New Arrivals: Linen Flex A5 Notebooks by Bindewerk!

I’ve been building up to including these flexible linen Bindewerk notebooks in our curation, and was finally able to bring in a fun selection of covers in dot, lined, and at least one blank variant.

Bindewerk notebooks are handmade in Germany, and feature lightly textured/laid paper with an unobtrusive dot grid that disappears while you write. The flexible cover opens and lies relatively flat, for a comfortable writing experience both on the go and at your desk. The paper is excellent with fountain pens, and absorbent with relatively quick dry times. I already have a yellow one lined up for my next journal!

Be sure to check out these and the rest of our Curated Paper offerings in both our online and brick-and-mortar stores. Our Nashville shop will be open standard hours this week, from 1pm-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-6pm on Saturday. Please note that we have moved the shop/showroom area from Suite 113 to Suite 107, so look for us on the front of the building.

Thursday Drops: Lumos Fineliner Arrivals, Plus More TWSBI Matcha Green and Serpentine ECOs.

In addition to the new special edition Lumos fineliners we announced on Tuesday, this was a big restock week for many much-awaited items, including TWSBI ECO fountain pens in Matcha Green and Serpentine Bronze, the Tom’s Studio Wren Pocket Fineliners, and Traveler’s Notebooks in Olive leather. We are also in the process of updating our Washi Tape, Sticker, Pin, and Stamp collection, from both existing and new brands, so please keep an eye on this section of the store!

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The TWSBI Diamond 580 Affogato + Onyx and Caribbean Blue + Onyx fountain pens are stunningly well-done. The Affogato is one of the better looking TWSBI’s I’ve seen, and it appears they aren’t finished for this year!

A note on planners: The only dated planners we have traditionally carried are the Traveler’s Company dated refills, which are set to arrive in October, per my understanding. We currently have a wide selection of undated planners and flexible planner systems, including the Laconic A5 and 6-ring binder setups, Stàlogy, Midori MD Codex, and more.

Come see all of these in person at our Nashville Shop! We are open from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, as well as 10am-6pm on Saturday. Be sure to check our store page for the most up-to-date hours and any special events.

1. Tom’s Studio Lumo Splash Refillable Fineliners. I couldn’t help but bring these in, as a child of the 1980s. I’m leaning towards “Appletini.” Available in the Lumos Pro Duo size.

2. Tom’s Studio Lumos Titanium. A more rugged version of the Lumos is available in all three styles (Duo, Single, and Mini), with the Lumos Titanium Mini including the new Loop cap that allows you to carry on a keychain.

3. Tom’s Studio Lumos “Loop” Cap. Have you ever wanted to turn your Lumos Mini into a true pocket pen? The Loop Cap adds keychain or lanyard functionality, so that you can carry the smaller Lumos with you anywhere.

4. Tom’s Studio Wren Pocket Fineliner. We have Tom’s Studio Wrens back in stock, and have added in-store testing stations for both the Wren and the Lumos!

5. Traveler’s Notebook Standard (Olive). Traveler’s Notebooks have been in and out of stock recently, presumably due to customs issues and delays, but we did receive a restock, of the Standard Size in Olive and most colors in the smaller Passport size. I understand that the dated calendar refills will be arriving in October.

6. Traveler’s Company Brass Pens. We have additional stock of most of the Traveler’s Company Brass Pens, including additional Brass Ballpoints, which is a favorite. (And, of course, the traditional Bullet Pencil.)

7. TWSBI ECO Matcha Green Fountain Pen. I need to remember to pick one of these up for myself at some point before I wait too long and they go away. The Matcha Green is my current favorite of the lighter-colored pastel ECOs.

8. TWSBI ECO Serpentine Bronze Fountain Pen. The “Serpentine Bronze” fountain pen has drawn much more attention than I originally expected, with many nib sizes selling out. We received a limited restock yesterday.

9. New Washi Tapes and Stickers from CoraCreaCrafts. We have new fountain pen, steampunk, and other analog-themed stickers, washi tapes, and more from CoraCreaCrafts. Note the size, as some of these are larger tapes and/or sold as sets, which we cannot break up.

10. iLootPaperie Washi Tape and Pin Restock. We’ve restocked on many of our favorite Washi Tapes from California-based iLootPaperie, including the Snail Mail and Pencil-themed tapes.

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A fountain pen and other analog-y sticker set from CoraCreaCrafts, local to me!

New Arrivals: Tom's Studio Lumos "Splash" and Lumos Titanium

The Toms’ Studio Lumos refillable fineliner pen is now available in two special finishes: the Lumos “Splash” - a 1980s inspired, neon-splatterpaint finish - and a brushed titanium model. The Lumos Splash comes in three different colors (Appletini, Blue Raspberry, and Bubblegum), and the Lumos Titanium comes in all three variants (Pro Duo, Single, and Mini). The cool thing about the Titanium Mini is that it ships with the new Lumos “Loop” included, which is a ring-top cap that allows you to carry the Lumos Mini on a keychain.

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The Lumos Pro Duo Splash. You can probably guess which color is which.

In addition to these new arrivals, we are fully restocked on most colors of the Tom’s Studio Wren, as well as the standard Lumos Pro Duo and Pro. If you’re interested in learning more about how these pens work, check out this blog post here, in which I walk through how to assemble the pens and fill them, as well as talk about why I enjoy these refillable fineliners.

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Brushed titanium is both lightweight and durable.

We also have testers available at our store! If you’re interested in seeing how these work in person, come visit. We will be open this week from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10-6pm on Saturday. View our regular hours and directions on how to find us on the “About” page.

New Arrivals: Letterpress Correspondence Sets from Shorthand, Plus a Long-Awaited Midori MD Restock

We continue to build out our new “correspondence” section of our shop, in anticipation of the launch of a new dedicated store space later this fall (same building, additional suite). Yesterday we added sets of folded letterpress correspondence cards, thank you notes, and even letter sets from Shorthand. This is in addition to the Belle & Union and Anecdote Stationery we have added recently.

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Also, Midori MD Notebooks have restocked, including the Codex A5 notebooks, A5 Square, and the large blank-format A4! Some of these have been out of stock for some time, so if you’ve been waiting we have plenty.

We’re open this week from 1pm-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-6pm on Saturday in our Nashville brick-and-mortar location! Please come by and see these and more in person if you’re in the area.

New Arrivals: The New TWSBI Diamond 580 AL Affogato with Onyx Trim, Now Available for Pre-Order!

TWSBI’s latest entry in the “breakfast collection” introduces the Diamond 580 ALR “Affogato” fountain pen, featuring TWSBI’s black onyx trim. The coffee inspired breakfast pens have proven popular, and this larger pen features the same black trim as the 580 ALR “Caribbean with Onyx” model. For those who prefer the TWSBI ECO, we are restocked on the other pens in this line, including the ECO Espresso Bronze, Caffé Bronze, Crème Rose Gold, and Matcha Green.

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On a slightly different note, we continue to expand our selection of high-end (yet “everyday”) gel pens and mechanical pencils, which now include the Uni Signo RT1 as well as the Kokuyo Enpitsu Sharp series. The Enpitsu Sharp pencils are particularly interesting because they come in lead sizes ranging from .3mm all the way up to 1.3mm!

Note that we have special hours this week since we are traveling to the San Francisco Pen Show. Our brick-and-mortar store will be closed this weekend (Thursday - Sunday), but online orders will continue to be processed/ship within our standard 3 business-day time frame. We are having special hours today (Tuesday 8/26) from 1-6pm, so get your shopping in if there’s anything you’d like to come see in person!