ScribeDelivery - ChadP & hollboll do a thing!
16@ChadP & @hollboll got together and started http://www.scribedelivery.com/ - a monthly subscription theme box filled with things that inspire you to write. They can include pens, notebooks, and items designed to inspire you to use them.
They've been selling out monthly, so jump on the waitlist if you want in for the next month's box!
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@medz I am probably going to do the same thing, but I have a friend that would go ape over something like this.
My daughter is a writer, but I'm not sure this is the type of thing that would inspire her. Are there any examples of previous boxes so I can get an idea if it's something I should buy for her?
@ACraigL That's a good question. I have no doubt one of these boxes would make for awesome stocking stuffers for a doodler/writer - but there doesn't seem to be a picture of what the previous boxes have had in them, not on any social media, either. (@ChadP @hollboll)
@ACraigL sorry, no good photos, but my cats love it
@ACraigL We've launched beta style. As such, we're really just starting to put together images of what boxes look like and things like that.
Our first box was a pocket notebook, and medium size notebook, 2 great everyday use pens (one of which was the better Japanese import version), 2 commissioned exclusive postcards an exclusive designed poster. November's box contains tools to help writers, so it's got a lot of paper, a lot of writing tools, and some fun stuff to go along with it. December will really push the envelope for what's included.
@ChadP Maybe you can snap a picture of one of the boxes going out this month?
@Thumperchick Don't want to ruin the surprise. :)
@katylava - Your cats could be none more black.
(They're gorgeous)
@Thumperchick Once they start arriving I'm sure we can post a photo or two. :)
December will be our first fully marketed, out-of-beta box sale. Excited about it.
@ChadP Can't wait for my Microsoft Surface tablet with Stylus so I can really start writing stuff! Edit: Also, I wouldn't have pegged you as much of a writer.
@medz I write a lot actually. Just finished writing a short film, which is my second short film. Next project will be writing my first feature film. Will probably try to produce the short films first.
Also, I wrote these comics.
@ChadP - Is December when you were going to tell us? How did your testers find out about it? Seems like a great idea!
@KDemo We got passed around a really niche Facebook Group that led to our original beta audience. We aren't being secretive about it, just haven't been marketing.
@ChadP - I wondered if you had taken the path of @JasonToon and eucopia. Wish you much success!
@KDemo Thank you! No, not the same as Toon. We've had fun with our little beta and we're looking forward to seeing what becomes of it.
@ChadP & @hollboll I don't see a wait list.
I signed up to be on a mailing list.
It just says "This month sold out"
What month is that ? Would that be November or December since that would be the next one to go out ?
I would like to make the kind suggestion to specify the month on your site. Thank you and good luck !
@ceagee The email list is the wait list. We'll send out an email about it.
The November Box is sold out. December's box will be the next to go on sale.
Insider Trading Tip - The December Box will go on sale on Friday.
how often are the notebooks ruled for graphing?
@Lotsofgoats ...sometimes? I prefer dot grid and graph books, so I would be lying if I said I didn't favor that kind of format.
@ChadP tbh I don't really trust people who prefer graph paper, they always seem to be plotting something
@Lotsofgoats #dadjokes #chadjokes #thisjokerules
This seems like something I would like (as do a lot of these box subscriptions) but don't really have the budget for right now. I have a cousin who I think would also like this.
@jqubed Awesome!
Meh should do a Monthly Subscription for MVP (and yes charge a little more for it) @Snapster I'm sure you got a bunch of small and too low number stuff to really bother with. Please?
@ChadP & @hollboll I just signed up for the Dec box, yay! But I think I really only want the one for a gift. Should I cancel right away or do I need to wait until it processes or something?
@ACraigL Maybe wait until you see what's in the box? :) Or whenever. Give it a day or so to process if need be.
@ChadP I'm eager to find out. As I suggested earlier in the thread, this is for my daughter. She's 15, so try to limit the pornography in this box.
December Boxes are now available if any of you were waiting. DECBOX gets you 15% off.
Did y'all at Meh decide to do subscription boxes? Isn't @JasonToon doing one too?
btw, congrats on getting it off the ground!!
@luvche21 not really a Meh decision, just having some fun outside of work.
Thanks!
@chadp I'm calling you out on this one... While it was still technically Morning when I received the email just before 11... I find 11 to be closer to noon and no longer "morning" status to me... I tend to find 3AM-8 AM morning... ;) I'm just giving you shit... maybe I'll find something extra special (likely a lump of coal) for giving you shit and pointing out that you have a cybermonday sale going on... I don't know if the link I have is for me specifically so I thought I'd let you or @hollboll post a link if you wanted non subscribers a crack at it. ;)
@sohmageek Morning. Before 12pm. That was my only promise. :)
Yes. Cyber Monday is happening at SCRIBEdelivery. 1 Pen, 1 Notebook, 1 Bonus Item for $18. It's going to be good.
Thanks for highlighting. You da best.
@ChadP "Ships in December to arrive before the Holiday" - Is this thing actually going to arrive during Chanukah?
@MrGlass we'll do our best!
@ChadP It came in time! We had a big Chanukah get together on Sunday so I ran out to get a backup present, but lo and behold the box showed up on Saturday afternoon!
