Thursday Drops: Happy Thanksgiving from T.G.S.! TWSBI Cosmo + Onyx, New Midori Desk Accessories and More!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Or should I say “Inksgiving”? This week’s new arrivals include the latest TWSBI ECO release (and it’s a good one), as well as the entire range of the Midori XS Stationery Accessories, which you can now purchase separately from the XS Stationery Kit. We continue to restock on existing brands in advance of the holiday shopping season, including Pilot, Tom’s Studio, TWSBI, Diplomat, and more! Don’t forget to take advantage of our ongoing Thanksgiving Week promotions, including:

• 10% Off Most Items in the Shop Using the Code “INKSGIVING” at checkout. Some brand exclusions apply. Be sure to check out the 2025 T.G.S. Holiday Gift Guide for ideas on how to use your discount, especially if you’re buying for others.

• 20% off Clearance Items, Automatically Applied at Checkout. We’ve added additional items to our Clearance section.

• T.G.S. Sticker Promo. Any orders over $75 (pre-shipping and taxes) automatically qualify for free domestic U.S. shipping and will also receive a large 3” T.G.S. holographic vinyl sticker for your water bottle, laptop, notebook, flask to get you through Thanksgiving dinner, etc.

• A New Notebook Gift Promo! Any order over $150 (pre-shipping and taxes) will include a nice A5 Notebook, while supplies last, or another gift of equivalent value until we run out. This promo will be automatically applied to all orders placed between Weds 11/26-Sunday 11/30 at 11:59pm US CT, so if you placed an order in this window no action is necessary.

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We have the new TWSBI ECO Cosmo+Onyx fountain pen, which will be available both in-store and will start shipping tomorrow (11/28).

Note that our Nashville Store will have special hours this week. We are closed Thursday (11/27) for Thanksgiving, but will reopen Friday (11/28) and Saturday (11/29) from 10am-6pm for extended post-holiday hours. Online shopping remains available 24/7, and all online discount codes will be valid in-store.

1. TWSBI ECO Cosmo + Onyx Fountain Pen. TWSBI has released it’s latest ECO, and this latest entry in the “swirled acrylic” series features blue, green, and purple mixed together and paired with Onyx trim for a look that reminds me of the Earth from space. I posted a video yesterday which might give you a better idea of the look.

2. Pilot Vanishing Point Birchwood Capless Fountain Pens. Pilot uses birchwood finishes in ballpoints such as the S20 and multi pens like the Legno 2+1, but now it’s also available in the Capless Vanishing Point fountain pen for an ultra-elegant look.

3. Pilot Custom Heritage 92 Demonstrator Fountain Pens. One of the best pure demonstrator fountain pens on the market, the Pilot Custom Heritage 92 features crystal clear acrylic and an excellent 14k nib.

4. Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens, Including Transparent Colors + Madoromi Series. The Pilot Kakuno is one of our favorite entry level fountain pens because it’s so accessible, and I’ve been glad to see Pilot expanding the Kakuno’s offerings because it’s not just an excellent pen for beginners, but a great everyday carry for anyone.

5. Tom’s Studio Lumos Pro Duo “Clementine”. Tom’s Studio has released the Lumos in a warm matte orange finish just in time for the holidays. If you’re interested in reading more about why I love the Lumos (and refillable fineliners in general), check out this post where I walk through how they work. Other colors also have been restocked.

6. Tom’s Studio Wren “Clementine”. The Wren works similarly to the Lumos, only it uses a standard writing tip rather than the micron-style tip used by the Lumos. The Wren is an excellent option for those of us who love to write with marker-style pens and want one that goes anywhere. In addition to Clementine, other colors are back in stock as well.

7. Midori XS Stationery Kits and Individual Components. As we gear up for the holiday travel season, I’ve had a few inquiries about travel kits and portable stationery. One of my favorites is the Midori XS Stationery Kit, and we now offer the individual components separately.

8. Zenith Staplers from Italy. By far one of the more overlooked desk accessories for paper aficionados, a good stapler is critical to my own workflow, and I’ve enjoyed these plier-style Zenith Staplers from Italy. Check out a video demonstration of how they work here.

9. Life Airmail Stationery (Pads + Envelopes). We once again have both Airmail writing pads and matching envelopes, for those who want to get a jumpstart on their holiday letter writing!

10. Original Crown Mill Stationery. We’ve recently added the line of Original Crown Mill laid stationery out of Belgium, with A4, A5 and correspondence card sets available. These and more are now available to browse in our dedicated correspondence section of the shop.

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I almost forgot, we added a ton of new specialty Japanese erasers this week from Seed and Kokuyo, including many with multiple edges for precision work.

Thursday Drops: Fourth of July Sale, New Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coletos, New Blackwings, and More!

