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  • June 2025
    • Jun 8, 2025 Sunday Reading for June 8, 2025 Jun 8, 2025
    • Jun 7, 2025 Workhorse Pens: Vanishing Point or Decimo for a Capless Fountain Pen? Jun 7, 2025
    • Jun 5, 2025 Thursday Drops: Happy Inky Thursday! New Inks from Anderillium, Papier Plume, Swatch Books and More Jun 5, 2025
    • Jun 4, 2025 Ink Review: An EPIC Anderillium Inks Swatch Session with the New Ichthyoformes Series Jun 4, 2025
    • Jun 3, 2025 New Arrivals: Quirky Planner Formats and Anderillium Ichthyoformes Inks Jun 3, 2025
    • Jun 1, 2025 Sunday Reading for June 1, 2025 (How Is It June Already?) Jun 1, 2025
  • May 2025
    • May 31, 2025 Five Reasons I Prefer Undated Planners and Calendars May 31, 2025
    • May 29, 2025 Thursday Drops: Even More Multi Pen Madness, Plus Pilot S20s, Sarasas and Jetstreams May 29, 2025
    • May 28, 2025 Ask TGS: What's The Best Paper for Pencils? May 28, 2025
    • May 27, 2025 New Arrivals: Pilot S20 Ballpoints AND Mechanical Pencils! May 27, 2025
    • May 25, 2025 Sunday Reading for May 25, 2025 May 25, 2025
    • May 24, 2025 Joe's Picks: Five Favorite Inks From Pilot's Iroshizuku Lineup May 24, 2025
    • May 22, 2025 Thursday Drops: Notsu Restock, Zebra Sarasa Grands, and Memorial Day Weekend Sale and Clearance May 22, 2025
    • May 21, 2025 Joe's Picks: Five Underappreciated Stationery Items Across Five Different Categories May 21, 2025
    • May 20, 2025 New Arrivals: Lotsa Notsu and New (to Us) Arrivals from the Back Catalog May 20, 2025
    • May 18, 2025 Sunday Reading for May 18, 2025 May 18, 2025
    • May 17, 2025 Notebook Review: Maruman Spiral Note Basic Notebook May 17, 2025
    • May 15, 2025 Thursday Drops: What, There's Another Lamy Multi Pen? Plus Some Really Good Inexpensive Notebooks May 15, 2025
    • May 14, 2025 Ink Review: Taccia Utamaro Aomurasaki Is The Deepest of Purple-Blacks May 14, 2025
    • May 13, 2025 New Arrivals: Tombow Mono 4B and 6B Pencils, a May Pencil Promotion, and Lochby Tomoe 68gsm! May 13, 2025
    • May 11, 2025 Sunday Reading for May 11, 2025 May 11, 2025
    • May 10, 2025 Discovering Unusual Paper: "Paper Tasting" Sets from Yamamoto Paper May 10, 2025
    • May 8, 2025 Thursday Drops: New Lochby Sizes, Yamamoto Paper Tastings, Appointed Pencils and Notebooks May 8, 2025
    • May 7, 2025 Plotter Walkthrough: How I Use My Plotter Binders (Video) May 7, 2025
    • May 6, 2025 New Arrivals: Lamy Safari 2025 Special Editions in Dark Dusk and Sunset May 6, 2025
    • May 4, 2025 Sunday Reading for May 4, 2025 May 4, 2025
    • May 3, 2025 The Updated 2025 "Best Pens" Page Is Live! May 3, 2025
    • May 1, 2025 Thursday Drops: Sunderland Pens, Midori 3-Year Journals, and a Notsu Restock May 1, 2025
  • April 2025
    • Apr 30, 2025 The Jetstream Is THAT Good: Hands on with the Uni M17 Lamy Refill Apr 30, 2025
    • Apr 29, 2025 New Arrivals: TWSBI Precision "Gemini Blue" Fountain Pens, and a Small T.G.S. x Sunderland Restock Apr 29, 2025
    • Apr 27, 2025 Sunday Reading for April 27, 2025 Apr 27, 2025
    • Apr 26, 2025 Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Welcome to the New Look T.G.S. HQ! Apr 26, 2025
    • Apr 24, 2025 Thursday Drops: TRAVELER'S COMPANY Love & Trip Series Is Now Available! Plus Last Call for Certain Special Editions Apr 24, 2025
    • Apr 23, 2025 Ask TGS: Five Benefits to Buying Fountain Pens In-Person Apr 23, 2025
    • Apr 22, 2025 New Arrivals: Uni "Pure Malt" Collection, Plus More Teranishi Favorites Apr 22, 2025
    • Apr 20, 2025 Sunday Reading for April 20, 2025 Apr 20, 2025
    • Apr 19, 2025 Yes, Micarta for me! I finally got my hands on Some Micarta Pens, Plus My Own Special Edition Apr 19, 2025
    • Apr 17, 2025 Thursday Drops: Yamamoto Specialty Paper, Caran d'Ache "Black Edition" Products, and Expanded TWSBI Selection! Apr 17, 2025
    • Apr 16, 2025 Pen Review: Lamy Swift Retractable Rollerball Apr 16, 2025
    • Apr 15, 2025 New Arrivals: The Caran d'Ache "Black Code" Lineup Has Expanded! Apr 15, 2025
    • Apr 13, 2025 Sunday Reading for April 13, 2025 Apr 13, 2025
    • Apr 12, 2025 What's It Like to Get a Nib Modified at a Pen Show? Follow Along! Apr 12, 2025
    • Apr 10, 2025 Thursday Drops: New TGS x Hinze Pens Taschenstift in Violet Micarta, Pilot Restock, Lamy Swift Capless Rollerballs, and More Apr 10, 2025
    • Apr 9, 2025 2025 Atlanta Pen Show Recap: Time for a Reboot (Plus a Note on Tariffs) Apr 9, 2025
    • Apr 8, 2025 New Arrivals: The Most Nashville-Appropriate Notebook Ever? Blackwing x George Harrison Apr 8, 2025
    • Apr 6, 2025 Sunday Reading for April 6, 2025 (Atlanta Pen Show Edition) Apr 6, 2025
    • Apr 5, 2025 2025 Atlanta Pen Show: Short Haul Update! Apr 5, 2025
    • Apr 3, 2025 Thursday Drops: What To Expect in Atlanta, Plus a Pen Show Weekend Paper Promo! Apr 3, 2025
    • Apr 2, 2025 5 Reasons Why General Stationery Is Important at Pen Shows Apr 2, 2025
    • Apr 1, 2025 New Arrivals: Anderillium Moray Eel Green and Whale Shark Grey, Plus a First Look at the New TWSBI ECO! Apr 1, 2025
  • March 2025
    • Mar 30, 2025 Sunday Reading for March 30, 2025 Mar 30, 2025
    • Mar 29, 2025 Unboxing the Arkansas Pen Show Haul! Two Nib Grinds, Inks, and a New Pen Mar 29, 2025
    • Mar 27, 2025 Thursday Drops: TWSBI ECO Slate Blue Pre-Orders; Uni Jetstream Lite Touch Multipens, and Lochby! Mar 27, 2025
    • Mar 26, 2025 2025 Arkansas Pen Show Recap: TGS's Best Pen Show Ever? Mar 26, 2025
    • Mar 25, 2025 New Arrivals: Lochby Field Folio A5 and Lochby Sidekick Wallets Mar 25, 2025
    • Mar 23, 2025 Sunday Reading for March 23, 2025 Mar 23, 2025
    • Mar 22, 2025 Saturday Updates and Scenes from the Arkansas Pen Show, Day 1 Mar 22, 2025
    • Mar 19, 2025 Behind the Scenes: Preparing for the First Pen Show of the Year Mar 19, 2025
    • Mar 18, 2025 New Arrivals: Lamy Safari Scarlet, AL-Star Denim and Aubergine, and Petrol and Sepia Inks! Mar 18, 2025
    • Mar 16, 2025 Sunday Reading for March 16, 2025 Mar 16, 2025
    • Mar 15, 2025 Favorite Fountain Pens: Is There a Specific Color You Gravitate Towards? Mar 15, 2025
    • Mar 13, 2025 Thursday Drops: Kaweco Collection Honey Sport Has Arrived; Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters, and Diamine! Mar 13, 2025
    • Mar 12, 2025 Currently Inked for March 12, 2025: Two New Vintage Pens Mar 12, 2025
    • Mar 11, 2025 New Arrivals: Roterfaden Restock! A4 and A5 Sizes, Plus New Accessories! Mar 11, 2025
    • Mar 9, 2025 Sunday Reading for March 9, 2025 (The One Less Hour of Sleep Edition) Mar 9, 2025
    • Mar 8, 2025 Ask TGS: Back to Basics on Filling Systems, and Nib Size Variability Mar 8, 2025
    • Mar 6, 2025 Thursday Drops: Multi Pens, Mechanical Pencils, NJK Sharpeners, and More! Mar 6, 2025
    • Mar 5, 2025 Travel Interlude: First Bag Dump of 2025, Plus a Travel/Pen Show Week Promo Mar 5, 2025
    • Mar 4, 2025 New Arrivals: Uni Jetstream Lite Touch 4+1 Pens, Plus New Tombow Mono Graph Fine Pencils! Mar 4, 2025
    • Mar 2, 2025 Sunday Reading for March 2, 2025 Mar 2, 2025
    • Mar 1, 2025 Desk Accessories: What's on My Desk, at Work and at Home? Mar 1, 2025
  • February 2025
    • Feb 27, 2025 Thursday Drops: New Notsu Notecard Sets, Notecard Holders, and More Desk Accessories! Feb 27, 2025
    • Feb 26, 2025 Levenger Freeleaf Paper: A Brand That Started It All for Me Feb 26, 2025
    • Feb 25, 2025 New Arrivals: Levenger Cases and Desk Accessories, Plus Hightide Sandglasses Feb 25, 2025
    • Feb 23, 2025 Sunday Reading for February 23, 2025 Feb 23, 2025
    • Feb 22, 2025 Practical Points: Freezing Ink and Cleaning Fineliners Feb 22, 2025
    • Feb 20, 2025 Thursday Drops: Jetstream Light Touch Pens, New Washi Tape Restock, and a Hightide/Penco Arrival! Feb 20, 2025
    • Feb 19, 2025 The Jetstream Prime Lite Touch 3: Can Uni Improve on the Jetstream Experience? Feb 19, 2025
    • Feb 18, 2025 New Arrivals: Well-Appointed Desk Stickers and Washi, and "Grown-Up" Washi Returns! Feb 18, 2025
    • Feb 16, 2025 Sunday Reading for February 16, 2025 Feb 16, 2025
    • Feb 15, 2025 More Thoughts on (Relatively) Inexpensive Stationery Feb 15, 2025
    • Feb 13, 2025 Thursday Drops: Lots of Lamy, Even More Pencils, and Japanese Paper Galore Feb 13, 2025
    • Feb 12, 2025 Ask TGS: When Should I Upgrade from My Inexpensive Fountain Pen? Feb 12, 2025
    • Feb 11, 2025 New Arrivals: Select Japanese Papers from Yamamoto, Iroful Paper, Tomoe River and More! Feb 11, 2025
    • Feb 9, 2025 Sunday Reading for February 9, 2025 Feb 9, 2025
    • Feb 8, 2025 Comparing Low Viscosity Ballpoint Pens: Jetstream vs. Acroball vs. Anterique vs. Ohto Feb 8, 2025
    • Feb 6, 2025 Thursday Drops: Yamamoto Writing Pads, Traveler's Notebook Restocks, and More! Feb 6, 2025
    • Feb 5, 2025 Searching for the Perfect Personal Notebook: How Does the Lochby Field Journal Mini Compare? Feb 5, 2025
    • Feb 4, 2025 New Arrivals: Happy InCoWriMo! Stock Up on Letter Writing Supplies with Our Latest Promo! Feb 4, 2025
    • Feb 2, 2025 Sunday Reading for February 2, 2024 Feb 2, 2025
    • Feb 1, 2025 Updated Fountain Pen Review Archive and a February Flash Sale (Online Only!) Feb 1, 2025
  • January 2025
    • Jan 30, 2025 Thursday Drops: Clairefontaine Paper, and Pencils, Pencils, and More Pencils! Jan 30, 2025
    • Jan 29, 2025 Paper Review: The Field Notes Steno Pad Jan 29, 2025
    • Jan 28, 2025 New Arrivals: Tennessee-Made Pencils from Musgrave and A Blackwing Restock! Jan 28, 2025
    • Jan 26, 2025 Sunday Reading January 26, 2025 Jan 26, 2025
    • Jan 25, 2025 Everyday Notetaking and Creating an "Idea File": On Perforated Field Notes and Index Cards Jan 25, 2025
    • Jan 23, 2025 Thursday Drops: Introducing the Lochby Field Journal Mini, New Notebooks from Anecdote Goods, and More! Jan 23, 2025
    • Jan 22, 2025 Workhorse Pens: Pilot S20 Ballpoint Jan 22, 2025
    • Jan 21, 2025 New Arrivals: Ballpoints and Multi Pens to Kickstart Your New Year's Productivity Jan 21, 2025
    • Jan 19, 2025 Sunday Reading for January 19, 2025 Jan 19, 2025
    • Jan 18, 2025 Ask TGS: Do You Journal? And If So, How? Jan 18, 2025
    • Jan 16, 2025 Thursday Drops: Caran d'Ache 888 Infinite Pens, Pilot Fountain Pens, and a 2025 Planner Discount! Jan 16, 2025
    • Jan 15, 2025 Ink Review: Taccia Sabimidori vs. Teranishi Gentle Green - Two Favorites Side by Side Jan 15, 2025
    • Jan 14, 2025 New Arrivals: Pilot Vanishing Point Black and Blue Carbonesque Models and a Fountain Pen Restock Jan 14, 2025
    • Jan 12, 2025 Sunday Reading for January 12, 2025 Jan 12, 2025
    • Jan 11, 2025 Pen Review: The Kaweco Perkeo, On Its Own Merits Jan 11, 2025
    • Jan 9, 2025 Thursday Drops: Pilot Dip Pens, Midori MD, Caran d'Ache Fixpencils and More! Jan 9, 2025
    • Jan 8, 2025 So Who Won 2024? Final Thoughts on Inkvent vs. Colorvent Jan 8, 2025
    • Jan 7, 2025 New Arrivals: Pilot Iro-Utsushi Dip Pens Jan 7, 2025
    • Jan 5, 2025 Sunday Reading for January 5, 2025 Jan 5, 2025
    • Jan 4, 2025 Planners, Journals, and Notebooks for 2025 Jan 4, 2025
    • Jan 3, 2025 Year-End Recap: Top 10 T.G.S. Curated Shop Products from 2024 Jan 3, 2025
    • Jan 1, 2025 Happy New Years! Take 10% Off Select Planners to Kick-Off 2025! Jan 1, 2025
  • December 2024
    • Dec 29, 2024 Sunday Reading for December 29, 2024 (New Year's Edition) Dec 29, 2024
    • Dec 28, 2024 Looking Backward and Leaping Forward: 2024 Year-in-Review and 2025 Intentions Dec 28, 2024
    • Dec 26, 2024 Thursday Drops: Fisher Space Pens, Rite in the Rain/Pokka, and a Pilot Restock! Plus An End-of-Year Clearance Bonus Dec 26, 2024
    • Dec 24, 2024 Need a Last Minute Gift Idea? Consider a T.G.S. Giftcard! Also, new Pocket Pen Arrivals! Dec 24, 2024
    • Dec 22, 2024 Sunday Reading for December 22, 2024 Dec 22, 2024
    • Dec 21, 2024 Inkvent and Colorvent 2024: Recapping Days 11-20 Dec 21, 2024
    • Dec 19, 2024 Thursday Drops: Last Call for Christmas! Tom's Studio, Iroshizuku Inks, TWSBI ECO Amazonite Dec 19, 2024
    • Dec 18, 2024 2024 Year-End Review: My Five Most-Used Pens of 2024 Dec 18, 2024
    • Dec 17, 2024 New Arrivals: New Iroshizuku Inks! Check out Syun-gyo, To-ro, and Rikka Dec 17, 2024
    • Dec 15, 2024 Sunday Reading for December 15, 2024 Dec 15, 2024
    • Dec 14, 2024 2024 Year-End Review: Five Favorite Discoveries from the Past Year Dec 14, 2024
    • Dec 12, 2024 Thursday Drops: Ice Blue Roterfadens, TWSBI ECO Amazonite, Taccia Inks, and More! Dec 12, 2024
    • Dec 11, 2024 Inkvent and Colorvent 2024: Recapping the First 10 Days of December Dec 11, 2024
    • Dec 10, 2024 New Arrivals: Two Ink Series by Taccia Dec 10, 2024
    • Dec 8, 2024 Sunday Reading for December 8, 2024 Dec 8, 2024
    • Dec 7, 2024 Plotter Bible Size: Embracing the Single-Use Notebook Dec 7, 2024
    • Dec 5, 2024 Thursday Drops: Roterfaden Returns, Kuretake Inks, Pilot Elite 95s, and the Last Inkvents Dec 5, 2024
    • Dec 4, 2024 Ask TGS: Five Bad Stationery Gift Ideas Dec 4, 2024
    • Dec 3, 2024 New Arrivals: Book Darts Restock Just In Time for Holiday Shopping! Dec 3, 2024
    • Dec 1, 2024 Sunday Reading for December 1, 2024 (The Short Season Edition) Dec 1, 2024
  • November 2024
    • Nov 30, 2024 It's Small Business Saturday! Stop By To See New Inks from Kuretake and More Nov 30, 2024
    • Nov 28, 2024 Happy "Inksgiving"! T.G.S. Thanksgiving Weekend Promotions Nov 28, 2024
    • Nov 27, 2024 Pocket Pen Converters: Has Kaweco Solved the Mini-Converter Problem? Nov 27, 2024
    • Nov 26, 2024 New Arrivals: Pilot S20 Ballpoints, Uni Jetstream Prime and Edge, and More Giftable Ballpoints Nov 26, 2024
    • Nov 24, 2024 Sunday Reading for November 24, 2024 Nov 24, 2024
    • Nov 23, 2024 Kaweco Sport Piston Filler Redux: Classic Sport vs. AL Sport Piston Comparison Nov 23, 2024
    • Nov 21, 2024 Thursday Drops: Kaweco Sports, Including a New Piston Filler, and a Restock from Japan! Nov 21, 2024
    • Nov 20, 2024 The T.G.S. 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is Live! Nov 20, 2024
    • Nov 19, 2024 New Arrivals: Get Ready for Inkvent/Colorvent with Col-o-ring Books and Swatching Supplies! Nov 19, 2024
    • Nov 17, 2024 Sunday Reading for November 17, 2024 Nov 17, 2024
    • Nov 16, 2024 Ask T.G.S.: Three Tips for Enjoying "High Maintenance" Fountain Pen Inks Nov 16, 2024
    • Nov 14, 2024 Thursday Drops: TWSBI 580 ALR Caribbean Blue with Onyx, ECO Sky Blue and more! Nov 14, 2024
    • Nov 13, 2024 Recapping the 2024 Chicago Planner Conference: An Entirely New Experience! Nov 13, 2024
    • Nov 12, 2024 Pen Drop! New Harry Potter x Lamy Al-Stars and Ohto CR2 Ceramic Rollerballs Nov 12, 2024
    • Nov 10, 2024 Sunday Reading for November 10, 2024 Nov 10, 2024
    • Nov 9, 2024 First Impressions: Five Favorite Inks from the Teranishi Guitar Lineup Nov 9, 2024
    • Nov 7, 2024 Thursday Drops: New Midori Multi-Year Journals, Kuretake Karappo Pens, Teranishi Inks and More Midori MD Cotton! Nov 7, 2024
    • Nov 6, 2024 Unpacking the Fountain Pen Friendly Paper Sampler: Why a Sampler, and Why These Specific Papers? Nov 6, 2024
    • Nov 5, 2024 Get a Grip! New Tom's Studio Lumos Rollstops and Pencil Grips, as well as Fountain Pen Brush Tips! Nov 5, 2024
    • Nov 3, 2024 Sunday Reading for November 3, 2024 (Fountain Pen Day Weekend Edition!) Nov 3, 2024
    • Nov 2, 2024 Ask TGS: Five Reasons I Love Fountain Pen Day Weekend! Nov 2, 2024
  • October 2024
    • Oct 31, 2024 It's Fountain Pen Day Weekend! Here are the T.G.S. Fountain Pen Day Promotions, In-Store and Online! Oct 31, 2024
    • Oct 30, 2024 Ask TGS: Five Tips for Success with Refillable Fineliners Oct 30, 2024
    • Oct 29, 2024 New Arrivals: Introducing the Tom's Studio Wren Fibre-Tipped Pen, Specialized Fineliner Ink, and More! Oct 29, 2024
    • Oct 27, 2024 Sunday Reading: October 27, 2024 Oct 27, 2024
    • Oct 26, 2024 Ink Review: Three Dark Purples from Tom's Studio (Juniper, Iris, and Constellation) Oct 26, 2024
    • Oct 24, 2024 Thursday Drops: Planner Time, the Lamy 2000 Pine, and An Ongoing Promotion/Giveaway Oct 24, 2024
    • Oct 23, 2024 My 2025 Techo Kaigi: A Mostly Fond Farewell to Hobonichi Oct 23, 2024
    • Oct 22, 2024 New Arrivals: Are You Ready for Inkvent/Colorvent? How About a Green Lamy 2000! Oct 22, 2024
    • Oct 21, 2024 Pre-Fountain Pen Day Giveaways, Plus Details on In-Store Events and "Grand Opening"! Oct 21, 2024
    • Oct 20, 2024 Sunday Reading for October 20, 2024 Oct 20, 2024
    • Oct 19, 2024 Kickstarter Alert: The Wingback Journeyman Pen Oct 19, 2024
    • Oct 17, 2024 Thursday Drops: Traveler's Company 2025 Planners, Plus New Blackwing Pencils and Notebooks! Oct 17, 2024
    • Oct 16, 2024 Do I Really Hate Rollerballs? Revisiting This Question for the Umpteenth Time Oct 16, 2024
    • Oct 15, 2024 New Arrivals: Midori MD Paper Thick A5 Notebooks, Tokyo Traveler's Refills, and More! Oct 15, 2024
    • Oct 13, 2024 Sunday Reading for October 13, 2024 Oct 13, 2024
    • Oct 12, 2024 We're Back, and the Shop Is Open Tomorrow Afternoon! Oct 12, 2024
    • Oct 11, 2024 Friday Drops: Travel Edition, Including Popular Items I've seen in London! Oct 11, 2024
    • Oct 9, 2024 Travel Interlude, Part II: Stationery Shopping in London, a Photographic Recap! Oct 9, 2024
    • Oct 8, 2024 New Arrivals: Anterique Brass Pens in Forest Green, Plus New Colors and Formats! Oct 8, 2024
    • Oct 6, 2024 Sunday Reading for October 6, 2024 Oct 6, 2024
    • Oct 5, 2024 Travel Interlude, Day One! T.G.S. YouTube Channel Updates Oct 5, 2024
    • Oct 3, 2024 Thursday Drops: Midori MD Thick Paper, More Traveler's Tokyo Refills, and Other Restocks! Oct 3, 2024
    • Oct 2, 2024 Kickstarter Alert: The Good Made Better "Jester" and "Muse" Fountain Pens Oct 2, 2024
    • Oct 1, 2024 New Arrivals: Favorite Papers from Write Notepads and Midori MD! Oct 1, 2024
  • September 2024
    • Sep 29, 2024 Sunday Reading for September 29, 2024 Sep 29, 2024
    • Sep 28, 2024 Travel Prep 2024, Part II: Choosing Pens for Travel Sep 28, 2024
    • Sep 26, 2024 Thursday Drops: Roterfaden Restock, Roterfaden Accessories, Caran d'Ache Inks and More! Sep 26, 2024
    • Sep 25, 2024 Travel Prep 2024, Part I: Choosing Notebooks for a Long Trip, Plus a Hobonichi Update Sep 25, 2024
    • Sep 24, 2024 New Arrivals: Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters in A4 and A5, Plus More Roterfaden Notebooks and Other Compatible Refills! Sep 24, 2024
    • Sep 22, 2024 Sunday Reading for September 22, 2024 Sep 22, 2024
    • Sep 21, 2024 Dip Pen Comparison: Kakimori Metal Nibs vs. Tom's Studio One-Dip Nibs Sep 21, 2024
    • Sep 19, 2024 Thursday Drops: More Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pens (Including Clear), and Introducing the Pilot E95s Sep 19, 2024
    • Sep 18, 2024 Pen Review: Object Index Cedar Pocket Pen Sep 18, 2024
    • Sep 17, 2024 New Arrivals: Kakimori and Object Index! Sep 17, 2024
    • Sep 15, 2024 Sunday Reading for September 15, 2024 Sep 15, 2024
    • Sep 14, 2024 These Are Heady Times for Fineliner Fans: Kakimori Colour Liners Sep 14, 2024
    • Sep 12, 2024 Thursday Drops: New Lamy Safaris, TWSBIs, Sunderlands and More! Sep 12, 2024
    • Sep 11, 2024 My Personal Ranking of the 2024 Lamy Safaris and AL-Stars Sep 11, 2024
    • Sep 10, 2024 New Arrivals: TWSBI ECO Irish Green + Onyx Fountain Pens Are Here, Plus Official Store Hours! Sep 10, 2024
    • Sep 8, 2024 Sunday Reading for September 8, 2024 Sep 8, 2024
    • Sep 7, 2024 Vacation Recap: Traveling with Stationery, Greatest Hits Sep 7, 2024
    • Sep 5, 2024 Thursday Drops: TGS x Sunderland mk1 Pens in Stock, TWSBI ECO Irish Green Onyx Pre-orders, and More Sep 5, 2024
    • Sep 4, 2024 Should You Buy a "Bulkfiller"? Checking in on one of the Internet's Most Talked About Filling Systems Sep 4, 2024
    • Sep 3, 2024 New Arrivals: A Fresh Washi Shipment (Including more "Grown-Up" Tape!), Fixpencils, and More Sep 3, 2024
    • Sep 1, 2024 Sunday Reading for September 1, 2024 (The How-Is-It-Labor-Day-Already Edition) Sep 1, 2024
  • August 2024
    • Aug 31, 2024 A T.G.S. Exclusive Returns: Reintroducing the T.G.S. x Sunderland Machine Works mk1 Aug 31, 2024
    • Aug 29, 2024 Thursday Drops: Lamy Restock, Washi Tapes, TWSBI Vacs and More! Oh, and a Labor Day Special! Aug 29, 2024
