Planner for 2024 (via Stationery Pizza). It’s Planner Month (or “Months”) again as we barrel towards 2024!
Too Many Options: Planners and Life (via A Fleeting Ripple). There are far too many planner options out there for me to make sense of them, but if I had to pick one for next year, I would go with one of the Hobonichis.
Early Thoughts on the Jinhao Dadao No. 9019 Fountain Pen (via Fountain Pen Blog). So I had the opportunity to see one of these in person at the D.C. Pen Show this year, and came away impressed! The threaded, high-capacity converter is a major bonus.
Johnny.Decimal and Me: Why I Use a Formal Digital Filing System Instead of Relying on Search (via Analog Office). I love that there are other members of the club for those who can’t stand the “tag jumble” search-based systems of filing. Foldering and numbering forever.
Waterman Kultur Fountain Pen (via Blake’s Broadcast). The Kultur is the successor to the beloved Phileas, which was unfortunately discontinued. Is it available in the states again?
Notebooks: They Make You Feel Light (via Pen Picture). Attending a talk, lecture, or even listening to a podcast with just a notebook and a pen in hand? It can definitely feel liberating.
Edison Collier Garolite LE Review (via SBRE Brown). I almost picked one of these up, but ended up going with a couple of Micarta pens instead. I still might try to get one? I need to add a Collier to my collection!
Waldmann Xetra Vienna (via Mountain of Ink). I missed out on Waldmann’s Master Engraver at the San Francisco Pen Show, but many people picked up personalized pens in this model.
Ajoto Pocket Paper Notebook (via The Pencilcase Blog). Penmakers Ajoto embarked on an extended project developing a premium paper notebook. Check out this review of the final product!
Pen Review: Anterique Ballpoint Pen (via Well-Appointed Desk). Thanks to Ana for reviewing the Anterique ballpoint, one of the smash hits from our table at the San Francisco Pen Show.
Most of what I wrote about this week, in one picture!
In Case You Missed It…
This week on the blog I reviewed a couple of items that ended up being my two big takeaways from both the D.C. and San Francisco Pen Shows: Toyooka Craft Pen Trays! I also wrote a short update on my notebook setup for 2023, what changes I plan to make, and why I’m probably not buying a dated planner this year.
Sometimes things just come together, you know? If I had to pick a list of the Top 5 Stationery Products, the Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter would be on that list.
Big News for the T.G.S. Curated Shop - Introducing Roterfaden!
The main announcement this week was Friday’s launch of our partnership with Roterfaden! We are now officially Roterfaden retailers, and currently offer a selection of Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter organizers and notebooks. The beauty of the Taschenbegleiter (which roughly translates to “pocket companion”) is that it’s a notebook system without really being a system - these organizers/portfolios sized A6 through A4 fit a wide variety of standard-sized notebooks and writing pads from many different brands, making them a versatile addition to any work or stationery lineup. Read more here, and expect more Roterfaden-related content in the future as I’ve been using this brand for years and can’t wait to experiment more with the different sizes. We also added some additional desk accessories from Craighill!
Patreon Update - Support T.G.S. via Sample Sales, Early Access, and Meetups with Special Guests!
If you’re interested in further supporting T.G.S., consider joining the T.G.S. Patreon, which features not only access to meetups and the early gently used sales, but more exclusive content. Patreon support starts as low as $3 per month, and if you pay annually there is a further discount. In addition to purchases from The Curated Shop, Patreon allows us to continue to grow the site without relying on advertisements and affiliate marketing. If you’re interested in meetups and exclusive content, or simply supporting the site, we greatly appreciate your pledge! I’m working on something new - Guests for the monthly meetups! Stay tuned for details on a September special guest.