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Gel pens and mascara—the two causes of smear fear. Cure the first one with this pack of (20) gel highlighter markers. They’re not felt-tip highlighters, but a waxy, crayon-ish filler that lays down a day-glo translucent stripe. You advance it by twisting the top. Manufacturer says it won't dry out, smear or bleed through. You’ll get (10) neon yellow-chartreuse plus (2) each in pink, purple, blue, green and orange.

Tired of feeling like a floormat? Ready to take the world by storm, broaden your horizons? This desktop mat/blotter, which features a gray-scale map of the world, could be the perfect transition. Measures 15-1/2" x 36", big enough to hold a keyboard and mouse, and to protect the business part of your desk. Has a rubber, grippy bottom and a smooth foam-like top similar to a mousepad’s. The map has countries in soothing shades of gray on a black background, and for once Greenland doesn’t look like it might swallow the rest of the globe.

Paper clips—you always need ’em. These are big ones, Jumbo officially according to the box. Close to 2” long x 3/8” wide, and in classic silver. Made in the USA, and we’ll send you a box of (100). Nothing more to say except enjoy the rest of the catalog.

We don’t care who you are or what you do, everybody needs a reliable supply of binder clips, paper clips and push pins. Our 5-1/2” tall x 3” dia, (3)-sectional, clear plastic tower includes (18) binder clips, (120) paper clips and (150) push pins, each in its own section that screws to the other (2) for tidy storage. Made by Pep Rally™, and in the most pleasant pastel colors, because black and silver are way too boring.

Tiny but perfectly accurate, and the only pocket postal scale most folks will ever need. Stick your envelope in its alligator jaws, hold or hang it up and read the weight in grams (0 to 100) or ounces (up to 4) in increasing increments. Handy in the US, and very handy for travel to metric lands. Pretty much flat and approx 3" long in its vinyl pouch, it takes up virtually no room, costs next to nothing, and has no batteries. Nice little teaching tool for kiddies, too.

The low-profile, approx. 5" wide steel clip stands just 5/16" above the 1/8" thick natural-tan pressboard of this trim clipboard. Measures approx. 12" x 9". Made to slip conveniently into a briefcase, but also has a hole on the backside of the clip for easy hanging.

This keychain doesn’t like to sit still. It’s got a 2” x 1-1/2” oval body made of black plastic and chrome metal, with a standard 1” split ring that’s attached to a 22” retractable thread. On the other end, there’s a carabiner-style hook. The body also has a hook for a belt or pocket. Why would you need to extend a key 22” inches away from the body of your keychain? Do you really need us to explain that to you?

Not sure how you’re supposed to get any journaling done with something so snazzy, but this 6” x 8” sequined notebook is probably better for your psyche than any diary entry, anyway. Sequins have a fish-scale pattern and are surprisingly soft, ranging from deep purple to bright green as you tilt the cover, with (duh!) a silver mermaid in the center. Has about (80) lined pages with space at the top right for dates, so it’s perfect as a diary. Or for noting the catch of the day.

Our coolest ruler, hands down. It’s dark blue plastic, T-shaped, and packed with information. It’s an American Wire Gauge and a screw-size gauge. It measures UTS and ISO screw pitch, has SMD capacitor info, conversion scales, transistor and diode diagrams. It has a list of SI prefixes, digital logic gates, logic identities, electrical units and abbreviations, colors and wavelengths, transmission line equations, a protractor, a breadboard and tons more. If you’re not into that stuff, use it a 13”/33cm ruler. Measures 15" x 6-1/4” x 1/16" overall, and you might need a magnifier to read some of it. Made in the USA.

Our clear tape is an uber-sticky 2” X 55 yards. A high-quality tape made in the USA can be used as protective covering over labels or for sealing cartons. And do compare the savings -- even discount stationery catalogs can't touch these prices.

InkJoy is the Paper Mate® name for a particularly smooth ink, but it’s the medium 1mm points that make these so pleasant to write with. Measure 6” long with black ink and pocket-clip caps. Our each is a pack of (8) pens.

Ah, mmm, fresh and faux leather! We don’t want to get weird here, but this junior executive-style padfolio for students, aspiring CEOs, fine-dining servers, etc. smells like success. The slim black pleather portfolio measures approx 8-1/4” x 10” and is 3/4” thick with a fabric highlight along the front vertical edge. Open it to find a (20)-page 8-1/4” x 6” notepad on the right, (3) handy pockets (small w/clear window, medium, large) on the left, and a penholder in the middle. You can write your own ticket, literally and figuratively

Pandora’s got nothing on this box, which does for organization what she did for chaos. The plain, heavy-cardboard box, measuring approx 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 4-1/4", ingeniously opens into (4) tidy compartments—for paper clips, business cards, a paper pad and (5) stacks of 3/8" x 2" sticky notes (all included, except the business cards, obvy). Turn your airplane tray or favorite park bench into an instant office.

Here’s a very tasteful notebook and pen combo from Callaway golf, which chose to lightly brand the notebook with small logos on the bottoms of pages, and a tiny, impressed logo on the back cover. Surplus dealers appreciate this sort of corporate self-effacement. Has something over 60 sheets, lined on both sides with a date line at the top. Measures 6” x 5” with leatherlike black covers with a gray accent, one pocket on the inside cover, and a slot holding a ballpoint pen. Nice gift classy box, too. Surplus Alert: These sets come with a twist retractable ballpoint pen that will likely be all dried up.

Trekkie-Surpies, you’re gonna love this Star Trek™ Kirk and Spock magnetic wardrobe dress-up kit. We know—you’re welcome! Various uniforms, characters, weapons and tribbles will take your fridge to where no major appliance has gone before. From The Unemployed Philosophers Guild, so you know it’s good quality and good fun. ! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

No self-respecting number cruncher can afford to be seen without one of these fashion classics. We'll send you (3) classic white vinyl pocket protectors in the traditional 5-1/2" x 3-1/2" size. The front flap is blank so you can add your own name, business or drawing of your favorite Star Trek character. Order quickly; It's only a question of time before these are seen on the runways in Milan.

Go ahead—try to keep these BIC® Round Stic® pens long enough that they run out of ink on you. We think you’ll lose them before that happens—that’s how long they last. Luckily, you’ll get a box of (12) if you’re prone to losing them. With black ink, and “Xtra-Life,” these are the thin, 6” long everyday pens that seem to always work. With removable, pocket-clip caps. You need these—or eventually you will.

One thing we don’t like about chalk is how it leaves a chalk (it being chalk) on our fingers, which we can never blow off and then have to rub on our pants. It’s not a great look for us, or so we’ve been told. This is why we love this Magnetic Dry Erase Board for our home and office. It’s also good on the go since it measures 8-1/2” x 11”. Use it for coaching, scheduling, camping, kitchening, kids’ rooming or crafting. Easy to tote, but also easy to mount on a wall with the included 3M self-adhesive hook-n-loop fasteners. Also includes (2) 1" diameter disc magnets and a dry erase marker that clips on top.