Weekly Drops: New Lamys, Zebra Sarasas, and a Holiday Weekend Sale! Take 10% off Paper and Ink!

I’m getting settled during my travels and regular posting will resume tomorrow, but the team in Nashville is busy making sure all orders are going out and holding down the fort at the shop. Through Monday evening (5/25), take 10% off Paper and Ink in our shop using “TOKYO10” at checkout. We are open in the Nashville store regular hours, 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and 10am-5pm Saturday. Come by and say hello to Lisa and Nick!

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As for this week’s drops, check out the following new Lamy Safaris and more! We continue to add new products, including thousands of Zebra gel pens that arrived in recent days. We’ve also recently added new leather products from Craft Design Technology, including portfolios, clutches, and card holders. Enjoy!

1. Lamy Safari Special Edition Neon Pink and Neon Yellow. The new Lamy Safaris are here, in both Neon Pink and Neon Yellow! in addition to the fountain pens, we have the rollerballs and ballpoints and mechanical pencils.

2. Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pens (Standard Line). The Zebra Sarasa Clip gel pen line offers over 20 different ink colors and four different tip sizes. If you’re looking for a specific shade, you should be able to find it here!

3. Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pens (Milk and Decoshine Line). The “Milk” and “Decoshine” Sarasa colors are designed to write on either white or black paper.

4. Pilot Frixion Waai Erasable Gel Pens. Now available individually, the Frixion Waai pens combine a .5mm tip with Pilot’s erasable Frixion ink technology. We have up to 8 colors, all of which are available individually.

5. Craft Design Technology Leather Cases. We’ve expanded our selection of CDT leather accessories to include a set of clutch cases, card holders, and more!

6. Blackwing Volume 343 Pencils. Inspired by the classic T.V. test patterns, Blackwing’s latest release features their extra-firm graphite, the same as contained in the Blackwing Natural pencil.

7. Lochby Field Binder 6-Ring Binders. Lochby’s new 6-ring binder systems have been a hit, both the binders themselves and the 6-ring Tomoe River 68g refills.

8. Lochby Field Sling A5 Pouch. The popular Lochby A5 Field Sling is back in stock, in all colors. I kind of wish I had brought one of these with me to Tokyo as a secondary carry device, actually.

9. Kaweco Sport Rollerballs and Ballpoints. We’ve added rollerball and ballpoint options to our Kaweco Sport lineup, so you can create a matching set as you like.

10. TWSBI ECO Bahama Yellow Restock. We’ve received a shipment of additional Bahama Yellow fountain pens, as well as more TWSBI Diamond 580 and ECOs in styles and nib sizes that have been out of stock.

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Happy INKSGIVING! Don't Miss the T.G.S. Thanksgiving-Week Sales and Promotions!

It’s the day before Thanksgiving, so you all know what that means…. It’s time to kick off the Holiday shopping season. As we do every year, we are running a series of discounts and promotions through Sunday, November 30 at 11:59pm US Central time. Here they are:

• 10% Off Most Items in Store using the Code “INKSGIVING” at Checkout. Some brands (i.e., TWSBI) do not allow us to discount, so exclusions apply.

• 20% Off any Clearance Items, which will be automatically applied at checkout. Note that you won’t see the discount until you click the “Check Out” button in the cart, and it will be applied before you pay.

• All orders over $75 will receive a large 3” T.G.S. Holographic water-bottle sticker in addition to your free shipping! Since quantities are limited, only those who use the INKSGIVING code will receive the promotional gift.

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Though not eligible for promotions, the new TWSBI ECO Cosmo + Onyx fountain pen is now available for pre-sale online. Pens will ship Friday (11/28).

Special In-Store Nashville Hours This Week: Closed Thursday on Thanksgiving

Due to the holiday this week, we have special hours at our Nashville shop. Note that we will be closed Thursday on Thanksgiving. We will be open Wednesday afternoon (11/26) from 2pm-6pm, Friday (11/28) from 10am-6pm, and Saturday (11/29) from 10am-6pm. All discounts will be honored in-store with mention of the INKSGIVING code! We hope to see you there!

Note that our showroom/shop has moved! To shop in-person, please come to Suite 107 on the front of our building (behind the “Tower”). You’ll know what I mean when you see it. ;)

Year-End Inventory Clearance! Further Markdowns and Specials to Celebrate the New Year!

