Fawning Over Flora (via Penquisition). The Opus 88 “Flora” is a quite creative design that I’ve never tried but which has grown on me visually. Should I pick one up?
Kaweco Sport Collector’s Edition Iridescent (via Well-Appointed Desk). My daughter picked up one of Kaweco’s latest Collector’s Edition fountain pens as her “pen show prize” in Atlanta. While we haven’t gotten to ink it up yet, it’s a beautiful little pen.
Wingback Mechanical Pen in Brass (via KraftyKats). Chloe reviews the Wingback ballpoint, which shares design touches with the mechanical pencil I reviewed several months ago. Even with the brass construction, the shorter design is extremely well balanced.
Crazy Horses: Galen Leather A5 Folio (via A Fleeting Ripple). Of all the different leather styles Galen Leather makes, the “Crazy Horse” patterns are my favorite, since they tend to accumulate scuffs and scratches and show them off in a way I enjoy.
My Analog Task Migration System: For When Life Lives Outside of My Plans (via mnmlscholar). Migrating (or rolling over) unfinished tasks and open items can be a challenge with analog task management and planning, since it’s not automated and requires you to regularly revisit those open items to stay on top of your tasks. A system like this one can work well.
Keeping a Notebook PERFECTLY (via Comfortable Shoes Studio). I love seeing how other people use notebooks, and particularly how they handle the work/personal divide.
ScriBo Arancio di Sicilia (via Dapprman). Here’s one I can’t wait to try out and get into rotation. I can’t get over how good the ScriBo ink bottle is. I know I say that all the time, but it really is fun.
Comparative Overview: Lamy Dialog 3 and Lamy Dialog CC (via Scrively). Lamy has released a cartridge-converter version of their retractable nib Dialog fountain pen, and while I’ve seen one at shows I’ve not yet reviewed it. I do have a Dialog 3 and need to get it back into rotation for review.
Stylosuite Flex Nib Review (via Pen Addict). I’m glad to see the Stylosuite nibs getting more traction. I spent some time with Les at the Baltimore Pen Show trying out all of his various grinds, including the flex nib.
In Case You Missed It….
This week on the blog I continued my “office exile” due to home construction, though things are wrapping up and going forward I at least have a place to work, even if my access-to-storage situation will be in flux for a bit longer. This week I did a full write-up of the Lochby Field Journal, an A5 waxed canvas notebook cover from one of the more popular brands that we carry in the shop. I also wrote a piece on sticky notes, which I’ve discovered are “essential” to my stationery carry.
New This Week In the Shop
This week we received a full restock of Lochby cases, including the four-pen “Quattro” case, the Field Journal, and the Tool Roll. We also received additional Caran d’Ache Fixpencils and Write Notepads notebooks! Stay tuned for some additional Midori arrivals later this week.
T.G.S. From the Archives: Omas 360
Even though it’s not one of my favorite brands, the OMAS 360 is one of those pens that I wish I still had (if for no other reason than it’s exploded in value on the secondary market). It makes me sad that designs such as these are no longer readily accessible, and available only for exorbitant prices in either original form or reissued by other companies.
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