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Pen Of The Month: Pilot (with a hint of Namiki)

2/26/2021

For March, we will feature writing instruments from Pilot; most Pilot pens will be on sale.
With a heritage extending over 100 years, Pilot is one of the oldest fine writing instrument makers in the world. Pilot's fine writing collection embodies the essence of art, design and craftsmanship. In 1963, Pilot introduced a fountain pen unlike any other, featuring a fully retractable nib. Called the Capless, it was reintroduced as the Vanishing Point in 1972. Pilot's traditional elegance combines with innovative design to deliver an unsurpassed writing experience.

If you already have a Pilot, maybe a Namiki will get you flying!
Namiki Maki-e fountain pens represent the ultimate fusion of skill and spirit passed down through generations. To this day, Namiki is the top creator of Maki-e fountain pens; these hand-made artisan treasures showcase Japanese culture and are highly regarded worldwide. If you're unfamiliar with the Maki-e process, please read about it on our website or ask us - we'd love to see you writing with a Maki-e keepsake treasure.

During March, we will curate a selection of exquisite Namiki pens including the Chinkin Royal Rooster, Nippon Art Dragon and Cumulus, the Emperor Urushi and more. Most of these are "one-of-a-kind" artisan works not allowed to be discounted.

Is it your date to get organized?

2/17/2021

The pandemic has taken a toll - apart from the loss of friends and relatives, almost a year of being shut-in, eating constantly, binge-watching television, and otherwise forsaking what would be my ordinary routine left me feeling and looking like a mess.
I put on more than the "Pandemic 19" pounds others have so I've started making changes. I'm cutting back on trips through the kitchen, resuming walking (I used to walk 4-8 miles every other day) and making some visits to the gym (albeit what is really some old machines under a tent outdoors). I have a long way to go, but those small changes are already helping me feel better..
I also started my (new) assistant with a daily planner and could see the difference almost immediately. He can now record the "pearls of wisdom" I provide or at least keep track of tasks, messages and calls in a single place. I am always jotting notes on my calendar app, but haven't been using my tried-and-true Filofax or one of the Graphic Image planners we have - and I have no excuse - so it's my turn to put in the 2021 refill and get myself organized, too. There's something comforting about having things written on paper - and the ease with which those notes travel with you. There are so many organizers, though, that it can make it hard to choose.
At Flax, we have plenty of Filofax and a modest amount of stock left from Graphic Image (I like the Graphic Image Datebooks), Letts, Quo Vadis, Moleskin and Paperblanks -- but we won't be restocking dated material - so if you want to join me in feeling a little more organized and better about yourself - or doing the same for someone else, now's the time. Treat yourself, feel better about yourself, and put the pandemic procrastination in the past.

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