Roterfaden TGS_25 Update and Final DC Pickup Instructions!

We interrupt our regularly scheduled stationery programming for this public service announcement: Due to the interest in our recent Roterfaden collaboration, the TGS_25, we’ve been offered and have decided to do another full run! Many of you have been e-mailing me, but unfortunately we are not equipped to do a wait list or hold stock upon request. Here’s how this will work:

• Once I receive notice from Roterfaden that the Taschenbegleiters are ready, I will post an announcement so that people can start watching the site for news/updates.

• Once I receive notice from DHL that the package has been shipped to me and cleared customs, I will post additional stock for pre-purchase. Typically, this happens 5 days or so before they actually arrive, but sometimes it’s quicker.

• As always, some stock will initially be set aside for Patreon supporters, who continue to receive special pricing on exclusives as part of their benefits.

• Based on the recent trade announcement, I do not currently believe that the new agreement will require a price adjustment. If everything remains stable, the TGS_25 will continue to be priced at $195. That said, because costs have been so unpredictable, I have to leave open the possibility of an adjustment as this is an expensive project.

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I will have most of these at the D.C. Pen Show with me!

DC Pen Show Update: July 31, 2025 - August 3, 2025

This coming weekend is DC Pen Show Weekend! For details on our workshops and where we’ll be located, check out our post from last week.

Any orders placed for D.C. Pickup are already on their way to D.C. with a friend, so the current “DCPICKUP” code is limited to those products that I will be carrying with me to the show (Roterfaden and Lochby). If you would like to reserve a product from one of these lines for show pickup, please get your order in by the end of the day today as I will be fully packed by tomorrow morning. Currently we have stock of most versions of the A5 Roterfadens since the last order was quite large. (We do not have any remaining stock of the TGS_25, and I will not have any with me in D.C.) The code will drop any shipping charge at checkout.

Just a friendly reminder that our local shop is closed this upcoming Friday and Saturday because we will be attending the Washington, D.C. Pen Show! We will have special hours on Thursday (10am-2pm), and if there is something you’re looking to pick up at the store you can always make an appointment to shop in person. I hope to see many of you this weekend!

Introducing the T.G.S. x Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter TGS_25: Available Now!

Over the years many have asked where I obtained my A5-slim Roterfaden, which has made an appearance both here on the blog and in YouTube videos. That particular release was a special edition, long-since discontinued, and Roterfaden was kind enough to agree to bring it back for us in what’s been dubbed the “Taschenbegleiter TGS_25”, with a soft olive green exterior leather and a dark grey suede interior! It’s a flexible size, with the cover not designed to fit any specific refill: It measures roughly 5” x 8.6”, and will accommodate any A5 Slim/Personal-sized notebooks up to 4.3” (wide) by 8.3” (tall) dimensions. While I typically cut down A5 notebooks to fit this size cover, I’ve also used notebooks from brands including Lochby (the Voyager is an excellent fit), Yamamoto Ro-Biki, and Traveler’s Company with success. The Roterfaden system operates with stainless steel clips, which conveniently slide up and down to accommodate variations in notebook height.

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There are two elastic options: The green elastic above and the grey elastic shown here. All cords are both removable and replaceable.

These are available now in the main T.G.S. shop, with Patreon supporters having their own listing with a special pricing opportunity via the Patreon Shop. (Patrons be sure to check the main feed and Discord for details.) We carry a wide range of notebooks and refills that could potentially fit this cover, and also recently procured a commercial paper cutter that allows us to trim notebooks to size. Please e-mail me or reach out via the “Contact” link if you are interested in this service and whether it is possible with a specific notebook. There will be no charge, but once a notebook is cut down any sales will be final.

While I can’t guarantee how many Taschenbegleiters will last through the weekend, our brick-and-mortar will be open this week so please do stop by! We are open Thursday and Friday from 1pm-6pm, and on Saturday from 10am-6pm, and otherwise by appointment. Hope to see you soon!

