Journaling Series: An Introduction (via Writing at Large). This looks like the start of an excellent multi-part series on journaling. The first installment, Journaling for Mental Clarity, is available.
21+5 Questions Answered to Celebrate 8 Years of Writing at Large (via Writing at Large). Congratulations on the bloggiversary! Also, I enjoyed reading answers to the five additional questions - personal stories about how people came to this hobby and why they stay fascinate me.
Ink Review: Sailor x Tinterias Inks (via Well-Appointed Desk). They got me. Blue Corn and Agave are on the way.
Aurora Optima Auroloide Green (via Dapprman). I’m very happy with my own Optima in Green “Auroloide” material, and I consider it to be one of the better materials Aurora offers.
If Not a Fountain Pen, Then What? (via Line Variation). The Pilot v5 needle-tip rollerball is an excellent, and often overlooked, option.
Meet My New Brother (via KraftyCats). While I have a few typewriters, I’ve so far resisted the urge to get into full-on typewriter enthusiasm. Space and all!
Galen Leather Everyday Notebook (via Blake’s Broadcast). If you’re looking for a leather-bound Tomoe River Paper notebook, and don’t mind blank paper, these Galen Leather notebooks are excellent options.
Two Fun Nibs for Lefties (via Fountain Pen Blog). The Delike bent nibs have come highly recommended as an inexpensive option. Should I check one out?
Endless Explorer Refillable Journal Review (via Pen Addict - Sarah). Fans of the larger-format Endless “Storyboard” notebooks may want to consider this multi-refill cover system.
Top 10 Under-Appreciated Ink Brands (via Well-Appointed Desk). There are many good recommendations on this list. Just because an ink’s not trendy, or the brand has been around for a long time, doesn’t mean it’s “boring” or not worth pursuing. To the contrary, I consider that a sign of quality.
P.W. Akkerman #8 Diep-Duinwaterblauw (via Fountain Pen Love). I don’t currently have any Akkerman inks in my collection. I truly miss the bottles. Is No. 8 a possibility?
In Case You Missed It…
This week on the blog, I reviewed a pen that’s been in my “to review” queue for quite some time: The Newton Hale fountain pen by custom penmaker Shawn Newton. I also asked a question that I’ve been curious about: Do people intentionally match their inks to pens? How much thought goes into the process of inking pens?
Finally, a new episode of “Currently Inked” hit the YouTube Channel Friday afternoon! Don’t miss this up-close look at our Hinze collaboration pen and ink!
This Week in the T.G.S. Curated Shop: Crimson Nibs on Hinze Pens Now Available!
Ok, so the big news that many of you are apparently waiting for: The Crimson nibs from Hinze Pens are on their way! I have re-upped the stock of TGS x Hinze Pens that are available for purchase with the Crimson Nib, and these should ship out to you mid-week. I do have one ask: If you have been intending to purchase a Hinze Pen, but have been waiting for the Crimson nib to come back in stock, I would be forever grateful if you “preorder” this weekend. The nibs are being express shipped to me tomorrow, which means that if I have an accurate count of how many Crimson nibs I need, it will streamline/simplify things for both me and the team at Hinze Pens who are currently working to anodize these and get them in the mail.
As noted throughout the week, we’ve also received several restocks recently, including A5 Stalogy Notebooks and Midori MD Dip Pens, among other things. Stay tuned, as we are bringing more stock in each week as we prepare for both the D.C. and San Francisco Pen Shows!
Other Ways to Support T.G.S. and Gently Used Update!
Everything that didn’t sell to Patreon members, including some older limited edition Baron Fig items and notebooks, is now available for general purchase on the “Gently Used” page! If you’re interested in early access and a right of first refusal for the periodic sales, consider T.G.S. Patreon, which features not only access to meetups and the early gently used sales, but more exclusive content. Patreon support starts as low as $3 per month, and if you pay annually there is a further discount. In addition to purchases from The Curated Shop, Patreon allows us to continue to grow the site without relying on advertisements and affiliate marketing. If you’re interested in meetups and exclusive content, or simply supporting the site, we greatly appreciate your support!