Thursday Drops: Multi Pens, Mechanical Pencils, NJK Sharpeners, and More!

This week we have lots of new arrivals from old favorites such as Uni Mitsubishi and Maruman, with the arrival of the updated Jetstream Lite Touch 4+1 Multi Pens and the new Mnemosyne Hardcover Journals. Maruman has been teasing an update to the Mnemosyne line for a while now, with new cover options and different formats. These are the first of the new arrivals, featuring five different cover options (including a cool textured mint), 240 pages of heavier 90gsm paper, and a dot grid ruling that has markers in the page margins that allow you to easily divide the page into sections for planning and bullet journaling.

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The “Steel Blue” Jetstream Lite Touch 4+1 is a winner.

Finally, as noted in yesterday’s post, we are running a flash promotion on notebook systems through tomorrow (Friday, March 7). Take 10% off all notebook systems using the coupon code “TRAVEL” at checkout. And if you’re in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, be sure to visit the Baltimore Pen Show this weekend.

Due to my travel schedule, brick and mortar hours are slightly modified: we will be open Saturday and Sunday, and closed Thursday and Friday. We regularly update our hours page, Google listing, and Instagram stories with any developments.

1. Uni Jetstream Lite Touch 4+1 Multi Pens. The latest version of the Uni 4+1 multi pen not only incorporates the latest Uni ink formulation, but some new colors and a slightly more streamlined shape. The Jetstream Prime Lite Touch 3 Multi Pens (with no mechanical pencil) will also be restocked soon. We also have Uni Jetstream Lite Touch Multi Pen Refills in stock and ready to ship. These fit both the new Lite Touch 4+1 as well as the Prime Lite Touch 3.

2. Uni Jetstream 4+1 Multi Pen Limited Edition Colors. We have new stock of the standard-refill Jetstream Multi Pens, featuring a handful of limited edition muted pastel colors with bamboo sections that will wear nicely over time. We also have the limited edition Karimoku collaboration colors, with darker wood sections made from repurposed furniture scraps.

3. Maruman Mnemosyne Hardcover Journals. The new Maruman Mnemosyne dot grid hardcover journals have arrived! Available in five different covers, these journals feature a new 90gsm Mnemosyne paper and 240 pages for notetaking or journaling.

4. Nakabayashi Logical Air Grid Notebooks. While all of our Nakabayashi paper has been restocked, the biggest news has been the release of a new Logical Air format, which is available with grid paper in B5 and A5 sizing.

5. NJK Pencil Sharpeners. These excellent long-point pencil sharpeners are back in stock in multiple colors, along with additional replacement blades. If you’d like to see a video of this sharpener in action, check out this YouTube Short.

6. Allex Scissors. Fluorine-coated scissors (the black ones) are back in stock. The Fluorine-coated models are ideal for cutting through sticky substances such as tape or glue.

7. Platinum Preppy Fountain Pens. The Platinum Preppy is a classic inexpensive fountain pen that’s a favorite of both new and experienced users alike. We have fine and medium nibs available, and the pens ship with a color-matched ink cartridge.

8. Teranishi Guitar Fountain Pen Inks. Nearly all colors of Teranishi Inks are restocked, including favorite Gentle Green! The Teranishi inks are known for their excellent flow and offbeat shades that are visually interesting without being overly loud. Read about some of my favorites here.

9. Tombow Mono Graph Fine Mechanical Pencils. The “Mono Graph Fine” pencil line takes on a more professional look than the standard “Shaker” pencils, with either a matte black or matte silver body, a lead sleeve that offers exceptional visibility for precise writing, and a finer diameter eraser.

10. Common Modern "La Moitié" Dipped Pencils. These pencils from Common Modern are manufactured by Viarco and feature a combination of natural wood and lacquer in three different colors. Sold individually or in a pack of six.

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We’re very happy to have these gorgeous dipped pencils from Common Modern, produced by the Swiss brand in partnership with Viarco.

New Arrivals: Uni Jetstream Lite Touch 4+1 Pens, Plus New Tombow Mono Graph Fine Pencils!

