What's In My Pen Case? Checking in After Pen Show Season on My Favorite 2026 Finds! From left: Opus 88 Koloro, seY Pen Tsugaru-Nuri Urushi, Bonecrusher7 Studios, Nagasawa Pilot Decimo Sengara Bay, Pilot Custom 845 Urushi in Prussian Blue. From left: Opus 88 Koloro, seY Pen Tsugaru-Nuri Urushi, Bonecrusher7 Studios, Nagasawa Pilot Decimo Sengara Bay, Pilot Custom 845 Urushi in Prussian Blue. Formal “Pen Show Season” is mostly over, with the big shows (California, D.C., and San Francisco) in the books. It’s been a busy year, to say the least. T.G.S. has attended the California Pen Show, the Arkansas Pen Show, the D.C. Pen Show, the San Francisco Pen Show, and the Dallas Pen Show. I also took separate trips to the San Francisco Stationery Fest, plus a trip to Japan in May. We capped off October with our On The Paper Trail Live Event in Nashville! Since running a store - as well as our own recent event -has been time consuming to say the least, I haven’t yet had the opportunity to recap my favorite finds from my 2026 travels. seY Pen Tsugaru-Nuri (left) next to my Bonecrusher7 Studio custom. seY Pen Tsugaru-Nuri (left) next to my Bonecrusher7 Studio custom. I plan to write more on Urushi pens in the future. I only have a small handful, but they are among my favorites. I plan to write more on Urushi pens in the future. I only have a small handful, but they are among my favorites. The pace of my personal acquisitions has definitely slowed over the years. As I’ve narrowed the focus of my collecting, I sometimes even walk away from a show without a single purchase (even if those instances are few and far between :)). This year's acquisitions were fairly restrained, but they included some good ones. My 2026 Top Five to Date are: seY Pen Tsugaru-Nuri Fountain Pen. seY pen is a Japanese company that works with a collective of independent artisans to manufacture traditional Japanese urushi and maki-e fountain pens. I’ve admired their work for years, and after having had the opportunity to meet them at this year’s Dallas Pen Show I picked up this Tsugaru-Nuri fountain pen in a sky blue lacquer with different beige and brown shades blended in. Matthew Chen added an Architect nib when he came to Nashville. Nagasawa Pilot Decimo Kobe Gradation - Sengari Water Blue. I’ve picked up the annual Kobe Gradation Decimo for the past two years, with this year’s release inspired by the waters from Kobe’s Sengari Reservoir. The Japanese market gets multiple Pilot Decimo special releases every year - seemingly every independent pen store has its own release - but these Kobe Gradation models are my favorite. Of course I always opt for the FM (Fine Medium) nib wherever it’s available. Pilot Custom 845 Urushi in Prussian Blue. Pilot added to it’s Custom Urushi and Custom 845 Urushi lineup with this gorgeous dark blue lacquer finish, which they call “Prussian Blue”. The pen itself I acquired from my own shop (a hazard of the trade), but at the recent Nashville event I asked Matthew to turn the broad nib into a Kodachi. Yes, I have recently used this pen with shimmer ink. It works perfectly fine! Bonecrusher7 Studios Custom. I try to add a pen or two a year from an independent maker who I’ve never tried before. This year’s addition was a gorgeous translucent brown “Mocha Latté” swirled acrylic from Bonecrusher7 Studio, to which Matthew Chen added a medium stub (approximately a .6mm width). I love how well-balanced this pen is. Even though it can’t be posted, it fits comfortably in my hand and excels for longer writing sessions. Opus88 Koloro in Blue with Beige Ebonite Trim. This particular pen was provided to me as a demo by Opus88 when we decided to bring the line back into the shop, and it made its way into my general pen case. (Oops.) I’ve owned a few Koloros over the years, and I had forgotten how nicely the ebonite models work as a travel pen. (More on that below.) My Nagasawa Sengari Bay Decimo, left, next to the Pilot Custom 845 Urushi in Prussian Blue. My Nagasawa Sengari Bay Decimo, left, next to the Pilot Custom 845 Urushi in Prussian Blue. I love how beige ebonite shows the grain on the material. I love how beige ebonite shows the grain on the material. Guess what? The year’s not over. I’m headed to Japan again in less than two weeks for another adventure, and I’m in the process of putting together my travel kit. My Custom 845 in Prussian Blue, Ebonite Koloro, and Sengari Decimo are definitely coming with me. I may limit myself to three fountain pens on this trip, as I did last time, knowing that I will acquire at least one…. The Gentleman Stationer is supported by purchases from the T.G.S. Curated Shop and pledges via the T.G.S. Patreon Program. You can also come visit us at our physical stationery store in Nashville, Tennessee. https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/10/10/whats-in-my-pen-case-checking-in-after-pen-show-season #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

