Cyber Monday Promotion: Continue to Take 10% off Paper & Pencils, Plus Tiered Giveaways!

“Inksgiving” may have ended last night, but there’s one more sales day on the post-Thanksgiving calendar! Through 11:59pm today US Central Time, take 10% off paper and pencils with the coupon code “DECEMBER”, plus enjoy a tiered gift/giveaway promotion on orders placed today (12/1) as follows:

• Index Card Sampler. Orders $50 and above will receive an index card sampler pack that includes a handful of fountain pen friendly cards from different brands, both from our own store and a few others from my personal collection. If you’ve been curious about index cards and card systems, or just how fountain pen friendly some cards are, this is a great opportunity to test them out.

• Journal and Notebook Giveaway. I have a HUGE back-stock of notebooks that I’ve accumulated as excess inventory and product samples over the years. All orders over $100 placed today will receive a complementary notebook (spiral, journal, or composition - dealer’s choice), and all orders over $150 will continue to receive a notebook with retail value in excess of $20.

• Clearance Items Remain 20% Off. Discount will automatically be applied at checkout and you should see it in your cart when you go to pay.

Some brand exclusions (i.e., TWSBI and Blackwing) will apply.

Many thanks for all your support! If you need advice on a holiday gift idea, please check out our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, but it may be easier for you to come in and speak to us in person. Our Nashville Shop will be open Thursday and Friday from 1pm-6pm, and from 10am-6pm on Saturday. We hope to see you soon!

Thursday Drops: Traveler's Sticker Release and Accordion Paper is BACK! Also, More Pencils and Sharpeners!

I’m finally through orders placed over the show weekend, with all of those shipped out yesterday! Today I dug into the “new arrivals” pile, which includes the long-awaited Traveler’s Notebook Sticker Release Paper and Accordion Fold papers! Formerly part of the “B-Sides and Rarities” collection, these were recently announced as additions to the regular collection of Traveler’s Notebook Specialty Papers, and are now available in both Standard and Passport sizes. We also have restocks on certain Laconic Tokyo items, as well as Caran d’Ache Pencils and M+R Sharpeners. And I’m not even halfway through the boxes…. Stay tuned!

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I know we’ve had a lot of new arrivals lately: To read more about our latest shop additions, check out this post featuring new notebooks from Nakabayashi and some new scissors, as well as this post announcing the arrival of plenty of new Clairefontaine paper products and restocked favorites!

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

1. Traveler’s Notebook Specialty Paper, Including Sticker Release and Accordion Paper. Traveler’s Company announced earlier this year that they were adding the Sticker Release Paper and Accordion Fold Paper to the regular lineup of Specialty Papers in both Standard and Passport sizes. They are now available!

2. Laconic Tokyo Zippered Pouches. I love zippered pouches. I move between briefcases, backpacks, and travel bags fairly frequently, and one way in which I do this is by keeping separate pouches packed with different items (stationery, paper, pens, chargers, cords, etc.) so that I can easily move them between bags.

3. Laconic Style Notebook Refills. While some versions continue to be on backorder, we just received a bunch of the “Spreadsheet” notebooks, as well as more Gantt Charts! These slim softcover A5 notebooks are excellent for covers like Roterfadens and the Lochby Field Journal, which allow you to use multiple refills.

4. Caran d’Ache Swiss Wood Pencils. I love to see that we’re selling more pencils these days, as one of my goals when I set out to expand the shop was to provide a home for many of the high-end pencil brands following the closure of CW Pencils. In addition to the standard Swiss Wood, we also carry the Nespresso Swiss Wood Collaboration and the Crayons de la Maison Caran d’Ache gift sets.

5. Caran d’Ache HB Office/School Pencils with Erasers. Caran d’Ache pencils are typically capped and don’t feature an eraser on the end. These are the exception, and quite popular. Available individually and by the dozen.

6. M+R Pencil Sharpeners. Looking for an excellent German brass pencil sharpener, with replaceable blades? We are restocked on the range of M+R sharpeners, including the long-point Castor and Pollux sharpeners, as well as both classic brass bullet versions.

