Ink it Up Newsletter #95

Pelikan Edelstein Smoky Quartz, Platinum Inks, TWSBI Mini AL Blue, & more...

...plucked from Brian's desk! Top secret! Classified!

New Pelikan Edelstein Ink Color of the Year for 2017: Smoky Quartz! The new Edelstein Ink color of the year is a rich dark shade of brown. This beautiful new fountain pen ink will exude a warmth and sensitivity to all of your hand written correspondence. Coming soon!

Six intriguing new Platinum inks are here! Choose from Cassis Black, Citrus Black, Forest Black, Khaki Black, Sepia Black, or Lavender Black. Perfect for your written works and art projects as well!

The gorgeous new Sailor 1911 Special Edition in Fresca Blue features rhodium-plated trim with a rhodium-plated 14k nib, which perfectly accents the beautiful robin's egg blue of the pen. The Fresca Blue is a North American Exclusive, available in the Standard and Large size.

It's here! The TWSBI Mini AL fountain pen in blue! Features a piston-filling system, smooth steel nibs, and clear bodies for ink viewing enjoyment! Perfect for your every day carry and with a selection of nibs, it can suit all your needs. Don't wait too long - these are a limited production.

The Tool 60™ Ballpoint Pen is an executive seven function pen that gets its tasks done in style. Tool 60 features a hefty three-sided metal barrel that incorporates a built-in level, ruler in centimeters, ruler in inches, mini Phillips screwdriver, mini flat screwdriver and top of the line mesh touch screen stylus, all in one smooth writing ballpoint pen. Elegantly finished in a choice of three durable matte finishes: Autumn Copper, Midnight Black, and Platinum Grey.

Browse a selection of the fountain pen friendly Rhodia paper, available in a variety of models, sizes, and rulings! No matter your choice, each notebook will make your nibs very happy.

The Lamy Z28 piston converter replaces the Lamy Z24, and can be used in Lamy fountain pens that take T10 ink cartridges.

In homage to Soccer, Retro51 has created "Breakaway," a twist-top rollerball with an iconic hexagon pattern acid-etched in the barrel, with matte white finish and black hex print. It is complete with a soccer ball on the top disc, numbered top ring and packaged in a commemorative tube. On sale now!

Midweek Mojo Spring into Color

Spring is here! Flowers are blooming and the days are longer. Take happiness along wherever you go with a colorful pen and and a cheerful ink!

thINKthursday Pelikan Edelstein Smokey Quartz

Pelikan’s Ink of the Year! Will you get swept up with Smoky Quartz or will the ink fade away like a puff of smoke? Check out Chris's review to see this beauty up close!

#wtf Namiki Yukari Pine Needle

In Japan, pine trees symbolize longevity, virtue, and youth. With the stunningly beautiful Namiki Yukari Maki-e Pine Needle, longevity is found in the golden needles, virtue rests in the eighteen karat gold nib, and youth vibrates in the multi-colored raden. Enjoy!

Mr. Paper! Rhodia No. 18 ColoR

Our resident papyrophile, Mr. Paper himself, flips back the cover on this all new Notepad and shows us why Rhodia reigns righteous.

Brian gives us a video tour of the beautiful Sailor 1911 Fresca Blue! A North American exclusive and available in both Standard and Large size, the Fresca is robin’s egg blue and features rhodium trim and a rhodium plated nib in either 14k (1911 Standard) or 21k (1911 Large).

Ink it Up #221: Wahl-Eversharp Decoband Gatsby, Itoya Anywhere Journal, Markiaro Leather Cases!

Come see us at the Long Island Pen Show! Shop a delectable selection of pens, papers, inks, and other goodies April 1 - 2, 2017 - Saturday and Sunday. Place your orders in the webshop by Wednesday, 11:59pm Central Time to be able to select show pick-up!

Visit our new Experienced Pens section! These are functional items that have been pre-loved, have minor cosmetic issues, or were used as testers here in the store and at pen shows. Grab something from your wishlist at a lower price!

The Montblanc Meisterstück Classique in deep black precious resin with elegant platinum-coated details, surmounted by the white Montblanc emblem, evolves into a distinctive design icon. Features a 14ct medium nib!

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