Usually summer is a bit of a slower season for us in the shop, but this summer has seemed busy – in a good way, mostly, but time seems to be moving at warp speed. The summer, while not quite over yet with this recent wave of warm days, culminated in taking a short trip … [Read more…]
The Pelikan M200 Smoky Quartz has arrived, and of course I’m in love. The earthy, slightly translucent dark brown is everything I could’ve dreamed of – a perfect workhorse match for my M400 Tortoiseshell that was last year’s special edition from Pelikan, easily one of my favourite pens. It’s been a good season of Pelikan … [Read more…]
Fall is here! This is my favourite season, despite it being the harbinger of winter and snow and slush. It’s cool and breezy, perfect for sitting outside with a tea or hot chocolate, it’s clean school supplies and getting ready for the holidays ahead. Best of all, it’s the season of my favourite ink colours … [Read more…]
It’s that time of year again – as we roll into fall, we start to look into ordering and getting prepared for the new year, including the Hobonichi. We’re extra thrilled because this is the first year Hobonichi is opening up international retailers to carry the A5 Cousin and the Weeks, along with the A6 … [Read more…]
It’s been a busy week, and what should arrive just in time for the weekend! The new Jacques Herbin 1798 Amethyste de l’Oural – the newest ink from J. Herbin, a rich, dark purple with silver shimmer. It’s similar to the 1670 inks (Emeraude de Chivor, Stormy Grey), but a new line. The US got … [Read more…]