    • Aug 28, 2024 Pen Review: The Lamy Econ Ballpoint Is Not a Fancy Pen, and That's OK. Aug 28, 2024
    • Aug 27, 2024 New Arrivals: Analog or Digital - Why Not Both? New Pens from Lamy! Aug 27, 2024
    • Aug 25, 2024 Sunday Reading for August 25, 2024 Aug 25, 2024
    • Aug 24, 2024 Pen Review: Tactile Turn Side Click "Vice" Seasonal Release Aug 24, 2024
    • Aug 22, 2024 Thursday Drops: Dip Nibs, Clipboards, Field Notes, and a Lot of Random Fun! Aug 22, 2024
    • Aug 21, 2024 Pen Review: Platinum Preppy Wa Modern Maki-e, Season 2 Aug 21, 2024
    • Aug 20, 2024 New Arrivals: Tom's Studio One-Dip Nibs! Aug 20, 2024
    • Aug 18, 2024 Sunday Reading for August 18, 2024 Aug 18, 2024
    • Aug 17, 2024 Paper Review: Midori MD Fountain Pen Friendly Sticky Notes and Notepads Aug 17, 2024
    • Aug 15, 2024 Thursday Drops: TWSBI Vac 700R in Kyanite Blue Has Arrived, Plus A Swipe Restock and More Vacuum-Filler Mania. Aug 15, 2024
    • Aug 14, 2024 Ask TGS: What's the Best Pen for a Planner? Slimmer Pen Options for Pen Loops Aug 14, 2024
    • Aug 13, 2024 New Arrivals: Anterique Mini Ballpoint Pens, Including Brass Editions! Aug 13, 2024
    • Aug 11, 2024 Sunday Reading for August 11, 2024 Aug 11, 2024
    • Aug 10, 2024 Highlighter Review: Kokuyo Mark+ Dual-Tone Highlighter Marker Aug 10, 2024
    • Aug 8, 2024 Thursday Drops: New Colors from Anterique, Tom's Studio Lumos Brass, Tokyo Traveler's Notebooks and More! Aug 8, 2024
    • Aug 7, 2024 2024 D.C. Pen Show Recap and Class Resources Aug 7, 2024
    • Aug 6, 2024 New Arrivals: Tom's Studio Lumos Brass Special Editions Aug 6, 2024
    • Aug 4, 2024 Sunday Reading for August 4, 2024 (D.C. Pen Show Edition) Aug 4, 2024
    • Aug 3, 2024 2024 D.C. Pen Show: Friday Report! (Plus Directions to Our Table) Aug 3, 2024
  • July 2024
    • Jul 31, 2024 Thursday Drops for August 1, 2024: More Tokyo Edition Traveler's Notebooks, Cactus Leather Roterfadens, and More! Jul 31, 2024
    • Jul 31, 2024 Choosing Accessories and Arranging Space: Starting an Office from Scratch Jul 31, 2024
    • Jul 30, 2024 New Arrivals: Pre-D.C. Restock on Traveler's Notebooks, Maruman Mnemosyne, and Life Specialty Papers Jul 30, 2024
    • Jul 28, 2024 Sunday Reading for July 28, 2024 Jul 28, 2024
    • Jul 27, 2024 Shop Update: Today, We Move! Jul 27, 2024
    • Jul 25, 2024 Thursday Drops: Big Shop Restock on Roterfaden, Midori, Laban, and Platinum! Jul 25, 2024
    • Jul 24, 2024 New Resource: Introducing the "Ask TGS" Page! Jul 24, 2024
    • Jul 23, 2024 New Arrivals: Pre-D.C. Pen Show Roterfaden Restock, Including Four Clip Binders Jul 23, 2024
    • Jul 21, 2024 Sunday Reading for July 21, 2024 Jul 21, 2024
    • Jul 20, 2024 Pen Review: Platinum Prefounte Fountain Pen Jul 20, 2024
    • Jul 18, 2024 Thursday Drops: Platinum Preppy Wa Modern Maki-e, Plaisirs and Prefountes, and Restocks Galore! Jul 18, 2024
    • Jul 17, 2024 Ask TGS: Permanent Inks for Artists and Attorneys Jul 17, 2024
    • Jul 16, 2024 New Arrivals: Caran d'Ache Claim-Your-Style, Edition 5 Plus the Endless Recorder Notebooks and Hightide/Penco! Jul 16, 2024
    • Jul 14, 2024 Sunday Reading for July 14, 2024 Jul 14, 2024
    • Jul 13, 2024 Looking for Dagger-Sharp Points? Get Yourself a Lead Holder and Pointer! Jul 13, 2024
    • Jul 11, 2024 Thursday Drops: Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Kaweco, Kakimori and More! Jul 11, 2024
    • Jul 10, 2024 A Mid-Summer Update from T.G.S.: Lots of Changes on the Horizon, Including a Brick-and-Mortar Shopping Option Plus Pen Shows! Jul 10, 2024
    • Jul 9, 2024 New Arrivals: More Viarco Pencils and Accessories (Including Violet Pencils and Pencil Caps!) Jul 9, 2024
    • Jul 7, 2024 Sunday Reading for July 7, 2024 Jul 7, 2024
    • Jul 6, 2024 Chasing the Perfect Point: Considerations in Choosing a Desktop Pencil Sharpener Jul 6, 2024
    • Jul 4, 2024 Thursday Drops: Fourth of July Sale, New Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coletos, New Blackwings, and More! Jul 4, 2024
    • Jul 3, 2024 Ink Review: Caran d'Ache Magnetic Blue as a Classic Blue-Black Jul 3, 2024
    • Jul 2, 2024 New Arrivals: The Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pens! Jul 2, 2024
  • June 2024
    • Jun 30, 2024 Sunday Reading for June 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024
    • Jun 29, 2024 The Pilot Myu Fountain Pen: What Does It Take for Me to Seek Out a Rare, Somewhat Overhyped Vintage Pen? Jun 29, 2024
    • Jun 27, 2024 Thursday Drops: New Pentel Mechanical Pencils, TWSBI ECO-T Eggplant Purple, and More! Jun 27, 2024
    • Jun 26, 2024 Capped Mechanical Pencils: Who Did It Better, Pentel Sharp Kerry or Uni Kuru Toga Dive? Jun 26, 2024
    • Jun 25, 2024 New Arrivals: TWSBI ECO-T "Eggplant Purple" and TWSBI Diamond 580 AL "Iceberg" Jun 25, 2024
    • Jun 23, 2024 Sunday Reading for June 23, 2024 Jun 23, 2024
    • Jun 22, 2024 Mid-Year Review: Five Favorite Posts from the First Half of 2024 and a Big Announcement! Jun 22, 2024
    • Jun 20, 2024 Thursday Drops: Exclusive Editions, High-End Gel Pens, and More! Jun 20, 2024
    • Jun 19, 2024 Uni-Ball One or Zebra Sarasa Grand: A High-End Gel Pen Showdown? Jun 19, 2024
    • Jun 18, 2024 New Arrivals: Zebra Sarasa Grand "Vintage" Series Gel Pens (2024 Upgraded Versions) Jun 18, 2024
    • Jun 16, 2024 Sunday Reading for June 16, 2024 Jun 16, 2024
    • Jun 15, 2024 New TGS Collaboration Pens: Introducing (or Re-Introducing) Two of My Favorite Smaller Makers! Jun 15, 2024
    • Jun 13, 2024 Thursday Drops: Uni Jetstream Extravaganza, Mechanical Pencils and Accessories, and More Jun 13, 2024
    • Jun 12, 2024 Adventures in Weird Stationery, Part II: Uni Metal Mechanical Pencil Lead Case Jun 12, 2024
    • Jun 11, 2024 New Arrivals: More Fun from Uni Mitsubishi! Jun 11, 2024
    • Jun 9, 2024 Sunday Reading for June 9, 2024 Jun 9, 2024
    • Jun 8, 2024 Adventures in Stationery Travel: What, No Fountain Pens? Jun 8, 2024
    • Jun 6, 2024 Thursday Drops: New Lamy Safaris in Pina Colada and Cherry Blossom! Jun 6, 2024
    • Jun 5, 2024 Adventures in Weird Stationery: The Metacil "Infinity" Pencil Jun 5, 2024
    • Jun 4, 2024 New Arrivals: Caran d'Ache + Nespresso 6th Edition, Plus a Pencil Restock Jun 4, 2024
    • Jun 2, 2024 Sunday Reading for June 2, 2024 Jun 2, 2024
    • Jun 1, 2024 Fountain Pen Basics: Don't Be Scared of Broad Nibs! Jun 1, 2024
  • May 2024
    • May 30, 2024 Thursday Drops: More Midori MD Cotton Notebooks, New Marks'tyle Colors, and More! May 30, 2024
    • May 29, 2024 Pen Review: Skogsy Pens Low Volume Eyedropper May 29, 2024
    • May 28, 2024 New Arrivals: Midori MD Cotton Square A5 Notebooks, New Stálogy System Accessories May 28, 2024
    • May 26, 2024 Sunday Reading for May 26, 2024 (Memorial Day Weekend Edition) May 26, 2024
    • May 25, 2024 My First Fountain Pen Revisited: The Waterman Laureat May 25, 2024
    • May 23, 2024 Thursday Drops: Memorial Day Weekend Sale Details and Yes, Another Giveaway! May 23, 2024
    • May 22, 2024 Pen Review: TWSBI ECO Caffé Bronze - What is it About These Muted Colors? May 22, 2024
    • May 21, 2024 Quick Look: Different Grades of Blackwing Graphite (Plus a Bonus YouTube Video) May 21, 2024
    • May 19, 2024 Sunday Reading for May 19, 2024 May 19, 2024
    • May 18, 2024 Closing It Out: The 2024 "Best" List Is Complete! Now With Woodcase Pencils May 18, 2024
    • May 16, 2024 Thursday Drops: All the New Pens and Inks So Far, Plus Pen Storage! (And Maybe a Giveaway?) May 16, 2024
    • May 15, 2024 Testing an Entire Ink Line: The Tom's Studio Bottled Fountain Pen Inks May 15, 2024
    • May 14, 2024 New Arrivals: Raymay Patalino Cases and SlideNote Covers! May 14, 2024
    • May 12, 2024 Sunday Reading for May 12, 2024 May 12, 2024
    • May 11, 2024 Ask TGS: Where Do I Start with Paper for Notebook Systems? May 11, 2024
    • May 9, 2024 Thursday Drops: Blackwing Jerry Garcia Pencils, Pencil Extenders, Eraser, and the Pentel Kerry! May 9, 2024
    • May 8, 2024 Pen Review: Uni Jetstream 4&1 Multi Pen May 8, 2024
    • May 7, 2024 New Releases: Tom's Studio Fountain Pen Inks and More! May 7, 2024
    • May 5, 2024 Sunday Reading for May 5, 2024 May 5, 2024
    • May 4, 2024 Pen Show Adventures: 2024 Chicago Pen Show Friday Recap! May 4, 2024
    • May 2, 2024 Thursday Drops: Restocks on Traveler's Notebooks and Accessories, Tom's Studio Lumos, and Iroshizuku Cartridges! May 2, 2024
    • May 1, 2024 "If I Could Only Keep One...." (My Version) May 1, 2024
  • April 2024
    • Apr 30, 2024 New Arrivals: TWSBI ECO Caffé Bronze and Lumos Mini Fineliners! Apr 30, 2024
    • Apr 28, 2024 Sunday Reading for April 28, 2024 Apr 28, 2024
    • Apr 27, 2024 2024 Update to the "Best Pen" List: Top 5 Mechanical Pencils Apr 27, 2024
    • Apr 25, 2024 Thursday Drops: Traveler's Notebook "Tokyo Edition," Stalogy 2024 Special Editions, TWSBI Pre-orders and More! Apr 25, 2024
    • Apr 24, 2024 Pen Review: Tom's Studio "The Studio Pocket" Fountain Pen (and Architect Nib!) Apr 24, 2024
    • Apr 23, 2024 TGS Anniversary Promotion: Bonus Stickers and a Giveaway! Apr 23, 2024
    • Apr 21, 2024 Sunday Reading for April 21, 2024 Apr 21, 2024
    • Apr 20, 2024 Kaweco Sport Piston Filler: Initial Impressions of a Long-Awaited "Upgrade"! Apr 20, 2024
    • Apr 18, 2024 Thursday Drops: New Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters Have Landed; Plus Jetstreams and More! Apr 18, 2024
    • Apr 17, 2024 Exploring New Formats: Lamy AL-Star Rollerball and Mechanical Pencil Apr 17, 2024
    • Apr 16, 2024 New Arrivals: Jetstream 4&1 Multi Pens and Uni-ball One Special Editions! Apr 16, 2024
    • Apr 14, 2024 Sunday Reading for April 14, 2024 Apr 14, 2024
    • Apr 13, 2024 A Huge Thank You for a Wonderful 10 Years: The 10th Anniversary T.G.S. Best Pens Update Is Live! Apr 13, 2024
    • Apr 11, 2024 Thursday Drops: Christmas in April from Kaweco, Lamy, Tom's Studio, and More! Apr 11, 2024
    • Apr 10, 2024 First Impressions: Is the Tom's Studio "Lumos" Series the Refillable Fineliner I've Been Waiting For? Apr 10, 2024
    • Apr 9, 2024 New Arrivals: Lamy AL-Star "Fiery" and "Aquatic" Special Edition Pens Are Here! Apr 9, 2024
    • Apr 7, 2024 Sunday Reading for April 7, 2024 Apr 7, 2024
    • Apr 6, 2024 Fountain Pen Review: The Curious Case of the Lamy Vista Apr 6, 2024
    • Apr 4, 2024 Thursday Drops: Underrated and Overlooked? Pens and Stationery You Shouldn't Sleep On! Apr 4, 2024
    • Apr 3, 2024 Fountain Pen Review: The Pilot Explorer is a Low-Cost Workhorse Apr 3, 2024
    • Apr 2, 2024 New Arrivals: Don't Sleep on Tombow as a Brand! Apr 2, 2024
  • March 2024
    • Mar 31, 2024 Sunday Reading for March 31, 2024 (How Is It Already April?) Mar 31, 2024
    • Mar 30, 2024 Putting an Extra-Fine Point on It: Pens and Pencils for Tax Season Mar 30, 2024
    • Mar 28, 2024 Thursday Drops: New Kaweco, Kuru Togas, and Tombow Precision Erasers! [Plus An Updated Easter Sale] Mar 28, 2024
    • Mar 27, 2024 2024 Arkansas Pen Show Recap: Or, 5 Reasons to Attend a Smaller Pen Show Mar 27, 2024
    • Mar 26, 2024 New Arrivals: Kaweco Collection Sport in Apricot Pearl! Mar 26, 2024
    • Mar 24, 2024 Sunday Reading for March 24, 2024 (Arkansas Pen Show Edition) Mar 24, 2024
    • Mar 22, 2024 Weekly Drops: Hi from the Arkansas Pen Show! Mar 22, 2024
    • Mar 21, 2024 Five Fun Discoveries from the First Months of 2024! Mar 21, 2024
    • Mar 19, 2024 New Arrivals: E+M Clutch Pencils (Plus Highlighter Leads), and Blackwing "Illegal" Pads! Mar 19, 2024
    • Mar 17, 2024 Sunday Reading for March 17, 2024 Mar 17, 2024
    • Mar 16, 2024 How Fine is "Too Fine"? Comparing Tip Sizes Across Different Pen and Pencil Types Mar 16, 2024
    • Mar 14, 2024 Thursday Drops: Welcome Blackwing! Mar 14, 2024
    • Mar 13, 2024 Mechanical Pencil Review: The Uni Kuru Toga Alpha Gel Switch Mar 13, 2024
    • Mar 12, 2024 New Arrivals: Lamy Dark Lilac Is Here! Mar 12, 2024
    • Mar 10, 2024 Sunday Reading for March 10, 2024 (Spring Break Edition) Mar 10, 2024
    • Mar 8, 2024 Weekly Drops: A New TWSBI ECO and a Whole Lot of Pencil-Related Stuff! Mar 8, 2024
    • Mar 6, 2024 Updated Travel Kit 2024: Packing Pens, Pencils and Notebooks for A Road Trip Mar 6, 2024
    • Mar 5, 2024 New Arrivals: Yamamoto Fountain Pen Friendly Papers, Viarco Pencils, and TWSBI Preorders! Mar 5, 2024
    • Mar 3, 2024 Sunday Reading for March 3, 2024 (The One Where I Take a Short Break from Pen Shows) Mar 3, 2024
    • Mar 2, 2024 #17InkQuestions from The Gentleman Stationer Mar 2, 2024
  • February 2024
    • Feb 29, 2024 Thursday Drops: Caran d'Ache 849 "Blue Lagoon", The Return of the Kaweco Sketch-Up, Art Sports, and More! Feb 29, 2024
    • Feb 28, 2024 Pencil Review: Tombow Mono Graph "Shaker" Mechanical Pencil Feb 28, 2024
    • Feb 27, 2024 New Arrivals: Lamy Notebooks and Yet Another Interesting Paper Ruling! Feb 27, 2024
    • Feb 25, 2024 Sunday Reading for February 25, 2024 Feb 25, 2024
    • Feb 24, 2024 Pen Myth-busting: Remember That Information on the Internet Has an Expiration Date Feb 24, 2024
    • Feb 22, 2024 Thursday Drops: New Lamy Safaris + Matching Inks, Pencil Shop Launch, and More! Feb 22, 2024
    • Feb 21, 2024 First Look: 2024 Lamy Special Edition Safari and Inks Feb 21, 2024
    • Feb 20, 2024 California Pen Show Workshop Recap: Paper for Everyday Writing Feb 20, 2024
    • Feb 18, 2024 Sunday Reading for February 18, 2024 (California Pen Show Edition) Feb 18, 2024
    • Feb 17, 2024 It's Live! Check Out Our New Curated Pencils Page in the Shop! Feb 17, 2024
    • Feb 15, 2024 Thursday Drops: Presidents' Day Weekend Edition (Oh, and the California Pen Show, too!) Feb 15, 2024
    • Feb 14, 2024 Ask TGS: "Emergency Pens" and Paper Sizes A4 vs. Legal Feb 14, 2024
    • Feb 13, 2024 New Arrivals: Additional Sizes of Nakabayashi Logical Prime Paper; Plus Certain Roterfaden A6 Covers Discontinued So Last Call! Feb 13, 2024
    • Feb 11, 2024 Sunday Reading for February 11, 2024 Feb 11, 2024
    • Feb 10, 2024 Twist or Click: What's Your Retractable Pen Preference? Feb 10, 2024
    • Feb 8, 2024 Thursday Drops: Tombow Airpress, New Nahvalur Rose Gold Original Plus Pens, and More! Feb 8, 2024
    • Feb 7, 2024 Scenes from a Trade Show in 2024: It's All About the Paper Feb 7, 2024
    • Feb 6, 2024 [Updated] New Arrivals: Nahvalur Nautilus Ruby Koi Fountain Pen, and New Lovina Graphite and Matira Quartz Original Plus Pens! Feb 6, 2024
    • Feb 4, 2024 Sunday Reading for February 4, 2024 (NY Now Edition!) Feb 4, 2024
    • Feb 3, 2024 Travel Update: Upcoming T.G.S. Show Dates and More! Feb 3, 2024
    • Feb 1, 2024 Thursday Drops: The GOAT Workhorse Pen, Kakimori, Roterfaden Accessories, and More! Feb 1, 2024
  • January 2024
    • Jan 31, 2024 Ask TGS: Common Questions on Fountain Pens, including Hard Starting Pens and Staining Inks Jan 31, 2024
    • Jan 30, 2024 Welcome Kakimori! Including Brass and Stainless Nibs, Nib Holders, and Hardbound Notebooks Jan 30, 2024
    • Jan 28, 2024 Sunday Reading for January 28, 2024 Jan 28, 2024
    • Jan 27, 2024 Notebook Review: ProFolio Oasis Notebook Jan 27, 2024
    • Jan 25, 2024 Thursday Drops: A Whole Lot of Roterfaden, Plus a TWSBI Pre-Order Update Jan 25, 2024
    • Jan 24, 2024 Hierarchies of Fountain Pen Friendly Paper, Updated as of January 24, 2024! Jan 24, 2024
    • Jan 23, 2024 New Arrivals: Lots of New Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters Now Available! Jan 23, 2024
    • Jan 21, 2024 Sunday Reading for January 21, 2024 Jan 21, 2024
    • Jan 20, 2024 Introducing the T.G.S. Fountain Pen Ink Review Archive! Jan 20, 2024
    • Jan 18, 2024 Thursday Drops: Nahavalur (Narwhal) Pen of the Year, TWSBI Diamond 580 AL Black, and More! Jan 18, 2024
    • Jan 17, 2024 Offbeat Blue Inks: Trying Darker Teals and Turquoises Jan 17, 2024
    • Jan 16, 2024 New Arrivals: Clairefontaine Looseleaf Sheets Are Back, in both Individual Sheets and Booklets Jan 16, 2024
    • Jan 14, 2024 Sunday Reading for January 14, 2024 (Philly Pen Show Weekend Edition) Jan 14, 2024
    • Jan 13, 2024 Philadelphia Pen Show: The Short Show Recap Jan 13, 2024
    • Jan 11, 2024 Thursday Drops: Roterfaden, Clairefontaine Looseleaf, and a Pen Show Weekend Flash Sale! Jan 11, 2024
    • Jan 10, 2024 Pen Review: The TWSBI Precision Fountain Pen Jan 10, 2024
    • Jan 9, 2024 New Arrivals: Workhorse Pens from Pilot! Vanishing Points and Explorers are Here! Jan 9, 2024
    • Jan 7, 2024 Sunday Reading for January 7, 2024: Happy New Year! Jan 7, 2024
    • Jan 6, 2024 Strategic Paper Replacement: Adventures in E-Ink, Part I (The Physical Writing Experience) Jan 6, 2024
    • Jan 4, 2024 Recapping a Great Year: Five (or Maybe Six?) Favorite TWSBI Releases Jan 4, 2024
    • Jan 3, 2024 Back to Hobonichi: My Daily Journaling Setup for 2024 Jan 3, 2024
    • Jan 2, 2024 Your Support Matters! Consider Becoming a TGS Patreon Member and Help Grow Our Community! Jan 2, 2024
  • December 2023
    • Dec 31, 2023 Sunday Reading for December 31, 2023 (New Year's Eve Edition) Dec 31, 2023
    • Dec 30, 2023 Closing Out 2023 and Starting 2024: Five Ways I'm Getting Ready for the New Year Dec 30, 2023
    • Dec 28, 2023 Year-End Inventory Clearance! Further Markdowns and Specials to Celebrate the New Year! Dec 28, 2023
    • Dec 27, 2023 Intentions for 2024: Personal Reflections and Goals For the New Year Dec 27, 2023
    • Dec 26, 2023 New Arrivals: Nakabayashi Yu-Sari Sheets and Notebooks, Logical Prime Notebooks, Scissors and More! Dec 26, 2023
    • Dec 24, 2023 Sunday Reading for December 24, 2024 (Christmas Eve Edition) Dec 24, 2023
    • Dec 23, 2023 Year-End Review, Part IV: Series and Editorials Dec 23, 2023
    • Dec 21, 2023 Year-End Review, Part III: 2023 Best Sellers from the T.G.S. Curated Shop Dec 21, 2023
    • Dec 20, 2023 Year-End Review, Part II: Five Favorite Products Reviewed in 2023 Dec 20, 2023
    • Dec 19, 2023 New Arrivals: Profolio Oasis Notebooks and New Field Notes! Dec 19, 2023
    • Dec 17, 2023 Sunday Reading for December 17, 2023 Dec 17, 2023
    • Dec 16, 2023 Year-End Review, Part I: Five Favorite Acquisitions of 2023 Dec 16, 2023
    • Dec 14, 2023 Thursday Drops: Stuff Keeps Rolling In... More Midori, Traveler's Company, and Craighill! Dec 14, 2023
    • Dec 13, 2023 TGS Responds: How To Get the Best Writing Experience with Shimmer Inks Dec 13, 2023
    • Dec 12, 2023 New Arrivals: Pocketable EDC Goods from Craighill Dec 12, 2023
    • Dec 10, 2023 Sunday Reading for December 10, 2023 Dec 10, 2023
    • Dec 9, 2023 Checking in at Year-End: My Five Most-Used Non-Pen Stationery Items Dec 9, 2023
    • Dec 7, 2023 Thursday Drops: Hightide Restock, Kaweco Art Sports, TWSBI ECO Creme, and More! Dec 7, 2023
    • Dec 6, 2023 TGS Responds: How Do You Curate Your Shop? Dec 6, 2023
    • Dec 5, 2023 New Arrivals: What Makes the Kaweco Art Sport Special? Dec 5, 2023
    • Dec 3, 2023 Sunday Reading for December 3, 2023 Dec 3, 2023
    • Dec 2, 2023 Diving into Diamine Inkvent for the First Time: Days One and Two Dec 2, 2023
  • November 2023
    • Nov 30, 2023 Thursday Drops: Inkvent Starts Tomorrow! Plus a Few Remaining Holiday Markdowns Nov 30, 2023
    • Nov 29, 2023 Personal Collections: The Three Most Worn Stationery Items in Regular Rotation Nov 29, 2023
    • Nov 27, 2023 T.G.S. Cyber Monday! Last Chance for the "GIVETHANKS23" Promotion! Nov 27, 2023
    • Nov 26, 2023 Sunday Reading for November 26, 2023: Cyber Week Edition Nov 26, 2023
    • Nov 25, 2023 TGS Responds: Questions from the TGS Mailbag! Nov 25, 2023
    • Nov 23, 2023 Thanksgiving Weekend Drops and "Black Friday" Sales! Nov 23, 2023
    • Nov 22, 2023 Pencil Review: Camel Pencils and the Joy of the Integrated Eraser Nov 22, 2023
    • Nov 21, 2023 New Arrivals: Cool Stuff from Japan, Including Allex Scissors and Camel Pencils! Nov 21, 2023
    • Nov 19, 2023 Sunday Reading for November 19, 2023: Holiday Ramp-Up Edition Nov 19, 2023
    • Nov 18, 2023 The 2023 T.G.S. Holiday Gift Guide is Live! Nov 18, 2023
    • Nov 16, 2023 Thursday Drops: T.G.S. Gift Guide Preview, Including Book Darts, Anterique, and More! Nov 16, 2023
    • Nov 15, 2023 Pen Review: TWSBI Kai Limited Edition Fountain Pen Nov 15, 2023
    • Nov 14, 2023 New Arrivals: 30+ Different Varieties of Anterique Pens, Plus Anterique "High-Lighters"! Nov 14, 2023
