Well that was a week! I had a bunch of stuff waiting when I returned from vacation, including a small batch of TWSBI Vac700R “Iris” Fountain Pens, the new TWSBI ECO Jade, and a restock on Midori! A very special addition this week is the “B” grade version of the Tombow 2558 woodcase pencil, which is the exact pencil I used to discover this particular brand, all the way back in 2013. It’s just as smooth and well-behaved (i.e. non-smeary) as the HB, only a touch darker, for those of us who love our softer graphite. Happy Shopping!
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TWSBI Vac700R Fountain Pen. Over the years, TWSBI has reworked the Vac700R to improve ink flow and reliability, and also introduced the unique “Iris” finish with the blue-purple-holograph-like anodization on the trim. Vacuum-fill fountain pens work exceptionally well for travel, since you can take advantage of the “shut-off valve” to protect yourself from burps and cap leaks.
TWSBI Vac Mini Fountain Pen. In addition to the full-size Vac700R, I’m happy to offer the Vac Mini, a pocket-sized version of the Vac700R that posts. Looking for a high-capacity pocket fountain pen that features the same shutoff-valve filling system? Read my review of this pen here.
TWSBI Diamond Mini Fountain Pen. Another pocketable favorite! The Diamond Mini is compact when capped, yet expands to full size when posted and keeps TWSBI’s excellent piston filling system.
TWSBI ECO Jade Fountain Pen. The latest ECO release is a beauty! The ECO Jade features a pale green cap and finial in a slightly translucent light green hue.
Tombow 2558 Woodcase Pencils. As mentioned above, my favorite yellow (or orange) No. 2 pencil is now available in “B” hardness! Sold individually and by the dozen.
Midori MD Diary Stickers. Turn any notebook into a planner! These dated and undated planner stickers adhere to a page of your notebook of choice, and since they use Midori MD Paper, they’re fountain pen friendly. We have small and medium sizes.
Midori MD Fountain Pen. A simple pen with an excellent nib, adjusted to a slightly downturned angle to offer a smooth writing experience, especially for those new to fountain pens or who write with a bit of a heavy hand.
Hightide Sandglasses. These multicolored hourglasses are one of my favorite desk accessories, offering a gentle analog alternative to a buzzing timer or cell phone alarm, especially when you want to work in intervals. Available in 30, 15, 5, and 3-minute increments.
Hightide Folding Metal Book Stands. The demand for these things continues to amaze me! I use mine daily, and it folds flat to easily fit in my briefcase for portability between the home office and work.
Clairefontaine Looseleaf Paper. It’s almost last call for this shipment! I still have packs of the A5 looseleaf and A4 booklets (50-ct). Definitely bringing this one back!