My 2026 Atlanta Pen Show Haul (via Inkdependence). I love a good pen show haul unboxing video, and Mike delivers on this unboxing of his Atlanta Pen Show finds.
Hakase JG10A (via UK Fountain Pens). I’ve seen these pens in person, and yes, the craftsmanship may justify the wait list.
Leonardo + Stilo e Stile Poliedrica Desert Night (via Figboot on Pens). Leonardo is getting in on the semi-triangular fountain pen game. Not sure how I feel about this particular design going mainstream.
Hexagonal Fountain Pens (via dwrdnet). Many people appreciate hexagonal fountain pens for the grip, which mimics a traditional woodcase pencil.
My Bag (and What’s in It) (via SBRE Brown). I love seeing a good bag dump video, and I’m also partial to bags with lots of compartments and pockets, both internal and external.
I Forgot My Sketchbook at Work (via Comfortable Shoes Studio). I forgot a set of pens at work - or at least thought I did - and ended up caving to go in on the weekend and look for them. Couldn’t take it.
Back on the Swatch Wagon (via Pen Addict - Kimberly). I’m working through a boatload of swatches myself this weekend, and sort of rediscovered that it’s a great way to unwind at the end of the day, even if it is sort of a work project for me.
In Case You Missed It….
The big news this week was the release of Episode 7 of On the Paper Trail, when Lisa and I managed to get back in the studio after a few weeks on the road to discuss our favorite underappreciated stationery. We each select a handful of items/brands from three categories (pens, paper, and ink) and discuss why we like each one. On Saturday I took a look at the Pilot Juice Up and Juice Plus gel pens, both of which feature Pilot’s “Synergy Tip” - a hybrid pen that combines the precision of a needle-point with the smoothness of a conical tip.
Yes, there are now 8 new Taccia inks that you can choose from!
This Week in the T.G.S. Curated Shop - Gel Pens and Yes, More Taccia Inks!
If you haven’t guessed, we recently received a massive shipment of gel pens, inks, and mechanical pencils direct from Japan. We now have additional Uni Zentos, Pilot Juice+ and Juice Ups, Uni Jetstream standard ballpoint and multi pens, and the excellent double-ended Kire-Na Highlighters. On the paper side, we’ve added new letter writing sets from Belle & Union, and we’ve completely restocked on paper from Kobeha (including Graphilo and some inexpensive iiro Bible-size 6-ring refills). Be sure to check out each week’s Thursday Drops post for a full listing of all new arrivals and restocks.
Stop by our Nashville Shop and see these and more this week, in addition to shopping online. We are open from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-6pm on Saturday.
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