    • Nov 12, 2023 Sunday Reading for November 12, 2023 Nov 12, 2023
    • Nov 11, 2023 Notebook and Planner Choices: Thinking on 2024 Nov 11, 2023
    • Nov 9, 2023 Thursday Drops: Lamy Restock (including the Studio!), New Caran d'Ache Arrivals, and More! Nov 9, 2023
    • Nov 8, 2023 A New Take on an Old Favorite: The Kobe Affection Kyomachi Legend Blue 1911L Fountain Pen Nov 8, 2023
    • Nov 7, 2023 Curated Shop Updates: Keith Haring from Caran d'Ache, plus the Rylsee "Creative Nomad" Fixpencil Set Nov 7, 2023
    • Nov 5, 2023 Sunday Reading for November 5, 2023 Nov 5, 2023
    • Nov 4, 2023 Why Fountain Pen Day is Important: Reflections on 12 Years Nov 4, 2023
    • Nov 2, 2023 Happy Fountain Pen Day Weekend One Day Early! A Sale, Promotions and More All Weekend Nov 2, 2023
    • Nov 1, 2023 Pen Show Discoveries: NFP Design "Tile" Series Nov 1, 2023
  • October 2023
    • Oct 31, 2023 Curated Shop Updates: New Arrivals from TWSBI! Oct 31, 2023
    • Oct 29, 2023 Sunday Reading for October 29, 2023 Oct 29, 2023
    • Oct 28, 2023 Travel Chronicles: Actually Traveling with a "Traveler's Notebook" Oct 28, 2023
    • Oct 26, 2023 Thursday Drops: Roterfaden, Round 2! Plus Lochby Tomoe River Refills, TWSBI Kai on the Way, and More! Oct 26, 2023
    • Oct 25, 2023 Pen Review: The Libra Fountain Pen from Santini Italia Oct 25, 2023
    • Oct 24, 2023 Curated Shop Updates: Introducing the Kaweco Collection! Oct 24, 2023
    • Oct 23, 2023 Ink Review: Anderillium Viceroy Butterfly Orange and Atlas Moth Brown Oct 23, 2023
    • Oct 22, 2023 Sunday Reading for October 22, 2023 Oct 22, 2023
    • Oct 21, 2023 My Personal Approach to Vintage Fountain Pens Oct 21, 2023
    • Oct 19, 2023 Thursday Drops: Everything You Need to Build Your Perfect Desk Setup Oct 19, 2023
    • Oct 18, 2023 The Best Paper for Everyday Writing, Part VI: Legal Pads Oct 18, 2023
    • Oct 17, 2023 Curated Shop Updates: Christmas in October, and the BEST (or, My Favorite) Legal Pads Oct 17, 2023
    • Oct 15, 2023 Sunday Reading for October 15, 2023 Oct 15, 2023
    • Oct 14, 2023 Back from Vacation! Recapping The Year In Pen Show Travel, Upcoming Shows, Etc. Oct 14, 2023
    • Oct 12, 2023 Thursday Drops: The Return of Clairefontaine Clothbound Journals, Roterfaden Restock Update and More! Oct 12, 2023
    • Oct 11, 2023 Adventures in Pen Travel and Pens for Vacation, 2023 Edition Oct 11, 2023
    • Oct 10, 2023 Curated Shop Updates: Laconic Tokyo Restock! Oct 10, 2023
    • Oct 8, 2023 Sunday Reading for October 8, 2023 Oct 8, 2023
    • Oct 7, 2023 TGS Updates and The Next Week's Travel Schedule! Oct 7, 2023
    • Oct 5, 2023 Thursday Drops: 2024 Traveler's Notebook Refills and Limited Accessories, Laconic Restock, and the TWSBI Kai! Oct 5, 2023
    • Oct 4, 2023 Pocket Fountain Pens, Part II: Further Reflections on Pocket Carry Oct 4, 2023
    • Oct 3, 2023 Curated Shop Update: TWSBI Kai Fountain Pens Now Available for Pre-Order Oct 3, 2023
    • Oct 1, 2023 Sunday Reading for October 1, 2023 (Dallas Pen Show Edition) Oct 1, 2023
  • September 2023
    • Sep 30, 2023 Dallas Pen Show Friday Recap: Nagasawa Pens and more! Sep 30, 2023
    • Sep 29, 2023 Weekly Drops and New Arrivals: Come Say Hi at the Dallas Pen Show! Sep 29, 2023
    • Sep 27, 2023 From the Archives: Tomoe River 68gsm Remains One of My Favorite Papers Sep 27, 2023
    • Sep 26, 2023 Curated Shop Update: More HMM Desk Accessories! Sep 26, 2023
    • Sep 24, 2023 Sunday Reading for September 24, 2023 Sep 24, 2023
    • Sep 23, 2023 Recapping Pelikan Hubs 2023! A "Hubmaster's" Perspective Sep 23, 2023
    • Sep 21, 2023 Thursday Drops: Life Airmail and Typewriting Paper, HMM Restock Sep 21, 2023
    • Sep 20, 2023 Personal Workflow: It's More Than Novelty - Different Paper Rulings for Different Purposes Sep 20, 2023
    • Sep 19, 2023 Drafting in Longhand: My Love for A4 Notebooks Knows No Bounds Sep 19, 2023
    • Sep 17, 2023 Sunday Reading for September 17, 2023 Sep 17, 2023
    • Sep 16, 2023 Expanding the Pocket Fountain Pen Lineup: A First Look at the Wingback Fountain Pen Sep 16, 2023
    • Sep 14, 2023 Thursday Drops and New Arrivals: What, Pens AND Coffee? Sep 14, 2023
    • Sep 13, 2023 Pen Review: The Schon DSGN Monoc Nib, Fine Tip Sep 13, 2023
    • Sep 12, 2023 Curated Shop Spotlight: 5 Questions About Roterfaden Sep 12, 2023
    • Sep 10, 2023 Sunday Reading for September 10, 2023 Sep 10, 2023
    • Sep 9, 2023 It's Planner Season, and I'm Not Really Using One: Checking in on the 2023 Notebook Carry Sep 9, 2023
    • Sep 8, 2023 Special Announcement: T.G.S. and Roterfaden! Sep 8, 2023
    • Sep 7, 2023 Thursday Drops and New Arrivals: TWSBI Indigo Blue + Bronze, Pocket Pens, and Mnemosyne! Sep 7, 2023
    • Sep 6, 2023 Pen Trays and Accessories: Toyooka Craft and the Beauty of Simplicity Sep 6, 2023
    • Sep 5, 2023 Curated Shop Spotlight: Desk and Reading Accessories from Craighill Co. Sep 5, 2023
    • Sep 3, 2023 Sunday Reading for September 3, 2023 (Labor Day Long Weekend Edition) Sep 3, 2023
    • Sep 2, 2023 Unpacking the San Francisco Pen Show: A Deeper Dive into What I Brought Home Sep 2, 2023
  • August 2023
    • Aug 31, 2023 Thursday Drops: Mnemosyne A4 Notebooks, Midori Multi-Year Diaries Back in Stock! Aug 31, 2023
    • Aug 30, 2023 2023 San Francisco Pen Show Recap: Could It Get Even Bigger Than D.C.? Aug 30, 2023
    • Aug 29, 2023 Return from San Francisco and TWSBI ECO Indigo Blue + Bronze Pre-Orders! Aug 29, 2023
    • Aug 27, 2023 Sunday Reading for August 27, 2023 (SF Pen Show Edition) Aug 27, 2023
    • Aug 26, 2023 Pen Show Report: Friday at the San Francisco Pen Show! Aug 26, 2023
    • Aug 24, 2023 Thursday Drops: What's Coming to San Francisco? More Than I've Ever Taken to a Show! Aug 24, 2023
    • Aug 23, 2023 Completing the Set: Lamy 2000 Mechanical Pencil Aug 23, 2023
    • Aug 22, 2023 Shop Update: Olive Traveler's Notebooks Are Back in Stock! Aug 22, 2023
    • Aug 20, 2023 Sunday Reading for August 20, 2023 Aug 20, 2023
    • Aug 19, 2023 Pen Show Prep: 5 Things Not to Miss at the Upcoming San Francisco Pen Show Aug 19, 2023
    • Aug 17, 2023 Thursday Drops: TWSBI Diamond Mini White Rose Gold II Arrives, New Inks, and More! Aug 17, 2023
    • Aug 16, 2023 When Does "Fine" Become "Too Fine"? Finding the Sweet Spot for Extra-Fine Pens Aug 16, 2023
    • Aug 15, 2023 New Arrivals: Anderillium Inks Lepidopteran Series! Aug 15, 2023
    • Aug 13, 2023 Sunday Reading for August 13, 2023 (DC Recaps Edition) Aug 13, 2023
    • Aug 12, 2023 No More Grail Pens: Hunting Fun Nibs at the 2023 D.C. Pen Show Aug 12, 2023
    • Aug 10, 2023 Thursday Drops: Traveler's Sticker Release and Accordion Paper is BACK! Also, More Pencils and Sharpeners! Aug 10, 2023
    • Aug 9, 2023 Still Got It: The Big Show is Back! The 2023 D.C. Pen Show Recap Aug 9, 2023
    • Aug 8, 2023 Notes From the Curated Shop: Five Desk Essentials for Your Office or Dedicated Writing Space Aug 8, 2023
    • Aug 6, 2023 Sunday Reading for August 6, 2023: DC Pen Show Travel Edition Aug 6, 2023
    • Aug 5, 2023 D.C. Pen Show Friday Brief Recap and Some Details on Where to Find Me! Aug 5, 2023
    • Aug 3, 2023 Thursday Drops: New Notebooks, Pens, and More for Back to Work and Back to School Aug 3, 2023
    • Aug 2, 2023 Three Ways to Use Uniball Jetstream Refills to Upgrade Pens for Work and School Aug 2, 2023
    • Aug 1, 2023 Shop Arrivals: New Nakabayashi Notebooks, and More Desk Accessories! Aug 1, 2023
  • July 2023
    • Jul 30, 2023 Sunday Reading for July 30, 2023 Jul 30, 2023
    • Jul 29, 2023 2023 Bag Dump, Part II: Travel Edition and Pen Show Packing Jul 29, 2023
    • Jul 27, 2023 Thursday Drops: TWSBI Sunset Yellow, Anderillium Inks, Perforated Paper, Washi Tape, and More Jul 27, 2023
    • Jul 26, 2023 Paper Review: Clairefontaine Is My Personal Benchmark for Fountain Pen Friendly Paper Jul 26, 2023
    • Jul 25, 2023 New Arrivals: New Styles from Clairefontaine, Plus Restocks on Old Favorites! Jul 25, 2023
    • Jul 23, 2023 Sunday Reading for July 23, 2023 Jul 23, 2023
    • Jul 22, 2023 2023 Travelogue: What I Consider When Visiting Pen Stores and Shopping at Smaller Retailers in General Jul 22, 2023
    • Jul 20, 2023 Thursday Drops: Summer Sangria Ink Giveaway, Hinze Crimson Nibs and More! Jul 20, 2023
    • Jul 19, 2023 2023 Bag Dump: What Do I Carry to Work? Jul 19, 2023
    • Jul 18, 2023 New Arrivals: More Midori! MD Soft Color A5 Writing Pads Jul 18, 2023
    • Jul 16, 2023 Sunday Reading for July 16, 2017 Jul 16, 2023
    • Jul 15, 2023 Pen Problems: Do You Feel Compelled to Match Pens and Inks? Jul 15, 2023
    • Jul 14, 2023 A New Episode of "Currently Inked" Is Live! Hands-on with our Hinze Pen and "Summer Sangria" Ink! Jul 14, 2023
    • Jul 13, 2023 Thursday Drops: Pre-Pen Show Details and Mid-Year Restocking on Midori, TWSBI, and More! Jul 13, 2023
    • Jul 12, 2023 Pen Review: Newton Pens Hale Fountain Pen Jul 12, 2023
    • Jul 11, 2023 New Arrivals: Midori MD Dip Pens, Stalogy Notebooks, and Laban Aphrodite Pink! Jul 11, 2023
    • Jul 9, 2023 Sunday Reading for July 9, 2023 Jul 9, 2023
    • Jul 8, 2023 #5MorePenQuestions: What I Really WANTED to Answer Jul 8, 2023
    • Jul 7, 2023 Hinze Pen Update: VERY Limited Number of Pens with Crimson Nibs Available Jul 7, 2023
    • Jul 6, 2023 Thursday Drops: The T.G.S. x Hinze Pens Collaboration Fountain Pen and Ink Is Available! Jul 6, 2023
    • Jul 5, 2023 #21PenQuestions from The Gentleman Stationer Jul 5, 2023
    • Jul 4, 2023 New Arrivals: TWSBI ECO Heat Fountain Pens, 4th of July Promotion, and a Custom Collaboration! Jul 4, 2023
    • Jul 2, 2023 Sunday Reading for July 2, 2023 (Long Holiday Weekend Edition!) Jul 2, 2023
    • Jul 1, 2023 2023 Mid-Year Recap: Reader Favorites from the First Six Months of 2023 Jul 1, 2023
  • June 2023
    • Jun 29, 2023 Thursday Drops: Feel the Heat! Jun 29, 2023
    • Jun 28, 2023 Building the Perfect Notebook for Brainstorming: Quirky Refills and Erasable Pens Jun 28, 2023
    • Jun 27, 2023 New Arrivals: Inks from Laban, Including Aphrodite Pink! Jun 27, 2023
    • Jun 25, 2023 Sunday Reading for June 25, 2023 Jun 25, 2023
    • Jun 24, 2023 2023 Mid-Year Recap: Five Favorite Posts from the First Half of 2023 Jun 24, 2023
    • Jun 22, 2023 Thursday Drops: Five Favorite Releases for 2023 to Date Jun 22, 2023
    • Jun 21, 2023 Proprietary Ink Cartridges: Endearing or Annoying? Jun 21, 2023
    • Jun 20, 2023 New Arrivals: Large Format Notebooks (Composition Books and A4) Jun 20, 2023
    • Jun 19, 2023 Giveaway Monday: Pen Stand + Ink, Courtesy of Anderillium! Jun 19, 2023
    • Jun 18, 2023 Sunday Reading for June 18, 2023 Jun 18, 2023
    • Jun 17, 2023 Tones Within Tones: Blue-Black Inks of Choice Jun 17, 2023
    • Jun 15, 2023 Thursday Drops: Summing Up the New 2023 Fountain Pen Arrivals Jun 15, 2023
    • Jun 14, 2023 The Ark of Pens Jun 14, 2023
    • Jun 13, 2023 New Arrivals: Platinum Curidas Matte Retractable Nib Fountain Pens Jun 13, 2023
    • Jun 11, 2023 Sunday Reading for June 11, 2023 Jun 11, 2023
    • Jun 10, 2023 Pen Review: The Good Blue R615 "Titanium Blue" Vanness Exclusive Edition Fountain Pen Jun 10, 2023
    • Jun 8, 2023 Thursday Drops: Retractable Pens, T.G.S. Penwell Last Call, Traveler's Spiral Ring Notebooks and More! Jun 8, 2023
    • Jun 7, 2023 Paper Review: The Write Notepads Landscape Notebook As a Drafting Workhorse Jun 7, 2023
    • Jun 6, 2023 New Arrivals: Anterique Ballpoints + Mechanical Pencils in 26 Colors, plus the Endless Creator Fountain Pen! Jun 6, 2023
    • Jun 4, 2023 Sunday Reading for June 4, 2023 Jun 4, 2023
    • Jun 3, 2023 Review Revisited: The Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen Jun 3, 2023
    • Jun 1, 2023 Thursday Drops: Caran d'Ache + Paul Smith 849 Ballpoints, Refilling on Refills, and More! Jun 1, 2023
  • May 2023
    • May 31, 2023 Catching Up with Tactile Turn: The Side Click "Deep Space" Seasonal Edition May 31, 2023
    • May 30, 2023 New Arrivals: Write Notepads Restock, and Notebooks from WMS & Co! May 30, 2023
    • May 28, 2023 Sunday Reading for May 28, 2023 May 28, 2023
    • May 27, 2023 The Gentleman Stationer's Favorite Fountain Pen Inks, Inaugural Edition (2023) May 27, 2023
    • May 25, 2023 Thursday Drops: Breaking Down The Desk Pad, By Category May 25, 2023
    • May 24, 2023 The Cortex Brand Sidekick Notepad: Hype or Innovation? A Bit of Both May 24, 2023
    • May 23, 2023 New Arrivals: Kit Your Traveler's Notebook Out for Your Summer Travels! May 23, 2023
    • May 21, 2023 Sunday Reading for May 21, 2023 May 21, 2023
    • May 20, 2023 Fountain Pen Basics: Updated "Educational" Content and Informational Resources May 20, 2023
    • May 18, 2023 Thursday Drops: TWSBI ECO-T Mint, Nakabayashi Paper, Lamy Restock and More! May 18, 2023
    • May 17, 2023 Fountain Pen Basics: 5 Best Practices for Fountain Pen Users May 17, 2023
    • May 16, 2023 New Arrivals: The TWSBI Diamond Mini AL Grape. This Thing is PURPLE! May 16, 2023
    • May 14, 2023 Sunday Reading for May 14, 2023 May 14, 2023
    • May 13, 2023 Introducing Nakabayashi Logical Prime Paper: Ink Friendly and Quick Drying May 13, 2023
    • May 11, 2023 Thursday Drops: TWSBI Diamond AL Mini Grape, Laconic Style Stationery, and More Penco! May 11, 2023
    • May 10, 2023 Desert Island Pens: Four Favorite Fountain Pens for the Road May 10, 2023
    • May 9, 2023 New Arrivals: Retro-inspired Pencils from Penco! May 9, 2023
    • May 8, 2023 Catch Up on "Currently Inked," Our Series of Short Youtube Videos! May 8, 2023
    • May 7, 2023 Sunday Reading for May 7, 2023 May 7, 2023
    • May 6, 2023 Notebook Systems: Introducing Laconic Tokyo May 6, 2023
    • May 4, 2023 Thursday Drops: Big Lochby and Lamy Restocks, New Nahvalur Original Plus Fountain Pens, and Paul Smith x Caran d'Ache! May 4, 2023
    • May 3, 2023 Refill Hacks: Alternatives for the Caran d'Ache 849 Ballpoint May 3, 2023
    • May 2, 2023 New Arrivals: Paul Smith x Caran d'Ache Edition No. 4! May 2, 2023
  • April 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Sunday Reading for April 30, 2023 Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 29, 2023 Workhorse Pens: The Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Apr 29, 2023
    • Apr 27, 2023 Thursday Drops: Midori MD Notebook Light in New Sizes, Life Airmail Envelopes, and Highlighters Apr 27, 2023
    • Apr 26, 2023 Bespoke Nibs vs. Stock Nibs: One Week With the Lamy Cursive Nib Apr 26, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 New Arrivals: Caran d'Ache Chromatics Inks in 50ml Bottles! Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 23, 2023 Sunday Reading for April 23, 2023 Apr 23, 2023
    • Apr 22, 2023 Pen Review: Onoto Scholar in Mandarin Yellow Apr 22, 2023
    • Apr 20, 2023 Thursday Drops: Lamy Pens, Traveler's Notebooks, All the Ballpoints, and More! Apr 20, 2023
    • Apr 19, 2023 Reviews Revisited (2023): Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-Yo (Moonlight) and Yama-Budo (Crimson Glory Vine) Apr 19, 2023
    • Apr 18, 2023 Happy Tax Day: Olive Traveler's Notebooks Have Arrived! Apr 18, 2023
    • Apr 17, 2023 Currently Inked for Monday, April 17, 2023: A Demonstration on Swapping Lamy Nibs Apr 17, 2023
    • Apr 16, 2023 Sunday Reading for April 16, 2023 Apr 16, 2023
    • Apr 15, 2023 Pen Review: Tibaldi Bononia Vintage Fountain Pen (Oblique Medium Nib) Apr 15, 2023
    • Apr 13, 2023 Thursday Drops: Caran d'Ache and M+R Restock, Plus the Lamy Pico! Apr 13, 2023
    • Apr 12, 2023 The Best Pens List, Updated for Nine Years of T.G.S.! Apr 12, 2023
    • Apr 11, 2023 New Arrivals: Anterique Ballpoints and Lamy Pico Pocket Pens! Apr 11, 2023
    • Apr 9, 2023 Sunday Reading for April 9, 2023 (PLUS a Weekend Shop Promotion!) Apr 9, 2023
    • Apr 8, 2023 Why Clutch Pencils Are So Versatile: The Kaweco Sketch Up Clutch Pencil Apr 8, 2023
    • Apr 6, 2023 Thursday Drops: Kaweco Sport Fountain Pens, Kaweco Sketch-Up Clutch Pencils, and More! Apr 6, 2023
    • Apr 5, 2023 Five Things You Can Do To Introduce New Users to Nice Pens Apr 5, 2023
    • Apr 4, 2023 New Arrivals: TWSBI 580 ALR Punch Pink and TWSBI 580 AL Rose Fountain Pens, Plus a Saffron Restock! Apr 4, 2023
    • Apr 3, 2023 Introducing T.G.S. "Currently Inked!" Let's Start Off with the Pilot Custom 823 and Parker 51 Apr 3, 2023
    • Apr 2, 2023 Sunday Reading for April 2, 2023 Apr 2, 2023
    • Apr 1, 2023 Pen Show Season Continues: The Atlanta Pen Show Is Today! Apr 1, 2023
  • March 2023
    • Mar 30, 2023 Thursday Drops: Pilot Fountain Pens, Iroshizuku Inks, and More! Mar 30, 2023
    • Mar 29, 2023 Ink Review: Laban Greek Mythology Poseidon Green and Hera Dark Green Mar 29, 2023
    • Mar 28, 2023 New Arrivals: Bank Paper, Typewriting Paper, and Airmail Paper from Life Stationery! Mar 28, 2023
    • Mar 26, 2023 Sunday Reading for March 26, 2023 Mar 26, 2023
    • Mar 25, 2023 Pen Show Adventures: Dipping Back into Vintage, or Pursuing Vintage-Style Modern Pens? Mar 25, 2023
    • Mar 23, 2023 Thursday Drops: Platinum Preppy Wa "Modern Maki-e" and Other Post-Pen Show Arrivals Mar 23, 2023
    • Mar 22, 2023 2023 Arkansas Pen Show: I Like the Smaller Shows (or Shows That Feel Small) Mar 22, 2023
    • Mar 21, 2023 New Arrivals: Mark'Style Days Metal Ballpoint and More Mark's x Anterique Pens Mar 21, 2023
    • Mar 19, 2023 Sunday Reading for March 19, 2022 Mar 19, 2023
    • Mar 18, 2023 2023 Arkansas Pen Show Recap, Day One Mar 18, 2023
    • Mar 17, 2023 Friday Drops: Pen Show Weekend, Part II at the Arkansas Pen Show! Mar 17, 2023
    • Mar 16, 2023 Pen Review: Penco "Drafting Writer" Pen and Pencil Mar 16, 2023
    • Mar 15, 2023 2023 Baltimore Pen Show Recap: A Reliably Good Mid-Size Pen Show Mar 15, 2023
    • Mar 14, 2023 This Week In the Shop: Top Five Pen Show Sellers Mar 14, 2023
    • Mar 12, 2023 Sunday Reading for March 12, 2023 (Pen Show Season Edition) Mar 12, 2023
    • Mar 11, 2023 Baltimore Pen Show: Day One Friday Recap Mar 11, 2023
    • Mar 9, 2023 Thursday Drops: Pen Show Weekend! (Plus a Midori Restock - Too Heavy to Take!) Mar 9, 2023
    • Mar 8, 2023 Bag Dump: What's in My Rickshaw Banzai Bag? Mar 8, 2023
    • Mar 7, 2023 Pen Show Prep: What's Coming With Us to Baltimore? Mar 7, 2023
    • Mar 5, 2023 Sunday Reading for March 5, 2023 Mar 5, 2023
    • Mar 4, 2023 Ink Review: Laban Greek Mythology Apollo Orange and Aphrodite Pink Mar 4, 2023
    • Mar 2, 2023 Thursday Drops: New Lochby Colors, Unique Highlighters, and More! Mar 2, 2023
    • Mar 1, 2023 "Boring" Can Be Better: In Defense of Standard Stationery Mar 1, 2023
  • February 2023
    • Feb 28, 2023 Classic Products are Classics for a Reason: Clairefontaine and J. Herbin Feb 28, 2023
    • Feb 26, 2023 Sunday Reading for February 26, 2023 Feb 26, 2023
    • Feb 25, 2023 Triangular Grip Pens: Love 'em or Leave 'em? Feb 25, 2023
    • Feb 23, 2023 Thursday Drops: Introducing Midori Kurashiki Canvas Cases, High-End Desk Accessories, Washi and More! Feb 23, 2023
    • Feb 22, 2023 Ink Review: Laban Greek Mythology Athena Grey and Artemis Navy Blue Feb 22, 2023
    • Feb 21, 2023 New in the Shop: Design Your Own Desk Space, at Home or on the Road Feb 21, 2023
    • Feb 19, 2023 Sunday Reading for February 19, 2023 (Presidents' Day Weekend Edition) Feb 19, 2023
    • Feb 18, 2023 Workhorse Pens: Low-Viscosity Ballpoint Pens Feb 18, 2023
    • Feb 17, 2023 2023 Pen Show Schedule: T.G.S. at the Baltimore and Arkansas Pen Shows! Feb 17, 2023
    • Feb 16, 2023 Thursday Drops: Midori Paper Restock, Life x Kleid Notebooks, and TWSBI Saffron! Feb 16, 2023
    • Feb 15, 2023 Personal Obsessions: My Quest for the Perfect Blue Writing Paper Feb 15, 2023
    • Feb 14, 2023 New in the Curated Shop: Three New Ink Lines! Feb 14, 2023
    • Feb 12, 2023 Sunday Reading for February 12, 2023 Feb 12, 2023
    • Feb 11, 2023 Pen Review: Schon DSGN Full-Sized Fountain Pen and Monoc Nib First Impressions Feb 11, 2023
    • Feb 9, 2023 Thursday Drops: A Special Pen Show Promotion Feb 9, 2023
    • Feb 8, 2023 A Trade Show vs. a Pen Show: My Trip to NY Now and Shoppe Object Feb 8, 2023
    • Feb 7, 2023 Spotlight On: Write Notepads Paper Feb 7, 2023
    • Feb 5, 2023 Sunday Reading for February 5, 2023 (NYC Travel Edition) Feb 5, 2023
