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Ballpoint, gel, rollerball or erasable: how to choose a pen
Ballpoint, gel, rollerball or erasable: how to choose a pen
The ink inside a pen decides how it writes, how fast it dries and whether it smudges. Here's how the main types compare. Read more...
Box files, ring binders or display books: which do you need?
Box files, ring binders or display books: which do you need?
How box files, ring binders, closed boxes and display books compare, with spine sizes, capacities and what each is best for. Read more...
School supplies checklist: KG to Grade 12
School supplies checklist: KG to Grade 12
The stationery most schools in Qatar ask for, grouped by age, plus a few tips to make supplies last the whole term. Read more...
Copy paper explained: A4 or A3, 80gsm or 100gsm
Copy paper explained: A4 or A3, 80gsm or 100gsm
What the numbers on a ream of paper mean, and which paper to buy for printing, letters, certificates and posters. Read more...
Which Faber-Castell pencils should you buy?
Which Faber-Castell pencils should you buy?
From Jumbo Grip for small hands to Polychromos for artists, here's what each Faber-Castell range is for and who it suits. Read more...