Well, maybe more like Wednesday night drops, but we’re traveling bright and early tomorrow to the D.C. Pen Show, which runs August 1 through August 4 (Thursday through Sunday). In general, Thursday is a trader day, primarily vintage, though there are some people who do set up in the afternoon. I will be next to the Vanness Pens table, and also assisting in the Vanness Pen Lounge where I’ll be hosting a course on notebook systems and generally visiting through the weekend. I’ll have samples from various systems including Traveler’s Company, Lochby, Roterfaden and more, as well as product available for purchase back at the table.
Of course, if you can’t join in the fun at the D.C. Pen Show, as always you can take 10% off most shop orders through 11:59pm Sunday on August 4 using the coupon code “PENSHOW10” at checkout. Some exclusions apply due to brand restrictions, including TWSBI, Roterfaden, Pilot, and a few others. We currently have a fresh shipment of the limited edition Tokyo Traveler’s Notebooks, some new Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters that include a Cactus Leather A5 version (entirely vegan!), and a fresh shipment of nearly all Maruman Mnemosyne Notebooks and Life Paper. Happy shopping and I hope to see you starting tomorrow!
Many thanks to everyone who has supported us this week as we moved to our new shop. We look forward to welcoming you in person soon!
Tokyo Limited Edition Traveler’s Notebook. Featuring a black standard cover adorned with symbols of Tokyo, this is a gorgeous edition that comes with two elastic bands: one in standard black and one in a sakura pink. Guess which one I went for!
Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter KL_24 Cactus Leather Edition. This latest release from Roterfaden is 100% vegan friendly, featuring a soft cactus leather exterior, vegetable felt interior cover, and a waxed cotton lining that contains both pockets and a zippered pouch. Be sure to check out the pictures on this one as it’s quite unique. It also features an elastic to hold the notebook cover closed.
Life Typewriting Paper. Tokyo-based Life Stationery makes some of the more unique paper formulations out there, including this typewriter paper that not only stands up to a typewriter but also handles fountain pen ink.
Life Airmail Paper and Envelopes. Almost as thin as true onionskin, don’t be fooled because this paper will handle a fountain pen quite well, though you will be able to see through to the other side, so write on one side only.
Midori MD Letter Writing Paper. Available in both standard MD Paper and MD Cotton Paper, this popular lined paper (with matching envelopes sold separately) is a favorite among those who enjoy written correspondence and we’re glad to have it back in stock.
Maruman Mnemosyne Notebooks. These fountain pen friendly (and relatively cost-effective) notebooks are a favorite. Perforated pages for the win and they come in multiple rulings!
Hightide Folding Metal Book Stands. Available in nearly a dozen different colors, we’ve restocked these favorite desk accessories as we build out our physical shop. Read more about how I incorporate these into my own office workflow in yesterday’s post.
Hightide Sandglasses. Nearly all colors and sizes of the popular Hightide Sandglasses are back in stock. Read more about how you can incorporate analog timers into your everyday workflow.
Caran d’Ache Nespresso 849 Ballpoint Pen. This year’s Nespresso 849 special edition is a gorgeous matte midnight blue, with the pen’s body made partially from recycled Nespresso capsules.
Caran d’Ache “Claim Your Style” 849 Ballpoint Pens (Matte Gradient Editions). Caran d’Ache went all-in on the matte finishes this year, with the Claim-Your-Style 2024 releases also incorporating a two-color gradient.
Everything will have a place in the new shop, including these NJK Pencil Sharpeners which we have on display!