2026 San Francisco Pen Show Highlights (via Olive Octopus Ink). Lisa had an epic San Francisco Pen Show recap, including some great pictures from outside around the show hotel.
The dwrdnet Stationer Feed: Interview with Jonathon Brooks (via dwrdnet). Derek interviews Jonathon Brooks of Carolina Pen Company. I’m looking forward to check this one out.
Out of This World…Tactile Turn Roswell (via Figboot on Pens). Bolt action pens tend to sit funny in my hand, so I was sad to have to pass on this one.
Pen Rotation Transition (via Rachel’s Reflections). I love to read about how other people manage pen rotations and ensuring that all of their pens are used. I especially like to read about analog tracking systems, as opposed to electronic.
Galen Leather “Expansi-Pouch” Wide 10-Slot Pen Case (via Scrively). If you’ve been considering Galen Leather cases (notebook or pen) but find the standard ones too narrow, consider the “Expasi” series, which is capable of holding larger items.
A Successful Pivot (via From the Pen Cup). Sometimes you have to change things up, especially when it comes to writing and getting back in the swing of journaling after a few years off.
Owl Paper Co. 2026 B6 Dated Bullet Journal (80gsm Delphina Paper) (via Well-Appointed Desk). It’s planner season, and if you’re carefully considering all of your options, be sure to check out some of the less “hyped” brands which can feature more unique layouts and papers.
In Case You Missed It…
This week we released Episode 16 of On The Paper Trail, featuring Part I of a two-part series on journaling for mental health. We discuss some of the journaling techniques we both use, and Part II will go a bit deeper into other journaling practices we both have tried but may use less frequently. Yesterday I also published a post discussing specialty stock nibs, which can be a great way to test out less common nibs and nib grinds prior to committing to an irreversible modification.
Today we welcome Opus 88 to the T.G.S. Curated Shop!
This Week in the T.G.S. Curated Shop - WE HAVE A NEW WEBSITE!
Welcome to the new look Gentleman Stationer online store! We’ve moved off our aging Squarespace commerce platform onto Shopify, which should be much easier for everyone to navigate. Please read the announcement post for details on how the new shop will work, since there is a lot that does not translate form our old platform to the new one. Those who used the Squarespace “Account” feature will need to re-register on Shopify. Legacy Squarespace Account data (order history) can be accessed here.
In conjunction with our launch of the new website, we are also happy to introduce two new brands: Opus 88 and Retro 51, which are now available both online and in-store. Be sure to check out this week’s Thursday Drops post for recent new arrivals and restocks, which include a Lamy restock, new Tono & Lims inks, and more!
The Nashville Shop will be open normal hours this coming week, from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday and 10am-5pm on Saturday. Please come by and see these and more in-person, and we are open online 24-7!
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