6B, 2B and 2HB: Which Shade of Pencil Suits Your Purpose?
While William Shakespeare was busy creating the texts for the future, there was another important development taking place during the 1500s – the mining of a carbon material that was dark and powdery in nature. This was seen as extremely useful for artists and it came to be known as graphite (which means ‘to write’ […]
Make an Impression that Doesn’t Fade Away With Linc Markline Markers
Pens have been around for ages and their utility extends to all aspects of daily life. However, there are situations where these may fail to rise to the occasion. Special purposes require special kind of pens and your favourite gel pen must now take a backseat. But first, what exactly are these situations? Corporates when […]
The Art of Writing: The Silent Link Between Ink and Emotion
Even with the option of writing via typewriter and computer, there are countless people who have placed their faith in the written word and its power. And these are the names you’ve definitely heard before. Stephen King for ‘Dreamcatcher’, J.K.Rowling for ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ alongside other esteemed personalities such as Hemingway, Kafka […]
Has the Lockdown Actually Raised Levels of Creativity?
It’s easy to point the downsides of the pandemic, owing to the sudden impact that it’s left on the world. Of course, the lockdown has become the most effective way of saving lives. But stepping into the quarantine is similar to approaching unchartered territory – new yet unfamiliar. Some are making it count by spending […]
Drawing a Mandala: What Makes it the Ultimate Stressbuster
Meditation is one of the best ways to relax your body and simultaneously alleviate stress and anxiety. But among its various forms, art therapy has emerged as one of the most popular ones owing to the combined benefits of both relaxation plus creativity and fun into one activity. This is exactly what constitutes the magic […]
Everybody is familiar with the dazzling effects of glitter. The small, shiny particles that are often used for decoration – it works for a variety of purposes but mainly to create stunning and shimmering results wherever used. We have Henry Ruschmann to thank for this. Not many know that the discovery of glitter was actually […]
Celebrate This Short Story Day By Writing Your Way To Success
A good short story is akin to pleasant music or a captivating film that keeps you hooked. It is a tiny window into another world that transports you to new, unexplored places you didn’t know existed without the excessive word count. To celebrate this rather ‘short’ storytelling format, Short Story Day takes place on the […]
Grips, Tips and Ink: The Top 3 Pillars of the Pen Explained
Pens are unique in themselves and yet all the same. Confusing, isn’t it? But it’s true. When you choose a new writing instrument, you’ll find that most pens share common features with others. While different pens serve different purposes, they will definitely have similar (if not identical) features that are inherent. Some of these are […]
The history of pens and pencils, or our primary writing instruments are thousands of years old. Humanity has used pens in one form or another, since the first dynasties of ancient civilizations while pencils are much younger but nothing less significant, which you will discover on these amazing list of trivias, curated for National Trivia Day. Let’s start […]
Open old school notebooks, and you might find small patterns, designs, sketches and more, interlacing page after page. Knowingly or unknowingly we have all been doodlists and even continue to be now. Doodling has been an escape of sorts. It has gotten us through many boring lectures, classes or even powerpoint presentations that you have […]