Thursday Drops: More Planners Arrive! Midori Hibino, Gradation Day-Length, Kawecos and More! Midori B6 Day-Length Gradation Planner, shown here next to the Pilot Custom 845 Urushi The second wave of 2027 planners arrived this week, with new releases from Midori in the B6 Gradation and Hibino format. For those looking at a planner smaller than an A5, these are both compact diaries that feature excellent fountain pen friendly MD paper. We’ve also added Midori grain leather B6 spiral notebooks, as well as the Midori A6 Commonplace Notebooks with their flexible grid layout and bookmark feature. Finally, we’ve restocked on our Midori planner tabs and bookmarks, to allow you to accessorize your planners and journals and customize them to your needs. The Midori A6 Hibino, open to a daily page. The Midori A6 Hibino, open to a daily page. In addition to planners, we have a ton of new arrivals from Kaweco (including Lunar Purple Sports and a new AL Piston Sport), as well as new fountain pen releases from Diplomat in both the Cobra and Viper lines. You can check out these and more online and in-store. We are open this week from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-5pm on Saturday. Of course you can always shop online 24-7! Midori Gradation B6 Day-Length 2027 Planner. These cool B6 planners feature a vertical weekly layout with a 24 hour stack and a color gradient that tracks daylight. Midori 2027 A6 Hibino. A popular request by my regular local customers, the Midori Hibino is a 1-day-on-2-pages A6 diary/journal/planner which packs a whopping 750+ pages into a compact small notebook. The Hibino layout allows you to plan on one side and journal or take notes on the other, should you like. Midori Hibino “Free Diary” Undated Planner. In addition to the 2027 dated Hibino, there’s an undated version with the same one-day-to-two-page layout. Midori B6 “Grain” Spiral Notebooks. I’ve been wanting to add these gorgeous Midori Spiral notebooks for years, but until we launched the new shop we’ve not had the space. These spiral notebooks feature MD paper and three different leather covers. Diplomat Cobra Fountain Pens and Rollerballs. Are you a fan of the guilloché texture on the Diplomat Viper but prefer a more substantial pen? The larger Cobra fountain pen features a full-size JoWo No. 6 fountain pen nib, and the rollerball is equally comfortable in the hand. Diplomat Viper Orange Fountain Pen and Rollerball. The popular Diplomat Viper is now available in a vibrant orange color, in both the fountain pen and rollerball versions. Kaweco Lunar Purple Fountain Pens. Kaweco continues to build out the “Lunar” series with two new purple acrylics - Lunar “Shadow Purple” and Lunar “Light Purple”. Shadow Purple has a cool green tinge to it. Kaweco AL-Sport Piston Bordeaux. Kaweco has added to the AL Piston Sport lineup, and this latest release is a gorgeous dark burgundy red aptly named “Bordeaux.” I will be claiming one of these so get it before I do. TRAVELER’S Company 2027 Diary and Accessories. This year’s limited edition TRAVELER’S dated diaries, pencil boards, folders, and sticker kits are in-stock and shipping! Get your TRAVELER’S Notebook ready for next year. TRAVELER’S Notebook Standard-Size Starter Kits. We have standard-size TRAVELER’S Notebook Starter Kits in multiple colors, including Blue, Brown, and Camel. And for our last “one more thing” entry, we have this year’s Kaweco Sport Ornament, available in limited quantities! https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/10/29/thursday-drops-more-planners-arrive-midori-hibino-gradation-day-length-kawecos-and-more #midori #hibino #fountainpen #gradation #purple #diplomatviper #lunar #spiralnotebooks #kaweco #cobrafountain #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