    • Feb 4, 2023 Travel Kit: National Stationery Show Edition Feb 4, 2023
    • Feb 2, 2023 Thursday Drops: 2023 Shop Expansion, National Stationery Show, and More! Feb 2, 2023
    • Feb 1, 2023 Pen Review: Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Macassar Fountain Pen Feb 1, 2023
  • January 2023
    • Jan 31, 2023 Spotlight on Nahvalur Fountain Pens: Introducing the Year of the Rabbit Limited Edition Jan 31, 2023
    • Jan 29, 2023 Sunday Reading for January 29, 2023 Jan 29, 2023
    • Jan 28, 2023 "Serious Nibbage": Do No. 8 Nibs Live Up to the Hype? Jan 28, 2023
    • Jan 26, 2023 Thursday Drops: Quirky Stationery Products That Are Surprisingly Practical Jan 26, 2023
    • Jan 25, 2023 What's the Most Popular Nib Size? By a Wide Margin, It's Fine or Medium. Jan 25, 2023
    • Jan 24, 2023 Spotlight on Midori MD Notebook Journals: A Wealth of Versatile Formats Jan 24, 2023
    • Jan 22, 2023 Sunday Reading for January 22, 2023 (Philly Special Edition) Jan 22, 2023
    • Jan 21, 2023 Offbeat Ink Colors for Everyday Writing: Anderillium American Goldfinch Yellow and Ferris Wheel Press Roaring Patina Black Jan 21, 2023
    • Jan 19, 2023 Thursday Drops: Pocket Notebooks, Reporter's Notebooks, and Steno Pads for Writing-on-the-Go Jan 19, 2023
    • Jan 18, 2023 Technical Pens and Pencils: The TWSBI Precision Ballpoint and Mechanical Pencil Jan 18, 2023
    • Jan 17, 2023 Spotlight on New Arrivals: Midori MD Letter Pads and Mr. Boddington's Studio Composition Books Jan 17, 2023
    • Jan 15, 2023 Sunday Reading for January 15, 2023 Jan 15, 2023
    • Jan 14, 2023 Workhorse Pens: Considerations and Pitfalls of High-Capacity Pocket Fountain Pens Jan 14, 2023
    • Jan 12, 2023 Thursday Drops: InCoWriMo Supplies, Composition Books, Mini-Stationery & More! Jan 12, 2023
    • Jan 11, 2023 Best Wishes for 2023: Reflections on 2022 and Where the Community Goes From Here Jan 11, 2023
    • Jan 10, 2023 You CAN Take It With You: XS Stationery Kits from Midori Jan 10, 2023
    • Jan 8, 2023 Sunday Reading for January 8, 2023: A Long One Jan 8, 2023
    • Jan 7, 2023 New-to-Me Pen Brand: Ranga Fountain Pens Jan 7, 2023
    • Jan 5, 2023 Thursday Drops: Journals, Planners, and Journaling Supplies Jan 5, 2023
    • Jan 4, 2023 Journaling in 2023: Use It or Lose It Jan 4, 2023
    • Jan 1, 2023 Sunday Reading for January 1, 2022: Happy New Year Edition! Jan 1, 2023
  • December 2022
    • Dec 31, 2022 My Personal Notebooks and Planners to Enter 2023 Dec 31, 2022
    • Dec 29, 2022 Need a Flexible, No-Pressure Planner for 2023? Try Undated. Dec 29, 2022
    • Dec 28, 2022 Intentions for 2023: Personal Reflections and Goals Looking Forward Dec 28, 2022
    • Dec 27, 2022 A Year-End Promotion to Close Out 2022: Take 10% Off Most Shop Items Dec 27, 2022
    • Dec 25, 2022 Sunday Reading for December 25, 2022: Christmas Day Deep Freeze Edition Dec 25, 2022
    • Dec 23, 2022 Holiday Sign-Off, Year-End Review Recap, and One Last New Arrival! Dec 23, 2022
    • Dec 21, 2022 2022 Year-End Review, Part IV: Series & Editorials Dec 21, 2022
    • Dec 20, 2022 2022 Year-End Review, Part III: Top Sellers from the T.G.S. Curated Shop Dec 20, 2022
    • Dec 18, 2022 Sunday Reading for December 18, 2022 Dec 18, 2022
    • Dec 17, 2022 2022 Year-End Review, Part II: Favorite Products Reviewed in 2022 Dec 17, 2022
    • Dec 15, 2022 Thursday Drops: Stocking Stuffers and Last-Minute Gift Ideas Dec 15, 2022
    • Dec 14, 2022 Year-End Review: Five Up, Five Down in the Personal Collection for 2022 Dec 14, 2022
    • Dec 13, 2022 New Arrivals: Maruman Mnemosyne Portfolios and Notepads Dec 13, 2022
    • Dec 11, 2022 Sunday Reading for December 11, 2022 Dec 11, 2022
    • Dec 10, 2022 Consolidation, Consolidation, and More Consolidation: The State of the Personal Collection Dec 10, 2022
    • Dec 8, 2022 Thursday Drops: Caran d'Ache Colour Treasure Restock, More Desk Calendars, Mnemosyne and More! Dec 8, 2022
    • Dec 7, 2022 Four Pens Under $40: New Releases That Won't Break the Bank Dec 7, 2022
    • Dec 6, 2022 New Arrivals: TWSBI Precision Ballpoint Pens and Mechanical Pencils Dec 6, 2022
    • Dec 4, 2022 Sunday Reading for December 4, 2022 Dec 4, 2022
    • Dec 3, 2022 Kickstarter Alert: Hands-On with the Good Made Better Writewell Dec 3, 2022
    • Dec 1, 2022 Thursday Drops: Journaling with Midori MD Multi-Year Diaries Dec 1, 2022
  • November 2022
    • Nov 30, 2022 On So-Called "Hot Takes" and Exploding Myths About Pens Nov 30, 2022
    • Nov 29, 2022 New Arrivals: The TWSBI Swipe Fountain Pen in "Ice Blue" Nov 29, 2022
    • Nov 27, 2022 Sunday Reading for November 27, 2022 Nov 27, 2022
    • Nov 26, 2022 Happy Holidays 2022: The Indie Gift Guide Nov 26, 2022
    • Nov 24, 2022 Thanksgiving Thursday Drops and Cyber Week Promotions Nov 24, 2022
    • Nov 23, 2022 Mini-Collections: Fancy Pencils are a (Relatively) Inexpensive Guilty Pleasure Nov 23, 2022
    • Nov 22, 2022 New in the Shop: Caran d'Ache Colour Treasure Collection Nov 22, 2022
    • Nov 20, 2022 Sunday Reading for November 20, 2022 Nov 20, 2022
    • Nov 19, 2022 The 2022 T.G.S. Holiday Gift Guide is Live! Nov 19, 2022
    • Nov 17, 2022 Thursday Drops: Building Your "Perfect" Office Workspace Nov 17, 2022
    • Nov 16, 2022 It's Pelikan Hubs Week! What They Are and How to Participate Nov 16, 2022
    • Nov 15, 2022 New In the Shop: Field Notes Return! Nov 15, 2022
    • Nov 13, 2022 Sunday Reading for November 13, 2022 Nov 13, 2022
    • Nov 12, 2022 Ranking My Favorite Ballpoint Refills in 2022 Nov 12, 2022
    • Nov 10, 2022 Thursday Drops: It's 2023 Planner Time! Planner Refills, Planner Pens, Meeting Notebooks and More! Nov 10, 2022
    • Nov 9, 2022 My Annual Paen for the Ballpoint Pen Nov 9, 2022
    • Nov 8, 2022 Tuesday Drops: A New Batch of Gently Used Items! Nov 8, 2022
    • Nov 6, 2022 Sunday Reading for November 6, 2022 Nov 6, 2022
    • Nov 5, 2022 Pen Review: Opus 88 Minty Fountain Pen Nov 5, 2022
    • Nov 3, 2022 Fountain Pen Day Weekend 2022: The T.G.S. Promotions and Giveaway Featuring TWSBI and Penwell Nov 3, 2022
    • Nov 2, 2022 My Favorite Style of Pen: A Second Look at the Aurora Optima Fountain Pen Nov 2, 2022
    • Nov 1, 2022 New in the Shop: Outfit Your Desk in Style with New Arrivals from Hightide! Nov 1, 2022
  • October 2022
    • Oct 30, 2022 Sunday Reading for October 30, 2022 Oct 30, 2022
    • Oct 29, 2022 Hacking Stationery: Don't Be Afraid to "Personalize" Your Products! (They're Yours, After All) Oct 29, 2022
    • Oct 28, 2022 Weekly Drops: ECO Glow Purple Pre-Orders, Traveler's 2023 Calendars, and an Early Fountain Pen Day Promotion! Oct 28, 2022
    • Oct 27, 2022 Review Revisited: The Penwell Classic Five Years Later Oct 27, 2022
    • Oct 26, 2022 Giveaway Time! Win a Bottle of Anderillium Ink! Oct 26, 2022
    • Oct 25, 2022 New in the Shop: Welcome Opus 88! Oct 25, 2022
    • Oct 23, 2022 Sunday Reading for October 23, 2022 Oct 23, 2022
    • Oct 22, 2022 Guide to Notebook Systems, Part IV: Single Notebooks, or the "Non-System System" Oct 22, 2022
    • Oct 20, 2022 Thursday Drops: Caran d'Ache Restock, Washi Tapes, Penwells, and More! Oct 20, 2022
    • Oct 19, 2022 The Quest for the Perfect Green-Black Ink: Anderillium Colossal Squid Dark and Green Kingfisher Green Oct 19, 2022
    • Oct 18, 2022 In Stock: The Caran d'Ache 2022 Limited and Special Editions Oct 18, 2022
    • Oct 16, 2022 Sunday Reading for October 16, 2022 Oct 16, 2022
    • Oct 15, 2022 It's Back! The T.G.S. x Penwell "Aged Red" Exclusive (Available for Preorder) Oct 15, 2022
    • Oct 13, 2022 Thursday Drops: How to Spend Your Vacation Discount! Oct 13, 2022
    • Oct 12, 2022 Wrapping Up Pen Show Season: This Weekend and Travels So Far Oct 12, 2022
    • Oct 11, 2022 In the Shop: Platinum Preppy Wa Fountain Pens, Second Edition Oct 11, 2022
    • Oct 9, 2022 Sunday Reading for October 9, 2020 (Vacation Edition) Oct 9, 2022
    • Oct 8, 2022 Guide To Notebook Systems: Vacation Week Recap Oct 8, 2022
    • Oct 6, 2022 Thursday Drops: Vacation Edition Oct 6, 2022
    • Oct 5, 2022 Pen Review: Nahvalur Nautilus Ebonite Fountain Pen Oct 5, 2022
    • Oct 4, 2022 In the Shop: Mark'style Tous Les Jours Ballpoint and Traveler's Ballpoint Restock Oct 4, 2022
    • Oct 2, 2022 Sunday Reading for October 2, 2022 Oct 2, 2022
    • Oct 1, 2022 Guide to Notebook Systems, Part III: Traveler's Notebook and the "Modular" Approach Oct 1, 2022
  • September 2022
    • Sep 29, 2022 Thursday Drops: Launch Day for the TWSBI ECO in Cerulean Blue, and a Glow Green Restock! Sep 29, 2022
    • Sep 28, 2022 A Review Sort-of Revisited: The Nahvalur Original Plus Fountain Pen Sep 28, 2022
    • Sep 27, 2022 In The Shop: Welcome Anderillium Inks Sep 27, 2022
    • Sep 25, 2022 Sunday Reading for September 25, 2022 Sep 25, 2022
    • Sep 24, 2022 Guide to Notebook Systems, Part II: Plotter is NOT a Planner! Sep 24, 2022
    • Sep 22, 2022 Thursday Drops: Parting with Some Gently Used Favorites, Lochby Restock and More! Sep 22, 2022
    • Sep 21, 2022 Review Revisited: The Waterman Carène "L'Essence du Bleu" Edition Sep 21, 2022
    • Sep 20, 2022 In the Shop: How I Use My Hourglass (And Tell Us How You Use Yours!) Sep 20, 2022
    • Sep 18, 2022 Sunday Reading for September 18, 2022 Sep 18, 2022
    • Sep 17, 2022 Guide to Notebook Systems, Part I: What Is a Notebook System / System Techo? Sep 17, 2022
    • Sep 15, 2022 Thursday Drops: Pens, Pens, and More Pens, Plus Undated Sumkin Planners! Sep 15, 2022
    • Sep 14, 2022 Planner Pens: Picking a Pen for the Plotter Sep 14, 2022
    • Sep 13, 2022 In the Shop: Welcome Nahvalur (formerly Narwhal), with a Welcome Promotion! Sep 13, 2022
    • Sep 11, 2022 Sunday Reading for September 11, 2022 Sep 11, 2022
    • Sep 10, 2022 Red Ink Research: Laban Ares Red and Dominant Industry Romania Red Sep 10, 2022
    • Sep 8, 2022 Thursday Drops: The Return of the Hightide/Penco Pocket Pens, Bookstands, Hourglasses, and More! Sep 8, 2022
    • Sep 7, 2022 First Impressions: Nock Co. x Rickshaw Bagworks Sinclair "Model R" Pen Case Sep 7, 2022
    • Sep 6, 2022 In the Shop: Midori MD Notebook Covers, from Paper to Leather to PVC Sep 6, 2022
    • Sep 5, 2022 Labor Day Giveaway, Courtesy of Rickshaw Bagworks and Nock Co.! Sep 5, 2022
    • Sep 4, 2022 Sunday Reading for September 3, 2022: Labor Day Weekend Edition Sep 4, 2022
    • Sep 3, 2022 From Plotters to Paper to Ebonite Pens: My 2022 San Francisco Takeaways Sep 3, 2022
    • Sep 1, 2022 Thursday Drops: Only the Best (and Most Unique) Writing Paper! Sep 1, 2022
  • August 2022
    • Aug 31, 2022 2022 San Francisco Pen Show: The Main Event for the Modern Enthusiast Aug 31, 2022
    • Aug 30, 2022 In the Shop: Traveler's Notebook Restock Aug 30, 2022
    • Aug 28, 2022 Sunday Reading for August 28, 2022 (SF Pen Show Edition) Aug 28, 2022
    • Aug 27, 2022 2022 San Francisco Pen Show Recap, Day 1 Aug 27, 2022
    • Aug 25, 2022 Thursday Drops: Pre-San Francisco Restock on Midori and Traveler's (Plus TWSBI Glow Green) Aug 25, 2022
    • Aug 24, 2022 Top Five Pens for Planner Use Aug 24, 2022
    • Aug 23, 2022 In the Shop: TWSBI ECO Glow Green Pre-Sale Starts Today! Aug 23, 2022
    • Aug 21, 2022 Sunday Reading for August 21, 2022 Aug 21, 2022
    • Aug 20, 2022 Case Review: Galen Leather Magnum Opus 12-Pen Case in Two Different Options Aug 20, 2022
    • Aug 18, 2022 Thursday Drops: More Pencil-Related Content Aug 18, 2022
    • Aug 17, 2022 Market Watch: What's Up With All the Rainbow Pens? (NOT A COMPLAINT) Aug 17, 2022
    • Aug 16, 2022 In the Shop: M+R Brass Sharpener Restock (Including Replacement Blades) Aug 16, 2022
    • Aug 14, 2022 Sunday Reading for August 14, 2022 Aug 14, 2022
    • Aug 13, 2022 Practical Planning: How I Use Planners Aug 13, 2022
    • Aug 11, 2022 Thursday Drops: 2022 Caran d'Ache Limited Editions Are In! Aug 11, 2022
    • Aug 10, 2022 2022 D.C. Pen Show Recap: Is "The Big Show" Still "The Big Show"? Aug 10, 2022
    • Aug 9, 2022 In the Shop: Platinum Plaisir Aura Fountain Pens! Aug 9, 2022
    • Aug 7, 2022 Sunday Reading for August 7, 2022 Aug 7, 2022
    • Aug 6, 2022 2022 D.C. Pen Show: Short Friday Recap and Saturday Details Aug 6, 2022
    • Aug 5, 2022 Thursday Drops: Back to School Season (Already?!?) Aug 5, 2022
    • Aug 3, 2022 10 Things to Do at a Pen Show Other Than Buy More Pens Aug 3, 2022
    • Aug 2, 2022 In the Shop: New TWSBIs Have Arrived! Introducing the 580 Iris, White Rose Gold II, and ECO Transparent Yellow Aug 2, 2022
  • July 2022
    • Jul 31, 2022 Sunday Reading for July 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2022
    • Jul 30, 2022 Pen Review: Hinze Pens "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" Jul 30, 2022
    • Jul 28, 2022 Thursday Drops: Which Watch? Take All Five! Introducing The Lochby Watch Wallet! Jul 28, 2022
    • Jul 27, 2022 In Pursuit of Balance: What's the Sweet Spot for "Oversized" Pens? Jul 27, 2022
    • Jul 26, 2022 In the Shop: Mid-Summer Spruce-up, Discontinued Pens and Limited Editions Jul 26, 2022
    • Jul 24, 2022 Sunday Reading for July 24, 2022 Jul 24, 2022
    • Jul 23, 2022 OK, So I Caved: The Traveler's Notebook 2022 "Traveler's Hotel" Limited Edition Jul 23, 2022
    • Jul 21, 2022 Thursday Drops: More 2022 Limited Edition Traveler's Notebooks Have Arrived! Jul 21, 2022
    • Jul 20, 2022 Pen Problems: How Do You Organize Your Pen Collection? Jul 20, 2022
    • Jul 19, 2022 Inventory Reduction: Last Call for Certain Brands and Products Jul 19, 2022
    • Jul 17, 2022 Sunday Reading for July 17, 2022 Jul 17, 2022
    • Jul 16, 2022 Ink Review: Scribo Verde Prato Jul 16, 2022
    • Jul 14, 2022 Review Revisited: The Lamy 2000 4 Color Ballpoint (Multipen) Jul 14, 2022
    • Jul 13, 2022 July Inventory Reduction, Part II: Additional Clearance Pricing, Plus Most Pens Now 10% Off! Jul 13, 2022
    • Jul 10, 2022 Sunday Reading for July 10, 2022 Jul 10, 2022
    • Jul 9, 2022 In Pursuit of the Perfect Patina: The Schon DSGN Machined Pen v2 Anniversary Edition Jul 9, 2022
    • Jul 7, 2022 Thursday Drops: Gently Used and Pencil/Paper Inventory Reduction! Jul 7, 2022
    • Jul 6, 2022 Introducing the Lochby Venture Pouch: Compact Versatility Jul 6, 2022
    • Jul 4, 2022 Holiday Reading for July 4, 2022! Jul 4, 2022
    • Jul 3, 2022 To Eyedropper or Not to Eyedropper, That Is the Question Jul 3, 2022
  • June 2022
    • Jun 30, 2022 Inventory Reduction Summer Sale, Plus a Lochby Restock! Jun 30, 2022
    • Jun 29, 2022 In Praise of Perforated Pages: The Nebula Note "Casual Note" Notebook Jun 29, 2022
    • Jun 28, 2022 From the Curated Shop: Favorite Pens for Reading Jun 28, 2022
    • Jun 26, 2022 Sunday Reading for June 26, 2022 Jun 26, 2022
    • Jun 25, 2022 Pen Review: Kakimori Brass Dip Nib Jun 25, 2022
    • Jun 23, 2022 Thursday Drops: Fountain Pen Friendly Paper and Landscape-Style Notebooks Jun 23, 2022
    • Jun 22, 2022 Ink Review: Anderillium Michigan Avenue (2022 Chicago Pen Show Limited Edition) Jun 22, 2022
    • Jun 21, 2022 Just Landed: Maruman Mnemosyne Notepads, Notepad Covers, Label Stickers & More! Jun 21, 2022
    • Jun 20, 2022 Holiday Reading for June 20, 2022 Jun 20, 2022
    • Jun 18, 2022 Mid-Year Review: Top Five 2022 Acquisitions Jun 18, 2022
    • Jun 16, 2022 2022 Mid-Year Review, Part II: Favorite Shop Additions and A Huge Thank-You! Jun 16, 2022
    • Jun 15, 2022 2022 Mid-Year Review: Favorite Review Posts from the First Half of 2022 Jun 15, 2022
    • Jun 13, 2022 Vacation Reading: Week of June 13, 2022 Jun 13, 2022
    • Jun 11, 2022 Exploring Custom Nibs: Custom Nib Studio "Perspective" Grind Jun 11, 2022
    • Jun 10, 2022 Housekeeping Updates: Vacation Time! Jun 10, 2022
    • Jun 9, 2022 Thursday Drops: Restocking Old Favorites Jun 9, 2022
    • Jun 8, 2022 Enjoying A (Sometimes) Expensive Hobby Amidst Economic Uncertainty Jun 8, 2022
    • Jun 7, 2022 Midori 70th Anniversary Fountain Pens, and Midori MD Notebook Restock Jun 7, 2022
    • Jun 6, 2022 T.G.S. Summer Giveaway, Round Three: Courtesy of Sunderland, Penwell, and Musgrave! Jun 6, 2022
    • Jun 5, 2022 Sunday Reading for June 5, 2022 Jun 5, 2022
    • Jun 4, 2022 Updated "Resources": Custom and Specialty Nibs Jun 4, 2022
    • Jun 3, 2022 Reunion Season Throwback: Things I Wish I Had In School Jun 3, 2022
    • Jun 1, 2022 Exploring Stock Custom Nibs, Part II: Nagahara Needlepoints from Franklin-Christoph Jun 1, 2022
  • May 2022
    • May 31, 2022 June is Almost Here! Father's Day and Graduation Gift Ideas May 31, 2022
    • May 29, 2022 Sunday Reading for May 29, 2022 (Memorial Day Weekend Edition) May 29, 2022
    • May 28, 2022 Exploring Custom Nibs: Predator Hybrid by Mark Bacas May 28, 2022
    • May 27, 2022 Memorial Day Weekend Giveaway: Courtesy of the Well-Appointed Desk and Skylab Letterpress! May 27, 2022
    • May 26, 2022 Thursday Drops: Recapping All That's New and Shiny May 26, 2022
    • May 25, 2022 Fountain Pen Maintenance: How I Clean My Fountain Pens May 25, 2022
    • May 24, 2022 Curated Shop Update: Massive New Drop of Washi Tape! May 24, 2022
    • May 22, 2022 Sunday Reading for May 22, 2022 May 22, 2022
    • May 21, 2022 Reintroducing the "Workhorse Pens" Series, and Back-End Updates May 21, 2022
    • May 19, 2022 Thursday Drops: Platinum Carbon Desk Pens in Black and Red! May 19, 2022
    • May 18, 2022 Notebook Review: Nina Cosford Sketchbook and Rediscovering Blank Notebooks May 18, 2022
    • May 17, 2022 New in the Shop: Midori MD Notebook Light in Three Sizes May 17, 2022
    • May 16, 2022 Enter the T.G.S. 10,000 Follower Giveaway, Featuring Sunderland and SchonDSGN! May 16, 2022
    • May 15, 2022 Sunday Reading for May 15, 2022 May 15, 2022
    • May 14, 2022 Workhorse Pens: Metal Pens as Workhorse Pens May 14, 2022
    • May 12, 2022 Thursday Drops: Start Gearing Up for Travel Season May 12, 2022
    • May 11, 2022 Exploring Stock Custom Nibs: The Esterbrook Needlepoint by Kirk Speer May 11, 2022
    • May 10, 2022 New in the Curated Shop: Caran d'Ache 849 Mechanical Pencils in Black Code, Gold Bar, and Brut Rosé Finishes May 10, 2022
    • May 8, 2022 Sunday Reading for May 8, 2022 May 8, 2022
    • May 7, 2022 Paper Review: First Impressions of the New Sanzen Tomoe River Paper May 7, 2022
    • May 5, 2022 Thursday Drops: Midori 70th Anniversary Three and Five-Year Diaries, and a Few More Sunderland MK1 Pens! May 5, 2022
    • May 4, 2022 Five Takeaways from the 2022 Chicago Pen Show May 4, 2022
    • May 1, 2022 Sunday Reading for May 1, 2022 May 1, 2022
  • April 2022
    • Apr 30, 2022 Behind the Scenes at a Major Pen Show: Chicago 2022 Apr 30, 2022
    • Apr 28, 2022 Thursday Drops: While I'm in Chicago, Midori 70th Anniversary Releases! Apr 28, 2022
    • Apr 27, 2022 Take Advantage of the T.G.S. Archive and Other Online Resources! Apr 27, 2022
    • Apr 26, 2022 April 28-May 1: Chicago Pen Show! Apr 26, 2022
    • Apr 24, 2022 Sunday Reading for April 24, 2022 Apr 24, 2022
    • Apr 23, 2022 Essential Stationery: For Me, It's Sticky Notes Apr 23, 2022
    • Apr 21, 2022 Thursday Drops: More Caran d'Ache Fixpencils Have Arrived! Apr 21, 2022
    • Apr 20, 2022 Case Review: Lochby Field Journal Notebook Cover Apr 20, 2022
    • Apr 19, 2022 In the Shop: Midori MD Cotton and Other Fountain Pen Friendly Papers Apr 19, 2022
    • Apr 17, 2022 Sunday Reading for April 17, 2022 Apr 17, 2022
    • Apr 16, 2022 2022 "Best Pens" List Update Is Now Live! Apr 16, 2022
    • Apr 14, 2022 Thursday Drops: 2022 Limited Edition Traveler's Notebook Sets Apr 14, 2022
    • Apr 13, 2022 Why It's Time to Stop Reflexively Avoiding Gold Trim: The Caran d'Ache 849 "Gold Bar" and Others Apr 13, 2022
    • Apr 12, 2022 In the Shop: 2022 Planner Clearance - All Dated Planners on Sale Apr 12, 2022
    • Apr 10, 2022 Sunday Reading for April 10, 2022 Apr 10, 2022
    • Apr 9, 2022 When You Find a Specific Pen You Like: Atlanta Pen Show 2022 Apr 9, 2022
    • Apr 7, 2022 Thursday Drops: Full TWSBI Restock, Caran d'Ache 849 Rollerballs and Ballpoints, and More! Apr 7, 2022
    • Apr 6, 2022 Pen Case Review: Lochby Quattro Four-Pen Case Apr 6, 2022
    • Apr 5, 2022 New Arrivals: TWSBI Swipes in Salmon and Pear! Apr 5, 2022
    • Apr 3, 2022 Sunday Reading for April 3, 2022 (Atlanta Pen Show Edition) Apr 3, 2022