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If the A5 Slim size doesn’t work for you, we also have a restock of many A5 Taschenbegleiters and one B6 model.

New Arrivals: Roterfaden Restock! A4 and A5 Sizes, Plus New Accessories!

Roterfaden is back for the first restock of 2025! We just received a large shipment of A4 and A5 Taschenbegleiters, Notebooks, and Sheet Protectors. The Taschenbegleiters include a heavy restock of the black cover/red elastic combinations, as many of you reached out asking when that specific colorway would come back. We also have several of the four-clip models (the Taschenbegleiter LTD_020 and Taschenbegleiter LTD_15).

If you’re interested in learning more about how the Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter works, and how I use these covers, check out this blog post as well as my flipthrough YouTube Video (which is somewhat shockingly approaching 20,000 views).

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Roterfaden’s honey suede is probably my favorite of the interior materials.

All Taschenbegleiter purchases qualify for free domestic shipping, and these will be available to peruse in person at our shop later this week. We will have normal operating hours from 1-6pm on Thursday and Friday, and 10-6pm on Saturday. Many thanks for all your support!

New Arrivals: Roterfaden Taschenbegleiters in A4 and A5, Plus More Roterfaden Notebooks and Other Compatible Refills!

Yesterday we received a fresh shipment of Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Notebook Covers in both A4 and A5 sizes, as well as Roterfaden dot grid A5 refills and other compatible refill notebooks such as the Midori MD Light 3-Packs and the Lochby Field Journal refills, which feature 68gsm Tomoe River Paper. Many of you have requested that we reorder specific Taschenbegleiter models, so we now have stock of the following:

• Taschenbegleiter LB_23 (Recycled Leather) in A4 and A5 Sizes. These are my personal favorite covers, especially in the larger A4 size, because they straddle the line between soft leather and stiffer natural rubber and other vegan leather materials. The larger A4 is firm enough to use as a lap desk of sorts if you are working while seated.

• Taschenbegleiter LTD_08 in A4. A black leather A4 Taschenbegleiter was among the most heavily requested items, and we have a handful in stock as of this morning.

• Taschenbegleiter LTD_015 (Adjustable Clip, A5). This Taschenbegleiter is set up in a way that allows you to move the clips from A5 to A6 sizing and back, so that you can carry smaller A6 or pocket notebook-sized refills.

Taschenbegleiter LB_23

Taschenbegleiter LTD_008

Taschenbegleiter LTD_015

In addition to these, we also have many different Roterfaden covers in unique colors ranging from red to navy, as well as Roterfaden brand refills and accessories. All Taschenbegleiters qualify for free shipping and any thing listed on our site is in stock and ready to go!

The Gentleman Stationer is an authorized retailer of Roterfaden and other brands sold. If you are in the Nashville, Tennessee area, we now have a physical shop. Please check our Store Hours and Location page for directions and details on how to shop during regular hours or by appointment.

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The Roterfaden A4 clipboard is designed to fit in the back pocket of your A4 Taschenbegleiter, to firm up the writing surface AND allow you to clip in loose sheets of paper. Of course, it can also be used as a stand-alone clipboard.

New Arrivals: Pre-D.C. Pen Show Roterfaden Restock, Including Four Clip Binders

The 2024 D.C. Pen Show really snuck up on us this time, as we’re just over a week away! Combined with the move to our new space - that’s currently in-progress! - it feels like we have little time to prepare. That said, we did receive a fresh shipment of Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter binders from Germany, which I will list now and plan to take any remaining stock with us to the show. This shipment contains mostly A5 sizes, including several binders with four sets of clips, which is one of the more commonly requested versions. (Note that the LTD_015 model contains adjustable elastic, allowing you to carry not just an A5 insert but the smaller A6.) All of these Taschenbegleiters are ready to ship immediately.

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We also received a restock of Profolio Oasis notebooks, with their specialized multi-lined rulings. The A5 size would be appropriate for Roterfaden, just saying….

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