Return from San Francisco and TWSBI ECO Indigo Blue + Bronze Pre-Orders!

As of (very) late last night, I’m back from the San Francisco Pen Show and, despite the physical tiredness, totally energized from getting to spend time with the members of this wonderful community in person! I will have a full show recap tomorrow or Thursday, and while I didn’t get out from behind my table as much as I would have liked, I still brought home fun stuff to share. More to come. :)

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TWSBI Indigo Blue and Bronze Pre-Orders Are Now Live

Pre-orders for TWSBI’s latest ECO release - the Indigo Blue with Bronze Trim - are live as of August 28, 2023. I expect the pens to arrive later this week, potentially early next, and they will ship as soon as I have them in stock. You can reserve yours now!

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Shop Update: Olive Traveler's Notebooks Are Back in Stock!

Late last week we received a small shipment of the Standard Olive Traveler’s Notebook Covers. Since Traveler’s Company sets up their own table at the San Francisco Pen Show and sells directly there, I probably won’t be bringing these with me unless someone places an order for pen show delivery. We also have a few of the matching Olive Pen Holders, as well as Sticker Release and Accordion Refills in both Standard and Passport sizes, as these were recently added to the standard Traveler’s lineup. Orders will ship until close of business on Wednesday August 23, and even though we’re traveling anything placed over the weekend will probably still fall within the 2-3 business day time frame. Many thanks!

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Thursday Drops: TWSBI Diamond Mini White Rose Gold II Arrives, New Inks, and More!

As we get ready to head out to next week’s San Francisco Pen Show, it’s been a bit of a scramble to get everything listed online and/or pulled to take to the show. New (to us) pens that have landed include the TWSBI Diamond Mini in White and Rose Gold, and we’ve also recently received the latest series of inks from Anderillium, with new colors inspired by butterflies and moths. I inked up several of my own pens with the new Anderillium arrivals last night, and due to the quirky nature of some of the colors I was able to achieve some cool pairings! Stay tuned to social media for some photos.

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If you can’t choose, all of the Anderillium series have the option of a sample set containing 8 mini bottles. It’s an option on the drop-down menu!

Note to those who have expressed an interest in seeing our Hinze Pen collaboration at the San Francisco Show - we only have two left. If you’d like to reserve one, I can do an online purchase with local pickup next week. Just select the “Local Pickup” option and I will bring it to the show.

UPDATE: As of this morning (8/18), Olive Traveler’s Notebook Starter Kits are back in stock in the standard size!

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1. TWSBI Diamond Mini White Rose Gold II Fountain Pen. The standard Diamond 580 in Smoke/Rose Gold and White/Rose Gold have become standbys in the TWSBI lineup, but I’ve never before brought in the Diamond Mini version with Rose Gold trim. I’ve had several requests for these, and they are now available!

2. Nahvalur Original Plus Matira White/Lovina Black Fountain Pens. Prefer a vacuum-filling system? The Nahvalur Original Plus now comes in Matira White and Lovina Black finishes, complete with rose gold trim.

3. TWSBI Diamond Mini AL Grape Fountain Pen. In addition to the Rose Gold version, we also carry the latest special AL release, in a bright purple TWSBI has called “Grape.” The perfect demonstrator for showcasing bright purple inks!

4. Anderillium Lepidopteran Series Fountain Pen Inks. We now have Anderillium’s third series of fountain pen inks in stock and available for purchase. Check out this post for additional details and some of my own favorite colors from this new range.

5. M+R Castor & Pollux Long-Point Pencil Sharpeners. These long-time shop favorites are fully stocked and ready to ship, along with replacement blades and the rest of the M+R Lineup.

6. Lamy Pico Pocket Pen. A bit random for this selection, but I’ve been enjoying my Pico lately, and I think I will bring them to San Francisco and have them at the table. It’s one of the most fun, practical pocket pen designs out there!

7. Nakabayashi Paper. The latest range of fountain pen friendly paper to hit the shop, Nakaybayashi paper handles ink extremely well and comes in a range of different formats and rulings.