    • Apr 2, 2022 Atlanta Pen Show Day! And a Lochby Update Apr 2, 2022
  • March 2022
    • Mar 31, 2022 Thursday Drops: National Pencil Day (Continued) Plus Atlanta Pen Show Offer Mar 31, 2022
    • Mar 30, 2022 My Traveler'sRoterfadenLochbyPlotter Notebook "System" Mar 30, 2022
    • Mar 29, 2022 New Arrivals: Midori 70th Anniversary Fountain Pen Sets Mar 29, 2022
    • Mar 27, 2022 Sunday Reading for March 27, 2022 (Plus, Introducing a New Feature!) Mar 27, 2022
    • Mar 26, 2022 The More Things Change, The More They're The Same: The Visconti Homo Sapiens Revisited Mar 26, 2022
    • Mar 24, 2022 Thursday Drops: Old Favorites and Gently Used Updates Mar 24, 2022
    • Mar 23, 2022 Join the Dark Side: Grades of Pencil Graphite from HB to 4B Mar 23, 2022
    • Mar 22, 2022 Shop Update: Paper for Letter Writing Mar 22, 2022
    • Mar 20, 2022 Sunday Reading for March 20, 2022 Mar 20, 2022
    • Mar 19, 2022 State of the Collection: My Franklin-Christoph Fountain Pens after Baltimore Mar 19, 2022
    • Mar 18, 2022 Travel Carry, Part II Mar 18, 2022
    • Mar 16, 2022 Baltimore Pen Show 2022 Recap: This Time, It Felt Like Pen Shows Might Be Back Mar 16, 2022
    • Mar 13, 2022 Sunday Reading for March 13, 2022 Mar 13, 2022
    • Mar 12, 2022 Your Questions Answered: Flying with Fountain Pens Mar 12, 2022
    • Mar 10, 2022 Thursday Drops: Travel Stationery Mar 10, 2022
    • Mar 9, 2022 Pen Show Prep 2022: A Short List of Things to See at the Baltimore Pen Show Mar 9, 2022
    • Mar 8, 2022 Shop Update: Grades of Graphite, from 6B to F Mar 8, 2022
    • Mar 6, 2022 Sunday Reading for March 6, 2022 Mar 6, 2022
    • Mar 5, 2022 Pen Show Prep 2022: Back to Baltimore! Mar 5, 2022
    • Mar 3, 2022 Thursday Drops: Announcing the New TWSBI Swipe in Pear Green Mar 3, 2022
    • Mar 2, 2022 Pen Review: The Schon DSGN Peek-A-Boo: So What Exactly Is "PEEK", Anyway? Mar 2, 2022
    • Mar 1, 2022 Desk Pads, Revisited Mar 1, 2022
  • February 2022
    • Feb 27, 2022 Sunday Reading for February 27, 2022 Feb 27, 2022
    • Feb 26, 2022 Notebook Review: The Theme System Journal Feb 26, 2022
    • Feb 24, 2022 Thursday Drops: New Arrivals Throughout the Redesigned Curated Shop! Feb 24, 2022
    • Feb 23, 2022 First Impressions: Monarca Inks Feb 23, 2022
    • Feb 21, 2022 Presidents' Day Pencil Promotion! Feb 21, 2022
    • Feb 20, 2022 Sunday Reading for February 20, 2022 Feb 20, 2022
    • Feb 19, 2022 Pen Review: TWSBI Vac700R Feb 19, 2022
    • Feb 18, 2022 Fountain Pen Friendly Paper (Updated Resource) Feb 18, 2022
    • Feb 17, 2022 Thursday Drops: New Reading Accessories from WMS + Co.! Feb 17, 2022
    • Feb 16, 2022 Pen Roll vs. Pen Case: Why Consider One Over The Other? Feb 16, 2022
    • Feb 15, 2022 Curated Shop Update: A Shop Redesign and Lochby Cases + Notebooks! Feb 15, 2022
    • Feb 13, 2022 Sunday Reading for February 13, 2022 Feb 13, 2022
    • Feb 12, 2022 My Experience with the Drillog Metal Dip Pen: Hype vs. Reality Feb 12, 2022
    • Feb 9, 2022 Folio Review: Harber London Leather Notebook Cover Feb 9, 2022
    • Feb 8, 2022 New TWSBI Inks: A Comparison Feb 8, 2022
    • Feb 6, 2022 Sunday Reading for February 6, 2022 Feb 6, 2022
    • Feb 5, 2022 Ink Review: Vinta Aegean Armada and Leyte Sea Kelp Feb 5, 2022
    • Feb 3, 2022 Deals & Drops: New TWSBI Fountain Pens, More Midori, and Clairefontaine Looseleaf Last Call! Feb 3, 2022
    • Feb 2, 2022 Pencil Review: Wingback Mechanical Pencil in Brass Feb 2, 2022
    • Feb 1, 2022 Shop Update: Back from Break with New TWSBIs! Feb 1, 2022
  • January 2022
    • Jan 30, 2022 Sunday Reading for January 30, 2022 Jan 30, 2022
    • Jan 25, 2022 A Short Winter Break - Along with a Special Offer! Jan 25, 2022
    • Jan 23, 2022 Sunday Reading for January 23, 2022 Jan 23, 2022
    • Jan 22, 2022 Pen Review: Otto Hutt Design03 Jan 22, 2022
    • Jan 21, 2022 Deals & Drops: Write Notepads Restock! Jan 21, 2022
    • Jan 19, 2022 Paper Review: What Is Bank Paper, and Why Is It So Popular? Jan 19, 2022
    • Jan 18, 2022 Stock Update: Clairefontaine French-Ruled Paper Went Fast Jan 18, 2022
    • Jan 16, 2022 Sunday Reading for January 16, 2022 Jan 16, 2022
    • Jan 15, 2022 The Paper Product That Started It All! French-Ruled Looseleaf Sheets and Booklets Are Finally Here Jan 15, 2022
    • Jan 13, 2022 Deals & Drops: We Have Pencils! Jan 13, 2022
    • Jan 12, 2022 Why I Love Natural (Undyed) Leather and Why You Shouldn't Worry If It Gets Dirty Jan 12, 2022
    • Jan 9, 2022 Sunday Reading for January 9, 2022 Jan 9, 2022
    • Jan 8, 2022 A New Ink for the New Year: Birmingham Ancho Chili Pepper Jan 8, 2022
    • Jan 6, 2022 Deals & Drops: Back to Basics, Every Year Jan 6, 2022
    • Jan 5, 2022 2022 Daily Carry: Starting the New Year Jan 5, 2022
    • Jan 4, 2022 Thank You For Your Support, and How to Help T.G.S. Grow in 2022 Jan 4, 2022
    • Jan 2, 2022 Sunday Reading for January 2, 2022 (New Year's Edition) Jan 2, 2022
    • Jan 1, 2022 Best Wishes for 2022, and My Own Wishes for this Community Jan 1, 2022
  • December 2021
    • Dec 30, 2021 New Year's Clearance! Take 10% Off Certain Items to Prepare for 2022 Dec 30, 2021
    • Dec 29, 2021 Five Intentions For 2022: What I Want To See From Myself Dec 29, 2021
    • Dec 27, 2021 Prepare for the New Year! Take 10% Off All Planners and Diaries, Automatically Applied Dec 27, 2021
    • Dec 22, 2021 2021 Year-End Review, Part IV: Series and Editorials Dec 22, 2021
    • Dec 21, 2021 New Arrivals: Caran d'Ache 849 Classic Ballpoint in Anthracite Grey Dec 21, 2021
    • Dec 18, 2021 2021 Year-End Review, Part III: Favorite New Acquisitions Dec 18, 2021
    • Dec 17, 2021 2021 Year-End Review, Part II: Top Sellers from the T.G.S. Curated Shop Dec 17, 2021
    • Dec 15, 2021 2021 Year-End Review, Part I: Favorite Products Reviewed Dec 15, 2021
    • Dec 14, 2021 Just Landed: More Hightide Desk Accessories! Dec 14, 2021
    • Dec 11, 2021 Pen Review: Pininfarina PF Two Fountain Pen Dec 11, 2021
    • Dec 9, 2021 Deals & Drops: Holiday Shipping Update/Cutoff and Last Call on Low-Stock Items Dec 9, 2021
    • Dec 8, 2021 Stock-up Obsession: "B" and "2B" Pencils Dec 8, 2021
    • Dec 7, 2021 Introducing Life Stationery Writing Pads Dec 7, 2021
    • Dec 4, 2021 Private Reserve D.C. Supershow Blue: A Classic Returns Dec 4, 2021
    • Dec 3, 2021 Deals & Drops: New Arrivals and Holiday Restock Reminders Dec 3, 2021
    • Dec 1, 2021 More Mini-Collections: The Most Underappreciated Color in Stationery? Dec 1, 2021
  • November 2021
    • Nov 30, 2021 Introducing CW&T Pen Type-C Nov 30, 2021
    • Nov 27, 2021 Five Knockaround Fountain Pens for the Office and Beyond Nov 27, 2021
    • Nov 26, 2021 T.G.S. Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale: Take 10% off with "BLACKFRIDAY" Nov 26, 2021
    • Nov 24, 2021 Esterbrook x Accutron: The Collaboration Continues with New Esties, Including an Oversize! Nov 24, 2021
    • Nov 23, 2021 Midori MD: All Notebook Sizes Now Available! Nov 23, 2021
    • Nov 21, 2021 Sunday Reading for November 21, 2021 Nov 21, 2021
    • Nov 20, 2021 Chicago Trip Ink Haul: Several from Sailor Ink Studio & Sailor Manyo HaHa Nov 20, 2021
    • Nov 18, 2021 Deals & Drops: Penco Pocket Pens and Hightide Accessories Just in Time for the Holidays! Nov 18, 2021
    • Nov 17, 2021 Ink Review: Anderillium Inks "Cuttlefish Brown" (Cephalopod Series) Nov 17, 2021
    • Nov 16, 2021 The T.G.S. 2021 Holiday Gift Guide is Live! Nov 16, 2021
    • Nov 14, 2021 Sunday Reading for November 14, 2021 Nov 14, 2021
    • Nov 13, 2021 Great Pen Stores: A Quick Trip to Anderson Pens Chicago and Atlas Stationers Nov 13, 2021
    • Nov 11, 2021 Deals & Drops: At Long Last, More Book Stands and Bullet Pens! Nov 11, 2021
    • Nov 10, 2021 Ink Review: How About A Super Sheener? A Look at Birmingham Pen Company "Angelfish" Nov 10, 2021
    • Nov 9, 2021 Shop Update: A Restock on Old Favorites and a Continuing Clearance Sale on New and Used Products Nov 9, 2021
    • Nov 6, 2021 Fountain Pen Day Weekend Giveaway! And Don't Miss the Ongoing Sale! Nov 6, 2021
    • Nov 4, 2021 Happy Fountain Pen Day: Can You Believe It's been 10 Years!?! Nov 4, 2021
    • Nov 3, 2021 What's Inside My Bag? Daily Carry Breakdown 2021 Nov 3, 2021
    • Nov 2, 2021 Product Spotlight: Caran d'Ache Infinite 888 Ballpoint and Mechanical Pencil Nov 2, 2021
  • October 2021
    • Oct 31, 2021 Sunday Reading for Halloween 2021! Oct 31, 2021
    • Oct 30, 2021 Water-Resistance in Fountain Pen Inks: How Important Is It Anyway? Oct 30, 2021
    • Oct 28, 2021 Deals & Drops: Autumn Is Here! Fall Colors, NaNoWriMo Prep, and More Oct 28, 2021
    • Oct 27, 2021 The Ultem-ate EDC? Reviewing the Schon DSGN Ultem Pens in Black and Amber Oct 27, 2021
    • Oct 26, 2021 Tuesday Update: Does a Notebook "Lay" Flat or "Lie" Flat? Who Cares! Five Suggestions For Those Who Hate Holding It Open. Oct 26, 2021
    • Oct 24, 2021 Sunday Reading for October 24, 2021 Oct 24, 2021
    • Oct 23, 2021 The Allure of the Stealth Pen: What Makes the All-Black Pen So Popular? Oct 23, 2021
    • Oct 21, 2021 Deals & Drops: PEEK-a-Boo! New Release from Schon DSGN, Favorite Stealth Pens, and More! Oct 21, 2021
    • Oct 20, 2021 Online Pen Shows: They May Be Easier, But Are They Really The Same? Oct 20, 2021
    • Oct 19, 2021 Tuesday Update: Revamped Archive, Updated Resources, and A New E-mail Option Oct 19, 2021
    • Oct 16, 2021 Workhorse Pens: Opus 88 Fountain Pens Offer Maximum Versatility Oct 16, 2021
    • Oct 14, 2021 Deals & Drops: Planner Season Has Kicked Off! Shop Planners and the Best "Planner Pens" Oct 14, 2021
    • Oct 13, 2021 Swapping Fountain Pen Nibs: From Easy to Expert Oct 13, 2021
    • Oct 11, 2021 Traveler's Notebook 2022 Diaries Are Now Available! Oct 11, 2021
    • Oct 10, 2021 Sunday Reading for October 10, 2021 Oct 10, 2021
    • Oct 9, 2021 Well, No Vacation After All...But Let's Play with Some Pens and Inks to Forget That! Oct 9, 2021
    • Oct 7, 2021 Deals & Drops: Return of Clairefontaine, Kokuyo Sketch Books, Sharpeners, Pins & More! Oct 7, 2021
    • Oct 6, 2021 2021 Chicago Pen Show Recap: Back to Normal ... Slowly Oct 6, 2021
    • Oct 5, 2021 Restock Tuesday! M+R Brass Sharpeners Are Back in Stock (Castor, Pollux, and Refill Blades) Oct 5, 2021
    • Oct 3, 2021 Sunday Reading for October 3, 2021 Oct 3, 2021
    • Oct 2, 2021 Report from Chicago: Pen Show Highlights from Friday Oct 2, 2021
    • Oct 1, 2021 Chicago Pen Show 2021: It's Pen Show Weekend! Oct 1, 2021
  • September 2021
    • Sep 30, 2021 Kokuyo PERPANEP "Zara Zara" Paper: Funny Name, Great Paper! Sep 30, 2021
    • Sep 29, 2021 Hands-On Review: The Caran d'Ache 849 Rollerball (or "XL Ballpoint"?) Sep 29, 2021
    • Sep 28, 2021 Restock Tuesday! Clairefontaine French-Ruled Paper, Washi Tape, and Enamel Pins! Sep 28, 2021
    • Sep 26, 2021 Sunday Reading for September 26, 2021 Sep 26, 2021
    • Sep 25, 2021 Introducing the New and Improved T.G.S. Review Archive Sep 25, 2021
    • Sep 23, 2021 Deals & Drops: Virtual Pen Show Setup Sep 23, 2021
    • Sep 22, 2021 Stálogy Paper: My Thoughts, Two Months In Sep 22, 2021
    • Sep 21, 2021 Introducing Maruman Mnemosyne Notebooks Sep 21, 2021
    • Sep 19, 2021 Sunday Reading for September 19, 2021 Sep 19, 2021
    • Sep 18, 2021 Spotlight On: The Nib Tailor, Featuring Architect + Inverted Architect Nib Grinds Sep 18, 2021
    • Sep 16, 2021 Deals & Drops: Hand-Picked Everyday Office Supplies Sep 16, 2021
    • Sep 15, 2021 Ink Review: Color Traveler Shodoshima Olive Green and Mihara Daruma Red Sep 15, 2021
    • Sep 14, 2021 Introducing the TWSBI Diamond 580 ALR in Navy Blue (Available Now) Sep 14, 2021
    • Sep 12, 2021 Sunday Reading for September 12, 2021 Sep 12, 2021
    • Sep 11, 2021 Ask TGS: Comparing Popular Paper Sizes Sep 11, 2021
    • Sep 9, 2021 Deals & Drops: Writing Pads, Rollerballs, and Planner Markdowns! Sep 9, 2021
    • Sep 8, 2021 Vintage Pen Primer, Part V: What About Just Opting for a Vintage Nib? Sep 8, 2021
    • Sep 6, 2021 Labor Day Promotion: Finish Up Your Summer Reading with a Free Gift on Us! Sep 6, 2021
    • Sep 5, 2021 Sunday Reading for September 5, 2021 Sep 5, 2021
    • Sep 4, 2021 Mini Collections, Part VI: The Rest of the Inks - Blacks, Greys, Browns, Oranges, and Golds Sep 4, 2021
    • Sep 2, 2021 Deals & Drops: Post-Pen Show New Arrivals! Platinum, Field Notes, Caran d'Ache & More Sep 2, 2021
    • Sep 1, 2021 San Francisco Pen Show: The Big Weekend Recap Sep 1, 2021
  • August 2021
    • Aug 31, 2021 Introducing the Caran d'Ache 849 Rollerball Aug 31, 2021
    • Aug 30, 2021 Weekly Links for August 30, 2021 (Post San Francisco Pen Show Edition) Aug 30, 2021
    • Aug 28, 2021 San Francisco Pen Show: Day 1 Recap Aug 28, 2021
    • Aug 26, 2021 This Weekend: Come Visit at the San Francisco Pen Show! Aug 26, 2021
    • Aug 25, 2021 Back to Work Check-In: What I'm Using (2021 Edition) Aug 25, 2021
    • Aug 22, 2021 Sunday Reading for August 22, 2021 Aug 22, 2021
    • Aug 21, 2021 A Surprise in the Mail from Musgrave! And a Giveaway! Aug 21, 2021
    • Aug 20, 2021 A Note on T.G.S. Gently Used Aug 20, 2021
    • Aug 19, 2021 Caran d'Ache 849 Overview: Go Back To School or Work with a Classic Aug 19, 2021
    • Aug 18, 2021 Quick Look Review: The Ti Ultra Fountain Pen + Rollerball + Ballpoint Aug 18, 2021
    • Aug 15, 2021 Sunday Reading for August 15, 2021 Aug 15, 2021
    • Aug 14, 2021 Mini Collections, Part V: All The Blue Inks (Including Blues, Blue-Blacks, Teals, and Turquoise) Aug 14, 2021
    • Aug 12, 2021 Deals & Drops: Greatest Hits from the 2021 D.C. Pen Show Aug 12, 2021
    • Aug 11, 2021 2021 D.C. Pen Show Recap: Saturday, Sunday, and Overall Thoughts on the Return of Pen Shows Aug 11, 2021
    • Aug 10, 2021 Weekly Links for August 10, 2021 Aug 10, 2021
    • Aug 7, 2021 2021 D.C. Pen Show Day 1 Review and Saturday ("The Big Show") Preview! Aug 7, 2021
    • Aug 5, 2021 Off to the 2021 D.C. Pen Show... And For Those Who Can't Attend, a Pen Show Special! Aug 5, 2021
    • Aug 3, 2021 First Impressions: The TWSBI Swipe is a Steal Aug 3, 2021
    • Aug 2, 2021 New Arrivals: Caran d'Ache 849 Claim Your Style, Edition 3! Aug 2, 2021
    • Aug 1, 2021 Sunday Reading for August 1, 2021 Aug 1, 2021
  • July 2021
    • Jul 31, 2021 Mini Collections, Part IV: All the PURPLE Inks Jul 31, 2021
    • Jul 29, 2021 New Arrivals: TWSBI Swipe Is Now In Stock! Plus Caran d'Ache Nespresso and More Sunderlands! Jul 29, 2021
    • Jul 28, 2021 Something Completely Different, and Yes, a Little Weird: Nespresso x Caran d'Ache Edition No. 4 Jul 28, 2021
    • Jul 25, 2021 Sunday Reading for July 25, 2021 Jul 25, 2021
    • Jul 24, 2021 Mini-Collections, Part III: All the Green Inks Jul 24, 2021
    • Jul 22, 2021 Deals & Drops: Gearing Up for the D.C. Pen Show - A Few Updates! Jul 22, 2021
    • Jul 21, 2021 Mini Collections, Part II: All the Red Inks Jul 21, 2021
    • Jul 18, 2021 Sunday Reading for July 18, 2021 Jul 18, 2021
    • Jul 17, 2021 Red Ink Review: Tono & Lims "Superstar T" Jul 17, 2021
    • Jul 15, 2021 Deals & Drops: Store Exclusives, New TWSBIs, Stálogy & More! Jul 15, 2021
    • Jul 14, 2021 Customizing Stationery: If Your Ideal Product Doesn't Exist, Make It Yourself! Jul 14, 2021
    • Jul 13, 2021 Workhorse Inks Update: Water-Testing TWSBI Inks Jul 13, 2021
    • Jul 11, 2021 Sunday Reading for July 11, 2021 Jul 11, 2021
    • Jul 10, 2021 Considerations in Choosing a Store-Exclusive Pen Jul 10, 2021
    • Jul 8, 2021 T.G.S. x Sunderland mk1 Pens Are Now Available For Purchase! Jul 8, 2021
    • Jul 7, 2021 Workhorse Inks: TWSBI Blue-Black Jul 7, 2021
    • Jul 6, 2021 Classics of Stationery: Rhodia Pads and Notebooks in the T.G.S. Curated Shop Jul 6, 2021
    • Jul 3, 2021 Ultra Luxury Options: The Pilot Custom Urushi Fountain Pen Jul 3, 2021
  • June 2021
    • Jun 30, 2021 Narwhal Pens: Continuing the Entry-Level Piston Filler Wars Jun 30, 2021
    • Jun 27, 2021 Sunday Reading for June 27, 2021 Jun 27, 2021
    • Jun 26, 2021 First Look: Introducing Esterbrook Inks! Jun 26, 2021
    • Jun 23, 2021 Stationery Trends: Subscription Services Today, Do You Still Use Them? Jun 23, 2021
    • Jun 22, 2021 Turn Any Notebook Into A Planner with Midori MD Diary Stickers Jun 22, 2021
    • Jun 20, 2021 Sunday Reading for June 20, 2021 Jun 20, 2021
    • Jun 19, 2021 Exploring the Traveler's Company B-Sides & Rarities Collection, Part II: Letter Pads, Memo Cards, and New Zippered Cases Jun 19, 2021
    • Jun 16, 2021 Exploring the Traveler's Company "B-Sides and Rarities" Collection, Part I: Washable and Super Lightweight Paper Jun 16, 2021
    • Jun 15, 2021 In the Shop: New Arrivals from Midori and Traveler's Company Jun 15, 2021
    • Jun 13, 2021 Sunday Reading for June 13, 2021 Jun 13, 2021
    • Jun 7, 2021 Weekly Links for June 7, 2021 Jun 7, 2021
    • Jun 6, 2021 Mid-Year review: Personal Favorites Jun 6, 2021
    • Jun 4, 2021 The End of Tomoe River (?) and Possible Replacements Jun 4, 2021
    • Jun 2, 2021 Mid-Year Review: Popular Content from the First Half of 2021 Jun 2, 2021
  • May 2021
    • May 30, 2021 Sunday Reading for Memorial Day Weekend, Plus a Memorial Day Promotion! May 30, 2021
    • May 29, 2021 What Makes a Great Anniversary Edition: Kanilea Pen Company Honokalani Maile Lei May 29, 2021
    • May 27, 2021 What We Carry And Why: My Vision for the T.G.S. Curated Shop May 27, 2021
    • May 26, 2021 Has The Market for "Limited Editions" Finally Jumped the Shark? May 26, 2021
    • May 25, 2021 Pokka Pens and Accessories Back in Stock! May 25, 2021
    • May 23, 2021 Sunday Reading for May 23, 2021 May 23, 2021
    • May 21, 2021 New Arrivals: Traveler's Company Mid-Year (July) Start Planner Refills! May 21, 2021
    • May 20, 2021 Pen Review: Tibaldi N.60 in Samarkand Blue May 20, 2021
    • May 18, 2021 New Shop Arrivals from Midori MD + Tomoe River, Plus a TRU RED Giveaway! May 18, 2021
    • May 16, 2021 Sunday Reading for May 16, 2021 May 16, 2021
    • May 15, 2021 Notebook Review: Staples TRU RED Starter Journal May 15, 2021
    • May 12, 2021 What Do I Look For in a Ballpoint Refill? May 12, 2021
    • May 8, 2021 Filling Systems: Pros and Cons of Piston Fillers, Vacuum Fillers, and Cartridge/Converter Fountain Pens May 8, 2021
    • May 5, 2021 Essential Stationery Items: Pentel PD345 Quicker Clicker May 5, 2021
    • May 2, 2021 Sunday Reading for May 2, 2021 May 2, 2021
    • May 1, 2021 It's That Time Again! Updated 2021 "Best Pen" Recommendations Are Live May 1, 2021
  • April 2021
    • Apr 28, 2021 Workhorse Inks: Exploring Iroshizuku, Part II (Asa-Gao, Murasaki-Shikibu, and Aji-Sai) Apr 28, 2021
    • Apr 26, 2021 In the Curated Shop: TWSBI Inks (Swatches Included!) Apr 26, 2021
    • Apr 25, 2021 Sunday Reading for April 25, 2021 Apr 25, 2021
    • Apr 24, 2021 Hands On With the TWSBI Diamond 580 Smoke and Rose Gold II Fountain Pen Apr 24, 2021
    • Apr 21, 2021 Pilot G2 Update: Pen Bodies and Alternative Refills Apr 21, 2021
    • Apr 18, 2021 Sunday Reading for April 18, 2021 Apr 18, 2021
    • Apr 17, 2021 Building a Set: Caran d'Ache 849 Fountain Pen Apr 17, 2021
    • Apr 14, 2021 Workhorse Inks: Exploring Iroshizuku in Full (As in, the Entire Line) Apr 14, 2021
    • Apr 13, 2021 In the Curated Shop: Caran d'Ache Ecridor Racing Collection Pen and Pencil Sets Apr 13, 2021
    • Apr 11, 2021 Sunday Reading for April 11, 2021 Apr 11, 2021
    • Apr 10, 2021 Pencil Review: Retro 51 Tornado Pencil Apr 10, 2021
    • Apr 7, 2021 Review Revisited: Is the Pilot G2 Still A Good Pen? Apr 7, 2021
    • Apr 6, 2021 In the Curated Shop: Essential Office Supplies Apr 6, 2021
    • Apr 4, 2021 Sunday Reading for April 4, 2021 Apr 4, 2021
    • Apr 3, 2021 Notebook Review AND GIVEAWAY: Musubi Folio Cosmo Air Light Apr 3, 2021
    • Apr 2, 2021 Happy Easter Weekend! Take 10% Off All Shop Orders Through Sunday! Apr 2, 2021
    • Apr 1, 2021 Take Five: Favorite Traveler's Notebook Accessories Apr 1, 2021
  • March 2021
    • Mar 31, 2021 Mechanical Pencil Review: Ohto Sharp APS-280E Mar 31, 2021
    • Mar 30, 2021 In the Curated Shop: Caran d'Ache 849 Premium Collection Mar 30, 2021
    • Mar 27, 2021 Pen Review: Otto Hutt design07 Mar 27, 2021
    • Mar 24, 2021 They Sure Don't Make It Like They Used To: Vintage Office Paper from The Well-Appointed Desk Mar 24, 2021