Lots of new stuff is landing this week from Japan, including a fresh shipment of Uni Jetstream Lite Touch Multi Pens in the classic Uni 4+1 format! (Well, a slightly modified version of the classic format.) The Lite Touch version features not just the new ink formulation, but a slightly more streamlined, compact pen body which some may find to be a better fit than the original. You do, however, lose the bamboo or Karimoku wood sections on this particular pen. :) Note that we now have the Lite Touch Multi Pen refills available for purchase separately. These will also fit the Jetstream Prime Lite Touch 3 pens.

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The metal barrel has a “softfeel” texture over the grip area, which makes the Mono Graph Fine quite comfortable to use.

We also have a new arrival from Tombow: The Tombow Mono Graph Fine, which is a new softfeel mechanical pencil that features a .5mm or .3mm lead size plus a more precise eraser. This pencil has a more professional look than the “shaker” line, though it still lands at a very reasonable price point.

Our brick and mortar store hours will be slightly different this week. I am traveling Thursday and Friday, so we will have open hours Saturday from 9am-6pm and Sunday from 1-5pm. I hope to see you this weekend!

Thursday Drops: New Notsu Notecard Sets, Notecard Holders, and More Desk Accessories!

Notsu Notecards Sets are back, including several new designs! In addition to more of the popular “Centre Rise” vertical to-do index cards, we have the “Centre” Set that features a horizontal card layout, and which is compatible with both “To Do” and “Weekly Planner” cards sold separately in packs of 50. Nakabayashi paper has been fully restocked in most formats, and of course we have the Levenger writing pads that we reviewed yesterday. Happy shopping!

Come browse our wares in person! We are open in-store today and tomorrow from 1-6pm, and Saturday from 9-3pm (closing a bit early but opening early to compensate), so please come by and check out all of our new stuff!

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The new Hightide Bicolor Sandglasses feature 30-minute and a new 10-minute interval.

1. Notsu “Centre” Notecard Set. Notsu’s ink friendly notecards/index cards were a big hit when we brought them in last month. These vertical “To Do” notecards are scored so that you can fold them for easy carry in a wallet or shirt pocket, plus the box transforms into a magnetic stand for your desk. (I have some pictures of how it works here.)

2. Notsu “Centre Rise” Notecard Set. The popular Notsu “Centre Rise” is back in stock in black, with only limited quantities available at this time but more on the way. If the magnetic stand is not important to you, a hard box of the vertical “To Do” cards is separately available.

3. Notsu Notecard Holder. Looking to streamline your workflow and carry just a few notecards plus a pen? This vegan leather notecard holder features a magnetic clip and a pen loop, plus a back pocket to hold notecards and business cards.

4. Notsu Notecards. We have Notsu index cards in a variety of formats, including dot grid 4”x6” and 3”x5”, horizontal and vertical “To Do” layouts, and a useful “Weekly Plan” layout.

5. Exacompta Index Cards. Featuring Clairefontaine paper, Exacompta is known for making fountain pen friendly index cards in various rulings. Multi color versions available as well.

6. Levenger Freeleaf Notepads. Looking for an annotation ruled legal pad that won’t break the bank? I’ve long been a fan of Levenger’s versatile layouts, and I have what amounts to a lifetime stash of these pads in my personal archive.

7. Nakabayashi Paper Restock. We recently received a full restock of the Logical Air, Logical Prime, and Yu-Sari papers, in clothbound, spiral, and looseleaf formats.

8. Hightide Sandglasses and New Bicolor Sandglasses. Hightide Sandglasses are longtime shop favorites, and we’ve recently added three new bicolor glasses in 30-minute and 10-minute variants.

9. Levenger Bomber Jacket Leather Pen Cases. These started selling on-site in the store as soon as I took them out of the box. Featuring seven pen slots and a zippered pouch in the middle, these pen cases make for a carry solution that’s both practical and luxurious.

10. Levenger Canvas Stationery Pouches (Set of 2). These carry-all pouches come in a set of two, allowing you to hold notecards, small notebooks, page markers, pens, pencils, and more.

