Since I’m not going to Dallas this weekend, I thought I might do a “Virtual Pen Show” with some examples of what I had planned to bring with me, and what you might find at my table in Chicago. (Right now, I still plan on attending Chicago, though things are a bit up in the air due to work scheduling conflicts in these crazy times we are living in.) I also had planned to have some freebies with me, so through the close of the Dallas Pen Show on Saturday, all orders $50 and up will have some T.G.S. Swag included (i.e., stickers, buttons, bookmarks), and all orders $100 and up will receive a free tin of 50 T.G.S. Book Darts! There may also be some select price reductions among the items listed here as I try to clear some stuff out to make way for new arrivals. Happy shopping!
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T.G.S. x Sunderland Machine Works mk1 Rollerball. I’m down to a handful of pens remaining, so if you’ve been on the fence, grab one before they go out of stock for a bit. I plan to do another run of T.G.S. Penwells before I reorder.
TWSBI Diamond 580 Fountain Pens. I now carry the full range of TWSBI Diamond 580 fountain pens, including the latest 580 ALRs in Navy Blue and Prussian Blue, as well as the Rose Gold version. Remember, the Diamond 580 uses interchangeable TWSBI Nib Units, so you don’t need to order multiple pens to be able to rotate between nib sizes.
TWSBI ECO and Swipe Fountain Pens. I also have a wide assortment of ECO Transparent Demonstrators and the latest Swipe cartridge/converter fountain pens. Both models offer tremendous value given their quality and performance.
Platinum Preppy Wa Limited Editions. Platinum’s latest Preppy release is a hot seller. I ordered a bunch of these and if supplies last, will bring them to the pen show. Choose from one of six different traditional Japanese designs.
Caran d’Ache 849 Pop Line Series and Claim Your Style Ballpoints. The workhorse Caran d’Ache 849 has been a mainstay of the T.G.S. Curated Shop since its inception. The 849 Black Code Edition is actually a signature pen for me. Also note that last season’s Claim Your Style pens are on sale, with only one or two remaining.
Caran d’Ache 849 Rollerballs. Caran d’Ache recently released a rollerball version of the classic 849, which is approximately 30% larger than the standard 849 ballpoint and accepts Parker-style refills, so it’s an incredibly versatile option. My favorite colors are the matte black and matte grey.
Traveler’s Notebooks and Accessories. The centerpiece of my table, when I do start doing shows again, will be the Traveler’s Notebook line, where you can pick the Starter Kit (notebook cover, etc.) of your choice, then accessorize with standard and specialty refills, planner inserts (some of which are marked down), and of course the brass accessories and pens and pencils.
Stálogy Notebooks. I recently reviewed Stálogy Notebooks, and have been working with a half-year version that I cut down to Traveler’s Size. As I noted in the review, Stálogy paper is more absorbent than Tomoe River, leading to quicker dry times on paper that’s essentially just as thin.
Midori MD and MD Cotton Notebooks and Writing Pads. Classic, high-quality Japanese writing paper that we have available in a wide range of sizes. We also stock Midori MD Notebook covers, and recently received a shipment of the undyed goat leather covers in A5, A6, and B6 Slim, as well as Dated 2022 Diary Stickers and A4 Notebooks, which many of you have been requesting.
Write Notepads Spiral Notebooks. Finally, I was planning on either packing some Write Notepads paper or having a shipment sent directly to the show, but I always bring some of these exceptionally fountain pen friendly spiral notebooks, and have testers at the table so you all can see how good this paper is.