On The Paper Trail Episode 19: Pen, Paper, & Ink Problems (Terminology Part 2) You can watch the video on our YouTube Channel! This week we discuss Pen, Paper, & Ink Problems, and the different terms commonly used in the stationery world to describe these issues. We specifically focus on problems with ink flow in fountain pens such as skipping, hard-starting, and railroading, as well as paper bleed through and show through. We also recap our recent "On The Paper Trail Live in Nashville Event". A huge thanks to all of you who turned out, and it was wonderful to see so many faces in person! On The Paper Trail: Where You Can Download the Podcast Get caught up on previous episodes, find out where you can download and/or watch additional episodes, and learn more about what we’re up to! ⁠⁠Check out the main podcast informational page for additional details. Show Notes and Links ⁠On The Paper Trail Live in Nashville Recap⁠ ⁠Pilot Juice Up Fountain Pen⁠ ⁠Kaweco Lunar Sport Rollerballs⁠ ⁠Pilot Grance Fountain Pen⁠ ⁠Midori Color Spiral⁠ ⁠TWSBI ECO Jade Jelly + Bronze Fountain Pen⁠ ⁠Kaweco Lunar Sport Fountain Pens⁠ ⁠TRAVELER'S Company 2027 Dated Refills⁠ ⁠Midori Planner Tabs⁠ ⁠Tri-Star Studio Custom Fountain Pens The Gentleman Stationer is supported by purchases from the T.G.S. Curated Shop and pledges via the T.G.S. Patreon Program. You can also come visit us at our physical stationery store in Nashville, Tennessee. https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/10/28/on-the-paper-trail-episode-19-pen-paper-amp-ink-problems-terminology-part-2 #papertrail #inkproblems #fountainpens #pen #kawecolunar #lunarsport #nashville #bronzefountain #midori #pilot #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

New Arrivals: TWSBI ECO Jade Jelly + Bronze Fountain Pens, Plus New Diplomats! TWSBI’s latest release, the Jade Jelly + Bronze fountain pen, showed up this week and it’s another nice addition to the TWSBI ECO lineup, especially as some of the older ECOs are being retired. Lately, these ECO releases tend to sell out as soon as retailers get them in the door, with relatively long restock windows, so if it interests you I always recommend that people pick one up quickly. The Jade Jelly acrylic is slightly lighter than prior Jade pens TWSBI has released, and appears milky/semi-translucent, similar to the Pink Lemonade (which should return soon). I’ve also had a chance to get my hands on two new pens from Diplomat: the “Cobra” Fountain Pen and Rollerball, and the Orange Diplomat Viper, available in both a fountain pen and rollerball version. I’m personally a fan of Diplomat’s rollerballs, and opted for a Bordeaux Rollerball Cobra. I’m looking forward to testing this pen out for an extended period as I have some travel coming up and I always take at least one nice rollerball pen with me. As a larger pen, the Cobra immediately feels more substantial than the Viper (for those that found the latter too narrow), and the fountain pen features a standard No. 6 nib in four sizes as opposed to the single-option Viper. If you would like to see these and more in person, you can visit us in our Nashville store, which is open 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-5pm on Saturday. You can always shop online with us 24/7! https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/10/27/new-arrivals-twsbi-eco-jade-jelly-bronze-fountain-pens-plus-new-diplomats #jadejelly #bronzefountain #twsbieco #fountainpen #diplomatviper #rollerball #cobra #pinklemonade #bordeauxrollerball #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

It’s About That Time! It’s almost vacation time for me, and what a vacation it is going to be. I’m heading to Japan soon, so for the first time in as long as I can remember, The Pen Addict blog will be quiet for a couple of weeks. If you want to follow along with what I am up to you can follow me on Instagram. I’m going to try and post there regularly, but we will see how it goes. It’s a big adventure, and I am ready for it. Things will return to normal on these pages on November 9th. Talk soon! https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/26/its-about-that-time #penaddict #instagram #november #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

