2025 Atlanta Pen Show: Short Haul Update!

Yeah, so I didn’t come away from Day 1 completely unscathed. While most of my day was spent occupied behind the table, before the show opened I managed to pick up this Nashville-inspired pen from Tri Star Studio (local to me - bonus points if you can identify the inspiration in the comments), as well as a mug and pen rest by Tracy Cullen, brought to the show by Scott from Tri Star. If you’re in Atlanta, DO NOT MISS his table. I hope to have Scott visit the shop at some point in the near future. View the full Atlanta Pen Show hours and schedule here.

Our brick-and-mortar in Nashville is closed today but we are open online! Remember that all paper orders placed through Sunday at 11:59pm will get 10% off using the coupon code “ATLANTA” at checkout.

New TGS x Hinze Pens Collaboration Coming Soon: Taschenstift “Violet Tendencies”

It’s been a while since we’ve done an exclusive TGS release, and this weekend I took delivery of the latest one: a custom release from Hinze Pens that’s a play on their “Taschenstift”, featuring a micarta/crazyfibre material called “Violet Tendencies” that we’ve chosen to pair with a deep purple anodized section and a lilac nib. The pen has had a great reception so far in Atlanta, and I’ll be releasing it once Patreon supporters have had an opportunity to purchase. Look for it next week. Now back to the show, and please do stop by and say hi if you’re here.

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New Arrivals: Anderillium Moray Eel Green and Whale Shark Grey, Plus a First Look at the New TWSBI ECO!

After having paused their new releases for a bit, Anderillium is back with the new “Ichthyoformes” Series (inspired by fish). Two colors are currently available: Moray Eel Green and Whale Shark Grey, which are a golden green and blue-grey, respectively. I’ve swatched both inks and, personally, favor the Moray Eel simply because it’s so unusual, but I do enjoy greys as well! We have also restocked on my favorite Anderillium Green-Blacks like Colossal Squid Dark and Green Kingfisher Green.

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Anderillium Moray Eel Green

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Whale Shark Grey

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TWSBI ECO Slate Blue + Onyx: Real-Life Photos Now Available

By the way, Whale Shark Grey is what I’d consider a perfect match for the new TWSBI ECO in Slate Blue + Onyx fountain pen, which arrived yesterday and already has begun shipping out to pre-orders. I can’t decide whether the pen leans more grey or blue, and sometimes I even see purple undertones depending on how the light hits it? Anyway, I really like ambiguous colors, and this one checks that box. Eventually I plan to add one to my collection. We’ve also generally restocked on TWSBI, including the Bronze-trimmed “Breakfast Collection.”

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The slate blue matches the onyx trim better than the green, but that’s just me.

Update: We will be at the Atlanta Pen Show this weekend! Be sure to stop by our table and see us, as we will have a wide selection of pens and stationery, including Roterfaden, Lochby, and more. Check out our Arkansas Pen Show setup for more of what you can expect. Our brick-and-mortar shop in Nashville will be closed Friday and Saturday but OPEN on Wednesday and Thursday from 1pm-6pm, so if you’re not driving down to Atlanta for the show stop by and see us in the afternoon!

Thursday Drops: TWSBI ECO Slate Blue Pre-Orders; Uni Jetstream Lite Touch Multipens, and Lochby!

As we arrived home from the Arkansas Pen Show, we received notification that a new TWSBI ECO in Slate Blue and Onyx is on its way to us and set to begin shipping as soon as they arrive (Friday 3/28 or Monday 3/31, depending on UPS). We also have stock of the latest Lamy releases, the Kaweco Collection Sport in Honey, the Lochby Field Folio, and a large Notsu restock. Check out our recap of the recent 2025 Arkansas Pen Show for a discussion of what was popular among attendees, because some of the choices really surprised me!

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I need to post more before and after photos of how these products wear: A new Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter cover (left) vs. my 7+ year-old version of the same model (right).

Come see us in person! Our brick and mortar location is open today (Thursday 3/27) from 1pm-6pm, tomorrow from 1pm-6pm, and Saturday from 10am-6pm. We will have special hours next week, probably Wednesday and Thursday due to the Atlanta Pen Show the following weekend, so stay tuned!

1. TWSBI ECO Slate Blue Fountain Pen (Pre-Order). The new TWSBI ECO “Slate Blue” model is now available for pre-order, with pens starting to ship March 28th! This is TWSBI’s second ECO model that features the black-plated “onyx” trim, which has proven extremely popular.