    • Mar 23, 2021 Accessorizing Your Notebooks with the Traveler's Company Brass Lineup Mar 23, 2021
    • Mar 14, 2021 Sunday reading for March 14, 2021 Mar 14, 2021
    • Mar 11, 2021 Hierarchies of Fountain Pen Friendly Paper (Last Updated 1.24.24) Mar 11, 2021
    • Mar 9, 2021 Introducing the Write Notepads "Engineer" Collection Mar 9, 2021
    • Mar 7, 2021 Sunday Reading for March 7, 2021 Mar 7, 2021
    • Mar 6, 2021 Organizing A Pen Collection: Pulling It All Together Mar 6, 2021
    • Mar 3, 2021 How Many Pens Is Too Many (To Have Inked Up at Once): Managing a Collection Mar 3, 2021
    • Mar 2, 2021 Perfection, Modified: Penco "Perfection Light" Bullet Pens Mar 2, 2021
  • February 2021
    • Feb 28, 2021 Sunday Reading for February 28, 2021 Feb 28, 2021
    • Feb 27, 2021 Traveler's Notebook Tutorial: How to Connect Multiple Refills and Accessories Feb 27, 2021
    • Feb 25, 2021 Which Pens and Pencils We Carry and Why Feb 25, 2021
    • Feb 24, 2021 Mini-Collections and Under-appreciated Pens: The Parker Sonnet Feb 24, 2021
    • Feb 21, 2021 Sunday Reading for February 21, 2021 Feb 21, 2021
    • Feb 20, 2021 First Impressions: Hands On with the New Parker 51 Fountain Pen Feb 20, 2021
    • Feb 18, 2021 Deals & Drops: Rhodia, Quo Vadis, and New Kawecos for Spring Feb 18, 2021
    • Feb 17, 2021 An Old Favorite, Often Overlooked: The Quo Vadis Habana Journal Feb 17, 2021
    • Feb 15, 2021 Valentine's Day-Presidents Day-Snow Day Sale! Feb 15, 2021
    • Feb 14, 2021 Sunday Reading for February 14, 2021 Feb 14, 2021
    • Feb 13, 2021 Pen Case Review: Franklin-Christoph Penvelope Six Feb 13, 2021
    • Feb 10, 2021 A Closer Look: Best Notebooks for a Commonplace Book Feb 10, 2021
    • Feb 7, 2021 Sunday Reading for February 7, 2021 Feb 7, 2021
    • Feb 6, 2021 Introducing the Caran d'Ache Léman Fountain Pen (in "Klein Blue" Lacquer!) Feb 6, 2021
    • Feb 3, 2021 Accutron x Esterbrook Camden: A Heritage Brand Collaboration Feb 3, 2021
  • January 2021
    • Jan 30, 2021 My Personal Traveler's Notebook, Plus Traveler's Notebooks in The Curated Shop! Jan 30, 2021
    • Jan 27, 2021 Vintage Gem: The Dixon Ticonderoga Woodgrain Pencil Jan 27, 2021
    • Jan 23, 2021 Essential Office Supplies: Monteverde for Montblanc Refills Jan 23, 2021
    • Jan 20, 2021 M+R Brass Sharpeners: Point Comparison Jan 20, 2021
    • Jan 16, 2021 First Impressions: Scribo Feel Fountain Pen Jan 16, 2021
    • Jan 14, 2021 Ink Review: Did Scribo Create the Best Ink Bottle Ever? Jan 14, 2021
    • Jan 12, 2021 Klein Blue Pencil Sets from Caran d'Ache Jan 12, 2021
    • Jan 9, 2021 Last Call for "Old" Tomoe River? The Galen Leather Everyday Book Jan 9, 2021
    • Jan 6, 2021 My Five Best Pencils for Everyday Writing, Five Years Later Jan 6, 2021
    • Jan 2, 2021 Year-End Recap: Favorite Posts from 2020 Jan 2, 2021
  • December 2020
    • Dec 30, 2020 Year-End Recap: Favorite Pens from 2020 Dec 30, 2020
    • Dec 23, 2020 Pen Review: Sunderland MK1 Machined Pen Dec 23, 2020
    • Dec 22, 2020 Merry Christmas to Me! Esterbrook Estie "Rocky Top"! Dec 22, 2020
    • Dec 19, 2020 The Allure of Enamel Lapel Pins Dec 19, 2020
    • Dec 17, 2020 Bring Back Jumbo Pencils as a Standard Stationery Item! Dec 17, 2020
    • Dec 13, 2020 Workhorse Pens: Pelikan M800 Stone Garden Dec 13, 2020
    • Dec 9, 2020 An Abundance of Good Paper: Write Notepads Memo Pads Dec 9, 2020
    • Dec 8, 2020 Pairing Items for Stationery Gifts: Different Ideas for Different Interests Dec 8, 2020
    • Dec 5, 2020 Workflows Update: Why I'm Choosing an Undated Planner for 2021 Dec 5, 2020
    • Dec 2, 2020 Happy Holidays: A Review of Ferris Wheel Press Peppermint Drop / "Tourbillon de Menthe" Dec 2, 2020
  • November 2020
    • Nov 21, 2020 Pen Review: Maiora Impronte Oversize Fountain Pen Nov 21, 2020
    • Nov 18, 2020 Five Surprisingly Practical Uses for Washi Tape Nov 18, 2020
    • Nov 14, 2020 Can You Write With a Leadholder? I do! Nov 14, 2020
    • Nov 7, 2020 Worth the Hype? A Close Look at a Montblanc Writers Edition (Virginia Woolf) Nov 7, 2020
    • Nov 4, 2020 Five Favorites for Fountain Pen Day (and My Own Personal Distraction) Nov 4, 2020
  • October 2020
    • Oct 31, 2020 Sailor 1911 Compass: A True Entry Level Contender? Oct 31, 2020
    • Oct 29, 2020 Deals & Drops: Mazzuoli Nobile ITALIA, Maiora Impronte, and the ENSSO Aria Oct 29, 2020
    • Oct 28, 2020 What, More Pocket Pens? Introducing the Penco "Perfection" Oct 28, 2020
    • Oct 24, 2020 Workflows: Resources and Recommendations for Working from Home Oct 24, 2020
    • Oct 21, 2020 Traveler's Company Brass Fountain Pen: A New Twist on a Vintage Form Factor Oct 21, 2020
    • Oct 20, 2020 New Arrivals: Field Notes "United States of Letterpress" Edition and More! Oct 20, 2020
    • Oct 17, 2020 Pen Review: Opus 88 Omar Demonstrator Oct 17, 2020
    • Oct 15, 2020 An Overlooked Gem? The Traveler's Company Brass Ballpoint Pen Oct 15, 2020
  • September 2020
    • Sep 30, 2020 Pen Review: Esterbrook Estie "Maraschino" Is a Welcome Surprise Sep 30, 2020
    • Sep 29, 2020 Introducing the NOBILE ITALIA from Giuliano Mazzuoli Sep 29, 2020
    • Sep 26, 2020 Kaweco Sport: It's More Than Just a Fountain Pen Sep 26, 2020
    • Sep 23, 2020 Personal Favorites: Clairefontaine French-Ruled Paper! Sep 23, 2020
    • Sep 19, 2020 Pen Review: Montegrappa Miya Fountain Pen Sep 19, 2020
    • Sep 18, 2020 First Look: Introducing Caran d'Ache Claim Your Style, Edition 2 Sep 18, 2020
    • Sep 16, 2020 Ink Review: Sailor Ink Studio 140 Sep 16, 2020
    • Sep 15, 2020 T.G.S. Exclusive Penwell Now Available! Sep 15, 2020
    • Sep 12, 2020 Essential Office Supplies and Accessories for the Home Office Sep 12, 2020
    • Sep 9, 2020 Everyday Writing with a Modern Flex Pen Sep 9, 2020
    • Sep 5, 2020 First Impressions: Esterbrook JR Pocket Pen in Tuxedo Black Sep 5, 2020
    • Sep 2, 2020 Pen Review: Kaweco x Galen Leather Classic Sport Sep 2, 2020
  • August 2020
    • Aug 30, 2020 Mahogany Desk Accessories from Galen Leather Aug 30, 2020
    • Aug 28, 2020 Ten Classic Stationery Items Everyone Should Own Aug 28, 2020
    • Aug 27, 2020 Paper So Good It Should Be Illegal? Reviewing the Blackwing "Illegal Pad" Aug 27, 2020
    • Aug 25, 2020 Reading and Library Accessories in The T.G.S. Curated Shop Aug 25, 2020
    • Aug 22, 2020 Pen Review: Cross Peerless 125 Fountain Pen Aug 22, 2020
    • Aug 19, 2020 5 Reasons Why Parker Nailed the Parker 51 Reissue Aug 19, 2020
    • Aug 18, 2020 Introducing the Caran d'Ache Swiss Collection Aug 18, 2020
    • Aug 15, 2020 First Impressions: Leonardo Momento Zero in Primary Manipulation Aug 15, 2020
    • Aug 12, 2020 Back to School and Back to Work: Finding a "Work From Home" Setup that Works for You Aug 12, 2020
    • Aug 11, 2020 Introducing The Write Notepads Weekly Planner Notebook Aug 11, 2020
    • Aug 8, 2020 When is a Fountain Pen Too Big? Considerations on "Oversized" Pens Aug 8, 2020
    • Aug 5, 2020 Gone But Not Forgotten: The Twist Bullet Pencil Revisited Aug 5, 2020
    • Aug 4, 2020 Introducing New Pokka Accessories: Aluminum Cap and Keyring Dock Aug 4, 2020
    • Aug 1, 2020 Pen Review: Schon DSGN Pocket Six Fountain Pen Aug 1, 2020
  • July 2020
    • Jul 31, 2020 Personal Journaling Setup, Part 3: Revisiting Pocket Notebooks Jul 31, 2020
    • Jul 29, 2020 A Hot Streak for Blackwing Jul 29, 2020
    • Jul 25, 2020 Personal Journaling Setup Part 2: Revisiting the Commonplace Book Jul 25, 2020
    • Jul 23, 2020 My Personal Journaling Setup Jul 23, 2020
    • Jul 18, 2020 2020 Mid-Year Recap: Five Favorite Products from the Year So Far Jul 18, 2020
    • Jul 15, 2020 Pen Review: Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with PO Nib Jul 15, 2020
    • Jul 14, 2020 Up Your Pocket Writing Game in the T.G.S Curated Shop! Jul 14, 2020
    • Jul 11, 2020 Pen Review: CW&T Pen Type-B Jul 11, 2020
    • Jul 8, 2020 Pen Review: Esterbrook Camden "Composition" Edition Jul 8, 2020
    • Jul 4, 2020 Unsung Heroes: The Waterman Expert Fountain Pen Jul 4, 2020
    • Jul 2, 2020 What's the Best Long-Point Pencil Sharpener? I Look At Handheld Options Jul 2, 2020
  • June 2020
    • Jun 30, 2020 What Is a Book Dart? An Explanation. Jun 30, 2020
    • Jun 27, 2020 My Top 10 Blackwing Volumes Pencils Jun 27, 2020
    • Jun 24, 2020 Pen Review: Montegrappa Elmo "Fantasy Blooms" Fountain Pen in Iris Yellow Jun 24, 2020
    • Jun 20, 2020 The Sad, Strange Saga of Crane Stationery Jun 20, 2020
    • Jun 17, 2020 First Look: Van Dieman's Ink Jun 17, 2020
    • Jun 16, 2020 This Just In: Reading Accessories in the Curated Shop Jun 16, 2020
    • Jun 13, 2020 How To Choose The Best Pen For You Jun 13, 2020
    • Jun 10, 2020 Platinum Slip & Seal Cap: What Is It and Does It Work? Jun 10, 2020
    • Jun 9, 2020 This Just In: CW&T Pen Type-A and Pen Type-B in The Curated Shop! Jun 9, 2020
  • May 2020
    • May 31, 2020 First Impressions: Montblanc 149 Fountain Pen May 31, 2020
    • May 28, 2020 Updating Prior Reviews: Platinum Curidas Feed Issues and the Diamine Music Set May 28, 2020
    • May 25, 2020 This Just In: Write Notepads Hardcover Notebooks Available in the Curated Shop! May 25, 2020
    • May 23, 2020 Pen Review: TWSBI ECO Yellow and ECO White Rose Gold May 23, 2020
    • May 21, 2020 Lamy Safari "Candy" Special Edition Part II: The Ballpoint May 21, 2020
    • May 17, 2020 More Stock Nibs That Offer Line Variation May 17, 2020
    • May 14, 2020 Pen Review: Lamy Safari "Candy" Special Editions May 14, 2020
    • May 9, 2020 Write Notepads Spiral Notebook: How Far Can I Push This Paper? May 9, 2020
    • May 6, 2020 Pen Review: Vintage Kaweco Sport May 6, 2020
    • May 2, 2020 Classy Carry: The Esterbrook Pen Nook Six Pen Case May 2, 2020
  • April 2020
    • Apr 30, 2020 Initial Thoughts: The Platinum Curidas Apr 30, 2020
    • Apr 25, 2020 The Best Paper for Everyday Writing, Part V: Writing Pads, Notecards, and Even Some Looseleaf Apr 25, 2020
    • Apr 22, 2020 Ink Review: Montblanc Writers Edition Rudyard Kipling Limited Edition Apr 22, 2020
    • Apr 19, 2020 The Best Paper For Everyday Writing, Part IV: How Do People Actually Use Pocket Notebooks? Apr 19, 2020
    • Apr 16, 2020 The Best Paper for Everyday Writing, Part III: The Best Spiral Notebooks Apr 16, 2020
    • Apr 12, 2020 Sunday Reading for April 12, 2020 Apr 12, 2020
    • Apr 11, 2020 Workhorse Pens: The Case for the TWSBI 580 and the TWSBI 580AL/ALR Apr 11, 2020
    • Apr 8, 2020 Follow Up: Diamine Music and Flower Ink Sets Apr 8, 2020
    • Apr 4, 2020 The Best Paper for Everyday Writing, Part II: Top Five Slim Softcover Notebooks Apr 4, 2020
    • Apr 2, 2020 The TGS Curated Shop: Pokka Pens Restock and Free Shipping Offer! Apr 2, 2020
    • Apr 1, 2020 The Best Paper for Everday Writing, Part I: Best Hardcover Notebooks Apr 1, 2020
  • March 2020
    • Mar 29, 2020 Ink Review: Diamine Music Set Vivaldi & Strauss Mar 29, 2020
    • Mar 22, 2020 Updated 2020 "Best Pens" Recommendations! Mar 22, 2020
    • Mar 18, 2020 Recommended Analogue-Inspired Books to Read While You're Shut In Mar 18, 2020
    • Mar 15, 2020 Pen Review: Leonardo Furore with Rose Gold Trim Mar 15, 2020
    • Mar 11, 2020 The Best Truly American Pencils: New Releases from Musgrave Pencil Company Mar 11, 2020
    • Mar 8, 2020 Pen Review: Matthew C. Martin OG1 Fountain Pen Mar 8, 2020
    • Mar 4, 2020 Baltimore 2020 Pen Show Recap: And It Keeps Growing! Mar 4, 2020
  • February 2020
    • Feb 29, 2020 Scenes from the 2020 Baltimore Pen Show: Day One Feb 29, 2020
    • Feb 26, 2020 Everyday Writers: The Best Fountain Pen Inks for Daily Use (2020 Edition) Feb 26, 2020
    • Feb 22, 2020 Everyday Writers: Choosing the Best Pens and Pencils for Life Feb 22, 2020
    • Feb 19, 2020 A Tale of Two Limited Anniversary Editions: The Lamy 2000 Black Amber Feb 19, 2020
    • Feb 15, 2020 First Impressions: The AmazonBasics Fountain Pen Is Surprisingly Good Feb 15, 2020
    • Feb 12, 2020 Stationery as a Inexpensive Way to Relive Your Childhood and The Blackfeet Indian Pencil: My Favorite Pencil of All-Time Feb 12, 2020
    • Feb 8, 2020 Pen Review: Leonardo Momento Zero Arlecchino Feb 8, 2020
    • Feb 5, 2020 Why Everyone Needs at Least One Green Ink Feb 5, 2020
    • Feb 1, 2020 Scenes from NY NOW and the National Stationery Show, 2020 Feb 1, 2020
  • January 2020
    • Jan 29, 2020 Travel Tips: Packing a Writing Kit for the Road Jan 29, 2020
    • Jan 25, 2020 Ink Brand Profile: Platinum Mix-Free Inks Jan 25, 2020
    • Jan 22, 2020 2020 Philadelphia Pen Show Recap Jan 22, 2020
    • Jan 18, 2020 Scenes from the 2020 Philadelphia Pen Show Jan 18, 2020
    • Jan 15, 2020 Pen Show Prep 2020 and My One-Pen Challenge Jan 15, 2020
    • Jan 11, 2020 Pen Review: Platinum Procyon (100th Anniversary Edition) Jan 11, 2020
    • Jan 8, 2020 My 2019 Retrospective Jan 8, 2020
    • Jan 4, 2020 Five Themes for 2020 and a New Decade, and Introducing TGS Patreon Jan 4, 2020
    • Jan 1, 2020 The Ten Most Influential Stationery Products of the Past Decade Jan 1, 2020
  • December 2019
    • Dec 21, 2019 Thoughts on Purchasing Expensive Pens (or Any Luxury Item) Dec 21, 2019
    • Dec 18, 2019 Notebook Review: Oxford USA Hardcover Journal Dec 18, 2019
    • Dec 14, 2019 Last Chance to Grab One: Aurora 88 Sigaro Blu Dec 14, 2019
    • Dec 11, 2019 Notebook Review: Filofax Notebook and Clipbook Dec 11, 2019
    • Dec 7, 2019 Pen Review Revisited: Pelikan M101N Grey-Blue Fountain Pen Dec 7, 2019
    • Dec 4, 2019 Notebook Review: Updated Notebooks from Letts of London Dec 4, 2019
  • November 2019
    • Nov 27, 2019 Back to Basics: Blue Ink for Everday Writing Nov 27, 2019
    • Nov 23, 2019 My Jibun Techo: The Planner Geek's Planner Nov 23, 2019
    • Nov 21, 2019 Brand Profile: Taking a Look at Moonman's Emergence and Current Direction Nov 21, 2019
    • Nov 16, 2019 Workhorse Pens: The Lamy Studio LX All Black Nov 16, 2019
    • Nov 13, 2019 Pen Review: Visconti Mirage Fountain Pen Nov 13, 2019
    • Nov 6, 2019 Pen Review: Yookers Refillable Felt-Tip Pens Nov 6, 2019
    • Nov 2, 2019 Ink Review: Vanness Pens / Joey Feldman "Inktober" and "Good Evening" Nov 2, 2019
  • October 2019
    • Oct 30, 2019 Pen Review: Lamy LX Marron Special Edition Oct 30, 2019
    • Oct 26, 2019 The Best Value Buys in Fountain Pens in 2019 Oct 26, 2019
    • Oct 24, 2019 Pen Review: Jacques Herbin "Sloop" Fountain Pen Oct 24, 2019
    • Oct 19, 2019 Pen Review: Montegrappa Extra 1930 Oct 19, 2019
    • Oct 16, 2019 Pen Review: PenBBS 309 Piston Filler Oct 16, 2019
    • Oct 12, 2019 Best Fountain Pen Inks for Everyday Writing: Lamy Inks Oct 12, 2019
    • Oct 9, 2019 Pen Review: PenBBS 308 Fountain Pen Oct 9, 2019
    • Oct 5, 2019 Pen Review: Franklin-Christoph Model 20 Marietta Oct 5, 2019
    • Oct 2, 2019 Notebook Review: Endless Recorder Notebook Oct 2, 2019
  • September 2019
    • Sep 28, 2019 Picking a "Workhorse": How To Choose A Fountain Pen for an Everyday Writer Sep 28, 2019
    • Sep 25, 2019 Notebook Review: Baron Fig Gather Review Journal Sep 25, 2019
    • Sep 21, 2019 Flooding the Market? A Recap of Lamy's 2019 Special and Limited Releases Sep 21, 2019
    • Sep 18, 2019 Water and White Lightning: Fixing High Maintenance Inks Sep 18, 2019
    • Sep 15, 2019 A Vintage Gateway? Wing Sung 601 "Vacumatic" Filler Sep 15, 2019
    • Sep 11, 2019 New Notebook Alert: Yoseka Stationery Sep 11, 2019
    • Sep 7, 2019 Pen Review: Karas Kustoms Vertex Fountain Pen Sep 7, 2019
    • Sep 4, 2019 Pen Review: Aurora Vintage Duo-cart Fountain Pen Sep 4, 2019
  • August 2019
    • Aug 31, 2019 Pen Rolls vs. Pen Cases: A Review of the Rickshaw Bagworks Deluxe 6 Pen Roll Aug 31, 2019
    • Aug 28, 2019 Quest for Perfection: My Search for the Best Burgundy Ink Aug 28, 2019
    • Aug 21, 2019 Pen Review: Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero x Pen Chalet Special Edition Aug 21, 2019
    • Aug 17, 2019 My Personal Hall of Fame: Favorite Stationery Products in Every Category Aug 17, 2019
    • Aug 14, 2019 Pen Review: Schon DSGN Classic Machined Pen in PVD DLC Stainless Steel Aug 14, 2019
    • Aug 10, 2019 Ink Review: Montblanc James Purdey & Sons Single Malt Scented Ink Aug 10, 2019
    • Aug 7, 2019 Recapping the 2019 D.C. Pen Show: It's Still The Big Show! Aug 7, 2019
    • Aug 4, 2019 Scenes from Friday and Saturday at the 2019 DC Pen Show Aug 4, 2019
  • July 2019
    • Jul 31, 2019 It's That Time Again: Prepping for the 2019 D.C. Pen Show! Jul 31, 2019
    • Jul 27, 2019 First Impressions: Kanilea Pen Company Aolani Fountain Pen Jul 27, 2019
    • Jul 24, 2019 Desktop Tools: Carl Angel-5 Pencil Sharpener Jul 24, 2019
    • Jul 20, 2019 Does It Ever Make Sense to Stockpile Stationery? Maybe Sometimes. Jul 20, 2019
    • Jul 17, 2019 My 2019 Journaling Setup: Nanami Paper Cafe Note and Midori 5-Years Journal Jul 17, 2019
    • Jul 13, 2019 Pen Review: Esterbrook Phaeton 300R Fountain Pen Jul 13, 2019
    • Jul 10, 2019 Pens and Stationery for Traveling: My Travel Kit in 2019 Jul 10, 2019
    • Jul 6, 2019 Top Five Mechanical Pencils: For When You Really Want To Write Small Jul 6, 2019
    • Jul 3, 2019 Which Mechanical Pencil to Pick: Rotring 600 vs. Rotring 800 Jul 3, 2019
  • June 2019
    • Jun 29, 2019 Are Stationery Subscription Services Worth It? (Or, Why Do I Need All These Blackwings?) Jun 29, 2019
    • Jun 26, 2019 Ink Review: J. Herbin 1798 Kyanite du Nepal Jun 26, 2019
    • Jun 25, 2019 Kickstarter Alert: Tomoe River A5 Cahier by Pebble Stationery Co. Jun 25, 2019
    • Jun 22, 2019 Updating the EDC: Galen Leather A5 Zipfolio Jun 22, 2019
    • Jun 19, 2019 Closing the Circle: The Lamy 2000 Rollerball Joins the Family Jun 19, 2019
    • Jun 16, 2019 Pen Review: PenBBS 469 Double-Nibbed Fountain Pen Jun 16, 2019
    • Jun 13, 2019 Pen Review: PenBBS 355 (Syringe Filler) Jun 13, 2019
    • Jun 11, 2019 New Products You Should Try: Custom Writing Pads from Blank Slate Paper Company Jun 11, 2019
    • Jun 8, 2019 Pen Review: PenBBS 456 (Vacuum-Filler) Fountain Pen Jun 8, 2019
    • Jun 5, 2019 Ink Review: 3 Oysters Delicious Inks Jun 5, 2019
    • Jun 2, 2019 Six Month Review: Miscellaneous Paper, Accessories, & More Jun 2, 2019
  • May 2019
    • May 29, 2019 Six Month Review: Favorite Inks from 2019, So Far May 29, 2019
    • May 26, 2019 Six Month Review: Favorite Pens From 2019, So Far May 26, 2019
    • May 22, 2019 Top 5 Pen Storage Solutions: Pen Boxes and Folios May 22, 2019
    • May 19, 2019 Pen Review: Leonardo Officina Italiana Momento Zero May 19, 2019
    • May 15, 2019 New Product Alert: Staples TRU RED Notebooks May 15, 2019
    • May 11, 2019 Rediscovering an Old Favorite: Private Reserve Burgundy Mist May 11, 2019
    • May 8, 2019 Perfect Pairings: TWSBI Eco Transparent Orange and Pen Addict/Robert Oster Fire on Fire Ink May 8, 2019
    • May 4, 2019 More from the Bargain Bin: KACO Retro Fountain Pen May 4, 2019
    • May 1, 2019 Adventures in the Bargain Bin: Moonman N3 Fountain Pen May 1, 2019
  • April 2019
    • Apr 27, 2019 Favorite Workhorse Fountain Pen Inks, as Determined by Actual Use Apr 27, 2019
    • Apr 24, 2019 New from Inventery: Interchangeable Mechanical Pen and Pencil Apr 24, 2019
    • Apr 23, 2019 Special Edition Ink Alert: Two Papier Plume Inks for the Chicago Pen Show Apr 23, 2019
    • Apr 20, 2019 Ink Review: Pilot Iroshizuku 100th Anniversary Inks, Bishamonten (Red) and Hoteison (Dark Green) Apr 20, 2019
    • Apr 19, 2019 Live on the Blog: Updated 2019 "Best Pens" Recommendations! Apr 19, 2019
    • Apr 17, 2019 Pen Review: KACO Edge Fountain Pen Apr 17, 2019
    • Apr 13, 2019 Tactile Turn Gist Revisited: Titanium Gist 2.0 Apr 13, 2019
    • Apr 10, 2019 Recapping the 2019 Atlanta Pen Show Apr 10, 2019
    • Apr 9, 2019 The Damage From Atlanta: 2019 Show Haul Apr 9, 2019
    • Apr 3, 2019 Ink Review: Taccia Ebi (Purple Red) and Uguisu (Olive Green) Apr 3, 2019
  • March 2019
    • Mar 30, 2019 Pen Review: Montegrappa Monte-Grappa Mar 30, 2019
    • Mar 29, 2019 Kickstarter Alert: 22Pen by Mario Shimodaira Mar 29, 2019
    • Mar 27, 2019 First Impressions: Pineider Arco Collection Limited Edition with 14k "Quill" Nib Mar 27, 2019
    • Mar 23, 2019 Pen Review: Desiderata Soubriquet in Briar Ebonite Mar 23, 2019