Sunday Reading for October 25, 2026 Ink swatching at On The Paper Trail Live in Nashville! Ink swatching at On The Paper Trail Live in Nashville! Recap: On The Paper Trail LIVE in Nashville (via Well-Appointed Desk). I had to lead with this one, didn’t I? Many thanks to Ana & Bob for joining us in Nashville at our first ever live event. 2026 BunguLA - A Brief Sunday Visit (via Pen Addict - Kimberly). I totally would have gone home with one of those Hachimonjiya original gradient Pilot Decimos. Choosing the Right Work Pen, Part 1 (via Line Variation). The story of my life for many, many years. I finally settled on the Lamy 2000 in its various iterations and carried more than one work pen. Still No NaNo (via Pen Addict - Sarah). I had not known that the official NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) had gone away, but it looks like people are still participating in an unofficial capacity by organizing their own groups! Colorverse Colorvents Past (Part 1) (via Dime Novel Raven). This sounds like a fun experiment - to revisit the inks in the past Colorvent Calendars, even the ones that never made it into the official ink lineup. Wearingeul The Glass Bead Game (via Figboot on Pens). These new Wearingeul fountain pens are getting a lot of attention, as the ink company gets into the pen game. A Look at Semi-Vintage Parker 65 Custom Fountain Pen (via Fountain Pen Blog). The Parker 65 is one of those unfortunately overlooked vintage pens that can be fun to collect (at lower price points) since it came slightly after the “Golden Age” of vintage pens. We were all extremely happy with how the event balanced shopping with hangouts, classes, and other experiences! We were all extremely happy with how the event balanced shopping with hangouts, classes, and other experiences! In Case You Missed It…. This week I have been playing catch-up from last week’s event, as well as this week’s Kaweco DIY experience (probably more on that later - wow, thanks to all of you who turned out!), but I did manage to write some reflections on On The Paper Trail Live in Nashville. As I note in the post, it was a unique experience that had not really been tried before, and we were extremely happy with the results! Lunar Purple Sports are finally here1 This Week in the T.G.S. Curated Shop We had a bunch of long-awaited new arrivals in the shop this week, including TRAVELER’S Company 2027 diary refills, Kaweco Lunar Sport pens in the new Lunar Shadow Purple and Light Purple finishes, and the Kaweco AL Sport Piston in a gorgeous dark Burgundy! We also have this year’s Diamine Inkvent Calendar in stock (Burgundy edition), as well as limited remaining stock of the 2026 Colorverse Colorvent Calendar. Be sure to check out each week’s Thursday Drops post for additional new arrivals and restocks! Diamine Rickshaw Kakimori Fred & Friends Visit Us on Patreon If you enjoy our content (whether here on the main website, Instagram, YouTube Channel or elsewhere), and would like early/extra access to shop releases and special promotions, consider supporting us via Patreon. In addition to exclusive content, Discord access, and online meetups, Patreon supporters have access to one or more initial “practice” episodes of “On the Paper Trail” which have not been publicly released. https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/10/25/sunday-reading-for-october-25-2026 #papertrail #sundayreading #nashville #pen #october #penaddict #fountainpen #workpen #briefsunday #sundayvisit #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

Misfill, La La Land Edition Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added commentary on each, I'm left with many great items I want to share. Enter Misfill. Here are this weeks links: Read: — Bungu LA Vol.2 in La La Land (The Penguin Post) — Running Our First Stationery Event: A Retrospective on the "On The Paper Trail Live in Nashville" Weekend! (The Gentleman Stationer) — A look at the semi-vintage Parker 65 Custom fountain pen. (Fountain pen blog) — New Pen and Ink Day: Sailor TUZU Adjust Crystal Violet and Robert Oster Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty (Cheryl Lindo Jones) — Choosing the Right Work Pen, Part 1 (Line Variation) — Ink Review #2911: Pennonia Hajnal Dawn (Mountain of Ink) — Colorverse Colorvents Past (Part 1) (Dime Novel Raven) — Maiora Everest Celestia (dapprman) — Mid-InkTober Change-Up: Pitt Artist Pens (Fueled by Clouds & Coffee) — Inside The Musical Universe Of Baker (Jenkem Magazine) — Alaska: Wild Blueberries (EVERGOODS) Watch: — Wearingeul The Glass Bead Game (Figboot on Pens) — what I write down when life feels overwhelming (Little Coco Studio) — Pilot Murex, Kaweco Shadow Purple & More | Selecting an ink for the Kaweco (Scathingly Brilliant Idea) — Two Fun Forgotten Hauls! (With some followup after a few