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Thursday Drops: Big Lochby and Lamy Restocks, New Nahvalur Original Plus Fountain Pens, and Paul Smith x Caran d'Ache!

May 4, 2023

This week we received two long-awaited releases: The Nahvalur Original Plus “Matira White” and “Lovina Black”, featuring rose gold trim, as well as the fourth Caran d’Ache + Paul Smith collaboration! We’ve also restocked on Lochby Venture pouches, Lamy Cursive nibs, and several models of Lamy pens. Note that we will be traveling starting Saturday night (family wedding), so order fulfillment may be 3-5 business days next week as opposed to your typical 2-3. If there’s something you’d like to have in your hands next week, please get your orders in by Saturday (May 6) at noon. Happy Shopping!

Oh, and did I mention that we have more Kaweco Sketch-up Clutch Pencils in new colors, as well as a “Softfeel” restock? The highlighter leads are also restocked.

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

  1. Nahvalur Original Plus Rose Gold Fountain Pens. Nahvalur (formerly “Narwhal”) re-released their “Original” Fountain Pens in vacuum-filler form earlier this year, and recently followed up with a rose gold version that sold out quickly. We managed to get some additional stock in both the Matira White and Lovina Black. Read more on the Original Plus and it’s filling system here.

  2. Caran d’Ache + Paul Smith Limited Edition 849 Ballpoint Pens. The Caran d’Ache / Paul Smith collaborations have been something of a tradition over the years, but the last one was released in 2020, so it’s been a while. This release features six different two-toned barrels in signature Paul Smith colors.

  3. Lochby Venture Pouch Restock in All Colors! Those of you who came to see us at the Baltimore and Arkansas pen shows loved the Lochby Venture Pouches, and we now have more, in all colors. These reversible pen pouches feature a “standard” pen pouch on top, and open up to reveal a slotted pen case on the bottom. Read more here.

  4. Lamy Cursive Nibs. I can say one thing - Lamy USA works fast. You all cleared us out of Lamy Cursive nibs in less than a week and we received more yesterday. You can read about this specific nib here, and upon request, I am happy to install one for you on any compatible Lamy pen purchased from our shop. Just send a message through the “Contact” link at the time you place your order.

  5. Lamy 2000 Multipens. A not-surprising best seller has been the Lamy 2000 4-Color Ballpoint (their Multi-Pen), and we recently received a restock. This pen takes standard D1 refills, so you can either use Lamy’s excellent stock options or replace them with the D1 refill of your choice. The Lamy 2000 Multi Pen is a personal favorite and I’ve written about it a lot over the years.

  6. Nahvalur Fountain Pen Inks. There hasn’t been much attention paid to them so far, but Nahvalur is releasing their own line of fountain pen inks, including these four nicely muted colors that are in offbeat shades I’ve enjoyed, especially the “Dark Forest”.

  7. Lochby Field Journal A5 Refills. As long as Lochby has a stockpile of the 68gsm Tomoe River paper, I’m going to continue to carry these excellent A5 softcover notebooks! Five different rulings available, including dot, plain, lined, wide lined, and planner.

  8. Midori MD Light A4 Notebooks. These slim A4 notebooks are sold in packs of three, in different rulings, and fit the standard Midori MD A4 notebook covers in PVC, Paper, and Leather. (You can get two notebooks in a cover by using the front and back cover slots.)

  9. Midori MD Block 500 Sheet Notepads. These Midori desk pads feature 500 sheets of fountain pen friendly MD paper in blank, ruled, and grid format. The block pad measures 4x4”, around the size of a large post-it.

  10. Expanded Inks and Refill Selection. In response to reader/customer requests, we’ve made an effort to expand our selection of bottled inks, and we also offer compatible refills for nearly every pen and mechanical pencil that we sell.

In TGS Curated Shop Tags Thursday Drops, T.G.S. Curated Shop
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New Arrivals: Paul Smith x Caran d'Ache Edition No. 4!

May 2, 2023

They’re here! Finally, we get a follow-up to the wildly successful release that helped us kick off the T.G.S. Curated Shop all the way back in 2020. This new collaboration between designer Paul Smith and Swiss brand Caran d’Ache features the iconic Caran d’Ache 849 ballpoint in six color combinations: Racing Green + Navy, Warm Red + Melrose Pink, Cobalt + Emerald, Sky Blue + Lavender, Chartreuse + Rose, and Cyan + Steel. Available now for purchase, though some colors are going fast and we will restock more soon.

