Sailor Pro Gear cocktail Series Après Ski (via Pen Addict). Sailor doubled down this year on the Pro Gear “Cocktail” Series, and though I passed on picking up any of these pens, I’ve enjoyed reading the reviews. Some great colors here.
ASC Bologna Wild Celluloid (via Well-Appointed Desk). I have a couple of vintage OMAS celluloids on my list, and “Wild” is one of them. When pen shows start back up, I plan to add a “Wild” pen to the collection. Here Ana takes a look at the ASC Bologna, made using vintage material.
Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero Grande Pura Arancio Fiammante (via Rants of the Archer). Leonardo continues to outdo itself with their Momento Zero and Momento Zero Grande lineup. These “Pura” series frosted acrylic pens are absolutely gorgeous.
Goldspot x Narwhal Fountain Pen in Poseidon Blue (via Fountain Pen Pharmacist). I’ve never tried a Narwhal pen, despite having handled them in person at a couple of pen shows and having come away impressed. A very nice price point for a piston filler.
Apsara Matte Magic 2.0 Pencil (via Comfortable Shoes Studio). Apsara pencils are absolutely an “inexpensive stationery gem.” The graphite is “extra dark,” and smooth, and the dyed wood on this pencil adds a special dimension.
Princeton Architectural Press Observer’s Notebook: Weather (via Well-Appointed Desk). I won’t play spoiler and tell you how Jesi uses this notebook, but if you’re looking for creative ideas, don’t miss this one.
OMAS 360 Vintage Turquoise Fountain Pen (via Gourmet Pens). I remember when this pen was released new, and I kick myself annually for not picking one up (along with the red) when they were fairly readily available.
No, You Didn’t Miss Anything This Week…
Because I took actual time off! As in, an entire week! And it was both amazing and much-needed. I’m back to work this week, and many thanks to all of you who placed orders, which have all been packed and shipped (or are en route to the post office).
New Curated Shop Releases
I have a couple of new arrivals to list, which I’ll get up this week, but before I left I received a restock of Midori woodcase pencils in “B” graphite, as well as a restock of the Traveler’s Company Brass Rulers. Also, I’m down to my last set of Caran d’Ache “Klein Blue” woodcase pencils, as well as running low on stocks of “Claim Your Style” Series 2. Both of these are limited edition runs, so get them while you can. See below for links to other recent arrivals.
Consider Joining T.G.S. Patreon!
You can read more about T.G.S. Patreon here. This year I’ve rolled out some new features in 2021 that will be exclusive to Patreon subscribers, including monthly online meetups, and the eventual return of the “Digital Divide” newsletter (you can read back content here). I will also continue with periodic “sample sales” of gently used review items, to which Patrons will have first access. The current sale is now live!