months, so kind of a 2nd Takes!) (Inkdependence) — October 2026 New Stationery Releases: Clear Color Mechanical Pencils, Uni-ball ONE P (misan bungu) — Thursday Stream: On The Paper Trail Recap, The Bauhaus Blue Lamy 2000, F-in Birds Postcards and More (DWRDNET) Want to catch the rest, plus extra articles, reviews, commentary, discounts, and more? Try out a Pen Addict Membership for only $5 per month! https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/25/misfill-la-la-land-edition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5005c8fc84ae929b37214ebd/84f889a9-f9af-4557-a109-ec4c1fa040a6/Dark+Pocky?format=1000w #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

uniball One P uniball Zento 0.38 mm Rollerball Gel Ink Retractable Translucent Glitter Limited Edition Pen Giveaway Winner I was way too #SERIOUSFACE with Monday’s review, so I had to lighten the mood with one of the products that has brought me the most joy this year. This uniball One P is one of my favorites, but I still don’t fully comprehend what uniball is doing here with the Zento cross-marketing. Regardless, this is the perfect giveaway item, and the winner is: Congrats Eric! I’ve sent you an email to collect your shipping address. https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/10/24/uniball-one-p-uniball-zento-038-mm-rollerball-gel-ink-retractable-translucent-glitter-limited-edition-pen-giveaway-winner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5005c8fc84ae929b37214ebd/283c35b5-bda4-45b6-beb3-20a414a776e2/uniball+One+P+uniball+Zento+0.38+mm+Rollerball+Gel+Ink+Retractable+Translucent+Glitter+Giveaway+Winner?format=1000w #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit

2026 BunguLA - A Brief Sunday Visit (Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many hobbies!.) By the time I figured out that I could make it to the 2nd BunguLA Stationery Expo, the tickets for Friday and Saturday had already sold out, but Sunday tickets were still available. I booked my plane tickets and pounced on the opportunity to go on Sunday morning with my SoCal shopping buddies, Jeremy Saumere and Ryan Finnegan of Flax Pen to Paper. I wasn’t able to attend last year’s BunguLA as I was at the Empire State Pen Show. I heard that it was a good event, but it was far too crowded at the Union Station where it was held last year. This year, BunguLA was held at The Westin LAX, right by the airport. This hotel is massive, with lots of lobby space with chairs/tables, and a huge parking structure as well - not surprising since it is right next to LAX. Parking for the day would normally cost $85, but thankfully you can get validated parking from BunguLA for $35. I was only at BunguLA for a few hours on Sunday and I didn’t take any classes, so there was a lot more to the event than what I was able to see and experience. BunguLA poster at the entrance. A listing of the various classes, workshops, and break-out rooms on display in the hotel lobby. The theme for this year’s BunguLA is air mail and that was reflected in this adorable mascot’s outfit, as well as many vendors’ collabs. The workshops were held on the second floor and did not require a BunguLA ticket, though they required separate advanced registration and payment. L to R: Jeremy and Ryan, and friends we met at the Chicago Pen Show earlier this year, Abe and Ryne! (You can see the lines of people behind our group.) No, I didn’t take a crappy people picture - I wanted to show the Disney-like line markings on the ground so people would be queued up and enter in an organized fashion. First things first, check in at the reg desk with your QR code and get a wrist band. You could exit/reenter as often as you liked, which is nice. The BunguLA guide & map. The map of the show and workshop schedule and locations. The back, showing the sponsors, as well as two stamp areas for the Stamp Rally. Once you get both stamps, you can get the ticket punched and get a little BunguLA swag. The merch table was also up front in case you wanted to pick up pins, notebooks, bags, etc. There were a few vendors that were set up on one side of the main hallway. As you can see, there is A LOT of room here, but that’s because everyone went inside on the left (across from JPT America). Muji was one of the vendors that were in the hallway, and I was kind of surprised since they closed their California locations some years back. But rumor has it that maybe, just maybe, at least one