Thursday Drops: More Planners Arrive! Midori Hibino, Gradation Day-Length, Kawecos and More!

The second wave of 2027 planners arrived this week, with new releases from Midori in the B6 Gradation and Hibino format. For those looking at a planner smaller than an A5, these are both compact diaries that feature excellent fountain pen friendly MD paper. We’ve also added Midori grain leather B6 spiral notebooks, as well as the Midori A6 Commonplace Notebooks with their flexible grid layout and bookmark feature. Finally, we’ve restocked on our Midori planner tabs and bookmarks, to allow you to accessorize your planners and journals and customize them to your needs.

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The Midori A6 Hibino, open to a daily page.

In addition to planners, we have a ton of new arrivals from Kaweco (including Lunar Purple Sports and a new AL Piston Sport), as well as new fountain pen releases from Diplomat in both the Cobra and Viper lines.

You can check out these and more online and in-store. We are open this week from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-5pm on Saturday. Of course you can always shop online 24-7!

1. Midori Gradation B6 Day-Length 2027 Planner. These cool B6 planners feature a vertical weekly layout with a 24 hour stack and a color gradient that tracks daylight.

2. Midori 2027 A6 Hibino. A popular request by my regular local customers, the Midori Hibino is a 1-day-on-2-pages A6 diary/journal/planner which packs a whopping 750+ pages into a compact small notebook. The Hibino layout allows you to plan on one side and journal or take notes on the other, should you like.

3. Midori Hibino “Free Diary” Undated Planner. In addition to the 2027 dated Hibino, there’s an undated version with the same one-day-to-two-page layout.

4. Midori B6 “Grain” Spiral Notebooks. I’ve been wanting to add these gorgeous Midori Spiral notebooks for years, but until we launched the new shop we’ve not had the space. These spiral notebooks feature MD paper and three different leather covers.

5. Diplomat Cobra Fountain Pens and Rollerballs. Are you a fan of the guilloché texture on the Diplomat Viper but prefer a more substantial pen? The larger Cobra fountain pen features a full-size JoWo No. 6 fountain pen nib, and the rollerball is equally comfortable in the hand.

6. Diplomat Viper Orange Fountain Pen and Rollerball. The popular Diplomat Viper is now available in a vibrant orange color, in both the fountain pen and rollerball versions.

7. Kaweco Lunar Purple Fountain Pens. Kaweco continues to build out the “Lunar” series with two new purple acrylics - Lunar “Shadow Purple” and Lunar “Light Purple”. Shadow Purple has a cool green tinge to it.

8. Kaweco AL-Sport Piston Bordeaux. Kaweco has added to the AL Piston Sport lineup, and this latest release is a gorgeous dark burgundy red aptly named “Bordeaux.” I will be claiming one of these so get it before I do.

9. TRAVELER’S Company 2027 Diary and Accessories. This year’s limited edition TRAVELER’S dated diaries, pencil boards, folders, and sticker kits are in-stock and shipping! Get your TRAVELER’S Notebook ready for next year.

10. TRAVELER’S Notebook Standard-Size Starter Kits. We have standard-size TRAVELER’S Notebook Starter Kits in multiple colors, including Blue, Brown, and Camel.

And for our last “one more thing” entry, we have this year’s Kaweco Sport Ornament, available in limited quantities!

New Arrivals: TWSBI ECO Jade Jelly + Bronze Fountain Pens, Plus New Diplomats!

TWSBI’s latest release, the Jade Jelly + Bronze fountain pen, showed up this week and it’s another nice addition to the TWSBI ECO lineup, especially as some of the older ECOs are being retired. Lately, these ECO releases tend to sell out as soon as retailers get them in the door, with relatively long restock windows, so if it interests you I always recommend that people pick one up quickly. The Jade Jelly acrylic is slightly lighter than prior Jade pens TWSBI has released, and appears milky/semi-translucent, similar to the Pink Lemonade (which should return soon).

