I hope everyone has enjoyed a restful past few days! In today’s Thursday Drops, we’re happy to introduce Fisher Space Pen to our curated selection of pens to help you get your thoughts on paper, no matter where you are. And since the weather outside might be slightly frightful this time of year, what better way to ensure your ideas are captured for posterity than some Rite in the Rain weatherproof paper? We now have the hardcover books and the top-bound spiral notebooks, available both in-store and online. Finally, you may recall the Pokka Pen from the early days of the T.G.S. Shop. Pokka has recently partnered with Rite in the Rain to release an All-Weather version of this pen, which features a fine-tip, long-lasting Fisher Space Pen refill, available in four different colors. Oh, and we received a restock shipment of nearly all Pilot Pens, including the Custom 823, Vanishing Point, E95S, and more!

Shipping resumes this afternoon, after a two-day holiday break, and we will be open for business as usual in the shop Friday and Saturday. Now that we are on the downhill side of the holidays, we will be closed Sundays, since I need a day off. :)

As we prepare to take inventory for the new year, several different categories of items have been moved into a new “Clearance” section of the store. (I’ve actually combined it with the former “Gently Used” page to streamline things. Unless otherwise noted, all of these items are in new, unused condition.) Through 11:59pm on December 31, take an extra 10% off all clearance items - on top of any sale price - using the code “CLEAR10” at checkout. Most of these items are remaining one-offs of past special and limited editions, products we over-ordered, and/or brands that we have elected not to focus on moving into 2025.

Fisher Space Pen Bullet Pens. We’ve been wanting to add the iconic Fisher Space Pen brand for a couple of years now, and after seeing the Cerakote versions of the iconic “Bullet Pen,” we knew it was time. The full range of Fisher Space Pen refills are also available, and ship with an adapter that allow you to use them in most Parker-style pens.
Rite in the Rain All-Weather Pocket Pen. An all-weather version of the Pokka Pen, available in four different colors and sold in packs of two. For those occasions when you need a pocketable pen but don’t necessarily want to risk losing a more expensive option.
Pilot Custom 823. The Custom 823 made my list of five most-used pens in 2024, and it’s been up there for a very long time. Pilot recently introduced the clear version to the U.S. market, and we have all three colors in stock in the most popular nib sizes. You can also read our “Workhorse Pens” write up here for more on why we like this pen so much.
Pilot E95s. The former Pilot “Elite” has the same integrated nib in two classy colors and three different nib sizes. This portable fountain pen posts into a full-size writing instrument, and the burgundy/ivory color combination is among my favorites on the market right now. Once I have a steady supply of them I plan to acquire one myself.
Tom’s Studio Wren Refillable Fineliner. The pocketable Wren fineliner pen was a huge surprise from 2024, and it ended up even more popular than the excellent Lumos pens. All colors are back in stock, including Matte Black and Midnight.
TWSBI ECO Amazonite Fountain Pen. Featuring a new swirled material that looks and feels completely different than anything TWSBI has done before, the Amazonite ECO showcases how TWSBI continues to push creatively while maintaining an accessible price point.
Caran d’Ache “Black Code” 849 Ballpoint and Mechanical Pencils. An old favorite that I continue to love is back in stock. The “Black Code” model of the Caran d’Ache 849 was one of those pens that I knew I had to have in the shop. We once again have stock of both the ballpoint and mechanical pencil.
Caran d’Ache Infinite 888 Ballpoints. A consistent top-seller, the Infinite 888 is a sub-$10 pen that vastly outperforms its price point. All colors are once again available, along with the Swissride refill.
Caran d’Ache Cosmic Blue and Cosmic Gold 849 Ballpoints. This year’s winter special edition features a classic 849 with two different metallic gradient finishes. Think the industrial vibe of the Pop Line “Original” with gold and blue overlays!
Taccia Fountain Pen Inks. Fast becoming one of my favorite ink brands, Taccia features a beautifully understated color palette. The inks flow well and do not feather or bleed on anything that’s moderately fountain pen friendly.

Fisher Space Pen Refill Assortment — The pressurized Fisher Space Pen ballpoint refill writes under literally any conditions.

A Pen Show Weekend Clearance Special

While we’re disappointed that we can’t make this weekend’s Baltimore Pen Show, we always like to offer some sort of special offer for pen show weekends! This week, we’re in the process of listing a bunch of new arrivals (as you’ll see below), and noticed that a fairly significant amount of shelf/storage space is being taken up by older items of which we only have 1 or 2 pieces remaining in stock. I’ve created a “Clearance” tag in the Pens, Notebooks/Paper, and Desk/Reading Accessories sections, for those items which won’t be coming back so take advantage of your last chance. Discounts of up to 25% available! We don’t do clearance sales very often, so now’s your chance….

Caran d’Ache “Blue Lagoon” Ballpoint and Mechanical Pencil Set. It’s been a bit since we’ve seen a new special release 849 from Caran d’Ache, and this one is all about the gradients! Each set includes a Caran d’Ache 849 ballpoint pen, as well as a matching .7mm mechanical pencil. (I say “matching” in that they feature the same colors, though the gradients are slightly different.)

Lamy Studio “Glacier” Fountain Pen. While we’re on an “Arctic Blue” theme, why not pair the “Blue Lagoon” Ballpoint and Mechanical Pencil Set with a Lamy “Glacier” Fountain Pen? These were an older special release so I’m not sure how long they will stick around.

Kaweco Art Sport Fountain Pens. Did you miss out on the Kaweco Art Sport fountain pens the first time around? We have more, including the Terrazzo and Hickory Brown, which sold quite fast.

Kaweco Sketch-Up Clutch Pencils. It’s not just for drawing anymore! Many people use the Kaweco Sketch-Up clutch pencil as a nibholder for their Kakimori Brass and Stainless Steel Dip Nibs, which you can now purchase directly from us. For more info on how to make that work, check out this post here.

Lamy Safari Special Edition Fountain Pens and Rollerballs. The new Lamy Safari “Pink Cliff” and “Violet Blackberry” are in stock and ready to ship!

Lamy “Noto” Ballpoints in Deep Blue and Chocolate. I’ve been writing all week with the triangular “Noto” ballpoint pens, and after going back and forth, I finally selected a “Deep Blue” version as my personal pen, so it’s going into the pen case.

Lamy “econ” Ballpoint Pens. Characterized by their bright colors and matte textured grip, the round “econ” ballpoint features the same M16 refill as the Lamy 2000 ballpoint, the Noto, and others!

Lamy Notebooks. Lamy’s proprietary ruling is quite unique, featuring a mix of grid, lines, and dots. The paper is absorbent, so it dries relatively quickly compared to many other fountain pen friendly options.

Nahvalur Nautilus “Ruby Koi” Fountain Pens. We have two remaining “Ruby Koi” special release fountain pens, including one gold and one stainless steel nib version.

M+R Brass Pencil Sharpeners. We received a full restock of M+R Brass Pencil sharpeners in all the various forms, including replacement blades!