New Arrivals: Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters in A4 and A5, Plus More Roterfaden Notebooks and Other Compatible Refills!

Yesterday we received a fresh shipment of Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Notebook Covers in both A4 and A5 sizes, as well as Roterfaden dot grid A5 refills and other compatible refill notebooks such as the Midori MD Light 3-Packs and the Lochby Field Journal refills, which feature 68gsm Tomoe River Paper. Many of you have requested that we reorder specific Taschenbegleiter models, so we now have stock of the following:

• Taschenbegleiter LB_23 (Recycled Leather) in A4 and A5 Sizes. These are my personal favorite covers, especially in the larger A4 size, because they straddle the line between soft leather and stiffer natural rubber and other vegan leather materials. The larger A4 is firm enough to use as a lap desk of sorts if you are working while seated.

• Taschenbegleiter LTD_08 in A4. A black leather A4 Taschenbegleiter was among the most heavily requested items, and we have a handful in stock as of this morning.

• Taschenbegleiter LTD_015 (Adjustable Clip, A5). This Taschenbegleiter is set up in a way that allows you to move the clips from A5 to A6 sizing and back, so that you can carry smaller A6 or pocket notebook-sized refills.

Taschenbegleiter LB_23

Taschenbegleiter LTD_008

Taschenbegleiter LTD_015

In addition to these, we also have many different Roterfaden covers in unique colors ranging from red to navy, as well as Roterfaden brand refills and accessories. All Taschenbegleiters qualify for free shipping and any thing listed on our site is in stock and ready to go!

The Gentleman Stationer is an authorized retailer of Roterfaden and other brands sold. If you are in the Nashville, Tennessee area, we now have a physical shop. Please check our Store Hours and Location page for directions and details on how to shop during regular hours or by appointment.

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The Roterfaden A4 clipboard is designed to fit in the back pocket of your A4 Taschenbegleiter, to firm up the writing surface AND allow you to clip in loose sheets of paper. Of course, it can also be used as a stand-alone clipboard.

Thursday Drops: More Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pens (Including Clear), and Introducing the Pilot E95s

While they arrived in the U.S. earlier this summer, I had to wait until the new shop was fully set up before I could bring in additional Pilot inventory, including the new Custom 823 fountain pen in Clear acrylic. Previously available only in Japan, U.S. consumers now have a third option in addition to the Amber and Smoke. We’ve also added the Pilot E95s (formerly known as the “Elite”) which is Pilot’s current “pocket” fountain pen offering that features an inlaid 14k nib.

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Kakimori Colour Liners are fineliner pens that you can fill with your favorite fountain pen inks!

Per a post from earlier this week, we now carry both Kakimori and Object Index products from Japan, including Kakimori’s excellent dip nibs and holders, as well as the range of pens, pencils, and office and desk accessories from sibling brand Object Index. Be sure to check out our initial review of the Cedar Pocket Pen, which features a similar needle-tip ballpoint refill as the store favorite Mark’style Tous les Jours ballpoints.

The Gentleman Stationer is an authorized reseller of brands sold. If you haven’t heard, we now have a physical shop in Nashville, Tennessee! For open hours, be sure to check out this page here, which will be kept up-to-date.

1. Pilot Custom 823 Now Available in Clear! In recent years Pilot has focused on expanding their North American offerings with exclusives and colors previously only available in Japan. The most recent release has been the Clear 823 demonstrator, which joins the Amber and Smoke in the permanent lineup.

2. Pilot E95s Fountain Pen. This modern take on the integrated nib pocket pen features vintage style design and portable size. Arguably the closest thing you can find to the Pilot Myu on the market today. Currently available in classic black, with the burgundy/ivory on backorder.

3. Pilot Custom 74. Along with the 14k nib Lamy Studio, I consider the Pilot Custom 74 one of the better deals for a gold nib pen, coming in at sub-$200. These clear demonstrators come in a wide range of jewel-like colors.