Our annual Fourth of July Sale starts today and will run through Sunday evening at 11:59pm U.S. Central Time. Use the coupon code “FIREWORKS” at check out to take 10% off most shop orders. Some exclusions apply, including Pilot, TWSBI, Blackwing, and Roterfaden. Many of you know that we are planning a move to our physical location in the next month or so, and would love to not have to move inventory with us!

Several new arrivals also hit the shop this week, including the latest Blackwing Volumes Release: Volume 746, the Golden Gate Bridge pencil. This deep red (“International Orange”) pencil features a multi-layered matte barrel with a matching eraser, matte black ferrule and firm graphite. Between this pencil and Volume 2 (Let the Light In), with the extra-extra firm graphite, these are two of the better releases from the entire Volumes series. Single-step sharpeners, legal pads, and handheld erasers are all in stock.

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All the Coleto Gel Refills!

As we announced Tuesday, we recently received a massive shipment of Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pens, and all of the refills! The Coleto is one of my favorite multi pen systems, due in part to its low price of entry (barrels start at $3) and customizability (nearly three dozen gel, pencil, and eraser refills). Be sure to check these out and more!

Remember that all domestic U.S. orders over $75 ship free! No coupon code necessary, and this is in addition to any applicable discount.

1. Blackwing Volume 746 “Golden Gate Bridge” Pencils. Featuring the same firm graphite found in the Blackwing 602, this could be my favorite color scheme of all time in a Blackwing Volumes pencil. We also have fresh stock of the Volume 2, which features the XX-firm graphite.

2. Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto Multi Pens. One of my favorite multi pens of all time, the Hi-Tec-C Coleto features Pilot’s excellent Hi-Tec-C needle-tip gel refill in a multi pen format, and it comes in dozens of different colors. Mechanical pencil and eraser inserts are also available.

3. Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Organizers. While we can’t include Roterfaden organizers in our sale, now is a great time to pick one up and stock up on A4, A5, and A6 notebooks (all of which are compatible and included in today’s promotion). There are several “soft” A5 covers available, which in my opinion are the best option for those who want to use thicker Hobonichi Cousin-style notebooks with their Roterfaden, as they’re cut slightly bigger.

4. Traveler’s Notebook Systems. This weekend is a great time to build out a Traveler’s Notebook with all of the refills and accessories! We received a fresh shipment of refills a couple of weeks ago and are fully stocked.

5. Stálogy Notebook Systems. Stálogy released a limited edition white half-year notebook this year, which pairs well with the new Stálogy notebook stitched covers, made from a high-quality Japanese paper designed to be durable and long-lasting.

6. Midori MD Notebook Refills. We have a wide variety of different Midori MD Paper notebooks in stock, including the recently expanded MD Cotton line which now includes standard A5 and Square A5 notebooks. The MD “Light” Notebooks are a great option for Roterfaden.

7. TWSBI ECO-T “Eggplant Purple”. This particular TWSBI ECO-T features a translucent purple color that apparently will be in short supply. TWSBI keeps emphasizing how this one will be a limited run, so we’re not expecting much additional stock.

8. TWSBI Diamond 580 AL “Iceberg Blue” Fountain Pen. Those who prefer the non-textured metal section on the Diamond 580 fountain pens will appreciate this release - it’s been a while since the last one. Ice Blue/Glacier Blue/Iceberg - whatever you want to call it - is always a popular color choice.

9. Kaweco Piston Filler Sport and Art Sport Fountain Pens. We carry most Kaweco Sport fountain pens, and still have some limited stock of the Piston Sport and Art Sport releases from this year. The Art Sports feature some of my favorite materials from 2023 or 2024.

10. Zebra Sarasa Grand Vintage Gel Pens and Refills. We’ve been looking to add some higher-end “professional” gel pens to the shop, and the Zebra Sarasa Grand Vintage features a wide range of work-friendly colors in .3mm and .5mm formats. Many of the “Vintage” series gel inks are black-infused, and

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The TWSBI Diamond 580 AL Iceberg Blue next to the Lamy Studio Glacier Blue.

Thanksgiving Weekend Drops and "Black Friday" Sales!

For our Thanksgiving Weekend Sale/Promotion, we have a couple of things going on. First, a few brands are automatically marked down 15%, including Nahvalur, WMS & Co., Mazzuoli, and more! The discount will appear automatically in your cart at checkout, and cannot be combined with other discounts and coupon codes, with the exception of free shipping on orders over $75.

In addition to these markdowns, you can take 10% off most other brands (with the exception of TWSBI, Roterfaden, Allex, and one or two others) using the coupon code GIVETHANKS23 at checkout. Since it’s sure to be a busy weekend, please review our shipping policies, including the 1-3 business day timeframe to ship orders, and remember to show grace to all of the retailers out there this weekend, as we all have little to no control over things like delivery delays, etc.! All remaining gently used items have been marked down an additional 10%.

