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Lamy Logo Multipen

The Lamy Logo Tri Pen returns!

Thursday Drops: Lamy and Pilot Restocks (including Specialty Nibs), Plus More Tono & Lims Inks!

September 17, 2026

This week we focused on bringing back some old favorites, including some that have been out of stock for a year or more. First up is the Lamy Logo Tri Pen, which is an excellent Lamy multi pen if you prefer a slimmer format. (Similar options include the Lamy ST and Lamy CP1 Multi Pen line.) We also have additional Lamy 2000 stock, including fine and extra fine fountain pens and 4-Color multipens.

TGS Curated Box Possibilities

As we noted on Tuesday, we also received a large shipment of inks from Tono & Lims, as well as a restock of Lamy bottled ink and Pilot Iroshizuku. But most exciting is that we have enough stock to be able to open our latest TGS Curated Box to the general customer base. There are a couple left, so if you’d like to participate in this round get yours soon.

The Nashville shop is open normal hours this weekend, from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday and 10am-5pm on Saturday. If you are interested in attending our upcoming On the Paper Trail Live in Nashville event in October, we strongly encourage you to purchase a ticket in advance, as we are unsure how many can be made available at the door.

  1. Lamy Logo Tri-Pen Multi-Pen. By customer request, we’ve brought back the Lamy Logo Tri-Pen, which is a slimmer multi pen that takes universal D1 refills. This one features a stainless steel body with a matte black cap.

  2. Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens. We have additional stock of all Lamy 2000 nib sizes available! Some of you have been waiting for the EF and F nibs to arrive, and they are here.

  3. Pilot Custom 912 (FA Nib). The Pilot Custom 912 is now available from us in the softest nib that Pilot makes - the FA “Falcon” nib. The 912 version of this nib is slightly softer than the version on the Custom 743, so this nib will really show off multi-shading inks.

  4. Pilot Custom 74 Lavender Fog. We have additional stock of Pilot’s latest North American exclusive release, including stock of the Soft Fine and Soft Medium nibs. Those looking for a nib to grind at an upcoming pen show should consider the double broad, which gives a nibmeister a lot of tipping to work with!

  5. Lamy 2000 Multi-Pens (4-Color Ballpoints). Possibly our favorite multi pen of all time, the Lamy 2000 version comes in the same Black Makrolon as the rest of the Lamy 2000 line, and accepts universal D1 refills for maximum flexibility.

  6. Tono & Lims Friendship Fountain Pen Inks. We’ve received a large shipment of the Tono & Lims “Friendship” collaboration inks, including the Bechorium series inks in all variants (yes, even the turquoise shimmer HexacyanidoferrateII).

  7. Tono & Lims “Deep Field” Fountain Pen Inks. These two inks are some of the craziest multi-shaders we carry in the shop, and during our last shipment both sold out nearly instantaneously. We made sure to order more this time around.

  8. Tono & Lims Remastered Limited Edition Fountain Pen Inks. Certain limited edition inks are re-released for the overseas market. This batch includes the “Beyond the Horizon” inks with coveted multi-shaders like “Turbulent Sea”.

  9. Lamy Safari Meteorite and Meteora Pens. The latest Lamy Safari release includes two textured models in black and dark purple. We have a restock of the fountain pens as well as rollerballs.

  10. Lamy Safari Mechanical Pencil “Kuru-Toga Inside”. The Japanese market has access to the Lamy Safari mechanical pencil that also includes Uni’s patented rotating Kuru Toga engine. We managed to secure a small supply of these. Available both online and in-store.

Tono and Lims Beyond the Horizon Ink

Multi-shader “Turbulent Sea” is a customer favorite that we’re happy to bring back!

In TGS Curated Shop Tags Thursday Drops, Lamy Logo Tri Pen, Tono & Lims, Lamy 2000, TGS Curated Shop
Journaling for Mental Health Episode 16 of On The Paper Trail

You can watch Episode 16 on YouTube or listen on your favorite Podcast app.

On The Paper Trail Episode 16: Journaling for Mental Health, Part I

September 16, 2026

September is National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Month, so for Episode 16 we decided to talk about a topic that's close to both of us: Journaling for mental health and techniques we both find helpful for self care. Part I discusses our own techniques, and Part II will discuss additional journaling techniques that we may not use all the time but have tried in the past and break out periodically. Of course, we also make time to discuss the recent San Francisco Pen Show, new shop arrivals, and upcoming events!

Disclaimer: Our discussion in this episode is highly personal and specific to us and our own individual situations. Journaling is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you need help, or feel that you need to talk to someone, we strongly encourage you to speak with a mental health treatment professional.

