New Arrivals: Caran d'Ache Claim-Your-Style, Edition 5 Plus the Endless Recorder Notebooks and Hightide/Penco!

So even though we don’t move into our new space until next week, some recent orders we’ve placed have started to arrive! The most surprising arrival was this year’s Caran d’Ache 849 Claim Your Style Release (the 5th Edition), which features four new Caran d’Ache 849 ballpoints in a matte-gradient finish. I’ve been somewhat underwhelmed by the Claim Your Style Pens in the last couple of years, but these are simply stunning. I think I like the dark blue tones the best. This year, Caran d’Ache also released a special bicolor pencil set to complement the annual Claim Your Style 849, which are sure to be popular as they feature a combination of a dozen different organic, fluorescent, and metallic colors.

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Which one is your favorite? The top two are the ones that speak to me in particular.

We’ve also received our first shipment of the Endless Recorder Notebooks, featuring Endless Regalia Paper. This latest addition to our stock of fountain pen friendly paper has been in the works for some time, and these popular hardbound notebooks come in a wide array of colors and the full range of rulings (blank, lined, grid, and dot). Finally, we’ve restocked on many Hightide/Penco items, including the Sandglasses, Folding Metal Bookstands, and the Drafting Ballpoint Pens.

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We now have Endless Recorder A5 Notebooks in all five colors! Most rulings are available with more on the way as some color/ruling combinations are backordered.

Thursday Drops: Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Kaweco, Kakimori and More!

As we approach our move-in date to our new physical location (yay!), we’re in the process of going through our current inventory warehouse and updating our stock. You may see some items we thought were sold out reappear, as with the Kakimori items listed below, and we are also taking the time to reevaluate some lines to make room to bring more in. Anything marked as “Sale” or “Clearance” on the site will likely not be restocked going forward, so take advantage of this opportunity!

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The recently arrived Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen is available with dozens of different refills, and we’ve put a lot of time into making assortments of the various color families.

We currently have plenty of pens in stock from Pilot, TWSBI, Lamy, Kaweco, and Caran d’Ache, including fountain pens, ballpoints, and rollerballs, and also an extensive selection of gel and multi pens as well as pencils. We look forward to showcasing all of these with new display options after we move and you can come see us in person!

1. Caran d’Ache Pencil Sharpening Machines. I’ve been looking to bring these gorgeous pencil sharpeners into the shop for a while now. These are heirloom-quality desk accessories well below the price point of something like an El Casco but of similar heft and history! More compact “Mini” versions are also available.

2. Viarco Vintage-Style Pencils. This week we received a large restock of Viarco woodcase pencils from Portugal, made in one of the last European pencil factories. Made in a range of different vintage styles drawn from the companies archives, these pencils all sharpen extremely well and still stay on the darker side for European HBs. Excellent point retention.

3. Viarco Pencil Caps. So these spring-style pencil caps are one of this year’s surprise hits, as I can’t keep them in stock. Sold in packs of 8, they fit most standard woodcase pencils and will protect your sharpened point from incidental breakage in your case of choice.

4. Kaweco Softfeel Clutch Pencils. A T.G.S. favorite, I keep waiting for these to go out of stock as I understand Kaweco doesn’t make them anymore, but for whatever reason I can still get them. (If they’ve started making them again, I’m not complaining as they’re great.) People love the rubberized grip and the black-yellow color combination.

5. Kaweco Sketch-Up Clutch Pencils. We also have the standard metal Kaweco Sketch-Up in multiple finishes, including chrome, matte chrome, and black plated. The Sketch-Up and Softfeel both make excellent dry highlighters, in addition to the classic sketch pencil. Check out our range of refills here.

6. Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Gel Pens. One of our recent large additions was the Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pen line, which features Pilot’s excellent needle-tip Hi-Tec-C gel pen in a multi pen format and a range of colors. There are dozens of different refill options, and we also offer assortment packs if you’d like to try them out before stocking up.

7. Zebra Sarasa Grand Vintage Gel Pens. We recently added a high-end gel pen option to our lineup of available pens, and these “Vintage” Sarasas feature matching barrel-ink options in black-infused colors that are more subtle than many gel pens out there. Don’t sleep on these, as they’re excellent.

8. Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Covers. I will be bringing all of my Roterfaden stock to this year’s D.C. Pen Show the first week of August, so if you’ve been looking to pick one up online and aren’t attending the show, please get your order in soon. These are made to order, so I’m unsure of the timing of any restock either before or after the show.

9. Stainless Kakimori Dip Nib and Hardbound Notebook. As we prepare for a move to our new space, we’ve come across a few stray items that inadvertently weren’t listed on the site, including a handful of items from Kakimori. I do intend to restock this line but they can take a while to ship from Japan.

10. Blackwing “Illegal” Pads. Many thanks to Mike over at Inkdependence for his video review of the Blackwing legal pads. I really love this paper, especially the old-school traditional legal lined ruling. Dot and Grid options are also available.

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A Mid-Summer Update from T.G.S.: Lots of Changes on the Horizon, Including a Brick-and-Mortar Shopping Option Plus Pen Shows!

Those of you who are Patreon members or who subscribe to the shop newsletter may already be aware of some of these announcements, but I figured it was time to update the general readership since we are now very close to our move date! For the past year, I’ve been searching for a physical location for T.G.S., and given rising commercial real estate costs in the greater Nashville, Tennessee area, it hasn’t been easy to find suitable space that’s also reasonably priced. As it turns out, we have a lease on a location, and will be taking possession towards the end of July.

This is an extremely exciting new development for us (me and my family, who collectively run T.G.S.), and will allow us to expand both the T.G.S. Curated Shop as well as the range of pen-related content we can provide through our various media channels. Currently, I don’t have dedicated studio space for photography and video, which necessarily limits the quantity and quality of content that I can produce. The educational and informational content we offer here at T.G.S. will remain a core part of what we do, and a big part of this move is about expanding what we can offer the pen community in that regard.

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I’ve been attending multiple retail trade shows over the past couple of years preparing to expand the various lines of stationery we can offer, as well as partnering with manufacturers and brands on additional exclusive collaborations.

Will There Be an In-Person Shopping Option in Nashville? Yes! But Not Immediately.

As soon as we are able to move over our warehouse and office/fulfillment operations, we will offer in-person order pickup from a fixed location in the Nashville area. Once we take possession, I will post the address and pickup instructions here on the site, but I can go ahead and let my local customers know that the new location is near Berry Hill and central to most of the greater Nashville Metropolitan area. In the coming months - hopefully prior to the holidays - we plan to have a small retail area set up within our space that will allow people to come and shop our various product lines in person. Store hours will be forthcoming.

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D.C. Pen Show Details: Come See T.G.S. In Person!

Due to the impending move, which is currently scheduled to take place the week before the D.C. Pen Show, we will not have time to assemble a full table’s worth of inventory for either the D.C. or San Francisco Pen Shows in August. That said, we will be in attendance, teaming up with our friends at Vanness Pens to help staff the new Vanness Pen Lounge in D.C.! The Pen Lounge will be located in the downstairs conference area below the main ballroom (which at past shows had been used as the “maker’s area” before last year’s hotel remodel. Stay tuned for further details as we get closer to the main event, but this space will feature an area for attendees to socialize, ask questions from a rotating cast of volunteers, and attend mini-classes and workshops throughout the weekend.

In addition to helping staff the Lounge, I will be hosting a workshop on notebook systems, and will have a small selection of samples from brands including Roterfaden, Lochby, Traveler’s Company, Midori, Laconic, and more. While I can’t commit to bringing items for in-person purchase, since our ability to restock inventory may be limited by the move, I will try to have a small selection of T.G.S. products available for purchase at the Vanness tables. Please let me know if there is something you specifically want to see and I will try to make it happen!

The Gentleman Stationer is supported entirely by purchases from the T.G.S. Curated Shop and pledges via the T.G.S. Patreon Program.

New Arrivals: More Viarco Pencils and Accessories (Including Violet Pencils and Pencil Caps!)

Viarco pencils have returned, and it appears as though this brand will be regularly carried by a U.S. distributor, which of course makes me very happy! Viarco pencils represent an excellent combination of quality and value, and are made in one of the last operating European pencil factories. The graphite sharpens very well and holds an excellent point for writing.

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These spring-style pencil protectors are inexpensive and sold in packs of 8.

We currently have all of the various vintage-style pencils in stock, as well as the popular pencil caps and pencil gift sets, which contain a dozen of each vintage style for a half-gross in total. All of these pencils are HB-grade graphite, with the exception of the surprisingly popular vintage violet copying pencils.

