Notes on National Stationery Week

This week, The Scribble notes that it was National Stationery Week.

Though not usually one for spurious celebrations of anything and everything -National Step In A Puddle And Splash Your Friends Day (Jan 11), Lost Sock Memorial Day (May 9), and International Talk Like a Pirate Day (Sept 19) for example...

However, Stationery Week (from 11-17 May) presents the perfect opportunity to share what's new and exciting in our shop, so read on to find out.

And whilst none of you stylish stationery lovers would ever dream of confusing the two, pedantic paper pedlars like me are constantly surprised by how many people still do misuse these very similar yet very different words, so above is a gentle reminder to mark the occasion!

Design Classics from Kaweco

Pens that look as good on your desk as they feel in your hand. These delicious new colours from Kaweco are completely irresistible and have just been added to the shop in very limited quantities - shop fountain pens.

Introducing the Oldest Ink in the World

We're thrilled to welcome J. Herbin to the shop, a heritage French brand thatis the oldest manufacturer of writing inks in the world. Established in Paris in 1670, Herbin is renowned as "The Jewel of Inks," celebrated for its all-natural dyes, neutral pH, and rich history, having supplied ink to King Louis XIV and Victor Hugo. Start building a library of colours for your correspondence - shop J. Herbin Inks & Glass Pens.

The Medium is the Message

Now that you have equipped yourself with the finest time-honoured tools, you'll need a medium as marvellous as your messages. It's been wonderful to create personalised stationery for some very special people over the years, and if you'd like to invest in your own bespoke correspondence cards, you'll find all the details below. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions at all about the process - Personalised Stationery.

Start a Stationery Stash

For those who need their stationery fix faster, try our Birthday, Just Becauseor Year of Cards sets. This is your secret weapon to win friends and influence people. No email has the power to surprise and delight the way a beautiful handwritten card can, so keep your stationery drawer well stocked with a keepsake box of our bestselling designs at a very special price - choose a Boxed Set.

Write from the Heart

The very best cards will always be those you make yourself, and you'll find everything you need to do just that in our Scribble Shop.

There are thousands of you who follow Scribble & Daub and read my newsletter (hello to each and every one, and thank you for reading!) and if we all sent just one special thing in the post this week, imagine how many days would be made...