Allex Scissors Slim 100 vs. Desk Scissors Size Comparison — Allex Slim 100 Mini next to the Allex fluorine-coated desk scissors (right).

New Arrivals: Cool Stuff from Japan, Including Allex Scissors and Camel Pencils!

November 21, 2023

Finally, after nearly a year of working on this, I’m happy to announce that two of my all-time favorite stationery brands have arrived in the shop. As of this morning, we have a selection of Allex stainless steel desk scissors in three different sizes: the 7” Desk Scissors, the slightly smaller S-165 and S-165F (fluorine-coated) general-purpose office scissors, and the Allex Slim 100 portable scissors that are designed to fit inside a pen case, Traveler’s-notebook pouch, or similar stationery pouch.

Allex Slim 100 Miniature Scissors — Sharp, portable miniature (under 4”)? These are an excellent tool to keep in your bag.

Allex S-165F Fluorine-Coated Scissors in Three Colors — Allex S-165F Office Scissors

Renowned for their sharpness and precision, Allex scissors are cut from a single sheet of stainless steel. The black fluorine-coated versions cut through tape and adhesive with ease. (I purchased a pair of the fluorine-coated desk scissors years ago from C.W. Pencil Enterprise and they remain my go-to cutting tool.)

Camel Pencils have long had a place in my graphite rotation. Featuring their signature integrated eraser that sits flush with the barrel (and does an effective job erasing to boot!), Camels are sleek, modern Japanese cedar pencils that leave a dark line and sharpen to a nice point with a long-point sharpener. Currently we have two natural-finished HB versions: the white eraser with a honey-gold tone, and the grey eraser with a lighter wood. In addition to selling these individually, we offer them in a pack of six, with three of each version.

Six Pack of Camel Pencils in Various Tones

Be sure to check out our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide! The Gentleman Stationer is an authorized retailer of all brands sold.

Kaweco Christmas Ornament in Hand — Eventually, this will be an option.

The 2023 T.G.S. Holiday Gift Guide is Live!

November 18, 2023

Sure, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but since I’ve been getting “Black Friday Sale” alerts since the Fourth of July, why not? ;) You can find the 2023 version of the Gift Guide here, and since new arrivals tend to trickle in from distributors through November and early December, I will likely update it periodically.

Each year, I don’t revise the Gift Guide from scratch, since the different categories of recommendations don’t change much. Since the store has grown exponentially in the past year, however, you’ll find new items in each category, most of which are targeted gift ideas for those who you think might appreciate stationery but may not necessarily be as “enthusiastic” about it as many T.G.S. readers.

A Note on Shipping

This looks to be a busy holiday season, so the earlier you get your orders in the better. The holidays always suffer from shipping delays - we have no control over USPS, UPS, or Fedex - so please give yourself time by ordering well in advance of when you will need your package to arrive. Finally, please review our shipping polices, particularly as they pertain to international shipments as those are more delay-prone due to customs issues.

As always, many thanks for your support! The Gentleman Stationer is supported entirely by purchases through the T.G.S. Curated Shop and pledges via the T.G.S. Patreon Program.

Rylsee Fixpencil Set laid out on the table, including pencils, leads, and brushes

Curated Shop Updates: Keith Haring from Caran d'Ache, plus the Rylsee "Creative Nomad" Fixpencil Set

November 7, 2023

I love the fall, not least because it’s always time for another round of Caran d’Ache collaboration releases! This year’s offerings feature a line of products inspired by pop artist Keith Haring, as well as a special edition Fixpencil set developed in collaboration with the Swiss lettering artists Rylsee. The latter is a truly special release, as it includes not only the Rylsee signature Fixpencil but a set of 3B leads, eraser, plus a set of Fibralo brush and fibre-tipped pens along with access to an online lettering course!

Caran d'Ache Keith Haring Colour Set, shown in open box — Shown here is the Caran d’Ache Keith Haring Colour Set, which includes 10 water soluble colored pencils plus a Fibralo brush pen. Use them with the Keith Haring A5 Colour Pad, featuring 20 different prints.

In addition to these limited quantity releases (more of which will be coming in the next few weeks), we’ve added to our selection of Caran d’Ache woodcase pencils (as well as our wide selection of pencils in general) and at customer request, expanded our line of Fixpencil replacement leads to include 12-packs. You can view the full selection of Caran d’Ache products, including all the new arrivals, here.

The Gentleman Stationer is an authorized retailer of all brands sold, including Caran d’Ache.

Curated Shop Updates: New Arrivals from TWSBI!

October 31, 2023

It’s here! The latest release in a string of exceptional new releases from TWSBI is the TWSBI ECO-T in “Rosso” - the first red pen that TWSBI has done in a while, and I believe the first in the ECO family. For those unfamiliar with this particular model, the TWSBI ECO-T features a subtly triangular grip section, which I personally find very comfortable. You can read more on this particular pen and how it compares to other triangular grip pens here.

We also have additional stock of the TWSBI Kai, the latest edition of TWSBI’s special model that they reissue every couple of years. Previously available in “Aurora” (marbled green) and “Draco” (marbled red) finishes, the new Kai is a deep blue paired with warm rose gold. Mine gets inked up this week!

Pre-orders will start shipping today, and additional pens will ship as orders are placed. Many thanks for your support!

The Gentleman Stationer is an authorized retailer of all brands sold, including TWSBI.

Kaweco Collection Sport Fountain Pens — From left, Kaweco Collection Sport fountain pens in Olive, Smooth Sage, Mellow Blue, Teal, Cyan, and Pearl.

Curated Shop Updates: Introducing the Kaweco Collection!

October 24, 2023

This week we received a restock shipment from Kaweco, including the full range of Kaweco Collection Sport fountain pens, plus Kaweco converters and Sport clips in all three finishes, allowing you to customize your Kaweco Sport for bottle filling or pocket carry. The Kaweco Collection features unique colors different from the standard Sport line, including some interested muted tones such as the Olive Green (shown below, which I’ve kitted out with both a clip and vintage nib), as well as a sage green and several muted blue tones. We’ve also filled out our selection of Skyline Sport fountain pens, adding the grey and white options. Of course, we carry the full line of Kaweco ink, both bottled and in cartridges.

Kaweco Collection Olive Fountain Pen, shown with Gold Clip — The Kaweco Collection Olive Sport, shown with a gold clip.

Finally, the colored leads for the Sketch-up Clutch Pencils are back in stock! In addition to the classic highlighter options, we have standard graphite and all-purpose colored leads, perfect for sketching in color or marking up documents. Happy writing!

Kaweco Sketch-up refills come in a range of colors.

The Gentleman Stationer is an authorized retailer of all brands sold, including Kaweco.