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Thursday Drops: TGS x Sunderland mk1 Pens in Stock, TWSBI ECO Irish Green...
They’re here! I picked up a shipment of the T.G.S. x Sunderland Machine Works mk1 special edition machined pens yesterday, and shipped the first third of them out the door immediately. A huge thank...
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Vacation Recap: Traveling with Stationery, Greatest Hits
Speaking of greatest hits, I'm on track to finish this classic of its genre this weekend. My Anterique Brass Mini in red has been to the beach and back. Since my goal for this long weekend is to enjoy...
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Sunday Reading for September 8, 2024
Traveling Light on Vacation, as always. Adjustable Section? The Sailor Tuzu (via Figboot on Pens). Pens with adjustable sections that rotate to fit your grip style have come and gone over the years....
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New Arrivals: TWSBI ECO Irish Green + Onyx Fountain Pens Are Here, Plus...
TWSBI’s latest release, an ECO fountain pen in Irish Green acrylic with new onyx black plated trim, has arrived and is shipping! TWSBI has really experimented with their trim this year, including not...
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My Personal Ranking of the 2024 Lamy Safaris and AL-Stars
This year, Lamy released not one, but two rounds of special edition Safari and AL-Star pens. Because 2024 marked my first full year as a Lamy retailer carrying all of the special editions (plus now...
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Thursday Drops: New Lamy Safaris, TWSBIs, Sunderlands and More!
Much of this week has been spent either shipping out orders or restocking our shelves with the new arrivals showing up every morning! This week we have Lamy AL-Star fountain pens, rollerballs,...
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These Are Heady Times for Fineliner Fans: Kakimori Colour Liners
I’ve been very anxious to get my hands on a recent shipment from Kakimori. Not only did we receive more of the brass, stainless, and the new antique brass Kakimori metal nibs, but I was most excited...
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Sunday Reading for September 15, 2024
Fude! Magna Carta Urban (via Figboot on Pens). Magna Carta has been getting in on the specialty nib game lately, and the “Urban” model seems like a very nice looking pen.Sailor x Tinteriás Cilantro...
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New Arrivals: Kakimori and Object Index!
All Object Index packaging is cardboard and fully recyclable, which I love. Wow, that weekend was a blur! Many thanks to everyone who stopped by the shop this weekend to hang out. If you were there,...
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Pen Review: Object Index Cedar Pocket Pen
If today’s pen looks somewhat familiar, it’s because Object Index has released a pocket-sized take on the Mark’style Tous Les Jours Needle-tip ballpoint, and both feature different versions of the...
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Thursday Drops: More Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pens (Including Clear), and...
While they arrived in the U.S. earlier this summer, I had to wait until the new shop was fully set up before I could bring in additional Pilot inventory, including the new Custom 823 fountain pen in...
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Dip Pen Comparison: Kakimori Metal Nibs vs. Tom's Studio One-Dip Nibs
I’m far from an accomplished artist or calligrapher, but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying and messing around with dip pens! While most traditional calligraphy nibs aren’t intended to be used for...
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Sunday Reading for September 22, 2024
Our first pages from the testing stations are full! San Francisco Pen Show 2024 Highlights (via Olive Octopus). Lisa has an excellent, and very comprehensive, recap of the 2024 San Francisco Pen Show....
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New Arrivals: Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters in A4 and A5, Plus More Roterfaden...
Yesterday we received a fresh shipment of Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Notebook Covers in both A4 and A5 sizes, as well as Roterfaden dot grid A5 refills and other compatible refill notebooks such as...
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Travel Prep 2024, Part I: Choosing Notebooks for a Long Trip, Plus a...
Left, my Traveler's Notebook (last year's L.E.), and a Hobonichi Weeks in a Galen Leather cover. Next month, my family and I will be taking our first significant international trip since before our...
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Thursday Drops: Roterfaden Restock, Roterfaden Accessories, Caran d'Ache Inks...
The Pilot Elite is one of a handful of inlaid nibs available on the market today. This week we received a full restock of Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter binders, notebooks, and accessories, ready to ship...
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Travel Prep 2024, Part II: Choosing Pens for Travel
Continuing my mini-series of posts relating to upcoming travel, I thought I’d post my pen “packing list” for next week’s trip to London. You’ll notice a trend: I’m going for low-maintenance writing...
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Sunday Reading for September 29, 2024
Many thanks to everyone who stopped by the 2024 Nashville Pelikan Hub, including the attendee who made these free custom stickers for everyone featuring the Nashville Skyline! Top 10 Go-To Inks (via...
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New Arrivals: Favorite Papers from Write Notepads and Midori MD!
We know that most Write Notepads products have been out of stock for an extended period of time in the shop. That’s not a reflection of any lack of love for the brand, but rather a logistical issue...
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Kickstarter Alert: The Good Made Better "Jester" and "Muse" Fountain Pens
We’re big fans of Good Made Better products here at T.G.S. The company’s focus on “mindful writing tools” and stated goal of cultivating an intentional space for writing dovetails nicely with our own...
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