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New Arrivals: Levenger Cases and Desk Accessories, Plus Hightide Sandglasses

If I had to pick a true “favorite” section of the shop, it would be the desk and reading accessories, because this entire product segment has become a personal curation of items that I use regularly. We’ve recently brought in additional items from Levenger, ranging from the simple (Aero Clips and Page Nibs) to the more luxurious (bomber jacket leather pen cases that hold up to seven pens AND feature a zipper pouch). And we’ve added additional layouts of Levenger’s “Freeleaf” notepads, which come in grey and color-shaded annotation layouts, as well as a “vintage library” style that looks like a giant library card. Levenger was one of the brands that got me into stationery many years ago, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer it in our own shop.

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Hightide Sandglasses have also returned, including new bicolor versions in 30-minute and 10-minute variations. These hourglasses were one of our first big hits, and they’re a perennial seller around the holidays (though they’re also fun to gift year-round). These new colors stand out, especially the larger version which makes a statement on your desk.

Finally, it’s last call for the InCoWriMo special! February is International Correspondence Writing Month (InCoWriMo), and for the days that remain, take an extra 10% off certain letter-writing supplies using the code “SNAILMAIL” at checkout. Note that our brick-and-mortar hours will be slightly modified on Saturday, with the store opening an hour early and closing at 3pm.

Thursday Drops: Jetstream Light Touch Pens, New Washi Tape Restock, and a Hightide/Penco Arrival!

There’s lots of fun stuff to talk about this week, including a long-awaited restock of Hightide Sandglasses, new Jetstream Lite Touch multi pens, and of course some "fun” new washi tapes! We’re also continuing to add new Lamy stock to the store, including the Lamy 2000 in Stainless Steel, and dramatically expand our selection of woodcase pencils and sharpeners.

Most of the snow and ice has been melting in the sun today, so orders have started to ship out and we should be caught up by tonight. We are open in-store today and tomorrow from 1-6pm, and Saturday from 10-6pm, so please come by and check out all of our new stuff!

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These “Date Dots” from the Well-Appointed Desk will allow you to create your own day-to-a-page planner, using a bound notebook or binder system of your choice.

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1. Uni Jetstream Lite Touch 3 Multi Pen. The new arrival that I’m very excited about! As you all know, I’m a multi pen fan, and this one features the recently released Jetstream Lite Touch refills. Check out yesterday’s post for more details.

2. Lamy 2000 Stainless Steel Fountain Pens. In addition to the classic Makrolon version, we can now offer the stainless steel version. Read our review of this fountain pen here.

3. Lamy 2000 “Blackwood” and “Taxus” Ballpoint Pens. These polished wood versions of the Lamy 2000 are extremely underrated in terms of the attention they receive. I think the lighter Taxus might be my favorite, as it’s a wood tone you don’t see that often.

4. Hightide Sandglasses. The shop favorite Hightide Sandglasses are back in stock, in nearly all colors and sizes! These nearly always sell out during the holidays but we will do our best to keep them in stock year-round.

5. Lamy Noto Ballpoints (New Limited Colors). The triangular, super-silent-click Noto Ballpoint is now available in two more special addition colors, in addition to the regular line.

6. Well-Appointed Desk Inky Dreams Washi and Stickers. We’re happy to offer the latest releases from the Well-Appointed Desk shop, including these ink bottle-print washi tape and stickers.

7. “Grown Up” Washi Tape from iLootPaperie. IYKYK. I bought a lot, so hopefully this will be in stock for some time. Both standard and gold foil varieties are available.

8. Tombow 8900 Pencils. The original uncapped green “Dragonfly” pencil in B, HB, and 2B hardnesses, by the dozen or individually.

9. Uni Mitsubishi 2B Variety Packs. These 2B handwriting pencils are sold in packs of four, and in three different color combinations.

10. Mitsubishi 9800EW Recycled Pencils. These are absolutely gorgeous natural wood pencils. Uncapped, HB hardness, available individually or by the dozen.

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The Lamy 2000 in Stainless Steel: for those who love metal pens.