The YosekaLab Planner, Part 2: Vertical Quadrant (Divided) (via A Gathering of Curiosities). The YosekaLab Planner continues to be something that is piquing my interest. I’ve come to enjoy quadrant-style layouts as well.
To What Level Should You “Restore”? (via KraftyKats). The restoration process presents many interesting questions and considerations for vintage pen collectors and enthusiasts. I generally take Chloe’s approach here.
Meet Your Maker: Ben Stewart, Mayfair Pens (via Pen Addict - Caroline). I have a Mayfair pen currently in the queue to review, and I can’t wait to break it out after reading this profile.
Musubi Pocket Folio Notebook (via Well-Appointed Desk). I love the feel of Spica Bond paper, and was thrilled to see these notebooks released at the San Francisco Pen Show.
Nibs and Feeds with Kokuyo’s THIN Paper in Mind (via mnmlscholar). While Kokuyo’s thinner planner paper can work well for planning on the go (the absorbent paper dries fairly quickly), you do need to carefully consider pen and ink combinations that will work best.
Stationery Micro Kit (via Pen Picture). What is your “minimal” stationery carry, when weight and space are the most important factor?
Rollerballs Revisited and Gels as Well (via Line Variation). It’s hard to beat the Pilot Precise V5, which was one of my go-to pens for years. I think I still have a bunch lying around somewhere.
Journaling Series: Journaling When There Are No Words (via Writing at Large). Sometimes the words just won’t come, but you can still journal.
MIG Brass Fountain Pen with Mini Kit (via Macchiato Man). Looking to support your local makers? Here’s a new Australian-made pen!
Monteverde Color Changing Ink Set (via Well-Appointed Desk). I’m not exactly sure what I would do with these, but it’s an interesting idea.
In Case You Missed It…
This week on the blog, I reviewed a pen that’s been in my pen case, on loan from a friend since last month: The Santini Libra. I also reviewed two Anderillium Inks from the Lepidopteran Series: Viceroy Butterfly Orange and Atlas Moth Brown, and wrote a short piece on my favorite Traveler’s Notebook Accessories for actual travel!
Can you ever really have too many Roterfaden covers? I just need to choose an A6 to complete the entire stack!
This Week in the T.G.S. Curated Shop
We had several large restocks and new arrivals this past week. First, we received a large shipment from Kaweco that included the Kaweco Collection Sport fountain pens as well as Kaweco Sport accessories such as clips and converters, and more Sketch-Up refills. Second, we received a major restock of Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Organizers that includes covers in additional sizes and materials, including a wider range of A4 and A6 Taschenbegleiters. Finally, we have both the New TWSBI Eco-T “Rosso” (finally, a red!) as well as additional TWSBI Kai fountain pens avaiable for pre-order! These should start shipping Tuesday.
Patreon Update - Support T.G.S. via Sample Sales, Early Access, and Meetups!
If you’re interested in further supporting T.G.S., consider joining the T.G.S. Patreon, which features not only access to meetups and the early gently used sales (one of which is pending now), but more exclusive content. Patreon support starts as low as $3 per month, and if you pay annually there is a further discount. In addition to purchases from The Curated Shop, Patreon allows us to continue to grow the site without relying on advertisements and affiliate marketing. If you’re interested in meetups and exclusive content, or simply supporting the site, we greatly appreciate your pledge!