I’ve also had a chance to get my hands on two new pens from Diplomat: the “Cobra” Fountain Pen and Rollerball, and the Orange Diplomat Viper, available in both a fountain pen and rollerball version. I’m personally a fan of Diplomat’s rollerballs, and opted for a Bordeaux Rollerball Cobra. I’m looking forward to testing this pen out for an extended period as I have some travel coming up and I always take at least one nice rollerball pen with me. As a larger pen, the Cobra immediately feels more substantial than the Viper (for those that found the latter too narrow), and the fountain pen features a standard No. 6 nib in four sizes as opposed to the single-option Viper.

If you would like to see these and more in person, you can visit us in our Nashville store, which is open 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-5pm on Saturday. You can always shop online with us 24/7!

Thursday Drops: TRAVELER'S Diaries, Lochby Daily Folios, and Kaweco DIY this Weekend!

Many thanks to everyone who attended our event last weekend, but guess what? The Kaweco DIY fun continues this week through close of business on Saturday! Come build a DIY Sport in the special edition “Glow Green,” and shop a range of new arrivals including the newly arrived TRAVELER’S Notebook 2027 Diaries/Planners, the Blackwing Volumes 143 Frida Kahlo pencils, and the Lamy Studio Petrol series. We also have the Lochby Daily Folios in three different sizes, including the large A4, the standard A5, and the small A6. Check out these and more below.

Rickshaw cases are also back in stock, in all of the various Clouds patterns and colors!

We are open this week during normal hours, from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-5pm on Saturday. As I mentioned, we will have the Kaweco DIY machines in the shop during regular hours this week. We hope to see you there!

1. TRAVELER’S Company 2027 Diaries and Planner Refills. This year’s TRAVELER’S Company Diaries and Planner releases have arrived! We have the Standard and Passport size dated planner refills, as well as this year’s accessories including the plastic folders and pencil boards.

2. TRAVELER’S Notebook (Standard) Starter Kits. At long last, TRAVELER’S Notebooks are back in stock! We have standard-size starter kits in Blue, Camel, and Brown. All other colors and sizes remain out of stock at the moment, so please get these while you can.

3. Blackwing Volumes 143: The Frida Kahlo Pencil. The latest Blackwing Volumes pencil release has arrived in the shop, and this one is a tribute to artist Frida Kahlo.

4. Lamy Studio Petrol Fountain Pens, Rollerballs, and Ballpoints. Lamy’s latest release is a matte dark teal Studio fountain pen, dubbed “Petrol,” and yes we have the matching ink back in stock!

5. Lochby Daily Folios. This much awaited addition to the Lochby lineup combines a portfolio with a higher-capacity pen case for added functionality. The Daily Folio is available in A4, A5, and A6 sizes.

6. Lochby Field Binders. A favorite from this past weekend’s event, the Lochby Field Binder is a more rugged take on the classic 6-ring binder. Each binder ships with 50 sheets of Tomoe River 68g paper.

7. Tono & Lims T.G.S. Exclusive Inks. We have a small number of bottles of the T.G.S.-exclusive Tono & Lims inks, Classic Burgundy and Black Shimmer, back in stock. These will likely not last.

8. Kakimori Glass Nibs. Many of you have asked about my newfound fascination with glass pens, and this Kakimori nib is an excellent take on the writing experience since it’s a replaceable glass nib that you can swap in and out of standard nib holders.

9. Kakimori Metal Nibs. In addition to the glass nibs, we have additional conical metal nibs in brass, stainless steel, and copper, as well as the standard pen nib.

10. Kakimori Notebooks. Kakimori has released a fresh season of their fabric-covered A5 notebooks, with new colors and patterns. There are some gorgeous striped fabrics available this time around.

And for today’s “One More Thing,” we have the Fred & Friends Food Erasers from the last TGS Curated Box “New Discoveries”.

New Arrivals: TRAVELER'S Notebook 2027 Diaries/Planners, Stickers, and Accessories, Plus the Lamy Studio Petrol!