    • Mar 20, 2019 Arkansas Pen Show Recap: What's New at Vanness Pens and The Nibsmith Mar 20, 2019
    • Mar 13, 2019 First Impressions: Spoke Pen with Uni Signo UM-151 (DX) Refill Mar 13, 2019
    • Mar 9, 2019 Overlooked and Underloved: Three Fountain Pens That Don't Get the Attention They Deserve Mar 9, 2019
    • Mar 6, 2019 What Makes a Pen Show "Great"? Takeaways from the 2019 Baltimore Pen Show Mar 6, 2019
    • Mar 2, 2019 2019 Baltimore Pen Show: Friday Pictures! Mar 2, 2019
  • February 2019
    • Feb 27, 2019 2019 Pen Show Prep! Where I'll Be This Year and Tips for Surviving Pen Shows Feb 27, 2019
    • Feb 21, 2019 L.A. Pen Show Sunday Recap and General Thoughts Feb 21, 2019
    • Feb 17, 2019 L.A. Pen Show Friday and Saturday Recap Feb 17, 2019
    • Feb 13, 2019 First Impressions: Aurora 88 Unica Nera Feb 13, 2019
    • Feb 9, 2019 Who Backed the Baux Pens? This Guy. Feb 9, 2019
    • Feb 7, 2019 Exploring Stock Stub Nibs, Part II: Higher-end Options Feb 7, 2019
    • Feb 2, 2019 Battle Scars: Revisiting the Sailor Pro Gear Imperial Black after Five Years Feb 2, 2019
  • January 2019
    • Jan 31, 2019 Pen Review: Montblanc Starwalker Rollerball/Fineliner Jan 31, 2019
    • Jan 26, 2019 Traveling with Fountain Pens: In Praise of the Humble Ink Cartridge Jan 26, 2019
    • Jan 24, 2019 Traveling with Fountain Pens: Do You Need a Traveling Inkwell? Jan 24, 2019
    • Jan 19, 2019 Debate Reopened? The Pelikan M400 and the Perfect Pelikan Size Jan 19, 2019
    • Jan 17, 2019 Catching up with Baron Fig: New Squires, a Confidant Partnership, and Leather Goods Jan 17, 2019
    • Jan 12, 2019 Catching Up with Kanilea: Nui Nalu and Hanauma Bay Fountain Pens Jan 12, 2019
    • Jan 9, 2019 Catching up with Kaweco: Art Sport, AL Sport, and Skyline Sport Jan 9, 2019
    • Jan 5, 2019 2019 New Year's Resolutions Jan 5, 2019
    • Jan 3, 2019 Pen Review: Pilot Capless Decimo Jan 3, 2019
  • December 2018
    • Dec 29, 2018 2018 Annual Review, Part 2: Favorite Writing Accessories Dec 29, 2018
    • Dec 26, 2018 2018 Annual Review: What I Liked, Didn't Like, and Want to See Next Year Dec 26, 2018
    • Dec 19, 2018 Pen Review: Conway Stewart Model 100 Dec 19, 2018
    • Dec 16, 2018 Sale Page Is Live! Dec 16, 2018
    • Dec 15, 2018 Journal Review: Trigg Life Mapper Dec 15, 2018
    • Dec 12, 2018 Pen Review: Pelikan M120 Dec 12, 2018
    • Dec 8, 2018 Pen Review: Kikkerland Retro Pens as a Bic Clic Replacement Dec 8, 2018
    • Dec 6, 2018 Pen Review: Pokka Pen / Rite-in-the-Rain All-Weather Pen Dec 6, 2018
    • Dec 1, 2018 Pen Review: Sailor Pro Gear Sapporo Mini Dec 1, 2018
  • November 2018
    • Nov 28, 2018 Pencil Review: Dry Highlighters and Double-Ended Editing Pencils Nov 28, 2018
    • Nov 21, 2018 Italian Leather Notebook Covers from The British Belt Company Nov 21, 2018
    • Nov 14, 2018 Pen Review: Graf von Faber-Castell Classic Nov 14, 2018
    • Nov 10, 2018 NYC Trip Recap: Big Apple Pen Club, CW Pencils, & More! Nov 10, 2018
    • Nov 8, 2018 Pen Review: The Esterbrook "Estie" Nov 8, 2018
    • Nov 3, 2018 Pen Review: Aurora Optima Rollerball Nov 3, 2018
  • October 2018
    • Oct 31, 2018 A New Distributor and Other Updates from Diplomat, Germany's Unsung Hero Oct 31, 2018
    • Oct 27, 2018 Further Thoughts on (Very) Inexpensive Fountain Pens Oct 27, 2018
    • Oct 24, 2018 Notebook Review: Kunisawa Find Notebooks Oct 24, 2018
    • Oct 20, 2018 Letterpress Stationery from Meticulous Ink Oct 20, 2018
    • Oct 17, 2018 Old Reliables: The Platinum Preppy and Plaisir? Oct 17, 2018
    • Oct 3, 2018 First Impressions: Syahi Monarch Fountain Pen Oct 3, 2018
  • September 2018
    • Sep 29, 2018 A Modern Classic? Montblanc Heritage Collection 1912 Sep 29, 2018
    • Sep 26, 2018 Platinum 3776 Revisited: My Thoughts 2+ Years Later Sep 26, 2018
    • Sep 22, 2018 Thanks to Everyone Who Made It To Pelikan Hubs Nashville 2018! Sep 22, 2018
    • Sep 19, 2018 Pen Review: Montblanc M Ultra Black Fountain Pen Sep 19, 2018
    • Sep 15, 2018 Testing Out "Tester Pens": What's the Role of the "Cheap" Fountain Pen? Sep 15, 2018
    • Sep 12, 2018 So Ugly It's Cute? My Thoughts on the TWSBI Go Sep 12, 2018
    • Sep 8, 2018 Pen Review: Faggionato Petrarque and PKS Fountain Pens Sep 8, 2018
    • Sep 5, 2018 Pen Review: Schon DSGN Classic and Clip Collections Sep 5, 2018
    • Sep 1, 2018 Pen Review: Opus 88 Picnic and Fantasia Fountain Pens Sep 1, 2018
  • August 2018
    • Aug 29, 2018 What Makes Up My Everyday Carry: Bellroy Classic Pouch Aug 29, 2018
    • Aug 25, 2018 Ink Review: J. Herbin 1798 Cornaline D'Egypte Aug 25, 2018
    • Aug 22, 2018 Pen Review: Montblanc Le Petit Prince Classique Rollerball Aug 22, 2018
    • Aug 18, 2018 Pen Review: Caran d'Ache 849 Ballpoint, and Fountain Pen Aug 18, 2018
    • Aug 15, 2018 Pen Review: Inventery Bolt Action Pen Aug 15, 2018
    • Aug 11, 2018 Pen Review: Laban Taroko in Dark Forest Acrylic Aug 11, 2018
    • Aug 8, 2018 My 2018 D.C. Pen Show Journal Aug 8, 2018
    • Aug 1, 2018 Notebook Review: Stifflexible Notebooks Aug 1, 2018
  • July 2018
    • Jul 31, 2018 Come See Me At The 2018 DC Pen Show! Jul 31, 2018
    • Jul 28, 2018 Ink Review: Colorverse Season 4, "Trailblazers In Space" (Albert/V2 Rocket) Jul 28, 2018
    • Jul 25, 2018 Ink Spotlight: Three Recent Montblanc Special Editions Jul 25, 2018
    • Jul 21, 2018 Pen Review: Edison Menlo Draw Filler Jul 21, 2018
    • Jul 18, 2018 Rollin' in it: Two of My Favorite Rollerball Refills That Aren't the Schmidt P8126/P8127 Jul 18, 2018
    • Jul 14, 2018 Pen Review: What's with the Lamy LX? Jul 14, 2018
    • Jul 11, 2018 Ink Review: Lamy Vibrant Pink Special Edition Ink Jul 11, 2018
    • Jul 7, 2018 The Best Pen for When You Only Want One Pen Jul 7, 2018
    • Jul 4, 2018 Pen Review: Ensso PIUMA Minimalist Fountain Pen Jul 4, 2018
  • June 2018
    • Jun 30, 2018 First Impressions: KOSMOS Ink Fountain Pen Jun 30, 2018
    • Jun 28, 2018 First Impressions: Karas Pen Company "Reaktor" Series Jun 28, 2018
    • Jun 23, 2018 Notebook Review: Dingbats* Earth Collection A5 Notebook Jun 23, 2018
    • Jun 21, 2018 My Workhorse Pens: Lamy Safari "All Black" Special Edition Jun 21, 2018
    • Jun 16, 2018 First Impressions: Aurora Talentum "Black Ops" Jun 16, 2018
    • Jun 13, 2018 Pen Review: Sailor Reglus Night Black Jun 13, 2018
    • Jun 9, 2018 Comparison: Baron Fig Squire vs. Retro 51 Tornado Jun 9, 2018
    • Jun 6, 2018 Notebook Review: Clairefontaine French-Ruled A5 Spiral Bound Notebook Jun 6, 2018
    • Jun 2, 2018 Six Month Review, Part III: Favorite Pen Accessories Jun 2, 2018
  • May 2018
    • May 30, 2018 Six Month Review, Part II: Favorite Inks from the First Half of 2018 May 30, 2018
    • May 26, 2018 From the Archive: My Favorite Posts from 2018, So Far... May 26, 2018
    • May 23, 2018 Six Month Review: Favorite Pens from the First Half of 2018 May 23, 2018
    • May 19, 2018 Pen Review: Inventery Pocket Fountain Pen May 19, 2018
    • May 17, 2018 Throwback Thursday: The Parker Sonnet, a Modern Classic? May 17, 2018
    • May 16, 2018 Ink Review: Colorverse Schrodinger and Cat May 16, 2018
    • May 12, 2018 First Look at a New Release from an Old Brand: Pineider Avatar May 12, 2018
    • May 9, 2018 Notebook Review: Milligram Studio Notebooks May 9, 2018
    • May 5, 2018 Pen Review: Karas Kustoms Decograph May 5, 2018
    • May 2, 2018 Kickstarter Alert: Studio Neat Mark One May 2, 2018
  • April 2018
    • Apr 28, 2018 Site Update: 2018 Updates to the "Best Pen" Recommendations List Apr 28, 2018
    • Apr 27, 2018 Notebook Review: Bull & Stash Leonard Journal Apr 27, 2018
    • Apr 25, 2018 Workhorse Pens: Faber-Castell E-Motion Pure Black Review Apr 25, 2018
    • Apr 21, 2018 Pen Review: The TWSBI Diamond Mini (AL Gold Model) Apr 21, 2018
    • Apr 18, 2018 Five Things I'm Excited About (or, Favorite Things from Atlanta) Apr 18, 2018
    • Apr 15, 2018 Atlanta Pen Show 2018: Friday and Saturday Recap Apr 15, 2018
    • Apr 11, 2018 Ink Review: Papier Plume Chicago Special Editions Apr 11, 2018
    • Apr 7, 2018 Flashback Saturday: Posts from "Year One" of Gentleman Stationer Apr 7, 2018
    • Apr 4, 2018 Ink Review: Colorverse Black Hole and Dark Energy Apr 4, 2018
    • Apr 3, 2018 Almost Four Years, Really? Finding Older Posts and Where to Begin Apr 3, 2018
  • March 2018
    • Mar 31, 2018 Bag Review: Toffee Lincoln Briefcase Mar 31, 2018
    • Mar 28, 2018 Pen Review: The Moonman M2 Eyedropper Fountain Pen Mar 28, 2018
    • Mar 24, 2018 Perfect Pairing: Faber-Castell Loom Fountain Pen and Colorverse Quasar Ink Mar 24, 2018
    • Mar 21, 2018 Notebook Review: Rollo London Hardy A5 Mar 21, 2018
    • Mar 17, 2018 Great Pen Stores: Visit to New Orleans and Papier Plume (2018 Update). Mar 17, 2018
    • Mar 14, 2018 Pen Review: Laban Expression Pocket Fountain Pen Mar 14, 2018
    • Mar 10, 2018 My Workhorse Pens: Lamy 2000 Mar 10, 2018
    • Mar 7, 2018 Paperhaters Need Not Apply: The Papermate Inkjoy Gel Mar 7, 2018
    • Mar 3, 2018 Notebook Review: Mindstone Notebooks Mar 3, 2018
  • February 2018
    • Feb 28, 2018 Pen Show Season 2018: Entering the Prime Pen Show Months Feb 28, 2018
    • Feb 24, 2018 Ink Review: Sailor Rikyu-Cha Feb 24, 2018
    • Feb 21, 2018 Pen Review: Conklin Duragraph Feb 21, 2018
    • Feb 17, 2018 Pen Review: Lamy Aion Feb 17, 2018
    • Feb 15, 2018 Leather Goods from Baron Fig: The Guardian and The Sheath Feb 15, 2018
    • Feb 10, 2018 Ink Review: Kyoto TAG Kyo-Iro 02 (Ohara's Morning Snow) Feb 10, 2018
    • Feb 7, 2018 Initial Impressions: Wing Sung 618 and Wing Sung 698 Piston Fillers Feb 7, 2018
    • Feb 3, 2018 Bellroy Work Folio A5: A Practical Daily Companion Feb 3, 2018
  • January 2018
    • Jan 31, 2018 Pen Review: The Wancher Dream Pen in Dark Blue Urushi Jan 31, 2018
    • Jan 27, 2018 Pen Review: Opus 88 Koloro Demonstrators Jan 27, 2018
    • Jan 24, 2018 My Workhorse Pens: Montblanc 146 Jan 24, 2018
    • Jan 20, 2018 My 2018 Notebook Setup, Plus a Planner Giveaway! Jan 20, 2018
    • Jan 17, 2018 Baron Fig Double Release: "Lock & Key" Confidant and Squire Jan 17, 2018
    • Jan 13, 2018 Pen Review: RIIND Pen Jan 13, 2018
    • Jan 10, 2018 Pen Review: Giuliano Mazzuoli Moka Fountain Pen Jan 10, 2018
    • Jan 6, 2018 On the Low End: The Nemosine Singularity and the Monteverde Monza Jan 6, 2018
    • Jan 3, 2018 Great Pen Stores: My Visit to Vanness Pens Jan 3, 2018
  • December 2017
    • Dec 30, 2017 Year-End Round Up, Part II: Parting Thoughts for 2017 Dec 30, 2017
    • Dec 23, 2017 Year-End Round Up, Part I: Top 5 New Pens from 2017 Dec 23, 2017
    • Dec 20, 2017 Dark Green Ink Shootout: What's the Winner? Dec 20, 2017
    • Dec 16, 2017 Stationery From Duncan Shotton Design Studios Dec 16, 2017
    • Dec 13, 2017 The Bic Cristal Is (Arguably) The Greatest Pen Ever Made. Dec 13, 2017
    • Dec 9, 2017 New Pen Alert: Lamy Studio in Racing Green Dec 9, 2017
    • Dec 6, 2017 Pen Review: The Waterman Carène Dec 6, 2017
    • Dec 2, 2017 Notebook Review: Central Crafts Handmade Leather Journals Dec 2, 2017
  • November 2017
    • Nov 29, 2017 The Penwell Desktop Pen Holder Nov 29, 2017
    • Nov 25, 2017 Ink Review: Noodler's Blue Nov 25, 2017
    • Nov 22, 2017 Pen Review: Giuliano Mazzuoli Officina Ballpoint and Fountain Pen Nov 22, 2017
    • Nov 15, 2017 Notebook Review: Action Method Notebooks Nov 15, 2017
    • Nov 11, 2017 Baron Fig Confidant Cover by One Star Leather Goods Nov 11, 2017
    • Nov 8, 2017 Notebook Review: Darkstar Collection Nov 8, 2017
    • Nov 6, 2017 Kickstarter Alert: The Modern Fuel Mechanical Pencil 2.0 Nov 6, 2017
    • Nov 4, 2017 Star Wars Stationery Extravaganza! Nov 4, 2017
    • Nov 2, 2017 The "For Sale" Page is Live Again! Nov 2, 2017
    • Nov 1, 2017 Pencil Review: The (Palomino) Blackwing Pearl Nov 1, 2017
  • October 2017
    • Oct 30, 2017 Pen Review: 3952 X800 Oct 30, 2017
    • Oct 25, 2017 Pencil Review: The (Palomino) Blackwing 602 Oct 25, 2017
    • Oct 21, 2017 Pen Review: Visconti Van Gogh "Vincent's Chair" Oct 21, 2017
    • Oct 18, 2017 Pencil Review: The Original (Palomino) Blackwing Oct 18, 2017
    • Oct 14, 2017 Ink Review: Five More New Colors From Monteverde Oct 14, 2017
    • Oct 11, 2017 Paper Review: Engraved Notebooks by Crane & Co. Oct 11, 2017
    • Oct 7, 2017 Pen Review: Retro 51 Retro Collection Desk Set Oct 7, 2017
  • September 2017
    • Sep 30, 2017 Pen Review: Aurora 88 Minerali in Azurite Sep 30, 2017
    • Sep 27, 2017 Notebook Review: The Bull & Stash "Stash" Notebook Sep 27, 2017
    • Sep 23, 2017 Pelikan Hubs 2017 Is a Hit! Sep 23, 2017
    • Sep 20, 2017 Notebook Review: Scout Books Sep 20, 2017
    • Sep 16, 2017 Ink Review: Graf von Faber-Castell Cobalt Blue and Electric Pink Sep 16, 2017
    • Sep 13, 2017 Pen Review: Inventery Mechanical Pen Sep 13, 2017
    • Sep 9, 2017 Ink Review: The Colors of Caran d'Ache Sep 9, 2017
    • Sep 6, 2017 New Product Alert: Montegrappa Fortuna Heartwood Series Sep 6, 2017
    • Sep 2, 2017 Pen Review: Morning Glory Mach 3 Liquid Ink Rollerball Sep 2, 2017
  • August 2017
    • Aug 30, 2017 Pen Review: Tombow Zoom L104 Multifunction Pen Aug 30, 2017
    • Aug 26, 2017 Pen Review: The New Wahl-Eversharp Skyline Technik Aug 26, 2017
    • Aug 23, 2017 Notebook Review: Say Nice Things "Flipflop" Aug 23, 2017
    • Aug 21, 2017 New Product Alert: Introducing the Benu Pens Supreme Collection Aug 21, 2017
    • Aug 19, 2017 Pen Review: ystudio Portable Fountain Pens Aug 19, 2017
    • Aug 16, 2017 Notebook Review: The Weskin Notebook from Bookblock Aug 16, 2017
    • Aug 12, 2017 Pen Review: Taccia Spectrum Aug 12, 2017
    • Aug 9, 2017 Introducing Amethyste de l'Oural, the First Ink in the Jacques Herbin 1798 Collection Aug 9, 2017
    • Aug 6, 2017 2017 DC Pen Show: Saturday Recap Aug 6, 2017
    • Aug 5, 2017 2017 DC Pen Show: Thursday and Friday Quick Recap! Aug 5, 2017
  • July 2017
    • Jul 29, 2017 Notebook Review: Musubi Premium Journals Jul 29, 2017
    • Jul 26, 2017 Pen Review: Visconti Rembrandt Back to Black Edition Jul 26, 2017
    • Jul 22, 2017 Ink Review: Platinum Classic Ink Cassis Black and My Thoughts on Iron Gall Inks Jul 22, 2017
    • Jul 19, 2017 Two New Notebooks to Watch: Studio Neat Panobook and Baron Fig Raspberry Honey Jul 19, 2017
    • Jul 15, 2017 Pen Case Review: Dee Charles Designs Double Pen Sleeve Jul 15, 2017
    • Jul 12, 2017 Digital Divide Guest Post: Typewriter Reflections Jul 12, 2017
    • Jul 8, 2017 Pen Review: Montegrappa Fortuna in White, Silver, and "The Mule" Jul 8, 2017
    • Jul 5, 2017 Ink Review: Montblanc Lucky Orange and William Shakespeare Velvet Red Jul 5, 2017
    • Jul 1, 2017 Introducing My Guide to Pocket Pens Jul 1, 2017
  • June 2017
    • Jun 28, 2017 Pencil Review: The Baron Fig Archer "Prismatic" Edition Jun 28, 2017
    • Jun 24, 2017 Pen Review: Pelikan M101N Bright Red Jun 24, 2017
    • Jun 21, 2017 Notebook Review: The Blackwing Clutch, Slate, and Summit Jun 21, 2017
    • Jun 19, 2017 Montblanc for UNICEF Turquoise Ink Giveaway Winner! Jun 19, 2017
    • Jun 17, 2017 Pen Review: Kanilea Pen Co. Mauna Kea Jun 17, 2017
    • Jun 14, 2017 Notebook Review: Ghost Paper Notebooks Jun 14, 2017
    • Jun 10, 2017 Pen Review: Montblanc for UNICEF Solitaire Doue Classique and UNICEF Blue Ink Jun 10, 2017
    • Jun 7, 2017 Ink Brand Profile: New Monteverde Inks Jun 7, 2017
    • Jun 6, 2017 New Benu Pens Giveaway Winner (UPDATE) Jun 6, 2017
    • Jun 5, 2017 Baron Fig Releases the Vanguard "Clear Sky" Edition Jun 5, 2017
    • Jun 3, 2017 Ink Review: Lamy Petrol and "Pacific Blue" Limited Editions (Plus a Giveaway!) Jun 3, 2017
  • May 2017
    • May 31, 2017 From the Vault: Vintage Pen Primer May 31, 2017
    • May 29, 2017 Benu Pens Giveaway Winners May 29, 2017
    • May 27, 2017 Vacation Time and a Mid-Year Review May 27, 2017
    • May 24, 2017 Pen Review: Introducing Benu Pens (and Another Giveaway!) May 24, 2017
    • May 22, 2017 Laurence King Publishers Giveaway Winners May 22, 2017
    • May 20, 2017 Ink Review: Robert Oster Midnight Sapphire and Astorquiza Rot May 20, 2017
    • May 17, 2017 Updated "Best Pens" Recommendation Resource, with New Additions! May 17, 2017
    • May 15, 2017 Giveaway! Journals from Laurence King Publishers May 15, 2017
    • May 13, 2017 Pen Review: Michael's Fatboy High Voltage TeslaCoil May 13, 2017
    • May 10, 2017 Pen Review: Sailor 1911 Black Luster May 10, 2017
    • May 6, 2017 Review: Baron Fig Mastermind and Nomad May 6, 2017
    • May 4, 2017 Pen Review: Cleo Skribent Classic and Colour May 4, 2017
    • May 2, 2017 Baron Fig Launches New Bag Line: The Tote, The Backpack, and The Messenger May 2, 2017
  • April 2017
    • Apr 29, 2017 Pen Review: The Lamy Pico Pocket Ballpoint Apr 29, 2017
    • Apr 26, 2017 2017 Atlanta Pen Show Recap: ELEVEN Pen Shows, Really?!? Apr 26, 2017
    • Apr 22, 2017 Digital Divide Volume 13: Strategic Paper Replacement, Revisited Apr 22, 2017
    • Apr 19, 2017 Pen Review: The New Parker Urban Fountain Pen Apr 19, 2017
    • Apr 17, 2017 Limited Edition Alert: Baron Fig Confidant "Metamorphosis" Apr 17, 2017
    • Apr 15, 2017 Stock Stubs: Exploring Specialty Nibs Apr 15, 2017
    • Apr 12, 2017 Pen Review: Sailor Pro Gear Realo "Soleil" Limited Edition Apr 12, 2017
    • Apr 8, 2017 Ink Review: Robert Oster Melon Tea and Fire and Ice Apr 8, 2017
    • Apr 5, 2017 Pen Review: Lamy 2000 (Original Makrolon Version) Apr 5, 2017
    • Apr 1, 2017 Great Pen Stores: Papier Plume in New Orleans, Louisiana Apr 1, 2017
  • March 2017
    • Mar 29, 2017 From the Vault: Favorite Pilot Pens Mar 29, 2017
    • Mar 25, 2017 Pen Review: The Fisher Space Pen Mar 25, 2017
    • Mar 22, 2017 Baron Fig Continues Their Rollout of New Products: Big and Small Confidants and Archer Pencils Mar 22, 2017
    • Mar 18, 2017 Muji: Quality Inexpensive Stationery from Japan Mar 18, 2017
    • Mar 11, 2017 Flex It! A First Look at the Aurora Vintage-Style Flex Nib Mar 11, 2017
    • Mar 9, 2017 Spring Clearance: The "For Sale" Page Is Live Mar 9, 2017
    • Mar 8, 2017 Pen Review: Pilot Custom 912 with FA Nib Mar 8, 2017
    • Mar 6, 2017 2017 Baltimore Washington International Pen Show Special Report Mar 6, 2017
    • Mar 4, 2017 Pen Review: Conklin Mark Twain Crescent Filler Mar 4, 2017
    • Mar 1, 2017 Sailor Kobe Inks: Completionists Need Not Apply Mar 1, 2017
  • February 2017
    • Feb 28, 2017 Another Baron Fig L.E. Release: the Vanguard "Infinity" Feb 28, 2017
    • Feb 25, 2017 Pen Storage Options: "The Divide" by Dudek Modern Goods Feb 25, 2017
    • Feb 22, 2017 Announcing the Baron Fig "Alphabet" Squire Limited Edition Feb 22, 2017
    • Feb 18, 2017 Workhorse Inks and Refills: When You Just Need to Get S*&T Done Feb 18, 2017
    • Feb 15, 2017 Ink Brand Profile: Blackstone Inks Feb 15, 2017
    • Feb 11, 2017 Pen Review: The Pilot Custom 74 Feb 11, 2017
    • Feb 8, 2017 "Shelterwood" on Steroids: Pacific & West Discbound Notebooks Feb 8, 2017
    • Feb 4, 2017 Pen Review: Visconti Homo Sapiens Dark Ages Feb 4, 2017
  • January 2017
    • Jan 31, 2017 Introducing the Baron Fig Askew Confidant Limited Edition Jan 31, 2017
    • Jan 28, 2017 Pen Review: Pelikan M800 Souverain Burnt Orange Special Edition Jan 28, 2017
    • Jan 25, 2017 Pen Review: The Pokka Pen Jan 25, 2017
    • Jan 23, 2017 Quick Take: In the Pines, In the Pines ... Jan 23, 2017
    • Jan 21, 2017 Pen Review: Sailor Imperial Black Multifunction Pen Jan 21, 2017
    • Jan 18, 2017 New Product: Say Nice Things Notebooks and Journals Jan 18, 2017
    • Jan 14, 2017 The Revenge of Analog Jan 14, 2017
    • Jan 11, 2017 Pen Review: Parker Sonnet Great Expectations Edition Jan 11, 2017
    • Jan 7, 2017 Guide to Multifunction Pens: Picking the Best Multi Pen for your Needs Jan 7, 2017
    • Jan 4, 2017 Hobonichi Planner: Thoughts After One Year Jan 4, 2017
  • December 2016
    • Dec 31, 2016 The Gentleman Stationer 2016 Year-End Review Dec 31, 2016
    • Dec 28, 2016 Kaweco Classic Sport Refresh: New Colors! Dec 28, 2016
    • Dec 21, 2016 Pen Review: Uniball Jetstream Multi Pen Dec 21, 2016
    • Dec 17, 2016 Pen Review: Montegrappa Passione Dec 17, 2016
    • Dec 14, 2016 Ink Brand Profile: Bookbinders Inks Dec 14, 2016
    • Dec 10, 2016 Field Notes Lunacy Limited Edition Pocket Notebooks Dec 10, 2016