California location might be coming soon? Please oh please, let this be true! I’ve never seen such cool calendars from Ichikudo! These onigiri calendars were making me hungry! These 3-dimensional calendars show a different scene or country every month! This is a view of the ballroom from the far entrance. As you can see, the aisles were very wide - most of the folks in our entry group were in the front part of the ballroom, which is why it’s relatively “empty” in this photo. Bryan Hulser of Esterbrook had long sold out of their prototypes (shocking, not). As with other shows, they always had a lot of people at their tables. What a pleasant surprise to see Sey Pen at the show! He was one of many vendors who traveled from Japan to be at BunguLA. Taizo Yamamoto always has a big smile whenever I see him! He said it was his first time in LA and he was going to spend a couple extra days sightseeing afterwards! The Yamamoto build your own “house” was getting low on stock when I stopped by at 12:30pm. I’m usually not too tempted at Hachimonjiya’s table since they usually do Sailor collabs (and it’s not my favorite brand, though I do like them). But Vanishing Points/Decimos? Be still my beating heart! Sadly the Milk Tea was already sold out and they only had a few of the beautiful Bloom Pink left. I was good and my wallet was spared. At the MD Product table, where they had lots of notebooks as well as sample notebooks showing how people use their products. Love all this cute art and children’s books from Heidiroo! Inside the event, there were white lines in front of the tables for folks to queue up. This minimalized the amount of people crowding the tables. At times, it was very efficient as folks took turns looking at things, talking to the vendor, and making purchases. Other times, especially at the larger tables, I wanted to move around people because they were looking at things that I might not be interested in, but I wanted to see something next to them. I asked if I could scoot around folks and people seemed fine with that. I am curious how it was when it was busier. I deliberately took a picture of some less crowded tables so you can see the lines on the floor. For some of the bigger tables/longer lines, there were also signs that said “End of the line for XYZ vendor”. That was cool so you knew what line you were getting into. Pilot USA came and brought a very different set of products with them. Of course, yours truly forgot to take pictures of the Metros, Kakunos, Explorers, as well as G-2s and Frixions, because I was thoroughly enamored with these crayons that looked like edible treats. (Do not eat the crayons). These crayons are formed with multiple colors and you get some really colorful effects by using different sides or edges of them. The LCN Design Studio table had a long line because they have such cool products! The shirt is pretty funny (it says “Probably out of stock”) because many of the items I was interested in were indeed out of stock! WHOSMiNG is a Taiwan-based artist known for making live portraits at events and having very cute merch too! There was a line out the ballroom for folks wanting one of his live portraits! One of these days, I’ll stand in that line too! I know I “just” saw Judy of Tokubetsumemori at the SF Pen Show, but it was great to see her again! Hers is one of those dangerous-for-the-wallet tables! I am kicking myself for not making it back to ditto ditto’s table because they had so much awesome Hong Kong art. Artist Authan Chen came from NYC with his gorgeous art. I have a couple of the stamps he’s designed too! I hadn’t seen Ash of Ash Made Me in several years and the last time it was in NYC, where she is based! She sold out of a lot of cute stuff by the time I got to their table. Jennie and Leo of Rin! Studio are not only the most insanely fit people I know, they are also the sweetest! And Rin! Studio has the cutest stuff too, it’s hard to leave the table empty-handed (that’s why I did not leave empty-handed, lol). Check out this mini letter press that Oblation Papers & Press had at their table! It was so cool to make my own little souvenir! It was tough resisting the minimalist aesthetic of stamps, washi, and ephemera from Nyret Design. Look at these cool layering stamp sets from TO-MEI HAN! This was a super surprise for me to see Pocky at a stationery event (or any event for that matter). I LOVE Pocky sticks and they were here to hype up their new Dark