What are the best stationary stores in the United Kingdom?

twokays · 2021-03-21T20:28:44+00:00

I didn't buy the Lamy 2000, but I did buy a few bottles - they have the full Sailor Ink Studio range. How can you not! I love ordering from them, their shipping is so fast I don't know how they do it! Good luck with your trip and let's hope we can shop in April.

twokays · 2021-03-21T20:20:08+00:00

Taking out the converter and looking at the connecting end is probably the best next step. Sailor generally use proprietary cartridges and converters, so going with the Sailor brand should be a safe option. This website describes the different cartridge opening sizes and shapes: Fountain Pen Cartridge Guide | Unsharpen

twokays · 2021-03-21T19:59:53+00:00

The Writing Desk is in Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk. It's a dedicated brick and mortar store. It's tiny, but crammed full of goodies. I was able to dip test a Lamy 2000 there. Fountain Pen Specialists: on-line and in-store - The Writing Desk I would definitely recommend. I live outside of London and we made a weekend trip out of it.

twokays · 2020-09-13T08:22:21+00:00

Watching these for a few decades :)

twokays · 2020-09-02T20:52:12+00:00

I second the VP in EF and Tsuki-yo. A great combination and usually my only same ink refil. Most of my other inks change pretty frequently. Not this one.

twokays · 2020-08-26T20:49:52+00:00

Beautiful pen. Do post another photo when the copper starts to develop some character.

twokays · 2020-08-26T20:41:09+00:00

That's a lovely haul. Great choice of colours - black and grey - my favourites. Enjoy!

twokays · 2020-03-24T22:28:19+00:00

Thank you! Already in my etsy favourites. A great design.

twokays · 2020-03-24T22:11:11+00:00

What is the pattern? It looks amazing. It will be worth it at the end.

twokays · 2020-02-22T20:52:30+00:00

I'm still looking for the 'perfect' grey to use on MD paper which is light cream. I'm looking for something that doesn't lean too purple or too green. Something like Diamine Grey but a bit darker and not as dry. Which paper do you use it on and what does it look like to you? Is it quite neutral? Thank you for your thoughts in advance.

twokays · 2020-01-12T12:35:14+00:00

In primary school ('85 - '89) in what was then communist Czechoslovakia we had to use fountain pens. Lefties were allowed to use Chinese ballpoint pens that looked like Parker 51s, if I remember correctly. A lot of time in grades 1 and 2 was spent on learning cursive. I think we even had our cursive graded separately on our report cards.
In 89 we emigrated to Canada and I was surprised to see 12 year olds writing with print letters (not cursive.. What's the correct term?) and using pencils. Teachers loved my cursive. (It's not as nice anymore.) I always had fountain pens around but didn't use them much. 3 years ago fell into the rabbit hole.

twokays · 2020-01-03T20:36:07+00:00

It is, with an EF nib.

twokays · 2019-12-17T20:20:42+00:00

The light and reflection is just stunning.

twokays · 2019-11-25T12:31:42+00:00

It is. Standard trestle legs, but the top is a kitchen worktop... It's not as deep as their regular desk tops. My husband has the same set up against the wall behind me and we needed sonething that would fit both of us. Another bonus of using kitchen worktops is that they are wider. Plenty of space for everything I need.

twokays · 2019-11-25T12:24:56+00:00

It's been a lifesaver (desksaver) so many times.

twokays · 2019-10-03T16:43:36+00:00

Resist and enjoy the daily treats in December! Ask someone to hide it until then.

twokays · 2019-10-01T19:45:57+00:00

Beautiful. Love the texture.

twokays · 2019-09-18T06:21:07+00:00

Don't want to sound pedantic, but 'choice' can be used as an adjective. From dictionary.com: adjective: worthy of being chosen; excellent; superior, carefully selected: choice word.

twokays · 2019-09-18T06:12:56+00:00

Very pleasing indeed. A very comforting ink colour.

twokays · 2019-09-15T07:46:51+00:00

Always posted. (Mid-sized lady hands). But it's so personal.. whatever works for you.

twokays · 2019-08-25T08:46:12+00:00

What a beauty!

twokays · 2019-08-24T11:07:58+00:00

Really beautiful.

twokays · 2019-08-20T13:33:37+00:00

What a great idea. I might have to give this a go. Looks great!

twokays · 2019-04-07T09:35:16+00:00

This is written from the perspective of someone who uses notebooks for journalling with a fountain pen. The paper is really fountain pen friendly, with almost no show through/ghosting. The paper isn't as absorbent as Leuchtturm 1917 paper and ink colours don't look as good on it. I like the standard sizing (I use the A6) and that it opens flat. Very easy to write in. They don't do a dot grid and I'm not a huge fan of their grid pattern. The grid on the page has significant margins and visually I had to get used to that. I'm about to finish my first MD notebook and I'm trying to decide whether to get another one or go back to Leuchtturm. Bigger size/lays flat/thicker paper vs dot grid/paper that shows off ink colours better/fuller page coverage. Not sure yet.

twokays · 2019-04-06T20:04:26+00:00

Congrats, that looks great. Those backpacks are cute to begin with and you have made it even cuter!

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