7. Caran d’Ache 849 “Black Code” Ballpoint Pens and Mechanical Pencils. My first “signature” selection for the shop - while it’s not a special edition or an exclusive, it pretty much matches my stationery aesthetic perfectly. Mechanical pencils are now back in stock in addition to the ballpoint.

8. Caran d’Ache Chromatics Bottled Ink. I love the color range of the Caran d’Ache “Chromatics” line, and you all apparently agree since it’s sold rapidly. We now have all colors back in stock.

9. Pilot Iroshizuku Ku-Jaku Ink. When I brought Iroshizuku into the shop a few months ago, the one that was on perpetual backorder was “Ku-Jaku” (“Peacock”), a favorite of those who love darker teal inks. For a brighter teal, the excellent “Sui-Gyoku” is a new addition.

10. Lochby Cases and Covers. Following my return from the D.C. Pen Show, all Lochby cases and covers are now relisted in the shop and available for purchase. At last check all colors are in stock but I will likely need to reorder prior to San Francisco.

Thursday Drops: Journaling with Midori MD Multi-Year Diaries

Inspired by the recent release of this book publishing excerpts from nearly 25 years of short, daily journal entries, I picked back up my Midori MD 5-year Diary and started writing in it again. Even though the prior entries on several days went all the way back to 2019, it’s amazing how a few lines prompt fairly vivid recollections. In addition to the 5-Year Diary, Midori makes 10 and 3-year versions as well, all of which are now available.

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The Midori MD Five-Year Diary features five sections per calendar day, for five years of entries.

We have also restocked on Midori MD Paper, standard and cotton, as well as most other Midori stationery products. As featured below, we also offer the latest arrivals from TWSBI plus the 2022 Caran d’Ache limited editions.

A note on holiday shipping. In order to ensure the highest likelihood of delivery by Christmas, please try to get any gift orders in by Monday, December 19 at the absolute latest. This is still not guaranteed, and would strongly recommend that you place orders earlier if at all possible. The T.G.S. Curated Shop is an authorized retailer of all brands sold.

1. Midori Multi-Year Diaries. Available in five-year, ten-year, and three-year versions, these clothbound hardcover diaries feature five, ten, or three sections per calendar day, allowing you to review prior years’ entries as you journal.

2. Midori MD Cotton Notebooks. We have all three sizes of Midori MD Cotton Notebooks available once again, ranging from F0 to F2.

3. Midori MD A4 Notebooks and Covers. The largest of the Midori MD Notebooks offers a massive canvas for writing and/or drawing. We also have covers in stock, including the natural undyed leather version.

4. Midori MD Graphite Pencil Set. The team over at the Well-Appointed Desk recently reviewed the Midori MD Graphite Pencils! While the standard set contains six “B”-grade pencils, we also offer a gift set with different grades of graphite, pencil caps, and a sharpener.

5. Midori MD Colored Pencil Set. Following yet another Well-Appointed Desk review, the Colored Pencil Sets sold out in hours. We received a shipment yesterday and they are restocked.

6. Midori MD Fountain Pens and Limited Edition Fountain Pen Sets. The ever-popular Midori MD Fountain Pen is back, and we still have two remaining limited edition “70th Anniversary” pens with the Midori color-scheme ink.

7. TWSBI Swipe in Ice Blue. The latest TWSBI Swipe is available for sale, with retailers now allowed to accept orders. The pens will ship Friday or Monday, as deliveries have been somewhat delayed, presumably due to holiday craziness.

8. Caran d’Ache “Colour Treasure” 849 Ballpoints. This year’s holiday release features two different versions of a design inspired by Caran d’Ache’s iconic colored pencils: a “warm” tone finish containing orange, pink, and yellow; and a “cool” tone emphasizing blues and greens.

9. Caran d’Ache “Crayons de la Maison Caran d’Ache” Pencil Sets. Paired with a woodsy, patchouli fragrance from Swiss Parfumier Mizansir, this year’s luxury pencil set from Caran d’Ache features two beautiful natural finishes on these poplar-wood pencils, in addition to the typical greens and blues.