double dipped “biscuit sticks”. You had to follow them and fill out a short survey and in return you get a pack of Pocky, a discount code for online purchase, and a spin at Pocky-themed prizes. One of the super cool events they held outside behind the ballroom was this “pop-up” with China Airlines. Folks had a whole trip experience where they could build-a-travel bear and win prizes, etc. It was a long line for this and it was toasty outside, so I didn’t participate, but it looked really cute! What a beautiful day for this China Airlines experience! BunguLA is only my third stationery event so it was cool to see how they were similar to, but also very different, from others. The show was very well-organized and you can just tell they put a lot of thought and effort into making it run as smoothly as possible. The website was well-organized, with online and downloadable maps, as well as vendor links which opened up to a vendor “bio”. I liked that it told you the vendor’s story, what products they create or sell, their online and social media links, as well as methods of payment accepted. This is especially important for the international vendors who may or may not want cash, or would prefer card or PayPal, etc. Some vendors only accepted cash, so this is good information to know ahead of time. The ticket prices were very reasonable, with the VIP 3-day ticket costing $89 + fees (cc and ticketing platform fees), and single day tickets costing $25-35 + fees. They limited how many tickets could be purchased at a time, so tickets wouldn’t sell out all at once. There were multiple entry windows (3-4 per day), with each block limited to however many tickets they set aside for each window. That meant that at the 10:30am window, for example, there would be a bit of a rush as that group of folks entered the show, but it would slow a little, as people made their way through the various tables, before picking back up at the next entry at 12:30pm. This is how the show was still busy late on Sunday afternoon as there were plenty of people still waiting to get in. This is in contrast to many pen shows where some vendors start packing up at noon and there are hardly any attendees by 2pm. This was one of the lines for the 2:30pm entry. Not sure why, but they had a separate line for the 2:30pm entry on the other side of the escalator - I think it’s to utilize all the available space so it doesn’t flow into the lobby too much. It was nice to see that there were lines for folks to get into this very popular event, even for Sunday afternoon. One of the things I liked was the two tables of BunguLA stamps where people could stand in line and stamp their journals. These included BunguLA’s own stamps, as well as those from vendors who created their own BunguLA stamps. Some vendors still had stamps at their table, but having this setup made it less likely that people came to your table just to stamp. I was too busy doing my own stamping to take pictures of the table. Oops. I stamped a bunch of different stamps on this postcard pack that I bought from PaperTreats last year. (The front is blank for stamping, and the back is for writing, addresses, and postage). As I mentioned above, the main hallway was wide and roomy, with space for people to grab some water or just take a quick break from the shopping. The hotel lobby also had a LOT of places to sit and chill too. The aisles were also wide and wheelchair-accessible, though some of the more popular tables were a little tight at times, but not too bad at all. The timed-entry made the traffic flow manageable for attendees and vendors, though I would bet that it was more intense on Friday and Saturday morning. I loved the variety of vendors at BunguLA. I don’t know how the various stationery shows do it, but I believe most have an application and selection process. With BunguLA, you had to be invited (not sure if begging works, lol). For a SoCal show, there weren’t many local vendors - which I think is a good thing, since there are a ton of events in SoCal, both the CA Pen Show as well as stationery events and pop-ups. Unless you travelled to other shows, you might not see some of these vendors at other SoCal events. I’ve already mentioned that one of my faves was seeing the Pocky! I told myself that I wasn’t really looking for anything in particular and that I “probably won’t get too many things” but to no one’s surprise, I got a few things. L to R in 3 rows: Stickers and