On The Paper Trail: Where You Can Download the Podcast

Get caught up on previous episodes, and find more information about our first On The Paper Trail Live Event, which will be held in Nashville from October 16-18, 2026! Tickets are now on sale! ⁠⁠Check out the main podcast informational page for additional details. ⁠

Show Notes and Links

  1. ⁠National Suicide Prevention Month⁠

  2. ⁠Pilot S20 Ballpoint⁠

  3. ⁠Kuru Toga Wood Mechanical Pencil⁠

  4. ⁠Mark'Style Tous Les Jours Ballpoint Pen⁠

  5. ⁠Midori Planners⁠

  6. ⁠Vinta Ink⁠

  7. ⁠Pennonia⁠

  8. ⁠Roterfaden Restock⁠

  9. ⁠Schon DSGN Lil' Dipper⁠

  10. ⁠Art of Creation Panel Discussion⁠

  11. ⁠Dallas Pen Show⁠

  12. ⁠On The Paper Trail Live in Nashville⁠

The Gentleman Stationer is supported by purchases from the T.G.S. Curated Shop and pledges via the T.G.S. Patreon Program. You can also come visit us at our physical stationery store in Nashville, Tennessee.

In Journaling, On The Paper Trail Tags On The Paper Trail, On The Paper Trail Episode 16, Journaling
Tono & Lims Laniakea Ink Swatch

New Arrivals: Tono & Lims Restock, Including More Bechorium Inks!

September 15, 2026

This weekend we received a fresh restock of Tono & Lims inks, including the customer favorite Bechorium series. Tono & Lims is a Japanese-South Korean collaboration between Japanese fountain pen enthusiasts and the South Korean ink producer Lim’s Lab. Tono & Lims loves to experiment with color, sheen, shimmer, and inside jokes, so the inks end up being a lot of fun (especially the names). Some of these colors are in low-supply, so if you’ve been waiting on a restock of a favorite color don’t hesitate. (But don’t worry, we’re constantly restocking!).

In addition to online, you can find these in our Nashville store, which will be open normal hours this week from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-5pm on Saturday. We hope to see you there!

Tono & Lims Bechorium Friendship Line Ink
In TGS Curated Shop Tags Tono & Lims, Fountain Pen Ink, New Arrivals, TGS Curated Shop

Sunday Reading for September 13, 2026

September 13, 2026
  1. Swatching my 2026 SFPS Ink Haul (via Pen Addict - Kimberly). Kimberly and I overlapped a bit on our inks that we brought home from San Francisco!

  2. Finally Got My Hands on the Kyuseido Akari! (And the Shinya) (via dwrdnet). Derek was busy at the DC Pen Show. These pens have interesting filling systems, and of course customized nibs.

  3. Keyno Stay.tionery from Dominant Industry (via Figboot on Pens). David gets his hands on one of the first Dominant Industry fountain pens.

  4. Settling in Slowly (via A Gathering of Curiosities). I love reading stories about how people come back to their pens.

  5. Nahvalur Nautilus Fireworks Review (via Penquisition). I’ve been enjoying the redesigned Nahvalur Nautilus fountain pen as well - I prefer the streamlined design to the older cap band.

  6. My Travel Field Notes (via Writing at Large). I could only wish I had a travel notebook this well-worn!

  7. Ink Review #2907: De Atramentis Document Black Blue (via Mountain of Ink). I need to try out some of the De Atramentis document inks on a more extended basis. Many people have been recommending permanent inks to me.

  8. A Mish-Mash of Delightful Things (via From the Pen Cup). Mary always finds some of the more delightful less common stationery items.

  9. Rickshaw x NockCo Brasstown Pen Roll Case (via Well-Appointed Desk). Ana gets to review the latest release of the NockCo Brasstown, now in collaboration with Rickshaw!

In Case You Missed It…

This week I answered a new question in the “Ask TGS” series, about my favorite non-fountain pen accessories that I use regularly. I also reviewed two non-fountain pens I’ve been using quite frequently on my seemingly never-ending travels: the Pilot Metropolitan Rollerball and Ballpoint. Both are underrated workhorses that shouldn’t be overlooked simply because they may not be trendy.

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This Week in the T.G.S. Curated Shop

This week we restocked on two major notebook systems: Lochby and OnionBrand, and we continue to have a large stock of Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters in standard size. We also have fresh stock of Tom’s Studio refillable fineliners and highlighters, as well as additional nib sizes in the gorgeous Pilot Custom 845 Urushi. Be sure to check out each week’s Thursday Drops post for a full list of new arrivals and restocks!

The Nashville Shop will be open normal hours this coming week, from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday and 10am-5pm on Saturday. Please come by and see these and more in-person, and we are open online 24-7!