2. Lochby Field Folio A5. Just like the Lochby Field Journal, only with a zippered closure instead of a clip. The Field Folio also includes an interior pen slot, as opposed to the elastic pen holder on the outside of the Field Journal. Additional stock is on the way as these proved popular in Arkansas!

3. Lochby “Sidekick”. This versatile folio can be used as a cover for A7 notebooks (a Lochby version is on the way), a wallet with a pen slot, or both. Available in three classic Lochby colors of brown, navy, and charcoal.

4. New Lamy Safaris and AL-Star Fountain Pens. The Lamy AL-Star is now available in the “Denim” and “Aubergine” finishes, and the Safari has added the new “Scarlet” color to the standard Safari lineup.

5. Uni Jetstream Prime Lite Touch 3-in-1 Multi Pens. These upscale multi pens from Uni feature the latest Jetstream ink formulation, and we also have the refills! I made sure to stock up given how quickly these sold out last time.

6. Taccia/Teranishi “Roughna” Sketch Inks. These water-resistant inks come in four vibrant colors perfect for writing or drawing. Earth Blue and Earth Green are fabulous shades.

7. Notsu Index Card Systems. These Notsu Index card stands (complete with fountain pen friendly index cards) have been difficult to keep in stock. Use them to plan your day or week, as you like, and the cards are scored to allow you to fold them for easy carry.

8. Blackwing Volume 11 “Bill Russell” Edition. This gorgeous black and dark green pencil features the soft graphite found in the matte edition, and is designed as an homage to basketball great Bill Russell. We also have the matching Volume 11 Blackwing “Slate” notebook, which comes with a Volume 11 pencil tucked into the holder.

9. Blackwing Volume 574 Native American Art Pencil. By far the most admired of the Blackwing Volumes at the pen show this past weekend, the finish on these really pops in person. Don’t miss the matching A4-sized bound ledger journals, which are a must for history enthusiasts.

10. Common Modern “La Moitié” HB Pencils. These half-dipped pencils, made by Viarco, feature three different color schemes paired with natural wood.

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Lochby waxed canvas will wear to a “faded sailcloth” look, but you can also reapply wax to darken it again. Personally I love a worn look on a notebook cover.

New Arrivals: Lochby Field Folio A5 and Lochby Sidekick Wallets

We still have a few of the brand-new Lochby Field Folios and Sidekicks in stock following this past weekend’s Arkansas Pen Show! The Field Folio takes everything that’s great about the Field Journal and incorporates it into a zippered portfolio-style case, complete with a pen slot on the inside. The Sidekick can be used as either a wallet or a notebook cover (A7 size), and can also carry a pen. Both new products come in classic Lochby colors, and the Field Folio now has a Charcoal/honeycomb combination that’s not been available in the standard Field Journal.

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The Field Folio and Sidekick are now available on the site, along with remaining stock of other Lochby products from the Arkansas Pen Show. Note that we will have regular brick and mortar hours this week, from 1pm-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-6pm on Saturday. I hope to see you all there!

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A customer brought this well-worn waxed canvas Lochby by the table at the show on Saturday. I love seeing products in the wild, two years later!

New Arrivals: Lamy Safari Scarlet, AL-Star Denim and Aubergine, and Petrol and Sepia Inks!

Release day has arrived and we can now sell all of the latest Lamy releases, including Lamy’s latest addition to it’s standard Safari lineup, the new “Scarlet” color, as well as the latest 2025 AL-Star Special Editions in Denim and Aubergine. Denim is a lighter blue paired with a transparent orange section, while Aubergine is a dusty purple paired with a transparent green section. Since the new Lamy Scarlet pens are part of the standard lineup, they are sold alongside the standard Safari fountain pen, rollerball, ballpoint, and mechanical pencil offerings. The 2025 AL-Star Special Editions are likewise available as fountain pens, rollerballs, ballpoints, and mechanical pencils. View these and other Lamy pens here.

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Two New Standard Inks: Lamy Petrol (Yes!) and Lamy Sepia

Following up on last-year’s addition of Lamy Dark Lilac to the regular lineup, Lamy has decided to bring back Petrol, another acclaimed limited edition ink that in recent years has started to command a premium on the secondary market. Personally, I prefer the new release - due to dye availability it’s a slightly different formulation and therefore appears darker (which I like). Sepia is an entirely new color, which I would describe as a terra cotta orange-brown. Both are now available at standard Lamy ink pricing. You can check out a video of me swatching the Petrol ink on our YouTube channel.

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Lamy Petrol is a dark teal-black, while Sepia is more of a terra cotta orange/red/brown.