Kern Arrows Zip-up from Veer

As promised: more timely gift ideas. Within its short lifespan, Veer’s Kern Zip-up (not to be confused as a hoodie!) has become an instant classic and a must-have fashion staple for type nerds everywhere. Gifting this item to a typographically savvy designer friend is sure to result in profuse amounts of gratitude. There are only two (2) small problems, however, with this gift suggestion: 1) the Veer merch store doesn’t ship outside of North America, and 2) the snug-fitting numbers only run to size XL (which I had better fit into!).

So this classic has recently been re-rolled as the Kern Arrows Zip-up and incorporates some snazzy new features: 1) a brand new color (I adore gray), 2) nifty piping (ever-so-cool), and 3) directional arrows indicating which way the kern should come together (in case you were confused). I was glad to notice in the design credits that arrows from P22 Victorian Ornaments 2 and P22 Art Deco Extras are included on this fancy little number.
After that last post, you should be glad to finally get a gift suggestion that you can afford to get me, oh, or your own loved one. Beat the Black Friday rush and get your order in now!

typo-toque, originally uploaded by pauldhunt.

The consumerist season is upon us once again. In the spirit of the season, I thought I’d post at least one gift idea. It’s sheik, it’s practical, and sure to be appreciated by any of your friends and family who may suffer from typoholism: it’s the super-snazzy typo-toque from Typotheque! These lovely, hand-made hats come in 12 colours, and can be personalized with a capital letter of your choice. Being as I have an undying hat fetish, and that I need something to keep my ears warm in the English winter weather, I already got one for myself, and I must say that I love it! Order one for yourself and for your loved ones now to have in time for the holidays.

Okay, I will admit it. I am an Etsy addict. For those of you who don’t know what what Etsy is, it is an online marketplace, whose motto is: “Buy, Sell, and Live Handmade.” Many of the items listed on the site are one of a kind, which is very cool. At the moment, I’m particularly hooked on plushy toys. Imagine my delight when i stumbled upon Monsieur Virgule (pictured above), his wife Madame Virgule, and their pup Comma-Dog. I hope one of you snaps them up before they’re gone!

Note to friends and family: you can see some of my favorites on the bottom , right corner of this page. If you want to get me a Christmas present… ;^p