Can You Do Bullet Journal Style Planning Without All the Artwork? (via Analog Office). While I enjoy looking at ornate BuJo spreads, one of the downsides is that it can be intimidating to those looking to use the bullet journal as originally intended.
Anderillium Lepidoptera Ink Review. Yes, All of Them. (via Pen Addict - Kimberly). Kimberly reviews all of the inks in the recently released Lepidoptera Series. Also, thanks for the link! See below for more details on our current promotion.
Show Recap: Orlando Pen Show (via Well-Appointed Desk). Jesi was at the Orlando Pen Show behind the Dromgooles’ table. This show seems to be growing rapidly and I look forward to attending at some point in the future!
Comparing Tomoegawa vs. Sanzen Tomoe River Papers (via Inkredible Colours). You will probably start seeing fewer and fewer comparisons like this one as the Sanzen version replaces the “old” Tomoe River Paper.
15 Years of Notebook Stories (via Notebook Stories). Congratulations! I’ve been wanting to write a post on how true pen sites with long-form content that’s archived seem to be getting rarer and rarer these days. I’m glad to see a long-running favorite like Notebook Stories still going strong.
A Pocket (or Wallet) Ballpoint Pen Solves Some Problems with Your Fountain Pen (via Pen Picture). Totally agree!
Schon DSGN Monoc Nib & Anodized Aluminum “Pocket Six” Fountain Pen (via Well-Appointed Desk). As I mentioned in my own review of the Fine Monoc from earlier this week, Ana was responsible for me making this purchase! Be sure to check out her review as well.
My Personal Pens Magna Carta Magneye (via SBRE Brown). I’ve never used a Magna Carta pen, believe it or not!
Staplers I Have Known (via Writing Ball). This one brought back some memories.
Vacuum Fillers (via Stationery Pizza). Vac Fillers are rapidly becoming one of my preferred filling systems.
In Case You Missed It…
This week on the blog, two big reviews! First, I reviewed the Schon DSGN Monoc Nib with a fine tip. The beauty of this nib is that it’s both a fine writer and has an architect-ish grind on the reverse. I also reviewed a new Kickstarter project from Wingback: The Wingback Fountain Pen, which is a compact machined fountain pen that’s stylistically very similar to Wingback’s excellent Mechanical Pencil and Mechanical Pen. Finally, I responded to some reader questions about Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter organizers, in connection with our recent launch of this brand in the Curated Shop!
Consider adding coffee to your stationery rotation! I highly recommend it!
This Week in the T.G.S. Curated Shop
What, coffee? Yes, as part of our effort to bring together a collection of products to enhance the entirety of your contemplative life, we’ve stocked a small selection of coffee accessories from Taiwanese maker HMM (Human Made Method). The company specializes entirely in stationery and coffee, which of course placed them squarely on my radar! As noted in the Thursday Drops post linked above, we’ve also assembled a fairly large selection of notebooks and writing pads compatible with the Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter, to better assist you in assembling your perfect notebook/planner/journal system.
Also, don’t forget that any order of 2 or more bottles of Anderillium Inks will automatically receive a free sample bottle (10ml) or a bottle of Anderillium Ink Wetter! No coupon necessary!
Patreon Update - Support T.G.S. via Sample Sales, Early Access, and Meetups with Special Guests!
If you’re interested in further supporting T.G.S., consider joining the 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 pledge! I’m working on something new - Guests for the monthly meetups! Stay tuned for details on a September special guest.