You may remember my typewritten oak tag business cards. They've been a real hit with people. Memorable and nostalgic, with the advantage of being a hand-made pain in the *ss. So I decided to have a rubber stamp made for the next batch. That plus the Carter's ink pad? Unstoppable. Turns out your high school Principal's secretary was pretty bad-ass after all.
Meticulous records must be kept. These days, a "normal" person might set up an Excel spreadsheet. I prefer a hardbound ruled ledger book.
I plan on using this to catalogue my purchases, complete with description, cost, date sold, and re-sale price. All by hand in black ink. This sort of thing may seem archaic to most people these days, especially the young'uns, but I love it.
Just to keep things on the up-and-up, I need the ability to produce a legally binding agreement. Thus this pad of sales slips.
In high tech carbon less triplicate: white for the customer, yellow for the government, and pink for the vendor.
While we're on the subject, I bought this Stendig calendar, 3 feet x 4 feet, back at the turn of the year. Originally designed by Massimo Vignelli in 1966, it's been in production since. In 1967 it was in the MoMA. A bit dear at $35, but worth every cent.
Here we see the whole thing in action. Other items of note:-Plastic Schlitz cup, circa 1970s, used to hold pens
-Deck of Modiano Siciliane Italian playing cards (just like Nonna & Nonno used. My favorite game is Briscola)
-Nylon card case/ wallet, by Billykirk. A gift for Mrs. G., purchased at the last Pop Up Flea.
-1950s vintage "Flexo" fluorescent desk lamp.
What? You think Thom Browne invented this stuff? If you did, I'm sorry to disappoint you.
p.s.
there's still some room left at The Top Shelf Flea. If you or someone you know might want in, drop me a line soon.