The Gentleman Stationer is supported entirely by purchases through the T.G.S. Curated Shop and pledges via the T.G.S. Patreon Program.

Thursday Drops: Fourth of July Sale, New Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coletos, New Blackwings, and More!

Our annual Fourth of July Sale starts today and will run through Sunday evening at 11:59pm U.S. Central Time. Use the coupon code “FIREWORKS” at check out to take 10% off most shop orders. Some exclusions apply, including Pilot, TWSBI, Blackwing, and Roterfaden. Many of you know that we are planning a move to our physical location in the next month or so, and would love to not have to move inventory with us!

Several new arrivals also hit the shop this week, including the latest Blackwing Volumes Release: Volume 746, the Golden Gate Bridge pencil. This deep red (“International Orange”) pencil features a multi-layered matte barrel with a matching eraser, matte black ferrule and firm graphite. Between this pencil and Volume 2 (Let the Light In), with the extra-extra firm graphite, these are two of the better releases from the entire Volumes series. Single-step sharpeners, legal pads, and handheld erasers are all in stock.

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All the Coleto Gel Refills!

As we announced Tuesday, we recently received a massive shipment of Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pens, and all of the refills! The Coleto is one of my favorite multi pen systems, due in part to its low price of entry (barrels start at $3) and customizability (nearly three dozen gel, pencil, and eraser refills). Be sure to check these out and more!

Remember that all domestic U.S. orders over $75 ship free! No coupon code necessary, and this is in addition to any applicable discount.

1. Blackwing Volume 746 “Golden Gate Bridge” Pencils. Featuring the same firm graphite found in the Blackwing 602, this could be my favorite color scheme of all time in a Blackwing Volumes pencil. We also have fresh stock of the Volume 2, which features the XX-firm graphite.

2. Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pens. One of my favorite multi pens of all time, the Hi-Tec-C Coleto features Pilot’s excellent Hi-Tec-C needle-tip gel refill in a multi pen format, and it comes in dozens of different colors. Mechanical pencil and eraser inserts are also available.

3. Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Organizers. While we can’t include Roterfaden organizers in our sale, now is a great time to pick one up and stock up on A4, A5, and A6 notebooks (all of which are compatible and included in today’s promotion). There are several “soft” A5 covers available, which in my opinion are the best option for those who want to use thicker Hobonichi Cousin-style notebooks with their Roterfaden, as they’re cut slightly bigger.

4. Traveler’s Notebook Systems. This weekend is a great time to build out a Traveler’s Notebook with all of the refills and accessories! We received a fresh shipment of refills a couple of weeks ago and are fully stocked.

5. Stálogy Notebook Systems. Stálogy released a limited edition white half-year notebook this year, which pairs well with the new Stálogy notebook stitched covers, made from a high-quality Japanese paper designed to be durable and long-lasting.

6. Midori MD Notebook Refills. We have a wide variety of different Midori MD Paper notebooks in stock, including the recently expanded MD Cotton line which now includes standard A5 and Square A5 notebooks. The MD “Light” Notebooks are a great option for Roterfaden.

7. TWSBI ECO-T “Eggplant Purple”. This particular TWSBI ECO-T features a translucent purple color that apparently will be in short supply. TWSBI keeps emphasizing how this one will be a limited run, so we’re not expecting much additional stock.

8. TWSBI Diamond 580 AL “Iceberg Blue” Fountain Pen. Those who prefer the non-textured metal section on the Diamond 580 fountain pens will appreciate this release - it’s been a while since the last one. Ice Blue/Glacier Blue/Iceberg - whatever you want to call it - is always a popular color choice.

9. Kaweco Piston Filler Sport and Art Sport Fountain Pens. We carry most Kaweco Sport fountain pens, and still have some limited stock of the Piston Sport and Art Sport releases from this year. The Art Sports feature some of my favorite materials from 2023 or 2024.

10. Zebra Sarasa Grand Vintage Gel Pens and Refills. We’ve been looking to add some higher-end “professional” gel pens to the shop, and the Zebra Sarasa Grand Vintage features a wide range of work-friendly colors in .3mm and .5mm formats. Many of the “Vintage” series gel inks are black-infused, and

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The TWSBI Diamond 580 AL Iceberg Blue next to the Lamy Studio Glacier Blue.