Penlux Delgado Butterscotch Ebonite FP from Itoya Studio, sticker sheet from Everyday Explorers, BunguLA charm from LCN Design, stamps from Kuboandlucy (who wasn’t even vending at the show!), pouch and screen wiper from JP Trading, BunguLA charm (from the stamp rally), washi/stickers/charms from dana ate oatmeal, inks and stickers from Oblation Papers and Press, stamps/stickers/patch/pouch from Amarillo Stationery, the already-eaten box of Dark Chocolate Pocky (and sticker), stickers/PET tape/insert,clip from RiN!Studio, mini notebooks from Lihit Lab, Daigo, and Maruman, stickers/washi/folder from PaperTreats, two adorable ballpoints from Itoya (they’re cute, so it’s ok that they’re BPs), sticker and erasable highlighter (I didn’t know these existed!!!) from Pilot, and a MD notebook with embroidery on the cover. Thank you to the organizers and volunteers at BunguLA! I had a great time and hope I can make it back next year! Enjoy reading The Pen Addict? 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Thursday Drops: TRAVELER'S Diaries, Lochby Daily Folios, and Kaweco DIY this Weekend! Many thanks to everyone who attended our event last weekend, but guess what? The Kaweco DIY fun continues this week through close of business on Saturday! Come build a DIY Sport in the special edition “Glow Green,” and shop a range of new arrivals including the newly arrived TRAVELER’S Notebook 2027 Diaries/Planners, the Blackwing Volumes 143 Frida Kahlo pencils, and the Lamy Studio Petrol series. We also have the Lochby Daily Folios in three different sizes, including the large A4, the standard A5, and the small A6. Check out these and more below. Rickshaw cases are also back in stock, in all of the various Clouds patterns and colors! We are open this week during normal hours, from 1-6pm Thursday and Friday, and from 10am-5pm on Saturday. As I mentioned, we will have the Kaweco DIY machines in the shop during regular hours this week. We hope to see you there! TRAVELER’S Company 2027 Diaries and Planner Refills. This year’s TRAVELER’S Company Diaries and Planner releases have arrived! We have the Standard and Passport size dated planner refills, as well as this year’s accessories including the plastic folders and pencil boards. TRAVELER’S Notebook (Standard) Starter Kits. At long last, TRAVELER’S Notebooks are back in stock! We have standard-size starter kits in Blue, Camel, and Brown. All other colors and sizes remain out of stock at the moment, so please get these while you can. Blackwing Volumes 143: The Frida Kahlo Pencil. The latest Blackwing Volumes pencil release has arrived in the shop, and this one is a tribute to artist Frida Kahlo. Lamy Studio Petrol Fountain Pens, Rollerballs, and Ballpoints. Lamy’s latest release is a matte dark teal Studio fountain pen, dubbed “Petrol,” and yes we have the matching ink back in stock! Lochby Daily Folios. This much awaited addition to the Lochby lineup combines a portfolio with a higher-capacity pen case for added functionality. The Daily Folio is available in A4, A5, and A6 sizes. Lochby Field Binders. A favorite from this past weekend’s event, the Lochby Field Binder is a more rugged take on the classic 6-ring binder. Each binder ships with 50 sheets of Tomoe River 68g paper. Tono & Lims T.G.S. Exclusive Inks. We have a small number of bottles of the T.G.S.-exclusive Tono & Lims inks, Classic Burgundy and Black Shimmer, back in stock. These will likely not last. Kakimori Glass Nibs. Many of you have asked about my newfound fascination with glass pens, and this Kakimori nib is an excellent take on the writing experience since it’s a replaceable glass nib that you can swap in and out of standard nib holders. Kakimori Metal Nibs. In addition to the glass nibs, we have additional conical metal nibs in brass, stainless steel, and copper, as well as the standard pen nib. Kakimori Notebooks. Kakimori has released a fresh season of their fabric-covered A5 notebooks, with new colors and patterns. There are some gorgeous striped fabrics available this time around. And for today’s “One More Thing,” we have the Fred & Friends Food Erasers from the last TGS Curated Box “New Discoveries”. https://www.gentlemanstationer.com/blog/2026/10/22/thursday-drops-lochby-daily-folios-tono-amp-lims-inks-and-kaweco-diy-this-weekend #kawecodiy #dailyfolios #lochbydaily #diaries #fridakahlo #weekend #blackwingvolumes #diysport #studiopetrol #companydiaries #rss #feeds #linksharing #qwibbit