Through Monday, grab 10% off all notebook systems with the coupon code “NEWYEAR24” at checkout. Eligible brands include Traveler’s Company, Midori, Stalogy, Lochby, WMS&Co and Laconic. This is in addition to the existing markdown on Traveler’s Notebook 2024 Diary Refills - it’s a great time to pick up a Traveler’s Notebook (or any other notebook system of your choice) as you prepare for 2024!

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We’ve also marked down many different items in each section of the shop. Just click on the “Sale” tab at the top of the page to view clearance pricing on items we’re looking to clear out before the end of the year when we have to do an inventory count, which we’d absolutely love to be as low as possible.

The Gentleman Stationer is an authorized reseller of all brand sold.

1. Traveler’s Notebook Starter Kits. We recently received a fresh shipment of Traveler’s Notebooks in most colors, in both Standard and Passport sizes. If you’re looking to set up the Traveler’s Notebook system for 2024, this is a great opportunity.

2. Traveler’s Company 2024 Diary Refills. All 2024 Traveler’s Notebook Diary refills have been marked down for 2024. The year-end discount code will be valid on top of the markdown, as well as on the standard undated refills.

3. Stalogy 365-Day and 1/2 Year Planners. Stalogy notebooks are known for their light grey ruling, with a layout that allows you to use them as an undated planner (great for bullet journaling) or a standard notebook.

4. Stalogy Undated Calendar Stickers. Easily add calendar/planner functionality to your standard notebook or the monthly page of your bullet journal with these stickers. They’re also removable so you can take them out or move them around as necessary.

5. WMS & Co. Calendar Pads. Available in full “desk pad” size, as well as a smaller “Keyboard” size that conveniently fits underneath your computer.

6. Write Notepads Weekly Planners. These week-to-two-pages landscape style planners are designed to sit easily on your desk and allow you to view the entire week at a glance. They also feature Write Notepad’s excellent paper, sturdy chipboard covers and a versatile undated layout.

7. Laconic Style A5 Notebooks. One of the surprise success stories for 2023, Laconic Tokyo’s “Style” series of notebooks (and bookmarks) allows you to build out a versatile planner system tailored to your needs with a wide range of refills.

8. Lochby Field Journal. Looking for a sturdy canvas A5 notebook cover that allows you to carry multiple A5 refills? These Lochby Field Journals close securely featuring a canvas strap with aluminum clip closure. Each notebook includes a single A5 Lochby dot-grid refill, but the system is compatible with any A5 sized notebook.

9. Lochby A5 Planner Refills. Lochby refills feature exceptionally fountain pen friendly 68gsm Tomoe River Paper, in a variety of layouts that includes an undated weekly planner format. Compatible not just with the Lochby system, these notebooks will fit any A5 cover.

10. Midori A5 Codex. Do you write every day? Do you enjoy having enough paper for a full year of journal entries, but don’t want the added “guilt” of skipping a day in a dated planner? Try the Codex.

11. Midori Multi-Year Diaries. Looking for a handsome hardbound diary that allows you to compare your entries from 3, 5, or even 10 years ago? I personally use the five year but the three might be less intimidating. People do LOVE the 10-year, however.

Thanksgiving Weekend Drops and "Black Friday" Sales!

For our Thanksgiving Weekend Sale/Promotion, we have a couple of things going on. First, a few brands are automatically marked down 15%, including Nahvalur, WMS & Co., Mazzuoli, and more! The discount will appear automatically in your cart at checkout, and cannot be combined with other discounts and coupon codes, with the exception of free shipping on orders over $75.

In addition to these markdowns, you can take 10% off most other brands (with the exception of TWSBI, Roterfaden, Allex, and one or two others) using the coupon code GIVETHANKS23 at checkout. Since it’s sure to be a busy weekend, please review our shipping policies, including the 1-3 business day timeframe to ship orders, and remember to show grace to all of the retailers out there this weekend, as we all have little to no control over things like delivery delays, etc.! All remaining gently used items have been marked down an additional 10%.

Happy shopping!

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

1. Caran d’Ache Keith Haring Limited Editions. We have ballpoints, Colored Pencil Sets, and more from Caran d’Ache in collaboration with the estate of pop artist Keith Haring.

2. Lamy Studio Fountain Pens. We recently introduced Lamy Studio fountain pens with the 14k nibs, currently available in both Piano Black and Palladium finishes. We also have the Lamy Studio All-Black fountain pen, as well as a few ballpoint and rollerball versions.

3. Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pens. The holiday sales events are a great time to pick up a core workhorse for your fountain pen collection, including the vacuum-filling Pilot Custom 823. The Pilot “Custom” series features some of the best nibs on the market. You can read my review of this pen here.

4. Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens. In my opinion, the Pilot Custom 74 is one of the most underappreciated “unsung heroes” of the fountain pen world. Between the Custom 74 and the 14k Lamy Studio, it’s hard to find a better sub-$200 fountain pen. You can read my review of this pen here.

5. Caran d’Ache Colormat-X Pens. This past year, Caran d’Ache released their classic 849 ballpoint pen in a new range of bright matte-textured color options. Personally, I think Caran d’Ache’s matte finishes are among their best, as they provide a soft surface for comfortable longer writing sessions.

6. Caran 'd’Ache Paul Smith Limited Edition 849 Pens. This year’s Paul Smith limited editions (the fourth series) feature six different combinations of Paul Smith’s signature colors!

7. Craighill Kepler Pen. Craighill’s Kepler Pen sports a contoured grip section and a unique D1 click mechanism, that allows you to use pretty much any kind of refill available in this format. The pen has some heft to it but remains well-balanced.

8. Lochby Cases and Notebook Covers. The holiday shopping season is a great time to stock up on notebook covers and other organizing supplies, as we prepare to turn the year over in a month or so. Lochby’s range of durable waxed-canvas goods includes the Field Journal A5 Notebook cover, as well as pen/pencil cases such as the Quattro and Venture Pouch, among others. (All Lochby notebooks feature 68gsm Tomoe River Paper.)

9. Lamy Pico Pocket Ballpoint. The Lamy Pico is another Lamy modern classic, in my opinion up there with the Lamy 2000, Safari, and Studio. While small in the pocket or pen case, it extends into a full-sized writing instrument when deployed.

10. Kaweco Sport Fountain Pens and Sketch-Up Pencils. We’ve recently expanded our range of Kaweco fountain pens significantly to include the Kaweco Collection colors! There are some excellent muted greens and blues in there, among my favorite that Kaweco has released.

Happy Fountain Pen Day Weekend One Day Early! A Sale, Promotions and More All Weekend

Since there will be so much going on tomorrow given the Fountain Pen Day festivities taking place across the community (both in-person and online), and because I plan to take tomorrow to get out in the community and interact in-person, we’ll launch our Fountain Pen Day weekend special today! This year’s promotions include:

• 10% Off Most Products in the T.G.S. Curated Shop using the Coupon Code “FPDAY23” at checkout. Some brands such as TWSBI and Roterfaden are excluded from the discount but otherwise qualify for the promotions below.

• While supplies last, all orders placed over Fountain Pen Day Weekend will include a Fountain Pen Day sticker or bookmark, as well as a piece of TGS Swag such as a sticker or button.

• Certain items throughout the shop are marked as “on sale”. Most are clearance items that we may not restock going forward.

• Orders that qualify for free shipping ($75 and up) will receive a complimentary “secret gift” from the TGS Archives. It could be an ink sample, it could be a pocket notebook, it could be a gel pen or pencil…. We have a TON of stuff sitting around that’s been sent to us for review.

• Orders over $150 will receive a full TGS Swag Pack (which can also be purchased separately).

• This promotion will run through Sunday, November 5 at 11:59pm CT. Be sure to check our Instagram and social media feeds (on actual Fountain Pen Day) for details on giveaways we will be running through the weekend. No purchase will be necessary to participate in the giveaways.

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Each of the TGS Swag Packs will include one of our acrylic logo pins!

Fountain Pen Day, for me, typically marks the point in the year at which I (1) finally pull the trigger on more expensive items that I’ve had my eye on, as well as (2) start planning for the new year by acquiring new planners, organizers and notebooks. Whether you’re looking to add a daily writer like the Lamy 2000 or Pilot Custom 74 / 823, still need to pick up your 2024 Traveler’s Refills, or getting ready for the holidays with the Diamine Inkvent Calendar, this is a great time to do so. Happy Fountain Pen Day everyone!

The Gentleman Stationer is supported entirely by purchases from the TGS Curated Shop and pledges via the TGS Patreon Program. Many thanks to all of you who have helped us grow over the years! Our annual Fountain Pen Day Promos are our way of saying Thank You!