We are just weeks away from the Saint Louis Pen Show. This is the first show since 2019 the Well-Appointed Desk has had a table so you will know exactly where to find me. I will be bringing a full selection of Col-o-ring products, letterpress stationery, rubber stamps, stamp pads and vintage office supplies. I…
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Ink Comparison: Kin Mokusei vs Apricot
Sailor has made a dizzying number of inks, from standard black and blue to special editions that are only available under very specific locations. All Sailor inks have one thing in common, though – because they are high quality and (typically) amazing colors, they are usually in high demand. While answering a question about Sailor…
A Well-Appointed Celebration
One of our own had a huge reason to celebrate last week – Jaclyn got married! The Well-Appointed staff has not yet been able to attend pen shows during 2021 (nor for most of 2020), but that doesn’t mean we haven’t seen one another! Ana, her (real) husband, Bob, and I made the trek up…
Giveaway Winner: Galen Leather Writer’s Medic Bag
I can’t tell you what a delight it was to read all the comments for the Galen Leather Writer’s Medic Bag giveaway. Of the pen people mentioned as special to our readers, the list included: Brad (and Myke) of the Pen Addict Kelli at Mountain of Ink Joe at Gentleman Stationer Joshua at Pelikan’s Perch…
News: Field Notes 50th Quarterly Edition!
We can hardly believe it but Field Notes is celebrating the release of it’s 50th quarterly edition this month! Though 50 is traditionally the “golden anniversary,” Field notes opted instead for bright red covers with silver ink, flyleaf colors reminiscent of past editions, and a special die cut. For our 50th edition we wanted to…
Giveaway Winner: Ensso ITALIA Fountain Pen
Another giveaway has come and gone and we have selected a winner in our Ensso ITALIA fountain pen giveaway. Congrats to Briana! We will be shipping the pen out first thing tomorrow. Happy spring day!
GIVEAWAY WINNERS: Ensso ARIA Ballpoint Pens
I’ve got more giveaway winners today. This time for our Ensso ARIA ballpoint pens in matte black aluminum and brass. And the winners are: Congrats to Jovan and Eric! I will be contacting them directly to arrange shipping. Thanks to everyone who entered and we look forward to offering more giveaways soon!