10. Caran d’Ache Swisswood Pencil Sets. Looking for the perfect gift for a luxury pencil enthusiast? Try one of these sets, featuring three different Swiss Wood pencils, plus a high-quality sharpener and eraser.

Check out the Holiday Gift Guide, “Gently Used” Page, and Our Sales!

If you’re shopping for gift ideas, be sure to check out the 2022 version of our annual Holiday Gift Guide. You might also find some excellent deals in our “Gently Used” section (due to be refreshed soon, with listed items cycled out), as well as our Sales section of the store that features recent markdowns on items from brands such as Nahvalur and Caran d’Ache.

Weekly Drops: ECO Glow Purple Pre-Orders, Traveler's 2023 Calendars, and an Early Fountain Pen Day Promotion!

This week in the Curated Shop, we welcomed Opus 88, and also received our initial allotment of Traveler’s Notebook dated refills in both Standard and Passport size. We have T.G.S. Penwells in stock and available to ship, as well as a full restock of iLootPaperie washi tape and Nahvalur and TWSBI fountain pens. Finally, we are giving away three bottles of Anderillium Ink! Check out this post for details, and don’t forget to visit the Instagram giveaway post as well.

Speaking of fountain pens and ink, we are launching one of our Fountain Pen Day promotions a week early! As of now, all fountain pen purchases from the T.G.S. Curated Shop ship with a free ink sample. We previously ran this promotion to celebrate the Nahvalur launch, but are expanding it through Fountain Pen Day (November 4)! Purchase a new fountain pen and fill it immediately!

UPDATE: TWSBI ECO Glow Purple Pre-Orders are now available! Match your ECO Glow Green, and the pens will ship on Halloween!

The T.G.S. Curated Shop is an authorized retailer of all brands sold.

1. Traveler’s Notebook 2023 Diaries (Standard and Passport). The 2023 Traveler’s Notebook Diary inserts are now available for purchase, in all five variants. The Standard size features Weekly Vertical, Weekly + Memo, and Monthly options, while the Passport size features weekly and monthly inserts. (Photos have not been updated yet, so even though 2022 is pictured, you will receive a 2023 edition.) We are fully stocked on most Traveler’s Notebook covers, refills, and accessories.

2. T.G.S. x Penwell Exclusive “Aged Red” Edition. The T.G.S. Penwell is back in stock, in our exclusive “Aged Red” finish. In case you missed yesterday’s post on how I use the Penwell and why I love it so much, check it out here.

3. Opus 88 Minty Fountain Pens. The latest release from Opus 88 features a cracked-ice style acrylic in “light blue” (really a teal green) and “orange” (really a coral) colors. This streamlined flat-top pen holds a ton of ink, and the Japanese-style eyedropper system ensures your pen is leak free on an airplane or in your bag.

4. Opus 88 Jazz Fountain Pen. This frosted cigar-shaped demonstrator also features Opus 88’s high-capacity Japanese-style eyedropper system, making it one of my personal favorite workhorses.

5. Nahvalur Nautilus Ebonite Fountain Pen. Nahvalur’s Flagship “Nautilus” fountain pen has fast become a preferred recommendation for those looking for a larger piston filler that won’t break the bank. You can read the review here.

6. Nahvalur “Original Plus” Fountain Pen. At an even more attractive price point, Nahvalur offers the “Original Plus,” a new take on their first fountain pen that features lightly swirled transparent acrylic with a high-capacity vacuum filling system. Full writeup here.

7. TWSBI ECO Fountain Pens. At only $32 for a high-quality piston-filler, it’s easy to see why the TWSBI ECO series is so popular. We have stock of recent releases including the Cerulean Blue and the “Glow Green,” with the “Glow Purple” on the way next week!

8. TWSBI 580 Fountain Pens. The first TWSBI is still a favorite, with a reliable piston-filling system, interchangeable nib units, and a variety of different finishes from which to choose. The big seller has been the iridescent “Iris” finish.

9. TWSBI Swipe Fountain Pens. The Swipe is TWSBI’s first fountain pen with a cartridge-converter option, making it perfect for those not quite ready to commit to bottled ink but who would still like the option. The Swipe comes in four colors: Prussian Blue, Smoke, Pear (light green), and Salmon (light orange). Read our write-up on why we like the Swipe here.