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Visit Us on Patreon - Curated Box and Sunderland Pre-order Access

If you enjoy our content (whether here on the main website, Instagram, YouTube Channel or elsewhere), and would like early/extra access to shop releases and special promotions, consider supporting us via Patreon. In addition to exclusive content, Discord access, and online meetups, Patreon supporters have access to one or more initial “practice” episodes of “On the Paper Trail” which have not been publicly released. This week, all Patreon Members (including free ones), have access to our periodic curated boxes plus a pre-order opportunity for the upcoming re-release of our Sunderland mk1 exclusive edition.

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Two Cost-Effective Workhorse Pens: The Pilot Metropolitan Rollerball and Ballpoint

September 12, 2026

The Pilot Metropolitan fountain pen receives a lot of (well-deserved) attention, both as an excellent lower-cost option for those looking for their first fountain pen and as a reliable daily driver for those needing a pen they can carry around stress-free. Also known as the “MR” in some markets, what many don’t know is that the Metropolitan lineup also features excellent “rollerball” and ballpoint options. I use the term “rollerball” loosely because the pen ships with a Pilot .7mm G2 gel cartridge. so technically it should be called a “gel roller” but we won’t nitpick. Both pens are exceptionally good workhorse pens for the price point, and have a fairly regular place in my rotation since they live in my backpack pen slots alongside my Zento Flow and more.

Comfortable All-Day Writers That Don’t Break the Bank

The Pilot G2 used to be my favorite gel pen option, and I still return to it regularly even if I’ve come to prefer the Synergy Tip that Pilot uses in the revamped Juice line. The fact that the Metro rollerball takes the G2 refill is a huge selling point for me. If you’re looking for a good gel pen that just works, a .7mm G2 is my own “when-I-just-need-to-write-and-not-focus-on-anything-else” pen. Many people assume that I write with fountain pens all the time, but when I need to minimize distraction or find myself stuck in a journaling rut, I nearly always reach for a favorite rollerball or gel pen because it’s one less thing to think about. I’ve been journaling with the Metropolitan Rollerball lately, and it’s done wonders to jumpstart my daily writing habit. (More on this in our upcoming On the Paper Trail episode.)

Despite most of the pen being constructed of metal (lacquered brass with a plastic section), I find the Metropolitan pens well-balanced. The rollerball and fountain pen feel much the same in-hand, and post well with a cap that sits securely on the end of the barrel and closes with a firm snap. The ballpoint pen has a classic twist format where you turn the barrel to extend the refill - everyone should be familiar with this one.

The Metropolitan ballpoint ships with the .7mm Dr. Grip ballpoint refill, marketed in Japan as the “Cocoon”. Those familiar with the Pilot S20 ballpoint will recognize this refill as it’s the same cartridge that ships with the S20 in .5mm size. I swapped out the .7mm for the .5mm since I prefer the finer line. The cartridge contains low-viscosity Pilot Acroball ink, which alternates with the Uni Jetstream as my favorite ballpoint option.

There aren’t many downsides to either of these pens. The only potential drawback to the capped versions of the Metropolitan (the fountain pen and rollerball) is the step down from the barrel to the grip section, which some find sharp. This issue completely depends on how you hold your pen - It doesn’t present a serious issue for me, though I notice it more on the fountain pen and less on the rollerball because I tend to hold the latter closer to the tip. The ballpoint doesn’t present any such issue since the entire barrel is smooth.

Takeaways and Where to Buy

I regularly recommend the entire Metropolitan line to customers in the store, and stand by this reliable option even if it’s not particularly trendy. I use the rollerball the most frequently of any of the Metro options, including as my “airplane pen” when I don’t want to break out a fountain pen mid-flight. The ballpoint has also seen a lot of travel-related usage, as the Cocoon cartridge is one of my everyday favorites.

The Pilot Metropolitan Rollerball and Ballpoint compared against the Uni Zento Flow (top) and Pilot S20 Ballpoint (bottom).

We stock Pilot Metropolitan fountain pens, rollerballs, and ballpoints in our own shop, priced at $34 for the fountain pen and $31.75 for the rollerball and ballpoint. We also carry the Cocoon Refills for the ballpoint, and while we don’t currently stock G2 cartridges, they are extremely easy to find and we will likely bring them in at some point in the near future.

The Gentleman Stationer is supported by purchases from the T.G.S. Curated Shop and pledges via the T.G.S. Patreon Program. You can also come check out these and the rest of the Pilot lineup at our physical stationery store in Nashville, Tennessee.

In Pens Tags Pilot Metropolitan Rollerball, Pilot Metropolitan Ballpoint, Pilot Metropolitan
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