Lots of new arrivals to discuss today, including the rest of the Caran d’Ache Keith Haring special editions, the entire Caran d’Ache Colormat-X 849 series, and a huge box of Lamy pens that includes the first Studios we’re bringing into the store! The Lamy Studio is significantly underrated as a pen, IMHO, particularly the Piano Black and Palladium versions which are still priced well under $200. Alongside the Pilot Custom 74, the gold-nib Lamy Studio builds out our growing lineup of workhorse fountain pens that offer exceptional quality without breaking your bank account.
We’ve also restocked on a lot of fun favorites, including the Caran d’Ache Infinite 888 ballpoints in all colors (sorry, the mechanical pencils have been discontinued), and a growing selection of woodcase pencils that we intend to expand even further. Eventually these will warrant their own stand-alone shop page, so stay-tuned.
Yes, those are all matte-finished. That red pen is calling my name but I must resist.
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Keith Haring Caran d’Ache Special Editions. Caran d’Ache has collaborated with the estate of pop artist Keith Haring to release two new 849 ballpoint pens, as well as a Colour Set (colored pencils plus a brush pen) and an A5 Coloring pad featuring Haring artwork.
“Creative Nomad” Caran d’Ache Rylsee Fixpencil Set. Special/Limited edition Fixpencils are much too few and far between, and this set features not just a Rylsee signature Fixpencil but an eraser, a set of 3B leads, brush and fibre-tipped pens, and access to a lettering course taught by Swiss lettering artist Rylsee. These are nearly sold out but I will try to get more.
Caran d’Ache Colormat-X 849 Ballpoints. The most popular models of the Caran d’Ache 849 ballpoint are the ones with matte finishes, and Caran d’Ache recently released the “Colormat-X” in eight bright colors different from much of what has previously been on offer.
Lamy Studio 14k Fountain Pens in Palladium and Piano Black. I can’t tell you how excited I am to offer the Studio, and to see that Lamy is keeping the price point of the 14k nib version accessible. I personally find huge value here and I have many Studios in my collection.
Lamy Studio LX All Black Series. Aesthetically, one of my favorite Lamy pens released in recent years has been the Studio LX (pronounced “luxe”) series. The fountain pen ships with a black stainless nib, but it also looks great with the Black Lamy Cursive nib, available separately and which I will install upon request.
Lamy Pico Pocket Ballpoint Restock. These pens ended up being a smash hit at the San Francisco Pen Show and I’ve been sold out since. We have stock of all the Pico colors as of yesterday, as well as refills.
Lamy 2000 Collection Restock. Lamy 2000 Rollerballs, Ballpoints, Multi-Pens, and fountain pens are all restocked as well, just in time for the holidays. To read more about why this is one of my favorite everyday writers in the $200 range, check out the Workhorse Pens write-up.
Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Organizers. We still have organizers available from our most recent shipment, including a few in A5 and several A6. While I plan to post in a few days how I will match my Roterfadens to Hobonichi notebooks for 2024, these softer leather options (with no elastic) fit an A5 Hobonichi Cousin and standard Hobonichi notebook very well.
Caran d’Ache 888 Infinite Ballpoints. Thankfully, we were able to receive a full restock, in all colors, of what has become one of our best-selling ballpoints, mainly due to the combination of balance, refill quality, and price point. Unfortunately the mechanical pencil has been discontinued, so what stock we have is all that remains and I understand these will be going away indefinitely.
Caran d’Ache Jumbo Maxi Highlighter Pencils. I’ve been looking to add jumbo highlighter pencils for quite some time, as they’re a key part of my work rotation at the office. If these do well I will look to bring in more, and perhaps even the option to buy individual colors by the dozen.