10. iLootPaperie Washi Tape. We recently added over a dozen new patterns of washi tapes to the shop, and restocked on many different favorites.

Thursday Drops: Parting with Some Gently Used Favorites, Lochby Restock and More!

As we expand the shop and (as always) look for more items to review and write about, I periodically need to clear out pens and other items that I’ve acquired over the years, either for review purposes or personal use. Those pens sometimes make an appearance on the T.G.S. “Gently Used” page, where they are not technically part of the official Curated Shop, but can nonetheless be combined with orders of new products for shipping and checkout. This week I listed a bunch of pens, including some rare limited editions, and a few remain available. All of these will automatically qualify for free shipping.

The Nahvalur “Original Plus” in Gold Ocellatus

In addition to the Gently Used update, we have restocked on most of our Lochby cases after the August/September pen show rush, including the Quattro four-pen cases and the Lochby Venture pouches in all colors. Also, remember that for the month of September, to welcome Nahvalur to the shop, all purchases of Nahvalur fountain pens include a complimentary ink sample chosen to match the color of your pen! We’ve had a lot of fun selecting and shipping these out already!

The T.G.S. Curated Shop is an authorized retailer of all brands shown here.

1. Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero Grande Primary Manipulation Series 1 (Gently Used). After much consideration, I’ve decided to let go of most of my Momento Zero Grande collection, and will be selling them off in the coming months. That particular model, while excellent and comfortable to use, doesn’t receive as much regular use as my standard Momento Zero fountain pens. I currently have the “Vesuvio” from the original run remaining for sale.

2. Cross Peerless 125 (featuring an 18k Sailor Nib) (Gently Used). Love Sailor nibs but wish the pens had a touch more heft and a higher-capacity converter? Consider the Cross Peerless 125, which I don’t believe is made anymore.

3. Visconti Van Gogh “Vincent’s Chair” Fountain Pen (Gently Used). The Visconti Van Gogh is perhaps my personal favorite of all the Visconti fountain pen options, and this one in particular was a bit hard to let go. It features a stainless steel fine nib tuned by Mark Bacas.

4. Nahvalur Nautilus in “Stylophora Berry” Ebonite. I’ve long admired ebonite pens, and wished that manufacturers would do more with this material in their standard lines. Nahvalur (formerly “Narwhal Pens”) has steadily released new versions of the Nautilus in different ebonites, including this gorgeous striated aubergine material that I’m happy to offer in the shop.

5. Nahvalur “Original Plus” Vacuum Filler. Nahvalur re-released the Narwhal “Original” with a catch - in addition to reworking the signature swirled acrylic, they switched the filling mechanism from a piston to a vacuum-filler. What has really surprised me about this pen, however, is how smooth the nibs are.

6. TWSBI Diamond 580 Iris Fountain Pen. TWSBI’s latest entry in the Diamond 580 series is arguably my favorite to date, pairing the iridescent “Iris” finish with the classic design and reliable, high-capacity piston.

7. Platinum Plaisir Aura Fountain Pen 2022 Special Edition. I’m glad to see these start to catch on, as the Plaisir is a spectacular everyday fountain pen with one of the best low-cost nibs on the market. The pearlescent finish on this special edition contains a slight hint of color to match the different sections.

8. Lochby Quattro Four-Pen Case. One of my favorite finds of the past year, the Lochby Quattro holds four pens in offset slots, so that they pens and clips don’t make contact when the case is zippered shut. Built from durable waxed canvas, the Quattro should protect your pens for years to come.

9. Lochby Venture Pouch. A combination pouch and zippered pen case, the Venture Pouch can be used as both a carry all for ballpoint/gel pens, document flags, clips, etc. in the top “pouch” compartment, while also offering several individual slots in a second, zippered compartment that can be used for larger pens or cables.

10. Hightide Hourglasses. The other day I wrote a short piece about the advantages of using an analog timer where you might otherwise use a cell phone. We have a stock of these Hightide Hourglasses in 30, 15, 5, and 3-minute intervals.