Pen and Stationery Super Haul! (via Inky.Rocks). Welcome back to the U.S.!
In Memoriam, Greg Hardy, Hardy Penwrights (via Pen Addict - Caroline). I was so sad to hear of Greg’s passing, and he will be sorely missed. He was one of the reliably good people to visit with every year at pen shows.
Papier Plume Honey Island Swamp Monster (via Figboot on Pens). I love a good murky green color!
You Can Keep Only One?! (via Olive Octopus Ink). As hard as it might be, these are some good choices. I have yet to embark on the “You Can Only Keep One” challenge.
Wacca Washi Calligraphy Paper Review (via Blake’s Broadcast). I’m not sure I’ve ever used washi paper for writing….
A New Chapter (via UK Fountain Pens). It looks like UK Fountain Pens is relaunching with a new voice!
3 Oysters Caramel Macchiato (via Fountain Pen Pharmacist). 3 Oysters is a continually underrated brand that doesn’t get as much attention as it should.
The Paper Mind Cosmo Air Light Notebook (via Pen Addict - Sarah). Cosmo Air Light paper continues to be available, despite supposedly being discontinued. I’m all for it, since people do love this paper.
Restoring Order (Slowly) (via From the Pen Cup). I feel this, as I’m in the process of moving out of one of my offices after 14 years with multiple bankers boxes worth of accumulated junk. It’s been a long dig out.
November Planner Set-up and Ramble (via Well-Appointed Desk). It’s almost time to start prepping the planner for 2025!
I’m really loving this Tom’s Studio “Midnight” Fibre Tip Ink: Yes, it’s water-resistant (I would almost say “waterproof”, as it survived a soak with minimal smearing), but it feathers in fountain pens as it’s quite wet and tailored to the fineliner experience.
In Case You Missed It…
This week on the blog, we celebrated Fountain Pen Day, and yesterday’s post discussed five reasons why I love the holiday! I also published a new “Ask TGS” installment that offered some advice on successfully using refillable and/or customizable fineliner and fibre tip pens.
This Week in the T.G.S. Curated Shop: Last Day for FPDay Discounts!
Don’t miss our special Fountain Pen Day offers, including a 10% discount and the possibility of a free pencil sampler and free fountain pen friendly paper sampler! We also have new arrivals from Field Notes, including the Birds and Trees of North America, the 5E Gaming Journals, and a huge restock of back editions. Midori MD Cotton paper is also back in stock, along with the 5-year and 3-Year limited edition 10th Anniversary journals!
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