New In the Shop: Field Notes Return!

Just in time for the holidays, we’ve restocked on pocket notebooks from Field Notes, both in the 2022 Limited Editions as well as favorite standard editions such as the spiral bound “Front Page” and “Heavy Duty” editions. The “Front Page” is the standard release version of the “Byline” limited edition, which made its way into the standard lineup because so many people enjoyed using a classic reporter-style notebook. The “Heavy Duty” edition isn’t necessarily reporter-style - it’s more the size of a standard three-staple notebook - but the thick chipboard cover allows for easy writing on the go.

The favorite “Front Page” and “Heavy Duty” editions are back!

You can check out our full selection of Field Notes pocket notebooks here, which now includes the full lineup of recent collaborations and limited editions such as the “Underland” edition (which might be my favorite cover); the Great Lakes six pack, the debossed “Signs of Spring”, and the planner-focused “Ignition”.

Finally, I wanted to give a special shout to the Hatch Show Print collaboration, which I of course had to stock given that Hatch Show Print is a classic Nashville business. Each pack of Field Notes contains different letterpress covers by the team at Hatch - a nice complement to “United States of Letterpress”!

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Thursday Drops: It's 2023 Planner Time! Planner Refills, Planner Pens, Meeting Notebooks and More!

I’m sticking with the Traveler’s Notebook system for my own 2023 work planner, but I believe I’ll be going back to the Week + Memo Planner refill, as opposed to my cut-down Stalogy. I miss this particular format, and also want to dive back in to some of the other Traveler’s refills. We currently have dated (2023) and undated Traveler’s Notebook planner/diary refills stocked in the shop, in both Standard and Passport sizes.

We still have some limited Fountain Pen Day swag! All orders ship with a bookmark until they run out.

We’ve also recently added a limited number of the 2023 limited edition Traveler’s Notebook pencil boards in the Passport size, as well as Rhodia Meeting Notebooks for more efficient note taking. I enjoy using meeting layout paper, not just for meetings per se but also for any sort of research where I want space to summarize or analyze notes. Happy Shopping!

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1. Traveler’s Company 2023 Diary Refills in Standard and Passport Sizes. Whether you prefer the Weekly + Memo, Weekly Vertical, or Monthly layouts, we have you covered. If you’re looking to start an entirely new planner setup in the coming year, we also have the full array of Traveler’s Notebook covers, refills, and accessories!

2. Traveler’s Company 2023 Limited Edition Passport Pencil Boards. Use these cool pencil boards as a writing surface, bookmark, stencil, or even a ruler. Featuring a “Traveler’s Café motif”, these are an inexpensive addition to make your Passport-size Traveler’s Notebook even more functional.

3. Midori MD Journal “Codex” 1 Day 1 Page. Fans of the Midori MD system looking for an undated “planner” notebook - or simply a daily journal - will want to consider the “Codex”. It features 360+ pages of versatile, fountain pen friendly Midori MD paper in both blank and dot grid layouts. You can easily add calendar functionality using the Midori MD Diary Stickers.

4. Big Midori Notebooks in F3 (MD Cotton) and A4 (MD). I’ve been asked to keep the larger bound notebooks in stock, and I plan to because they keep selling! The Midori Cotton paper is one of my favorite for fountain pens, as it’s soft, absorbent, and ink friendly. Both the cotton and standard papers only come in blank layouts, though most people who want a notebook this big love the versatility of blank paper.

5. Write Notepads “Meeting Notebooks”. A riff on the “Cornell-style” of note-taking, I‘ve been using a lot of meeting-style paper lately, for both actual meetings and research notes where I copy down passages on the right-hand side, and then summarize my notes and analysis in the left-hand column.

6. Rhodia Meeting Notebooks. We recently added Rhodia’s giant A4 meeting notebook, which is a great platform for taking and processing meeting notes, especially if you want to use a fountain pen. Big bonus point: the pages are perforated, allowing you to tear out sheets for filing and/or scanning.

7. Lochby Field Journals. Looking for a high-quality, durable journal cover that’s not made of leather? The Lochby Field Journal holds up to six Lochby A5 refills, or a multitude of other A5 notebooks depending on size. I still have a healthy stock of the Lochby 68gsm Tomoe River refills, so if you’re a fan of that paper, stock up as I don’t know how long the current stock will last….

8. Hightide Attaché Fountain Pen. Looking for a compact fountain pen for your planner or journal? These small fountain pens in Japanese stationer Hightide’s signature marbled acrylic are beautiful, practical, and a good value. Four colors available: Black, Navy, Green, and White.

9. TWSBI Swipe Fountain Pen. The versatile TWSBI Swipe is a slimmer cartridge-converter fountain pen from TWSBI that ships with two different converters (pump-style and twist), as well as an ink cartridge. TWSBI has begun releasing the Swipe in different colors, for a total of four in the current lineup. This slim pen makes a regular appearance in my pen loops attached to my journals and notebook covers.

10. Platinum Plaisir Aura Special Edition 2022. Many thanks to Ana over at the Well-Appointed Desk for reviewing the Plaisir Aura in “Merry Pink”! I’ve enjoyed seeing Platinum bring the limited/special edition game to its more price-accessible fountain pens like the Plaisir and even the Preppy!

Tuesday Drops: A New Batch of Gently Used Items!

One of the benefits that T.G.S. Patreon supporters receive is first access to periodic batches of gently used pens, inks, and papers. Most of these items are pens I’ve acquired over the years for review, product testers or samples for the store, and pens from my personal collection which I no longer use so I’ve decided to contribute for sale in order to fund the site. After Patreon has had their pass, I move items to the “Gently Used” Section of the main T.G.S. website, where they will be available for purchase by the general readership. This morning, I moved over a handful of gently used items, most of which are like new and some of which are still in the wrapping, including a couple of nice limited editions.

I launched the Patreon almost three years ago because I didn’t like running third-party ads on the site and continuing to depend on affiliate marketing. Thanks to the Patreon and the success of the T.G.S. Curated Shop, we’re now fully self-sufficient! If you’d like to learn more about Patreon, which has both a $3 and $5 monthly tier for supporters (with a full-year prepaid discount available), check out the main T.G.S. Patreon page. Many thanks to all of you who have supported T.G.S. over the years!

New in the Shop: Outfit Your Desk in Style with New Arrivals from Hightide!

Happy November, everyone! Today marks the end of “Spooky Season” and the first foray into the last two months of the year (aka the “Holiday Season” for many). While the updated 2022 T.G.S. Holiday Gift Guide won’t be released for another couple of weeks, we have spent the past few months bringing in favorite gift-friendly items that should be well-stocked through the end of the year, including a fresh batch of goods from Hightide Japan! Currently we have all Hightide and Penco products in stock, including the favorite Hightide Sandglasses in 30, 15, 5, and 3-minute intervals, in all the colors we could get our hands on. To read more on how you can incorporate an hourglass into your daily workflow as a non-disruptive “analog timer”, check out this post here.

The versatile folding metal bookstand is one of my most-used desk accessories (yes, it even holds a tablet). It folds flat to easily slip into a bag.

We’ve also restocked favorites such as the marbled melamine pen trays in both the rectangular and round (pictured above) shapes, the folding metal bookstands in nearly a dozen different colors, and the Penco “Perfection” bullet ballpoints, all of which make insanely good ideas for those looking to get a jump on the gifting season.

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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!

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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.