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Such pretty scissors! A carbon gold plated handle will dress up any cutting chore while two different sizes will ensure that the blade fits the job. What, like someone is going to spot ugly scissors on your desktop? Of course not. It would ruin all those artistic instagram shots of your workspace (and disappoint your fans).
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Maybe you already own a perfectly good ruler, but does it use “visual hierarchies of color and shape to articulate the process of measurement”? Probably not, as that’s just what Allon Libermann and Hye Jin Ahn aimed to do with this Aluminum Ruler. If your mind works visually, you might as well have a very visual ruler.
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To have some semblance of precision (in other words, to look like you have your you-know-what together), you may want to place this lucite ruler set within reach of your desk. The lucite offers a clear view to get those lines and shapes just right, and the heft of each will feel nice on paper and in the hands (and they’ll look nice even when you’re not using them).
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Uh, Tangram Erasers? Of course we need a set. Do you know the history of the Tangram? Do you have fond memories of making shapes with one when you were younger? Maybe you could see if your brain still has the skills to hammer out a few puzzles with these erasers, knowing they could always do some erasing if you fail to have fun with the puzzle part.
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No need for any subpar shiv in your desk drawer (the office is ridiculously competitive, isn’t it), because you’ll have the Desk Knife. It’s a multipurpose cutting tool that’s pretty enough to leave out, within arm’s reach. Inspired by the small, pocket-sized Japanese Kiridashi Knife, this knife feels closer to a writing tool, so you’ll enjoy handling it while you slice open boxes, mail, and other paraphernalia (NOT your coworkers).
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If you ever spend anytime with a ruler and a pencil, you’ll appreciate the Measure Collection Set from Grovemade. Custom machined from a solid block of aluminum, each ruler, protractor, and triangle is a beautiful, sleek tool for your desk. Subtle measuring marks ensure accuracy, and will perhaps ensure more straight lines and graceful curves when it comes to your sketches or drawings.
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How about adding a fun brass bookmark to your stack of tomes? It will keep your place and catch the light, all while providing a little bit of playfulness to your reading time. Choose between Hand, Box, and Wave, or go crazy and get all three if you tend to read more than one book at a time.
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Okay, what do you think this strange, round-yet-flat thing is? Use your noggin, and you may just recognize something familiar within the squiggly shape. Answer below.
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Maybe you don’t need a new tape dispenser, but isn’t this one interesting? It’s certainly different from the bulky, plastic ones you’ll find at regular office supply outlets. The skinny handle makes it ideal to sit in a pencil cup to save space, or you can choose to leave it out on your desk for a minimal statement.
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Whoa! The next time you want to draw a bunch of multi-sided shapes, get yourself a Versa Ruler. Set your desired angles by snapping the rulers into place, then pivot and slide the rulers to get just the right lines. Yes, it is a pretty specific tool, but as anyone who’s worked in a studio or workshop knows, most of the time using the right tool saves a ton of time.
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Okay, now, no need to worry about what to get me for a gift- one of these Illuminated Bookmarks will do just fine. It’s a bookmark printed on a special film with ink that transmits electricity. See the circuit the ink creates? Add a lithium coin battery between the positive and negative ends and you’ve got an LED light. Pretty fun, huh? It’s sure to please any reader that is fond of technology.
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Mark your progress in a book or folder with these fun brass paper clips. Four different shapes (2 of each) will definitely keep your spot visible and easily referenced. Might also be perfect for a journal, notebook, or cookbook?
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These are paper paper clips, so feel free to write notes directly on their top tabs. You could use them instead of staples or as mini bookmarks, perhaps? Made from chipboard paper, they’re sturdy and reusable, and, at the end of their life, you can throw them in the recycling bin.
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Add this little guy to your measuring tool options. The Qbit is a modern interpretation of an ancient measuring device, the Cubit. Qbit has CNC machined measurement increments, so you can measure from any side, and it has an adjustable marker to keep a depth or dimension. Choose between metric or standard, stainless steel or brass, and short 3″ (key chain friendly) or long 6″ (desk/shop) versions.
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Why aren’t all rulers see-through? They sure make a lot of sense, plus they look quite nice as a paperweight. And, of course, you’ll get very accurate drawings and measurements as well. Choose between Inches or Centimeters, or get both (the metric system is international, after all).
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