Blog
Where we look at the world of stationery, design and branding and share some thoughts
What is a B Corp?
You might have heard about a B-Corp company, but do you know what one is? Is it a good thing or marketing greenwash?
Objects of Desire: Samoa Recycled Notebooks
Next in our series of desirable gift items is the wonderful Samoa notebook from Castelli - not only is it one of the greenest items we have it is also surprisingly gorgeous
Objects of Desire: Pith Notebooks
We shine a light on some of the most desirable items we have to sell, starting with the adorable Pith notebooks which simply define what an object of desire should be all about.
Anatomy of a branded notebook
Ever wondered what the difference between digital and foil print might be? Or between a gel dome and spot varnish? Here’s our easy visual guide.
The 3-P Principle
Is there really a need for branded notebooks in this digital age? The simple answer is yes, and here are our 3 core reasons why they are a good investment.
FSC vs recycled paper. What is the difference?
Do you know the difference between FSC and recycled paper? Now is the time to find out.
Remote Working: How to look after your team
Inspirational ideas to keep in touch with people, making them happy and giving you positive brand association.
How the iPhone helped the stationery market
Why was 2007 a significant year for stationery? And how did the iPhone do stationery a favour?
Brand Watch - Tony's Chocolonely
Who is Tony and why did he sue himself for eating a bar of chocolate? Find out
The Streisand Effect: How to protect your brand. And how not to.
When should a company send out a cease and desist notice when it feels its brand is under threat?
Sustainability – The key trend to watch out for in 2020
Discover what we believe will be the key trend for us in 2020 - sustainability.
The Castelli Appeel notebook. Eco-friendly stationery
Discover a bit more of the science behind this amazing apple-based wonder. A greener way of working,
Clerkenwell Design Week 2019 #CDW2019
We visited the annual #CDW2019, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Read more about Routemaster buses and former prisons in this most unusual of trade fairs.
See what we created at the foil workshop
We recently attended a foil workshop where we were able to play with metallic foils and the disarmingly simple process of printing with a laminating machine.
How we personalised a notebook
Look what we had made when we visited the Castelli stand at the recent London Stationery Show. Discover how you can add personal names for that extra wow factor.
Is the paper diary really dead?
Reports of the death of the diary are definitely premature despite the advent of electronic calendars. Read more to find out why a paper diary is still in demand.
What is the value of a notebook?
Unsure why anyone would want to use notebooks in a digital age? Find out why pen and paper are actually really in demand right now.
Welcome to our new business - Ferrotype
So we have now launched a new company - Ferrotype - and we’d like to introduce ourselves and what we do. Discover a bit more about how Ferrotype came about, the name and what we did before as well as what we hope to do in the future.