Roundup
These are a few of our favorite iPhone 6 accessories
You already love your iPhone 6. Now get even more out of it with these extras.
Resketch — Reclaimed Paper Sketchbooks
These eco-friendly Resketch sketchbooks are made from a variety of reclaimed paper and stock types and bound together with recycled plastic coil. You never know what kinds of paper will be included in your book—official letterhead, colorful poster board, fancy resume stock, maybe even architectural drawings.
The Sketchnote Workbook (Giveaway)
At the end of the week we'll be giving away a copy of The Sketchnote Workbook to someone on our newsletter list. The Sketchnote Workbook is extremely impressive and its relevance extends far beyond the art and practice of sketchnoting itself.
Need (Sponsor)
Need is a refined retailer and lifestyle publication for the modern gentleman.
A Note from the Editor
Welcome to the new Tools & Toys
With this new design, we are aiming to become much more than a cool stuff site.
Interview
Shelley Paulson’s Photography Gear
Minnesota-based photographer, Shelley Paulson, specializes in equestrian portraiture and documentary wedding photography. She recently got hooked on the Fuji x100s.
Photo Essay
Crosby Coffee, Brooklyn NY
These days there are a plethora of fine caffeine establishments in Brooklyn. No matter what neighborhood you find yourself in, a great cup of joe is always nearby.
Gear Guide
The Tools & Toys Guide to Fountain Pens
Fountain pens are no longer an old man's game. Whether you are a complete novice or an ink-stained guru, here are our favorite fountain pens for each type of user.
HEX’s Supply Alliance Backpack
The Supply Alliance Backpack by HEX is a handsome waxed-canvas bag with a slim design yet can hold quite a lot.
Byword for Mac
Byword for the Mac was recently picked by The Sweet Setup as their favorite Markdown writing app for the Mac.
Fenix E15 Flashlight
I thought the LED Lenser T7 was an impressive flashlight (5.4" long, 175 lumens, under 7oz.), but this little Fenix flashlight really knocks it out of the park.
Coffee Guide
Awesome Coffee Gear
Making great coffee from home is almost entirely a matter of having decent gear, fresh beans, and a recipe.
Impress IM-708 3-Speed Desk Fan
If you're one of those people who shops for fans based on their quietness and light-breeziness, the Impress IM-708 desk fan is not for you.
Save 50% on Creative VIP (Sponsor)
Creative VIP is the exclusive membership club for creative professionals, writers, and designers. This week only, you can save 50% on membership, and join for under $25. We'd love to welcome you as a member, so come and take a look around!
Aukey Four-Port USB Car Charger
If you are on the road a lot and need to be able to charge several devices at once, look no further than the Aukey CC-01 four-port USB car charger.
HiRise Dock Stand for iPhone 6 (and 6 Plus)
Speaking of iPhone 6 accessories, if you're on the look out for an awesome new stand-slash-dock for your new iPhone, check outthe HiRise. It's adjustable, so it can handle your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, with or without a case.
iPhone 6 Jogging Armband Case
It's still the early days for iPhone 6 accessories, but we've already found a jogging armband + case that we love: the SUPCASE Sport.
Richard Sapper’s Alessi 9091 Melodic Kettle
Need a little more music in your water-boiling routine? Check out the delightful Alessi 9091 kettle, which sports a brass whistle that produces a pleasant little melody when the water's ready, rather than an ear-piercing screech.
Manual — Custom Exposure Camera for iOS
Manual is a new iPhone app that takes advantage of iOS 8's expanded camera API to give you full independent control of shutter, ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, focus, and more.