the guys at NoteMaker for more Delfonics we learned that it is in really short supply at the moment but more should be available next week.

Moleskine Artist Collection diary

And more is what we need. This really is the most gorgeous diary I've seen. I like the Rhodia diary - it's clever and the paper is beautiful. I like the Quo Vadis diary - Minister in particular - once again because the paper is so nice. I like a Moleskine diary too, especially the leather on the Artist Collection diary.

Quo Vadis Minister Planner

But this Delfonics diary is on a whole other, higher, level. Pictures and words can't do it justice. Just go find one, hold it and get yourself a new best friend!

Delfonics diary with cool elastic strap

And while you're at it, get a matching elastic strap and pen...stationery and fashion are now as one!

Trends in the Field: 3 Little things we really love!

We’ve seen some really cool new stationery items from around the globe so we thought we’d draw up a quick little stationery wish list (for this week!) of all the good things that Australia just can’t provide us with at the moment.

1) Quo Vadis Equology

Image Courtesy of Quo Vadis

We love stationery (obviously) but we love even more when it’s made sustainably and to super high standards. The Quo Vadis Equology is a completely recycled planner! Best of all, since it’s Quo Vadis, you just know that the paper (90 g alkaline/neutral paper) will be crisp, very white, and great to write on. Just a few of its finer points include that it contains 100% post-consumer fiber, manufactured using biogas energy and even the cover is made without chlorine!

2) Rhodia Pad 10

Image Courtesy of Quo Vadis Blog

We saw this on the Quo Vadis Blog and just love the idea of it. I mean, when the iPod was just too big, they made an iPod Nano and when our Rhodia Pad 16 is just too big to have on us at all times, we wish there was a Pad 10! It’s not too different from the Pad 11, but it is just that essential fraction cuter. Great for testing out the new fountain pen ink we saw on Inscriber and would make a great little Flick Book (maybe Paul Smith inspired?) when waiting for an appointment or the train.

3) Delfonics Roll Pen Case

Image Courtesy of Kakaku

This is the coolest Pencil Case we've ever seen. It may not be as cute as some, but we love the style, the practicality and the Delfonics quality finish. Delfonics are just one Japanese company who are really a step ahead of the stationery world, making some beautiful and functional stuff. We love it all!

There's plenty more, of course, so drop us a comment or email about your favourite little things!

News from the Field: Agelio Batie's Hand that writes...

Image Courtesy of Agelio Batie

One of our favourite blogs at Field Notes is the Quo Vadis Blog - all about planning, people and paper, who posted recently about May's 2009 US National Stationery Show.

Image Courtesy of Quo Vadis Blog

The highlight was mentioned in this post about San Francisco sculptor and artist Agelio Batie's incredible drawing hand sculpture. The drawing hand is made totally from graphite and is both a poetic metaphor and a functioning tool with all points of it's surface able to draw and write.

Image Courtesy of Agelio Batie

We agree with the guys at Quo Vadis that it's probably not an everyday item - how could anyone happily erode such beauty and craftsmanship? - but it is an unquestionably accomplished sculpture - a reminder of the creative capacity of the hands and the importance and meaning of writing.

Image Courtesy of Agelio Batie

Agelio also has other sculptures in the series, so check out his work.