Wife was super stressed (first time having her family over at our new house) so I didn't get a real review, but she liked it & I'm super excited to see how her drawings look with that white gel ink on the nice black paper.
@MrGlass phew! We worked hard to get those out as soon as all the product came in. Glad to hear it made it safely and in time! :)
When will the December box ship? Any idea?
@ACraigL should ship beginning of next week.
@ChadP Super, thanks!
@ChadP you guys aren't busy or anything though right... :P
@ChadP @hollboll My daughter absolutely LOVED the writer's box. Warning! Spoilers ahead...
The letter really made the box. Understanding why you picked what you did, and an explanation of the source really made it all the more enjoyable. Kyra took the time to read about, then showcase each item in it. She loves the white pen, in particular. Plus, bonus for me, as I get the coffee. :)
Thanks for getting it out in time for Chanukah, it was a lovely surprise to both give and receive.
@ACraigL That's awesome. Glad to hear it. :)
OK... @hollboll @Chadp HELP!!!!! ;)
spoilers
I love the pen... (pilot petit 1)
I am going to do the eyedropper conversion... BUT.... I need ink... Which one? I didn't realize there was so much to choose from... I want affordable (not necessarily cheap) but a good starter that won't cause me any issues with the pen, and that I don't mind if I accidentally spilled the bottle over. (note I'd care about the mess... but I don't want to be Ticked that I dropped $30 on a bottle of ink.) Also can you offer suggestions for a decent 2nd bottle, something that I'd enjoy? Also others can chime in here... I prefer Blue-Black ink... (not blue not black, but the mix...) OR a nice Turquoise, violet/purple, green (darker or money color not the neon green,) grey, copper... I like a lot of colors... but please suggestions on ink to fill the pen with? :)
@sohmageek Try a number of inks and see what you like best. Goulet Pens does samples.
@ChadP thanks... Have you guys had any experience with any decent ones. I had found a site that does $2.50 samples of inks. I thought of picking up a few and see how they work.
@sohmageek to be totally honest I've never been a fountain pen person, and your idea of converting it is giving me ideas. Holly and I managed to snag a couple of them (xmas bonus from ourselves?) and I love it. I'm probably going to try to convert mine. I'll be heading over to Goulet pens and ordering some samples to try. I totally get the fountain pen love.
@ChadP let me know what works well for you. I will be looking into some inks. Looking into it. I found some really awesome metallic inks :)
@sohmageek This is my favorite ink. I use it in a fountain pen I had made (hand turned wood, blah blah blah). As well as in a Lamy safari. Careful with it though, it stains clothes like that's its job.
It definitely is more greenish-black than blue-black. but hey, that's my preferred flavor anyway!
As @chadp said: gouletpens also sells samples, so get some!
@cj0e @sohmageek @chadp, idk about you all but I'm intrigued by this.
@hollboll @chadp @cj0e I think I am going to pick up these...
http://www.jetpens.com/J.-Herbin-1670-Anniversary-Fountain-Pen-Ink-50-ml-Bottle-Emerald-of-Chivor/pd/14633 It has a little gold in it...
And I think... I really think... I may have found one that @barney would approve of...
http://www.jetpens.com/Diamine-Shimmering-Fountain-Pen-Ink-50-ml-Purple-Pazzazz/pd/15044
oh and this one...
http://www.jetpens.com/J.-Herbin-1670-Anniversary-Fountain-Pen-Ink-50-ml-Bottle-Bleu-Ocean-Ocean-Blue/pd/9759
I think you guys have created monsters...
So how long till Pen.Horse? or Pen.LOL
@sohmageek Aww, pretty purple, but I use crayons.
@sohmageek @Barney Oh, are we talking purple inks? My favorite…
eta: sohma, the Herbin anniversary inks are gorgeous. The first one they did was the red, and despite how impractical it is, I bought a bunch of it when it was uncertain whether or not it'd be regular production… then they decided to make even more colors!
@brhfl That's pretty, too!
@ChadP @hollboll I was told that this would be a "Wise" idea this time of year...
http://www.gouletpens.com/IS-DA2254/p/IS-DA2254
http://www.gouletpens.com/IS-DA2253/p/IS-DA2253
http://www.gouletpens.com/is-pr22sg/p/IS-PR22SG
@ChadP OH! It looks like they do an ink-drop ... for $10/month 5 fountain pen samples http://www.gouletpens.com/ink-drop That could go well with your drop... but I'd love to see what you guys could do with different colors and what not... (not sure if it would be a better deal {for both you and your customers} just telling people about their club or you guys including some every now and then...) :)
@sohmageek
@hollboll To which?
@Barney I'm guessing "Harold and the Purple Crayon" is one of your favorite stories?
@dashcloud My fav!
@ChadP & @hollboll Unboxing periscope at 2:05 pm est (9 mins)
@sohmageek https://www.periscope.tv/w/abBd4jEzNTEwOTQ5fDFqTUpnYUFqQnJZS0yAgPJ4GYlYsZeD0ypfJ2p7gC5Dy1iBxfm9hago-yQY0g==
Thanks everyone that came to watch! Next Time I'll make sure the iPad is charged and I need to figure out something for the holding to steady it better