8. Clairefontaine Triomphe Notebooks. Standard “Triomphe” paper has become a bit of a gold standard for devoted letter writers, and now this excellent paper comes in notebook form.

9. Clairefontaine “Pupitre” Tablets. I’m always on the lookout for notebooks that feature perforated pages, and these top-bound Clairefontaine tablets are excellent options for those looking

10. Curated Washi Tapes and Enamel Pins. I’ll be bringing a fairly large selection of Washi Tapes and Enamel Pins to the San Francisco Pen Show next week, but until I have to start pulling stuff for the show, all washis and pins are available to ship, including a few new patterns!

New Arrivals: Anderillium Inks Lepidopteran Series!

Anderillium is known for their bright - and sometimes offbeat - colors inspired by nature. The first two series of inks included the Avian Series (Birds) and the Cephalopod Series (Squids and Octopuses). Anderillium’s latest line of creations is the “Lepidopteran Series,” inspired by Butterflies and Moths, and it might be my favorite yet, especially for those who enjoy unusual and interesting brown inks with uncommon undertones. Be sure to take a look at “Toltype Moth Warm”, which has subtle pink tones, and “Atlas Moth Brown,” which has blue sheen.

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Anderillium Inks are well-priced at $14.50 for a 1.5oz, wide-mouthed “jam jar” bottle, with 8-bottle sample sets also available if you’d like to test the entire range. You can check out our entire selection of Anderillium offerings here.

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Further Reading and Ink Reviews

We’ve previously reviewed many of the different Anderillium inks here on the blog. Favorites include Cuttlefish Brown, Colossal Squid Dark and Kingfisher Green, and American Goldfinch Yellow. Enjoy!

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Notes From the Curated Shop: Five Desk Essentials for Your Office or Dedicated Writing Space

In addition to standard pens and paper, we stock a wide range of desk and reading accessories to make your everyday work and home life more enjoyable! The reason I love this particular product category is that it’s often overlooked by many pen retailers even though it’s a natural extension of an interest in writing. At this past weekend’s D.C. Pen Show - there will be a full recap forthcoming, I promise - I brought along a range of non-pen items that included a handful of cases and desk accessories, and they sold quite well. Here are five of my favorites currently in the shop that can help you build out your ultimate desk setup.

1. The Penwell Desktop Pen Holder. I’ve long been a fan of the Penwell desktop pen holder, which turns any capped fountain pen or rollerball into a desk pen! Good Made Better, the maker of the Penwell, was kind enough to do a custom run for our shop in a deep “Aged Red” finish.

2. Quality Scissors. Until I started using good scissors, I didn’t appreciate how invaluable they are, whether it comes to opening mail or packages, trimming photographs or mementos to paste into a scrapbook, or craft projects. We stock several brands of high-end scissors that are both sharp and functional.

3. A Compact Ruler or Straightedge. I always find myself needing to measure something, and it’s rarely long enough to warrant pulling out the measuring tape unless I’m shipping packages. Rulers also serve as a handy straightedge for formatting plain paper, or when you want to transform a standard notebook into a planner.

4. A Book Stand. Another long-running product I’ve carried is the Hightide Folding Metal Bookstand. While you can certainly use it for reading, it’s versatility goes far beyond that - I use mine to hold notepads and notebooks as I transcribe my notes or to hold a handwritten draft of a document as I’m typing it into the computer. This particular model conveniently folds flat for easy transport in a briefcase so you can take it on the road.

5. A Pen Tray. I keep a lot on my desk, and it’s helpful to have a catch-all to hold pens, pencils, paper clips, erasers, sharpeners, bits of paper - you get the idea. These Hightide Marbled Pen Trays are made from melamine and come in either long rectangular versions or a smaller round option.

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While these five categories are fairly mainstream, other more specialized products to consider include a self-inking stamp, which can be customized to feature your letterhead, return address, or signature to add to written correspondence, or an analogue timing device like a Sandglass. We’re actively adding additional “home office” and reading accessories, so keep checking back!

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