I can’t believe we’re already at President’s Day Weekend! I’m on the road to the 2024 California Pen Show, where I’ll be teaching a class and holding meetups throughout the weekend, as well as hanging out behind the Hinze Pens table. If you’re at the show, please come by and say hello!
Since it’s a pen show weekend + a holiday, we always like to do some sort of promotion. Through Monday at 11:59pm CT, take 10% off all desk and reading accessories in the T.G.S. Curated Shop using the coupon code “PRESIDENTIAL” at checkout. In addition, for those attending our class/meetup this weekend at the California Pen Show, we will be running a special promotion, so if you’re at the show please be sure to attend!
New pencil offerings include the Uni Kuru-Toga Alpha Gel Switch, plus additional Kuru Toga models. Note that in our refills section, we’ve added Hi-Uni Lead Refills as well as standard Uni Smudge-proof leads.
Finally, as a special bonus for loyal Thursday Drops readers, enjoy some early access to a new project that we’ve had in-progress: a stand-alone Pencil Section of the shop. Currently, this page contains some new products that have recently arrived, and are on their own page while we organize a transition of our existing pencil/pencil accessory stock over to this page. This will allow us to build out our selection of all sorts of pencils (woodcase and mechanical), sharpeners, erasers, and more, into what I hope to make a nearly stand-alone pencil destination shop. For the next week or so, pencils will be split between this new page and the existing pencil section of the main writing instrument page. I hope you enjoy!
The Gentleman Stationer is supported by purchases from the T.G.S. Curated Shop and pledges via the T.G.S. Patreon Program.
Lamy Studio “Glacier” Fountain and Rollerball Pens. The aptly named ice blue “Glacier” finish might be my favorite of the Lamy Studio line. Read more on why we consider the Studio an underrated workhorse, including the ability to alternate nibs including Lamy’s calligraphy nib to a 14k gold option.
Nahvalur Original Plus Lovina Graphite and Matira Quartz Fountain Pens. These recently released vacuum-fillers from Nahvalur/Narwhal feature chatoyant black and white materials, respectively.
Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter A6 Notebooks - Last Call on What We Have in Stock. Roterfaden recently announced that they are significantly downsizing their A6 (“Small”) lineup, which I understand to mean that all of the notebooks we currently have in stock are going out of production. If you’re interested in one of the vegan leather, print blanket, or colorful colors in the A6 size, don’t wait.
Nakabayashi Logical Prime Wirebound Notebooks in A6 and A7 Formats. In addition to having most of the Nakabayashi line back in stock, we’ve added A6 and A7 size notebooks. The A7 notebooks are especially intriguing, as they feature a top spiral binding that makes these essentially fountain pen friendly reporters’ notebooks.
Nakabayashi Yu-Sari Notebooks and Looseleaf Paper. Developed specifically for fountain pens, Yu-Sari paper handles ink well, and comes in B5 and A5 formats, including notebooks and looseleaf sheets. Which brings us to….
InCoWriMo Supplies! Those of you participating in InCoWriMo (International Writing Correspondence Month) should visit our dedicated InCoWriMo page, which is set up to feature paper specifically intended for written correspondence, including some with matching envelopes, etc.
Washi Tape, Stickers, and Pins. Many snail mail enthusiasts enjoy sealing their letters with washi tape and stickers, and we have many different styles and designs currently in stock, including a range of hand-selected MT Tapes with vintage-inspired themes.
Craighill Caro Pen. In yesterday’s post, I talked about “contingency pens” - an easy-to-use, accessible everyday writer that you keep on or near your person at all times. While the Caro Pen has sold very well, we do have some left in stainless steel!
Craighill Kepler Pen. The Kepler Pen is a retractable pen that accepts D1 refills in its modified knock, including the recently added Uni Jetstream SXR refills that come in two different tip sizes and multiple colors!
Tombow Airpress Pressurized Ballpoint Pen. Looking for an inexpensive “write anywhere” ballpoint that will even write upside down? The Tombow Airpress is one of those pens that has been around forever, but which I’ve unfortunately neglected until now.
Lots of deliveries are arriving daily!