I bought this Jinhao X159 Fountain Pen in a Fine nib and a brown colour body. It's really a nice pen and is a dollar more expensive than the Jinhao 9019. Check it out!
WriteSpoke also has these pen variants available locally, too. The price is ZAR 399 individually, but when bundled as 3, the price is ZAR 900. For 6 pens, the price is only ZAR 1600. Check them out!
I bought another Jinhao 9019 Fountain Pen in Transparent Wine Red this time, and it's awesome, especially with its large ink converter, which holds around 2.5ml of ink. I bought this pen just to have a colour that I didn't have earlier in my pen collection.
WriteSpoke also has these pen variants available locally, too. The price is ZAR 399 individually, but when bundled as 3, the price is ZAR 1050. For 6 pens, the price is only ZAR 2000. Check them out!
I am a fan of Kikkerland products. The design and utility are combined to create something that catches your fancy when you see it on the aisle of the bookshops in the malls. I am a fan of their products, and it's my wish to have as many as I can afford to bring for you guys to see and buy as well. Check this mini silicone USB flashlight that I have been using for 4-5 years now, and still working perfectly as compared to the SCUK one I showed you.
I think I don't have many flashlights that I love this much as I like this Kikkerland one.
I found this Real Hide Leather Pen Stand, which is made in England. This is a really nice product, as it must be part of a larger leather desk set. Check it out!
I got this Paperblanks Hardbound journal recently and thought of trying it out with my fountain pens and here is it! Check it out! Thanks, Aashish The same is available locally for around ZAR 450 to ZAR 700 depending on the model and size of the notebook.
100% recycled binder boards
Decorative printed cover paper
FSC-certified text paper
Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
Acid-free, sustainable forest paper
For those who find joy in the feel of a well-crafted journal, this hardcover collection blends traditional bookmaking with cover designs inspired by history, art, and culture. From architectural motifs to vintage textiles, each journal tells a visual story while offering a durable, everyday writing companion. Crafted with care, these journals feature 120gsm custom-laid paper that’s FSC-certified, acid-free, and sourced from sustainable forests. The smyth sewn binding ensures a sturdy spine that opens flat, while cloth headbands and 100% recycled binder boards speak to both quality and eco-conscious design. Inside, you’ll find a memento pouch for keepsakes, a satin ribbon marker (Ultra sizes may vary), and a choice of closures—elastic band, clasp, or wrap—depending on the edition. Available in Ultra or Midi formats, these journals are ideal for writing, note-taking, or giving as a beautifully considered gift.
Product features:
144 pages of 120gsm, FSC-certified, acid-free paper from sustainable forests.
Decorative Hardcover and spine, with 100% recycled binder boards.
Threaded Smyth sewn binding, glue reinforcement, and cloth headbands.
Satin ribbon marker & Memento pouch inside back cover. Endpapers (credit + historical background of the original artwork)
Custom-designed laid paper, in either Lined (Thin, dark grey lines approximately 7mm apart (depending on size format) or Unlined (Blank, ivory-coloured paper) formats.
Available in Ultra (180mm x 230mm) & Midi -square corners (130mm x 180mm) formats, with a variety of closures including Elastic Band, Clasp, or Wrap closures.
Van Gogh’s Irises: Features a famous painting from 1889, in partnership with the Getty Museum.
Azure: Gilded 1688 French liturgical book design, clasp closure, striking gilt tendril pattern.
Diamond Jubilee: Originally adorned with real gemstones, created to house Kipling’s “Recessional.” Anemone: Botanical textile design from late 1700s England, wrap closure for extra flair.
Natsu: Japanese Rinpa-style blooms from an 18th-century folding screen.
Porto: Classic Portuguese azulejos from Porto’s historic architecture.
Poetry in Bloom: Cover from Shelley’s poetry collection, lush with foliage and butterflies.
The Chanin Rise: Art Deco design based on a bronze grille from NYC’s Chanin Building.
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