Visit to Traveler’s Factory Airport, Japan (via Inkredible Colours). Funny how I just stopped in here myself! It’s a fun little place to pick up some unique refills and accessories.
2026 Stationery Park Recap (via Pen Addict - Kimberly). Another stationery event that looks well-attended and well-stocked.
Obsessed with Show Inks: ChiPS 2026 (via Dime Novel Raven). This year’s Chicago Pen Show seemed like an improvement on recent years, as many vendors I spoke to had a good experience. And of course there are all the show inks…
I Tracked Down the Zento Signature Special Edition Only to Swap to a New Ink (via dwrdnet). It’s interesting to read about preferences, because I strongly prefer the Zento refill to the Uni One. You also can’t find these anywhere, including Tokyo.
26 Pens in Under 26 Minutes: My Diplomat Pens Family (via Inkdependence). Diplomat pens are reliable writers, and Mike has quite the collection.
Tour of Papier Plume, New Orleans Stationery and Pen Store (via Feed Your Creativity). Papier Plume is one of my favorite U.S. stationery destinations, and a must-visit if you are ever in New Orleans.
Magna Carta Truflex Gold Nib (via Inky.Rocks). I have seen what these Magna Carta Truflex nibs can do and the results seem impressive. I may try to get my hands on one at an upcoming pen show (D.C. or San Francisco).
TaG Submarine Ballpoint (via Figboot on Pens). These TaG pens have caught my eye more than once. Now I just have to try one.
Dicey Journaling (via From the Pen Cup). More fun journaling ides with Mary! I have a set of these dice and may give this a whirl.
Mini Photo Printer Comparison for Journaling (via Well-Appointed Desk). I took my Canon Ivy with me to Japan, and have generally been pleased given how I use this piece of gear.
Just wait until you read my recap of the Kakimori Ink Stand experience!
In Case You Missed It…
I’m in Japan! This past week I haven’t had too much time to post trip updates, other than my Travel Day status update, and a pictorial recap from Days 2 and 3 (where I bought a LOT of stationery right out of the gate). Stay tuned for additional recaps this week, including my visit to Kakimori Tokyo and the custom notebook and custom ink stand experiences.
This Week in the T.G.S. Curated Shop: Don’t Miss the Memorial Day Sale!
This year’s annual holiday weekend sale will snag you 10% off most brands of ink and paper using “TOKYO10” at checkout. We’ve also received the new Lamy Safaris in Neon Pink and Neon Yellow, as well as over 1000 Zebra Sarasa Clip gel pens, Pilot Frixions, and more.
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