4. Pilot Iroshizuku Inks. We’re fully restocked on Pilot Iroshizuku Inks in both bottles and cartridges, including favorite colors such as Kon Peki, Tsuki-yo, Sui-Gyoku and more.

5. Object Index Pens, Pencils, and Desk Accessories. Kakimori sibling brand Object Index offers a curated selection of stationery products from select Japanese manufacturers, all designed to match a single aesthetic. Grey, yellow, and natural wood are some of my favorite colors across the stationery spectrum, so this new line immediately jumped out at me as something I would be interested in.

6. Kakimori Brass Nibs and Nibholders. A favorite for lettering, calligraphy, drawing, and ink sampling, Kakimori’s metal dip nibs are now available in an antique brass finish, in addition to standard brass and stainless steel versions. Wood and metal nibholders are also back in stock.

7. Kakimori Hardcover Notebooks. Kakimori’s gorgeous casebound hardcover notebooks are back in stock, with several new patterns and cover styles developed in collaboration with select designers.

8. Tom’s Studio One-Dip Brass and Stainless Steel Nibs. A slightly different take on the metal dip nib than the Kakimori version, the “one-dip” nib borrows from vintage ruling and lettering pens, allowing you to adjust inkflow and line width using a dial on the side of the nib. Read more about how these work here. Note that these are not compatible with Kakimori nib holders, but rather will fit standard metal “clutch” calligraphy straight pens.

9. Lamy AL-Star Autumn Pink and Sage Green Pens and Pencils. Lamy’s latest AL-Star releases complement their earlier “Fiery” and “Aquatic” releases, with two new black-trimmed models. Available in fountain pen, rollerball, ballpoint, and .5mm mechanical pencil formats.

10. Lamy Studio Royal Red Matte and Piano Red Fountain Pens. Lamy’s 2024 Studio release features two deep red finishes: one in the lacquered “Piano Red”, paired with their excellent 14k gold nib, and the other in a matte red finish that I’ve been waiting years for them to re-release. I hope these stick around for a while.

New Arrivals: Kakimori and Object Index!

Wow, that weekend was a blur! Many thanks to everyone who stopped by the shop this weekend to hang out. If you were there, you may have noticed that I spent much of my time photographing and listing all of these new arrivals from Kakimori and its sibling brand, Object Index, including several new Kakimori notebooks, the latest Kakimori brass nibs (including the “antique” finish), nibholders, and much of the Object Index range of pens and markers, pencils, and desk accessories.

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The Kakimori brass nibs are now available in a new “Antique Brass” finish! Kakimori nibholders are also available.

For those unfamiliar with Object Index, they are a Kakimori “sibling brand” (or sub-brand, whatever your preferred term), which focuses on everyday stationery with a minimalist aesthetic. I’ve always loved parallel-style highlighters, which feature a chunky design and two colors with relatively precise tips. The Object Index versions are great, and the Modular Marker is a grown-up take on something I haven’t seen since grade school. Kakimori was kind enough to send me sample of most of the line, which I’ll be exploring in greater detail in the coming weeks.

The Gentleman Stationer is an authorized seller of Kakimori and Object Index. Please check out this page for details on our new physical shop, including public hours.

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Thursday Drops: New Lamy Safaris, TWSBIs, Sunderlands and More!

**UPDATE: Come see us this weekend as our store is open! Hit the button on the sidebar or follow this link for location and hours!

Much of this week has been spent either shipping out orders or restocking our shelves with the new arrivals showing up every morning! This week we have Lamy AL-Star fountain pens, rollerballs, ballpoints, and mechanical pencils in two new colors, Sage Green and Autumn Pink, both of which feature black trim. We did an overview of these pens and how they fit into the overall scheme of Lamy’s 2024 special edition releases (including talking about our favorites). We also have stock of the new standard Safari release “Steel Black”!