Paul Smith x Caran d'Ache Edition No. 4

All six color combinations from this year’s Paul Smith/Caran d’Ache collaboration. Which one is your favorite?

We carry a wide range of Caran d’Ache products in our shop, including the 849 ballpoints, the larger 849 Rollerball, and - recently arrived - the full range of Chromatics fountain pen inks.

The T.G.S. Curated Shop is an authorized retailer of all brands sold, including Caran d’Ache.

In TGS Curated Shop Tags Caran d'Ache 849, Caran d'Ache Paul Smith, T.G.S. Curated Shop
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Thursday Drops: Midori MD Notebook Light in New Sizes, Life Airmail Envelopes, and Highlighters

April 27, 2023

More drops from Midori this week! We received a shipment of the A4 MD Notebook Light in the largest size Midori has to offer, as well as the pocket-sized A7. We also received a box of the MD “Memo Block” notepads, which are 4 x 4” desktop memo pads featuring 500 sheets of Midori MD Paper, and closed out a couple of backorders, finally receiving the matching envelopes for the Life Airmail and Letter writing pads.

We still have plenty of the Lamy Cursive nibs, and as I noted yesterday, I’m happy to install one of these on any compatible Lamy fountain pen if the two items are purchased together. Just send me a message through the “Contact” link above. Happy shopping!

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

  1. Midori MD Notebook Light (A4). The standard MD Notebook in A4 has been a popular seller for us, and while the thick version is backordered, we just received a shipment of the MD Notebook Light in this larger size. Sold in packs of three, this one comes in blank, lined, or grid. You can fit two of these notebooks into the corresponding Midori MD Notebook Covers.

  2. Midori MD Notebook Light (A7). On the opposite end of the size spectrum, these tiny A7 pocket notebooks are perfect for writing on the go. Also sold in packs of three, in all of the various Midori MD rulings.

  3. Midori MD Light 70th Anniversary Color Grid Notebook Set. Released last year for Midori’s 70th Anniversary, this set of seven A5 notebooks features seven different grid colors with matching thread on the binding. Super fun!

  4. Midori MD Memo Block Notepads. These chunky 4 x 4” notepads feature a whopping 500 sheets of fountain pen friendly Midori MD paper, in grid, blank, or lined rulings. Fountain pen friendly memo pads in this format are fairly rare. If you’re looking for sticky notes, we’ve also got those!

  5. Life Airmail Envelopes. A few week ago we announced that we had received a shipment of the EXTREMELY thin, yet still fountain pen friendly, vintage-style airmail paper. Well, now we have those cool retro red and blue airmail envelopes to finish out the set!

  6. Life Letter-Writing Envelopes. If Airmail paper isn’t your thing, we also have the standard Life letter envelopes to match the standard writing set.

  7. Kokuyo Dual-Tone Highlighter Marker Sets. Now available in sets of five colors, these dual-tone markers allow you to highlight text in varying tones of the same color for emphasis, etc. Each marker has a double-sided tip with a different ink reservoir.

  8. Mnemosyne A4 Notepad Holder. These excellent A4 padfolios are leather-free, yet still remain supple without any of that irritating chemical smell so common with synthetic leather. Each padfolio ships with one pad of A4 Mnemosyne paper.

  9. Mnemosyne A7 Notepad Holder. Looking for a pocket padfolio to hold your A7 notepad, as well as a pocket pen?

  10. Caran d’Ache Chromatics Ink. Now available in bottles and cartridges! Caran d’Ache offers a selection of eleven gorgeous colors, some of which are quite unique.

  11. Lamy Pico Pocket Ballpoints. Speaking of pocket pens, if you haven’t tried one of these, do so. The extendable design takes this pen from a small palm-sized capsule to a full-size ballpoint pen in seconds.

In TGS Curated Shop Tags Thursday Drops, T.G.S. Curated Shop
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New Arrivals: Caran d'Ache Chromatics Inks in 50ml Bottles!

