TGS Mystery Box May 2026 - What Did I Get? (via dwrdnet). Derek unboxes the first Curated Box of 2026! As a note, the box shown in this video is one of the curated stationery boxes that we do every few months through our Patreon program, which are distinct from the Mystery boxes we currently have on offer in our clearance section.
At the Swap Meet (via Typewriter Revolution). A fun event for typewriter enthusiasts, as people thin out their collections.
Unplug and Get Off Grid For a While: Tactile Turn’s Newest Seasonal Design Pen (via Inkdependence). Since I’m going on Japan, I need to be on a no-buy for the next three days, but this one is hard to resist. Maybe when I get back….
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword…the Conway Stewart Indiana Jones (via Figboot on Pens). I typically dislike movie collaboration as well - just not my thing - but this one is well-executed.
Video Review: Pilot Custom Heritage 91 (via Scrively). Did an orange Custom Heritage 91 just go on my Japan shopping list?
What’s in the Bag for Stationery Park? (via Pen Addict). Kimberly’s off to another stationery show adventure and show’s us what she’s bringing along. I love a good bag dump video.
Pen Show Schedule - Updated! (via Well-Appointed Desk). Ana runs what is probably the most comprehensive pen show calendars on the internet. I agree with her point that there really is no “pen show season” anymore - there’s something happening year-round!
Platinum Classic Lavender Black Ink Review (via Pen Addict). The Platinum “Classic” series are some of the more interesting inks out there by virtue of the fact that they contain iron gall, which as Sarah points out allows them to be both permanent and shade.
In Case You Missed It…
It’s been busy around here getting ready for what I hope is an epic two weeks away! This past week we released Episode 9 of On The Paper Trail, which includes a discussion of the On The Paper Trail Live Event that will take place in Nashville October 16-18. (Tickets are now on sale and hotel information is also live.) I spent most of yesterday on back-office matters, including updating a new “Events” page that contains information on which pen shows and other events we will be attending for the rest of the year.
This Week in The T.G.S. Curated Shop (And Last Call for Mystery Boxes)
Our goal for this week was to get all of our inventory backlog processed before I’m out of the country, so that my colleagues don’t have to deal in my absence. :) In addition to the new Lamy Safaris in Neon Yellow and Neon Pink, we now have Pilot Metropolitan fountain pens, rollerballs, and ballpoints, the entire lineup of Zebra Sarasa Clip gel pens, new Lochby 6-ring binders, and a whole lot more! Finally, all mystery boxes will be removed from the shop this evening at 5pm CT. Last Call!
Be sure to check out each week’s Thursday Drops post for a full list of the new arrivals, and these posts will continue for the next two weeks since I’m on a work trip, not vacation.
As a reminder, the online store will continue to be open with orders shipping regularly, and our Nashville showroom will remain open regular hours (Thursday and Friday 1-6pm and Saturday 10am-5pm) during my absence. Please be patient if we do take a bit longer to respond to e-mails and social media inquiries due to travel.
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