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Yesterday we passed the halfway point of selling through our newly arrived shipment of T.G.S. x Sunderland mk1 machined pens! I love this pen - it’s one of my favorite collaborations that I’ve worked on, and it was our first - and it brings me so much joy to see it go out to so many different readers and customers around the world. Finally, we have a handful of Irish Green + Onyx TWSBI ECO fountain pens in stock and ready to ship. Happy shopping!

1. Lamy AL-Star Pens in Sage Green and Autumn Pink. Lamy released the second round of 2024 special releases, with two new shades that complement the “Fiery” and “Aquatic” AL-Star pens they released earlier in the year. As I noted in yesterday’s post, I find the Sage Green absolutely stunning and will be adding one to my own collection.

2. Lamy AL-Star Mechanical Pencils in Sage Green and Autumn Pink. One funny thing about the Fiery and Aquatic releases is that Lamy only released a .5mm mechanical pencil in the Aquatic finish.

3. Lamy Safari in New “Steel Black”. I’m not exactly sure how to describe this color, but Lamy’s new release in the standard Safari lineup is almost a black with blue/purple undertones, and distinct from the current matte (“Charcoal”) and gloss black options. We plan to start bringing standard lineup Safaris into the store, and this new one is the first to arrive! Pens and mechanical pencils are all available.

4. Sunderland Machine Works mk1 T.G.S. Exclusive Edition. I’ve almost come to think of this as our “signature pen”, with its bead-blasted matte finish, DLC clip, and dark red section. You can read more about the design of this pen and why I love it here.

5. TWSBI ECO Irish Green + Onyx Fountain Pens. TWSBI finally got around to releasing an ECO with black-plated trim! The combination of the black trim and dark green acrylic almost gives this pen a “stealth” look.

6. TWSBI Precision Ballpoint Pens. The TWSBI Precision “technical ballpoints” simply won’t stay in stock. They take Parker-style refills, including the excellent Jetstream SXR-600. Matching mechanical pencils are also available.

7. Lamy 2000 Pens. Last week we restocked on the Lamy 2000 in all of the various formats, including the fountain pen and the 4 Color Ballpoint Multi Pen that’s so popular.

8. Lamy Vista Pens. Lamy doesn’t make clear Safari demonstrators other than the Vista, but this one’s popularity has endured over the years. We have the fountain pens and the rollerballs back in stock.

9. Mnemosyne x Kleid A6 Spiral Notebooks. Two of my favorite stationery brands collaborated on this A6 Mnemosyne notebook with a green cover and Kleid’s signature 2mm grid ruling!

10. New Mnemosyne Sizes! In addition to the Mnemosyne x Kleid collaboration, we have added additional reporter-style top-bound notepads in both A7 and several B sizes.

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The new Lamy Safari "Steel Black" matte pens and pencil: It's almost got that same purple undertone as Lamy Black ink!

New Arrivals: TWSBI ECO Irish Green + Onyx Fountain Pens Are Here, Plus Official Store Hours!

TWSBI’s latest release, an ECO fountain pen in Irish Green acrylic with new onyx black plated trim, has arrived and is shipping! TWSBI has really experimented with their trim this year, including not only the new onyx black but also bronze and additional rose gold models. The Irish Green + Onyx is the first black-trim pen I believe TWSBI has done. Get yours now, or browse the rest of the TWSBI lineup!

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Initial Store Hours Are Set!

I’m happy to announce that this week, the shop is open with official hours! To start, we will be open Fridays from 1-7pm, and Saturdays from 11am-6pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays will be by appointment, and Sunday and Monday we will be closed. Outside of the regular Friday-Saturday hours, please reach out through the “Contact” form on the site and I will get in touch to set a time when you can visit. Eventually we will have an online appointment system and/or a telephone number, and hopefully additional open days as we get established.

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Just look for the tower in our commercial complex. Most Nashvillians can spot this from I-65. To see exactly where we are located in the complex,

A Short Video showing exactly how to find us in our complex. We are located in Suite 113, to the right of the building behind the old Picture Frame Warehouse location (which is now Flex Alarms).

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