April 25, 2023

On yesterday’s Currently Inked video, I mentioned that Caran d’Ache Chromatics inks would be joining the T.G.S. Curated Shop in 50ml bottle format. We now have all 11 colors in stock and ready to ship! This is in addition to the major Caran d’Ache restock from a couple of weeks ago, in which favorites like the 849 Black Code, the 849 Original, and more were added back to the shop.

The Caran d’Ache ink bottle is slightly angled to make filling easier.

The Caran d’Ache Chromatics series features unique and vibrant colors. Favorites include “Infinite Grey”, which has purple undertones and looks almost silver in some light when it dries. “Divine Pink” reminds me of a slightly darker Iroshizuku Yama-Budo, and “Delicate Green” is a very legible grass green suitable for everyday writing. Caran d’Ache Chromatics inks are available now, priced at $35 for a 50ml bottle.

The Gentleman Stationer is an authorized retailer of all brands sold, including Caran d’Ache. Many thanks for your support!

In TGS Curated Shop Tags TGS Curated Shop, Caran d'Ache, Caran d'Ache Chromatics Ink
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Thursday Drops: Lamy Pens, Traveler's Notebooks, All the Ballpoints, and More!

April 20, 2023

Just like last year, March and April have both seen a whirlwind of new releases, pen shows, and all sorts of new arrivals and developments here at T.G.S.! This week’s new arrivals include an array of Lamy products, including the Lamy 2000 lineup, the new AL-Star fountain pens, and more! If you missed out on this week’s release of the Olive Traveler’s Notebooks, we have more on the way (hopefully soon), and if you’re looking to jump sooner than that we have all of the other colors available, as well as a fresh stock of refills and accessories.

The Ohto Rays Gel Pens have arrived! These excellent Parker-style click pens feature the Ohto Flash-Dry .5mm needle-tip refill, which is also available individually.

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

  1. Lamy 2000 Fountain Pens, Ballpoints, Rollers - Well, Everything! Probably my favorite “all-around” pen in all of its various styles and iterations, the Lamy 2000 pairs Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design with excellent quality and functionality.

  2. Lamy AL-Star Petrol and Lilac Pens. This year’s AL-Star special releases finally did it for me, after a couple of years that I didn’t necessarily find inspiring. The Petrol is absolutely stunning. Available in fountain pens, rollerballs, and ballpoints.

  3. Lamy Special Edition Safaris and Vista Pens. Lamy has released a series of Safaris where they mixed and matched bodies with different color clips, drawing on their extensive library of past designs. We also have the Lamy Vista demonstrators!

  4. Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens. After the Lamy 2000, the Pilot Custom 74 is almost certainly my go-to recommendation for a gold-nib fountain pen in the $200 range, especially if you’re looking for something both colorful and exceptionally reliable.

  5. Lamy Pico Pocket Pens. If there’s one pen that I’d love to do more to promote, it’s Lamy’s excellent Pico pocket ballpoint. We also have the Lamy M22 refill available in black and blue, in fine and medium tips.

  6. Traveler’s Company Restock. While our first shipment of the Olive Traveler’s Notebook covers sold out nearly instantaneously, we’re restocked on the standard covers in blue, as well as nearly all standard refills and brass accessories, including the brass clips.

  7. Ohto Ray Needle-Tip Gel Pens. The Ohto Ray features the .5mm needle tip “Flash Dry” gel refill, available for purchase separately. It fits all Parker-style pens, including the Caran d’Ache 849 Rollerball!

  8. Mark’Style “Tous les Jours” Needle-Tip Ballpoint Restock. These ultra-popular needle-tip ballpoint pens are restocked in nearly all colors. We also sell the refills.

  9. Maruman Notepad Holders. We stock a wide range of excellent Maruman Mnemosyne notebooks and notepads, as well as notepad holders in a range of attractive styles. The popular A5 Notepad Holders with five pockets for organizing your notes are back in stock.

  10. Lamy Replacement Nibs, Including Cursive Calligraphy. Looking for extra Lamy nibs? We have you covered, and even added the special Lamy “cursive” nibs with an interesting grind somewhat akin to an Architect/Kodachi. For a short tutorial on how to swap Lamy nibs, check out this recent Youtube video.

In TGS Curated Shop Tags Thursday Drops, New Release, Deals, T.G.S. Curated Shop
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