Happy shopping!

The Gentleman Stationer is an authorized retailer of all brands sold.

1. Caran d’Ache Keith Haring Limited Editions. We have ballpoints, Colored Pencil Sets, and more from Caran d’Ache in collaboration with the estate of pop artist Keith Haring.

2. Lamy Studio Fountain Pens. We recently introduced Lamy Studio fountain pens with the 14k nibs, currently available in both Piano Black and Palladium finishes. We also have the Lamy Studio All-Black fountain pen, as well as a few ballpoint and rollerball versions.

3. Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pens. The holiday sales events are a great time to pick up a core workhorse for your fountain pen collection, including the vacuum-filling Pilot Custom 823. The Pilot “Custom” series features some of the best nibs on the market. You can read my review of this pen here.

4. Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pens. In my opinion, the Pilot Custom 74 is one of the most underappreciated “unsung heroes” of the fountain pen world. Between the Custom 74 and the 14k Lamy Studio, it’s hard to find a better sub-$200 fountain pen. You can read my review of this pen here.

5. Caran d’Ache Colormat-X Pens. This past year, Caran d’Ache released their classic 849 ballpoint pen in a new range of bright matte-textured color options. Personally, I think Caran d’Ache’s matte finishes are among their best, as they provide a soft surface for comfortable longer writing sessions.

6. Caran 'd’Ache Paul Smith Limited Edition 849 Pens. This year’s Paul Smith limited editions (the fourth series) feature six different combinations of Paul Smith’s signature colors!

7. Craighill Kepler Pen. Craighill’s Kepler Pen sports a contoured grip section and a unique D1 click mechanism, that allows you to use pretty much any kind of refill available in this format. The pen has some heft to it but remains well-balanced.

8. Lochby Cases and Notebook Covers. The holiday shopping season is a great time to stock up on notebook covers and other organizing supplies, as we prepare to turn the year over in a month or so. Lochby’s range of durable waxed-canvas goods includes the Field Journal A5 Notebook cover, as well as pen/pencil cases such as the Quattro and Venture Pouch, among others. (All Lochby notebooks feature 68gsm Tomoe River Paper.)

9. Lamy Pico Pocket Ballpoint. The Lamy Pico is another Lamy modern classic, in my opinion up there with the Lamy 2000, Safari, and Studio. While small in the pocket or pen case, it extends into a full-sized writing instrument when deployed.

10. Kaweco Sport Fountain Pens and Sketch-Up Pencils. We’ve recently expanded our range of Kaweco fountain pens significantly to include the Kaweco Collection colors! There are some excellent muted greens and blues in there, among my favorite that Kaweco has released.

July Inventory Reduction, Part II: Additional Clearance Pricing, Plus Most Pens Now 10% Off!

I had a long, 14-hour work trip yesterday, so I’m a day behind in my weekly posts, but I wanted to go ahead and continue our July Inventory Reduction sale with a slight change. We will continue to offer 10% off all paper and pencils, automatically applied at checkout, through the D.C. Pen Show as we reduce certain of our inventory and refocus the shop and website. As of today, most pens are now 10% off as well, excluding TWSBI. Be sure to take advantage of this as it’s a great opportunity to snag a deal on daily writers such as the Caran d’Ache 849 and the Traveler’s Company series. I’ve also placed some additional items on sale, and the discount will be in addition to the reduced price.

Much of this inventory I plan to take with me to D.C. to further reduce, so if you have your eye on something, now’s the chance! I’m still determining what I will be stocking going forward, but I would like most of the focus to be on custom designs and exclusives, not standard or stock items.

This particular promotion excludes TWSBI. The T.G.S. Curated Shop is an authorized retailer of all items shown.

In the Shop: 2022 Planner Clearance - All Dated Planners on Sale

It’s time to make room for yet more new arrivals, and clear out some back stock as we hit mid-April. First off are 2022 dated planners, which are now at least 30% off. There’s still plenty of time for these to be usable, since many (such as the Midori Planner Stickers) go into 2023! Check out these options from Traveler’s Notebook and Midori MD. We don’t have a ton of stock but the sale will continue until everything’s gone.

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If you’re not into dated planners, I always opt for the undated version, since I appreciate the flexibility and always try to avoid wasting paper if I don’t use a particular month. You can start these planners at any time during the year, and carry them over for as long as you like until they are done. We not only stock undated planners from Traveler’s Company, Midori MD, Lochby, and Soumkine, but also carry the larger Write Notepads Weekly Planner (which can be used as a desk pad since it features a landscape orientation), as well as more traditional blotter-style desk planners from WMS & Co. The latter have been selling briskly and people seem to enjoy them!

The T.G.S. Curated Shop is an authorized retailer of all brands we carry.