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I'll be receiving my first pens soon (Pilot Metro, LAMY AL-Star), and am looking to acquire a few things to accompany them. My goal at the moment is to find a Pen and Nib combo that I enjoy writing with, and ultimately improve my handwriting overall.

 

I've been tossing around the idea of obtaining a slope for my desk at work, and also a Drawer/Case to hold my pens, paper, and ink. Slope wise, I've had my eye on the Levenger Editor's Desk, but it appears they no longer carry this item and it may be hard to locate.

 

What other slopes would those of you who use them recommend I look into? I've seen portable drafting boards mentioned, as well as easels. Just looking for a variety to find something that may fit my tastes.

 

I'd ideally like to find a Drawer/Case/Display that matches said Slope, but it doesn't have to.

 

I'm also in the market for a journal, and am considering the "Free Leather Journal" from Renaissance Art. A refillable one would be perfect, and probably that size will do.

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I looked at that Levenger Editor's Desk photo and I believe that with that lip at the bottom, it would be uncomfortable for writing. I made my own for much less.

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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if reuseable/refillable is what you are after then you may want to look at Oberon Designs.

 

These are beautiful! Thanks

 

I looked at that Levenger Editor's Desk photo and I believe that with that lip at the bottom, it would be uncomfortable for writing. I made my own for much less.

 

Yeah, that is a very good point. Can you tell me more about the one you've made yourself? What size did you end up going with, and how is it constructed? Do you have any pictures perhaps?

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Yeah, that is a very good point. Can you tell me more about the one you've made yourself? What size did you end up going with, and how is it constructed? Do you have any pictures perhaps?

 

Sorry, no photos; I'm still working on that. Basically, I took a piece of Masonite and a couple of 1x4s. It looks similar to the Levenger, just not so fancy. It is functional. I played with the angle until I found one that I like. People have also used a piece of glass for the writing surface. You can back-light it if you want to copy letters for practice. I have a woodworking shop in my garage; I can whip out stuff like this out quite easily.

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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