Archive for July, 2009
BLANK PAD, OUR WEEKLY FORUM POST
Welcome to Blank Pad, a forum to discuss topics about our latest products, your comments and themes related to our obsessions – pen, paper and such. This Friday, we pose this question:
The color of writing.
Which ink color do you prefer?
Brave New Voices Finale Tickets Giveaway
Rhodia is a proud sponsor of the Brave New Voices poetry competition and we have received two tickets to the Finale in Chicago on Saturday, July 18th at The Chicago Theater. We would like to give these two tickets to one of our blog readers who would be willing to take some pictures during the event and write a few paragraphs about the event for us.
If you are able to go, please send an e-mail to [info@rhodiadrive.com] with your name and the reason you would like to go. If you win, we will let you know how to receive your tickets at The Chicago Theater’s will-call window.
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Rhodia 75th Anniversary Exhibition in Hong Kong
Rhodia- The black and orange notepads with a cult following.
Working Unit Limited, the Rhodia distributor in Hong Kong and Taiwan will mark the product’s anniversary in Hong Kong with a series of exhibitions. Rhodia was founded in 1934 and has quickly become one of the leading stationery brands in France. For 75 year, the Rhodia brand is linked with the timeless designs of its iconic black and orange notepads. To celebrate its 75 years of history, Rhodia collaborated with city’super to organise the “Rhodia 75th Anniversary Exhibition”.
Date of Exhibition: July 8th – July 31st , 2009
Exhibition Venue: city’super Times Square
city’super Harbour City
The media is invited to a Press Meet and Greet session with Ms Reisse Raphaëlle, representing the Rhodia brand in Asia travelled from France and will be available for interviews: Date: (Thursday) July 9th , 2009 Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm Venue: city’super Times Square, B/F stationery section
This exhibition will showcase the history of Rhodia, the manufacturer of the timeless orange and black notepads. With its superior quality and sleek design, Rhodia is the best notepad for scientists, architects, artists and designers including famous designer Paul Smith and Academy Award winning director Francis ford Coppola. And to celebrate its 75th Anniversary, the “L’essentiel” campaign will be launched to reflect the essential values of Rhodia.
In addition. 2 exciting new collections of Rhodia will be introduced during the event: Rhodia No. 10 Rhodia and the Paul Smith 2009 limited edition.
Comments on the Rhodia pencil
This week’s Summer Raffles winner is…
Francisco J. Diaz Granados from Málaga, Spain. Congratulations.
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BLANK PAD, OUR WEEKLY FORUM POST
Welcome to Blank Pad, a forum to discuss topics about our latest products, your comments and themes related to our obsessions – pen, paper and such. This Friday, we pose this question:
When is paper superior to technology?
Rhodia Pad Review by Tejal
Tejal Kuray recently got to try Rhodia Blank Pads and posted her thoughts on the product.
She gave the pad good points on construction:
“This has got to be the best designed notepad, ever. First of all, it has a COVER (which is more than I can say for Staples sugarcane bagasse paper…honestly. Is a cover too much to ask?) to protect it from the academic elements of sweaty hands, dirt, ink, and being tossed in and out of a knapsack or bag. I also dig the understated simplicity of the cover: The black logo, against an orange backdrop. Period. Nothing more. It has a vintage feel to it, which I appreciate…”
On the paper…
“Though beautifully smooth, it has a little more tooth than its sister brand Clairfontaine. It’s barely noticeable — just enough to give you some control over your steering, so to speak (I personally prefer the glassy Clairefontaine, but that’s just me :) ) ..”
The verdict:
“This has been my first experience with a Rhodia pad, and despite the slightly frustrating aspect of not being able to really write on both sides of the sheet [while still being attached to the pad], it certainly won’t be my last. Suffice it to say, I certainly understand why Rhodia pads have such a huge following. Consider me a fan!”
Thanks Tejal (say it: TAY-jull)
20SB Aftermath: Rhodia love
Jennifer at Free and Flawed says thanks to all who supported this year’s 20SB meetup in Chicago over the weekend. Here’s the Rhodia part of it:
“I was very excited when I found out that Rhodia would be donating an item for the bags. I first heard about them through The Printed Blog team. I’m a huge geek and it’s not unusual for me to fall in love with a notebook. Rhodia sent over some awesome bright orange notepads for our bloggers and I’ve already filled up half of mine with blogging ideas! “
In her email she mentioned that “a lot of people really enjoyed the bright orange of the notebook. Personally, I love that it’s a flip pad! I’ve already filled up half of mine…”