At long last, the 2027 dated TRAVELER’S Notebook special edition planner/diary refills and other exclusive accessories have arrived. As per the usual, standard size comes in Monthly, Weekly Vertical, and Weekly + Memo, while the Passport Size comes in monthly and weekly. TRAVELER’S has also released a new set of stickers that allow you to customize your planner, as well as the pencil boards and clear folders, both with new artwork featuring this year’s theme. These are available now, both in-store and online!

We also finally received our shipment of Lamy Studio Petrol fountain pens, rollerballs, and ballpoints. our initial shipment was “misdirected,” so it took a bit to finally receive these but they are here. This matte finish is a gorgeous dark teal, and yes we have the Lamy Petrol ink to match!

Come visit us in person at our Nashville shop this week from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-5pm on Saturday. This week we will also be hosting the Kaweco DIY event during normal store hours Thursday-Saturday. We hope to see you there!

Deals & Drops: On The Paper Trail Live Weekend, In-Store and Online! Roterfaden, Kakimori and More

We hope to see many of you this weekend in our Nashville Shop, at the On The Paper Trail Live in Nashville event, or here on the main T.G.S. Site. We have a lot of new items in the store, including restocks of Roterfaden and Kakimori, Soolla pouches and bags, and more!

Those of you who visit us at the On The Paper Trail Event this weekend will have the opportunity to snag exclusive On the Paper Trail OnionBrand Covers as well as a show exclusive Jester fountain pen from Good Made Better in very small quantities. This was a fun last-minute project that we cooked up with Dan from Good Made Better at the D.C. Pen Show. Be sure to ask about these if you come see us!

Our Nashville shop will remain open this week from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-5pm on Saturday. We have staff in the shop during regular hours while our event is taking place, so please do come by.

1. Roterfaden TGS_25 A5 Slim Cover Restock. We have a fresh restock of both the green and grey colorways in our exclusive TGS Roterfaden Size! We will have these at the On The Paper Trail Event in Franklin.

2. Kakimori Metal Dip Nibs. These Kakimori conical metal nibs are excellent for anything from ink swatching to calligraphy. We have bronze, steel, and copper nibs available.

3. Kakimori Glass Nibs. The coveted Kakimori glass nibs are now in-stock. Designed to fit the Kakimori nib holders (and possibly others), the glass nib is excellent for writing, drawing, and uses beyond the conical metal nibs.

4. Kakimori Dip Nib Holders. Kakimori makes nib holders in two different sizes - a full-length traditional dip nib holder and a smaller portable version. The smaller “mini” holders come in an array of colors, with the larger holders available in natural wood finishes as well as Aizome (dark indigo) and black urushi.

5. Kakimori Frost Fountain Pens. The popular Kakimori Frost Fountain pen comes with a fine nib, a medium nib, or the “inkball” rollerball that is refillable with fountain pen ink.

6. Kakimori Aluminum Fountain Pens and Ballpoint Pens. These slimline minimal pens feature a matte-black finish that doesn’t slip, and the pens fit well in most planner and notebook pen loops.

7. Soolla Studio Artist Bags. These multi-pocket totes have exploded in popularity. Compact, yet capable of carrying a significant amount of art supplies as well as notebooks and pouches.

8. Soolla Studio Pouch. Use for separate clutch carry or as bag-in-a-bag organization, including with the Soolla Studio Artist Bag. This pouch has a number of pockets nearly equal to the Soolla Studio Pouch, and if you double up you can really organize your stationery well.

9. TGS x Rickshaw Bagworks Exclusive Collaboration. We have restocked our collaboration with Rickshaw Bagworks and Nick Dominguez, in our exclusive “Clouds” pattern. Both Fillmore and Sinclair cases are back in stock.

10. Kakimori Hardbound Notebooks. Kakimori uses fountain pen friendly OK Fools paper, and the covers feature a range of unique fabrics, many of which are special editions. These covers tend to change seasonally, and many of the current designs are new.