Remember those early touchscreen phones that came with a stylus? Better yet, do you remember the classic pen (of pen-and-paper fame), which enabled us to write whatever we wanted outside of the available fonts? Don’t get too nostalgic; the humble pen could be set to make a comeback.

Typing has made handwriting seem pointless, if not quite completely obsolete. So why are people continuing to buy and use paper notebooks? A new study proves that handwriting enthusiasts are not just hopeless romantics, but actually have a legitimate reason for preferring ink on paper.

"I’d trade all my tomorrows for just one yesterday," lamented Willie Nelson in 1966. For many, the allure of the past is irresistible. And now, research from the University of Southampton thinks there could be a link between that familiar feeling of nostalgia and creativity.

When you think of pens, you might think of Parker. When you think of notes, you'll probably think of Post-it. And when you think of notebooks, you think of Moleskine. But how has the traditional paper brand managed to successfully reinvent itself in the digital age?