    • Dec 7, 2016 Pen Review: Lamy 2000 4 Color Ballpoint (Multipen) Dec 7, 2016
    • Dec 3, 2016 Baron Fig: The Black Box and Thoughts on Stationery Subscription Services (Spoiler Warning!) Dec 3, 2016
  • November 2016
    • Nov 30, 2016 Notebook Review: MOO Hardcover Notebook Nov 30, 2016
    • Nov 29, 2016 Introducing the Pencil Crown, from Elegant Utility Nov 29, 2016
    • Nov 26, 2016 Pen Review: Steel and Flint Pen Nov 26, 2016
    • Nov 23, 2016 Notebook Review: Dingbats* Medium A5+ Notebook Nov 23, 2016
    • Nov 16, 2016 Pen Review: Faber-Castell E-Motion Nov 16, 2016
    • Nov 12, 2016 Notebook Review: Portland Leather Goods Journals and Notebooks Nov 12, 2016
    • Nov 9, 2016 Liquid Ink Rollerballs CAN Be Functional: Uniball Vision Elite Nov 9, 2016
    • Nov 5, 2016 NYC Stationery Tour 2016 Nov 5, 2016
    • Nov 2, 2016 Pen Review: Diplomat Esteem Nov 2, 2016
  • October 2016
    • Oct 29, 2016 Pen Review: Diplomat Aero Oct 29, 2016
    • Oct 26, 2016 The Slice Planner (on Kickstarter Now!) Oct 26, 2016
    • Oct 22, 2016 Pen Review: Trilogy Zero (On Kickstarter Now!) Oct 22, 2016
    • Oct 19, 2016 A Quick Guide to Coping with Crappy Office Paper Oct 19, 2016
    • Oct 15, 2016 Notebook Review: Calepino Pocket Notebooks (Graph Paper) Oct 15, 2016
    • Oct 14, 2016 Upcoming Kickstarter Project: The Trilogy Zero Oct 14, 2016
    • Oct 12, 2016 Kustom Haus Wax Seal Stamps: First Impressions Oct 12, 2016
    • Oct 8, 2016 Ink Brand Profile: Discovering Robert Oster Inks Oct 8, 2016
    • Oct 7, 2016 Kickstarter Update: Nock Co. Lanier Briefcase Oct 7, 2016
    • Oct 5, 2016 Pen Review: Otto Hutt Design 06 Oct 5, 2016
    • Oct 1, 2016 My Five Favorite Pencil Posts Oct 1, 2016
  • September 2016
    • Sep 28, 2016 TBT The Early Days of The Gentleman Stationer: Montblanc, Pelikan and More Sep 28, 2016
    • Sep 24, 2016 Best Fountain Pen Inks for Editing and Annotation Sep 24, 2016
    • Sep 21, 2016 Top Brass: the Kaweco Brass Sport and the Kaweco Supra Sep 21, 2016
    • Sep 16, 2016 Pelikan Hub Nashville 2016 Was a Blast! Sep 16, 2016
    • Sep 14, 2016 Ink Review: Akkerman #28 (Hofkwartier Groen) Sep 14, 2016
    • Sep 10, 2016 The Pilot G2 Gel Pen Review: Personal Favorite Sep 10, 2016
    • Sep 7, 2016 Tom Barrington Leather Goods Two-Pen Sleeve Sep 7, 2016
    • Sep 3, 2016 My 2016 D.C. Pen Show Haul Sep 3, 2016
  • August 2016
    • Aug 30, 2016 A Big Box Store Bargain: Pilot Dr. Grip Full Black Aug 30, 2016
    • Aug 27, 2016 Pen Review: Pilot Custom 823 Aug 27, 2016
    • Aug 24, 2016 Ink Review: J. Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre Aug 24, 2016
    • Aug 20, 2016 Pen Review: Pelikan Classic M205 Transparent Blue Demonstrator Aug 20, 2016
    • Aug 19, 2016 Some New Kickstarter Projects Have Launched! KOSMOS, Ti Arto, and More Aug 19, 2016
    • Aug 17, 2016 Write Notepads Kindred Spirit Edition Aug 17, 2016
    • Aug 13, 2016 Some Kickstarter Inspiration: Sostanza Clutch Pencil Aug 13, 2016
    • Aug 10, 2016 2016 DC Pen Show Recap: Sunday and Overall Impressions Aug 10, 2016
    • Aug 7, 2016 2016 D.C. Pen Show Recap: Friday and Saturday Aug 7, 2016
    • Aug 6, 2016 Back to School and Back to Work: Stationery for Any Task Aug 6, 2016
    • Aug 3, 2016 Pen Travel: D.C. Pen Show Prep 2016 Aug 3, 2016
  • July 2016
    • Jul 30, 2016 Pen Review: The Aurora Optima Nero Perla Jul 30, 2016
    • Jul 27, 2016 Pen and Stationery Websites You Should Be Reading Jul 27, 2016
    • Jul 23, 2016 Pen Review: Namisu Nova (Titanium with Titanium Nib) Jul 23, 2016
    • Jul 20, 2016 Best Non-Fountain Pens for Everyday Use, Part II: Non-Disposable Pens Jul 20, 2016
    • Jul 16, 2016 Reasonably Priced Pen Carry: Lihit Lab Bags and Cases Jul 16, 2016
    • Jul 13, 2016 KWZ Inks: A New Favorite Jul 13, 2016
    • Jul 9, 2016 Best Non-Fountain Pens for Everyday Use Jul 9, 2016
    • Jul 7, 2016 Updated "For Sale" Page Jul 7, 2016
    • Jul 6, 2016 Pen Storage Options: Franklin-Christoph Covered Pen Tray Jul 6, 2016
    • Jul 2, 2016 Pen Review: Tactile Turn Gist Jul 2, 2016
  • June 2016
    • Jun 30, 2016 Attention Pen-Loving Tennesseans! Sign up for Pelikan Hubs! Jun 30, 2016
    • Jun 29, 2016 Choosing Pens for the Daily Carry Jun 29, 2016
    • Jun 25, 2016 Baron Fig Vanguard: A New Direction, and A Good One Jun 25, 2016
    • Jun 22, 2016 Pen Review: Delta Rediscover Pompeii Limited Edition Jun 22, 2016
    • Jun 18, 2016 My "Tier One Pens" List (as of June 18, 2016) Jun 18, 2016
    • Jun 17, 2016 Update: Sakura Microperm for Field Notes Expedition Jun 17, 2016
    • Jun 15, 2016 Galen Leather: A New Source for Custom Leather Goods Jun 15, 2016
    • Jun 11, 2016 Field Notes Expedition Edition: Great If I Were Going Up Everest Anytime Soon. Jun 11, 2016
    • Jun 8, 2016 Pen Review: Waterman Man 100 Patrician, a Neglected Workhorse Jun 8, 2016
    • Jun 1, 2016 An Almost Mid-Year Review (and a Sneak Peak at the Rest of 2016) Jun 1, 2016
  • May 2016
    • May 29, 2016 An Introduction to Nib Customization May 29, 2016
    • May 25, 2016 Nock Co. Sinclair: The Most Practical Pen Case May 25, 2016
    • May 21, 2016 What Makes A Favorite Pen or Ink Brand? May 21, 2016
    • May 18, 2016 Pen Review: Woods with a Story Ballpoint May 18, 2016
    • May 14, 2016 Five Months with the Hobonichi Techo May 14, 2016
    • May 11, 2016 My Favorite Ink Brand May 11, 2016
    • May 7, 2016 The Hi-Tec-C Coleto: Getting into the Multi Pen Game May 7, 2016
    • May 6, 2016 BottledUp.Ink: Where My Ink Reviews Went May 6, 2016
    • May 4, 2016 My Top Three Favorite Pen Brands May 4, 2016
  • April 2016
    • Apr 30, 2016 Pen Review: Edison Menlo in Tibaldi Impero Celluloid Apr 30, 2016
    • Apr 26, 2016 Book Block Customizable Notebooks Apr 26, 2016
    • Apr 23, 2016 Pen Review: Delta Dolcevita Soiree Apr 23, 2016
    • Apr 20, 2016 Atlanta Pen Show: Insane Saturday Recap Apr 20, 2016
    • Apr 18, 2016 Atlanta Pen Show: Thursday/Friday Recap Apr 18, 2016
    • Apr 13, 2016 Pen Show Primer, Volume 3: Tips for Surviving the Pen Show Apr 13, 2016
    • Apr 9, 2016 Pen Show Primer, Volume 2: Getting Ready for a Pen Show Apr 9, 2016
    • Apr 6, 2016 Pen Show Primer, Volume 1: Why Visit a Pen Show? Apr 6, 2016
    • Apr 5, 2016 Newsletter Subscription Options Apr 5, 2016
    • Apr 2, 2016 A New Perspective: Kaweco Allrounder Ballpoint Apr 2, 2016
  • March 2016
    • Mar 30, 2016 Leuchtturm 1917 A5 Notebook: The Fountain-Pen Friendly Basic Black Notebook Mar 30, 2016
    • Mar 26, 2016 First Impressions of the Baron Fig Squire: The Pen Is A Mighty Sword Mar 26, 2016
    • Mar 24, 2016 Pen Review: The Platinum 3776 Century: Chartres and Bourgogne Mar 24, 2016
    • Mar 16, 2016 Pelikan Stola III: A New Entry Level Contender? Mar 16, 2016
    • Mar 12, 2016 New Product Alert: Sprout Pencils Mar 12, 2016
    • Mar 9, 2016 Pen Review: TWSBI Eco Mar 9, 2016
    • Mar 5, 2016 10 Resources to Help You Improve the Digital-Analog Balance in Your Life Mar 5, 2016
    • Mar 2, 2016 Pen Review: Pilot Custom Heritage 92 Mar 2, 2016
  • February 2016
    • Feb 27, 2016 Controversial Changes in the Pen Community Feb 27, 2016
    • Feb 26, 2016 Introducing the TGS Ink Review Tumblr! Feb 26, 2016
    • Feb 24, 2016 Pen Review: The TWSBI Vac Mini Feb 24, 2016
    • Feb 20, 2016 Cleaning Pens: Meditative, or Just Annoying? Feb 20, 2016
    • Feb 17, 2016 Pen Review: Lamy 2000 Stainless Steel Feb 17, 2016
    • Feb 13, 2016 Pen Review: Tactile Turn Mover Feb 13, 2016
    • Feb 10, 2016 Favorite Pen Cases and Storage Options Feb 10, 2016
    • Feb 6, 2016 25 Resources to Jump-Start Your Pen Addiction Feb 6, 2016
    • Feb 3, 2016 Pen Review: The Newton Shinobi Feb 3, 2016
  • January 2016
    • Jan 30, 2016 Ink Sample Saturday: Bung Box Dandyism Jan 30, 2016
    • Jan 27, 2016 My Thoughts on Cheap eBay Pens Jan 27, 2016
    • Jan 23, 2016 Five Black Inks Jan 23, 2016
    • Jan 20, 2016 I Forgot I Had This Pen: The Lamy Studio Jan 20, 2016
    • Jan 16, 2016 Hacking Ballpoint Pens: The Monteverde Capless Gel Refill Review Jan 16, 2016
    • Jan 13, 2016 My Five Best Fountain Pen Inks for Everyday Writing Jan 13, 2016
    • Jan 9, 2016 Ink Review: Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-Yo Jan 9, 2016
    • Jan 6, 2016 My Five Best Pencils for EveryDay Writing Jan 6, 2016
    • Jan 1, 2016 State of the Blog, a New Year's Giveaway, and the Top 5 Posts of 2015! Jan 1, 2016
  • December 2015
    • Dec 30, 2015 Strategic Paper Replacement: the iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil Dec 30, 2015
    • Dec 19, 2015 Zebra Sharbo X: The Premium Multi Pen Dec 19, 2015
    • Dec 13, 2015 Blackwing Volumes: All Three Together, Now Dec 13, 2015
    • Dec 3, 2015 Ink Review: J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor Dec 3, 2015
  • November 2015
    • Nov 30, 2015 Done. Nov 30, 2015
    • Nov 22, 2015 This Pretty Much Sums It Up Nov 22, 2015
    • Nov 14, 2015 Pen Review: The Scriptorium Balladeer Nov 14, 2015
    • Nov 7, 2015 What's in Your NaNoWriMo Toolkit? Nov 7, 2015
  • October 2015
    • Oct 31, 2015 More Fun with Mechanical Keyboards Oct 31, 2015
    • Oct 24, 2015 Quarterly Clearance Continues! Oct 24, 2015
    • Oct 15, 2015 Another Modern Classic: The Rotring 600 Pencil Oct 15, 2015
    • Oct 10, 2015 PENXO: "Impressive." Oct 10, 2015
    • Oct 3, 2015 Lamy 2000 Ballpoint: My Go-To EDC Option Oct 3, 2015
  • September 2015
    • Sep 30, 2015 Pencil Revisited: The Caran d'Ache Swiss Wood Sep 30, 2015
    • Sep 26, 2015 New Franklin-Christoph Inks: Round One Sep 26, 2015
    • Sep 23, 2015 Pen Review: The TWSBI 580 Sep 23, 2015
    • Sep 20, 2015 Weekend Update: This Week's Travel Kit Sep 20, 2015
    • Sep 16, 2015 The Perception of Scarcity: Is it Worth Chasing “Limited Edition Inks” anymore? Sep 16, 2015
    • Sep 12, 2015 The Pilot Kakuno: Another Excellent Option for Newbies Sep 12, 2015
    • Sep 8, 2015 Masters Class: Buying Your First Fountain Pen Over $100 Sep 8, 2015
    • Sep 4, 2015 Ink Review: Callifolio Bourgogne Sep 4, 2015
    • Sep 1, 2015 Q&A: Top 5 Fountain Pens for Less Than $75 Sep 1, 2015
  • August 2015
    • Aug 29, 2015 Pen Review: Stipula Etruria Alter Ego Aug 29, 2015
    • Aug 26, 2015 Q&A: Top 5 Fountain Pens for Beginners Aug 26, 2015
    • Aug 22, 2015 Ink Review: Bung Box Sapphire (or, The Best Blue Ink Ever!) Aug 22, 2015
    • Aug 18, 2015 D.C. Pen Show Insanity: The Saturday and Sunday Recap! Aug 18, 2015
    • Aug 15, 2015 D.C. Pen Show: Thursday and Friday Recap Aug 15, 2015
    • Aug 8, 2015 Blue Inks for the Office Aug 8, 2015
  • July 2015
    • Jul 30, 2015 Ink Review: Montblanc Meisterstuck Blue Hour and Giveaway Courtesy of PenBoutique! Jul 30, 2015
    • Jul 25, 2015 My Tier One Pens Jul 25, 2015
    • Jul 18, 2015 A Pen Geek's Pen: The Conid Bulkfiller Minimalistica Jul 18, 2015
    • Jul 14, 2015 Atlanta Pen Show Kickstarter Hightower Jul 14, 2015
    • Jul 11, 2015 Ink Review: Montblanc JFK Navy Blue Jul 11, 2015
    • Jul 4, 2015 Ink Review: Montblanc Corn Poppy Red Jul 4, 2015
  • June 2015
    • Jun 30, 2015 Check out this Week's Pen Addict Podcast! Jun 30, 2015
    • Jun 27, 2015 Backpocket Journal by Curnow Bookbinding and Leatherwork Jun 27, 2015
    • Jun 24, 2015 Review AND GIVEAWAY: Uniball Signo 207 BLX .7mm Gel Pens Jun 24, 2015
    • Jun 20, 2015 A Searching and Fearless Inventory Jun 20, 2015
    • Jun 13, 2015 Ink Review: Callifolio Equinoxe 6 Jun 13, 2015
    • Jun 6, 2015 Another Red Ink Review: Diamine Oxblood Jun 6, 2015
    • Jun 2, 2015 A Retrospective: One Year of the Gentleman Stationer Jun 2, 2015
  • May 2015
    • May 30, 2015 Franklin-Christoph: Eyedropper Mania! May 30, 2015
    • May 20, 2015 Top Five Stationery Stores in New York City May 20, 2015
    • May 14, 2015 Pen Review: Sailor Pro Gear Sky May 14, 2015
    • May 7, 2015 Ink Mixing: Putting Unused Colors to Work May 7, 2015
    • May 2, 2015 Spring Cleaning! May 2, 2015
  • April 2015
    • Apr 27, 2015 Monday Bag Dump! Apr 27, 2015
    • Apr 22, 2015 Where Do I Go From Here? Apr 22, 2015
    • Apr 20, 2015 Atlanta Pen Show Recap: Day 2 Apr 20, 2015
    • Apr 18, 2015 Atlanta Pen Show Recap: Day 1 Apr 18, 2015
    • Apr 15, 2015 A Rare Ink from Japan: Bung Box Blue Black Apr 15, 2015
    • Apr 8, 2015 Nagahara Nib: The Review Apr 8, 2015
    • Apr 2, 2015 Too Many Pens Inked: This Week's Lineup Apr 2, 2015
    • Apr 1, 2015 Why on Earth Did Sailor Discontinue Apricot? Apr 1, 2015
  • March 2015
    • Mar 24, 2015 Vintage Pen Primer, Part IV: The Parker Vacumatic Mar 24, 2015
    • Mar 18, 2015 The Pentel EnerGel Alloy: A Good Office Depot Option Mar 18, 2015
    • Mar 13, 2015 Vintage Pen Primer, Part III: Inks for Vintage Pens Mar 13, 2015
    • Mar 11, 2015 Inks of New York: Noodler's Pinstripe Homage Mar 11, 2015
    • Mar 6, 2015 Vintage Pen Primer, Part II: The Parker 51 Mar 6, 2015
    • Mar 4, 2015 Kill Winter With . . . A Copper Orange AL-Star Mar 4, 2015
    • Mar 3, 2015 And the Winner Is . . . . Mar 3, 2015
  • February 2015
    • Feb 28, 2015 Vintage Pen Primer, Part I Feb 28, 2015
    • Feb 25, 2015 I Review a Vintage Montblanc Ink I Don't Like--And Give It Away! Feb 25, 2015
    • Feb 21, 2015 Classroom Friendly Supplies: Jumbo Sharpener Review Feb 21, 2015
    • Feb 17, 2015 Ink Review: Aurora Blue Feb 17, 2015
    • Feb 13, 2015 Basic Black: One Week with the Lamy Safari Feb 13, 2015
    • Feb 10, 2015 Pencils of Caran d'Ache Feb 10, 2015
    • Feb 6, 2015 Perfect Paper for Pencils? Agreed. Feb 6, 2015
    • Feb 3, 2015 Pelikan M600 Souverain: The Right Choice? Feb 3, 2015
    • Feb 1, 2015 InCoWriMo 2015 Starts Today! Feb 1, 2015
  • January 2015
    • Jan 24, 2015 Ink Review: Sheaffer Skrip Red Jan 24, 2015
    • Jan 15, 2015 A Drinking Town with a Writing Problem Jan 15, 2015
    • Jan 13, 2015 On New Year's Resolutions and Year-end Reviews Jan 13, 2015
    • Jan 7, 2015 Twist Bullet Pencil: The Review Jan 7, 2015
    • Jan 3, 2015 Happy New Year Everyone! Jan 3, 2015
  • December 2014
    • Dec 28, 2014 Pencil Cornucopia! Dec 28, 2014
    • Dec 21, 2014 Vintage Bullet Pencil, Courtesy of Huckleberry Woodchuck Dec 21, 2014
    • Dec 14, 2014 Pen Review: Kaweco AC Sport Dec 14, 2014
    • Dec 7, 2014 Pen Review: Karas Kustoms Ink Black 'n Copper Dec 7, 2014
    • Dec 3, 2014 Field Notes: DDC Factory Floor Limited Edition Dec 3, 2014
    • Dec 1, 2014 December 1 EDC Update Dec 1, 2014
  • November 2014
    • Nov 29, 2014 One Week With: The Kaweco Dia2 Nov 29, 2014
    • Nov 26, 2014 Ink Review: Platinum Blue-Black Nov 26, 2014
    • Nov 24, 2014 My Favorite Field Notes Colors: Drink Local Ales Nov 24, 2014
    • Nov 21, 2014 I Discover Mechanical Keyboards (or, I hate you, Massdrop). Nov 21, 2014
    • Nov 19, 2014 Gel Pen Review: TUL Needle Point .5mm Nov 19, 2014
    • Nov 14, 2014 One Week With: The Noodler's Ebonite Konrad Nov 14, 2014
    • Nov 12, 2014 Pen Review: Zebra Sarasa Clip Nov 12, 2014
    • Nov 10, 2014 Great Pen Stores: Kinokuniya Books Nov 10, 2014
    • Nov 6, 2014 Happy Fountain Pen Day! (One day in advance) Nov 6, 2014
    • Nov 4, 2014 Two-For Tuesday: A Couple of Ink Reviews Nov 4, 2014
    • Nov 1, 2014 One Week With . . . The Pilot Metropolitan Nov 1, 2014
  • October 2014
    • Oct 27, 2014 Ink Review: Organics Studio's Edgar Allen Poe Raven Red Oct 27, 2014
    • Oct 20, 2014 One Week With . . . The General's Semi-Hex Pencil Oct 20, 2014
    • Oct 13, 2014 Doane Paper Utility Journal: Large Size Oct 13, 2014
    • Oct 10, 2014 The Mongol Reborn Oct 10, 2014
    • Oct 7, 2014 Notebooking Strategies Oct 7, 2014
    • Oct 3, 2014 Ticonderoga Laddie: The Fat Pencil Review Oct 3, 2014
  • September 2014
    • Sep 26, 2014 My Favorite Budget Pencil (This Week)... Sep 26, 2014
    • Sep 22, 2014 Pencils! Five More. Sep 22, 2014
    • Sep 19, 2014 Pencils! Pick Five. Sep 19, 2014
    • Sep 15, 2014 Uni Signo DX Gel Pen Review Sep 15, 2014
    • Sep 12, 2014 Delta Fusion 82, Part II, the Nibs Sep 12, 2014
    • Sep 10, 2014 Pen Review: Delta Fusion 82 in Limited Edition Celluloid Sep 10, 2014
    • Sep 8, 2014 Ink Review: Diamine Red Dragon Sep 8, 2014
    • Sep 5, 2014 Pen Review: Edison Herald in Crushed Shell Acrylic Sep 5, 2014
    • Sep 3, 2014 Ink Review: Sailor Shigure Sep 3, 2014
    • Sep 1, 2014 Ink Review: Delta Black Sep 1, 2014
  • August 2014
    • Aug 29, 2014 Pen Review: Edison Pearlette Aug 29, 2014
    • Aug 27, 2014 A Great Pen Store and a Vintage Find... Aug 27, 2014
    • Aug 25, 2014 Ink Review: Sailor Souten Aug 25, 2014
    • Aug 22, 2014 Ink Review: Rohrer & Klingner Scabiosa Aug 22, 2014
    • Aug 20, 2014 Ink Review: Sailor Yama-Dori Aug 20, 2014
    • Aug 18, 2014 Pen Review: Karas Kustoms Render K Aug 18, 2014
    • Aug 15, 2014 "Hitlist" Notebook Review Aug 15, 2014
    • Aug 13, 2014 Double Ink Review: Sailor Jentle Miruai and Nioi-Sumire Aug 13, 2014
    • Aug 10, 2014 D.C. Pen Show 2014 Recap! Aug 10, 2014
    • Aug 8, 2014 Supershow Wish List Aug 8, 2014
    • Aug 6, 2014 Pen Review: Lamy 2000 with Minuskin Custom Stub Aug 6, 2014
    • Aug 4, 2014 Kaweco Paradise Blue: A Different Kind of Turquoise Aug 4, 2014
    • Aug 1, 2014 Ink Review: Iroshizuku Kon-Peki Aug 1, 2014
  • July 2014
    • Jul 30, 2014 Doane Paper Utility Journals: Garage Edition Jul 30, 2014
    • Jul 28, 2014 My First Aurora: Ipsilon Quadra Sterling Silver Jul 28, 2014
    • Jul 27, 2014 Stuff I've Been Reading...And a Rant Jul 27, 2014
    • Jul 25, 2014 When (Decent) Fountain Pens Were Sold at Staples.... Jul 25, 2014
    • Jul 23, 2014 None More Black Jul 23, 2014
    • Jul 21, 2014 A Modern Classic: The Parker Sonnet Jul 21, 2014
    • Jul 18, 2014 Ink Review: Iroshizuku Yama-Budo Jul 18, 2014
    • Jul 16, 2014 Ink Review: Montblanc Alfred Hitchcock Jul 16, 2014
    • Jul 14, 2014 Pen Review: Sailor Professional Gear Imperial Black Edition Jul 14, 2014
    • Jul 12, 2014 July EDC Update Jul 12, 2014
    • Jul 11, 2014 Pen Review: Kaweco Liliput Jul 11, 2014
    • Jul 9, 2014 Ink Review: Pelikan Edelstein Turmaline (2012 Ink of the Year) Jul 9, 2014
  • June 2014
    • Jun 25, 2014 Vacation Planning Jun 25, 2014
    • Jun 23, 2014 Shelterwood Jun 23, 2014
    • Jun 20, 2014 Washington D.C. Fountain Pen Supershow 2014 Jun 20, 2014
    • Jun 18, 2014 Ink Review: Pilot Blue-Black Jun 18, 2014
    • Jun 16, 2014 Pen Review: Kaweco Elite Jun 16, 2014
    • Jun 13, 2014 Ink Review: Kaweco Blue-Black Jun 13, 2014
    • Jun 11, 2014 Pen Review: Kaweco Allrounder Jun 11, 2014
    • Jun 9, 2014 Pen Review: Jinhao x450 Jun 9, 2014
    • Jun 6, 2014 EDC Update: Week of June 2, 2014 Jun 6, 2014
    • Jun 4, 2014 Ink Review: Montblanc Irish Green Jun 4, 2014
    • Jun 2, 2014 Pen Review: Kaweco AL Sport Jun 2, 2014
  • May 2014
    • May 30, 2014 Pen Review: Pilot G2 Limited May 30, 2014
    • May 28, 2014 Pencil Week: Musgrave Pencils May 28, 2014
    • May 26, 2014 Ink Review: Sheaffer Skrip Turquoise May 26, 2014
    • May 23, 2014 Nock Co. Mega Review Part III: Hightower and Brasstown May 23, 2014
    • May 21, 2014 Nock Co. Mega Review: All The Cases, Part II May 21, 2014
    • May 19, 2014 Nock Co Three Part Mega Review: All the Cases, Part I May 19, 2014
    • May 15, 2014 Pen Review: Pilot Razor Point II (Ultra Fine Tip) May 15, 2014
    • May 13, 2014 Ink Review: Sailor Jentle Apricot May 13, 2014
    • May 12, 2014 Travel Edition: The Gentleman Hits the Road May 12, 2014
    • May 9, 2014 Ink Review: Sailor Epinard May 9, 2014
    • May 7, 2014 Kickstarter Lawsuit Filed As Backer Fails to Deliver May 7, 2014
    • May 7, 2014 Ink Review: Franklin-Christoph Syrah Syrah May 7, 2014
    • May 4, 2014 In Praise of the Original Field Notes May 4, 2014
    • May 3, 2014 Retro Edition: Pens from High School and College May 3, 2014
  • April 2014
    • Apr 30, 2014 Pen Review: Omas 360 (Old Version) Apr 30, 2014
    • Apr 27, 2014 Ink Review: Noodler's Air Corps Blue-Black Apr 27, 2014
    • Apr 25, 2014 Ink Review: Franklin-Christoph Olde Emerald Apr 25, 2014
    • Apr 23, 2014 Ink Review: Akkerman Chinatown Red and Voorhout Violet Apr 23, 2014
    • Apr 21, 2014 Ink Review: Vintage Carter's Tulip Purple Apr 21, 2014
  • November 2013
    • Nov 28, 2013 Pen Review: MontBlanc Meisterstuck 146 Nov 28, 2013

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