Reflections on Another Year as a Pen Clerk
Life has changed in many ways over the last year. We now have a new baby. Sometimes customers come in and say, "Oh, what a darling, asleep in the wrap, oblivious to all the pen and ink browsing.
Wonder Pens Newsletter December 2014
Dear Pen Friends, The snow has arrived, and with it, the holiday spirit! The shop is busy and warm, and we're thrilled to see lots of familiar faces thinking of Christmas and holiday gifts for their loved ones.
Winter Ink Shipping (#Canadianproblems)
It's that time of year! Temperatures are beginning to dip, and we've had our first few snowfalls.
Construction at Dundas W & Bathurst
There is some construction on Bathurst intersecting with Dundas West, which is our major intersection to the East. If you are driving, I would suggest coming to us from the north on College, and there is some good residential street parking around the neighbourhood.
Scriptus Toronto Pen Show
We went to the pen show! Baby in tow, Jon sat me down for a stern talking-to about restraint and self-control, and we were off to Toronto Public Library's flagship Reference Branch. We aimed to arrive just after 10, hoping to avoid the crowds...but this was not to be.
TWSBI Pens & Updates
TWSBI released some new products and updates right around the time we were starting to get busy, and I'm sorry we didn't have more of a chance to share about them!
Wonder Pens in Porter Magazine
re: Porter, the journal of Porter Airlines stopped by the other day, and just like that, someone's handsome mug made it into the pages! We are thrilled. If you are flying on Porter this summer, take a peek at your friendly, neighbourhood stationery shop (that's us!). Tag us on Instagram or Twitter with #wonderpens if you're on Porter and you see us!
Sailor Inks Being Discontinued + New Sailor Inks Coming
Sailor is clearing the way for their new line of inks by discontinuing some of their old ones.
Ink Update - Is It Spring Yet?
It has been a long, long winter, and as many of you know, it has also meant we've had a hard time getting new inks in.
Valentine's Day Contest 2014
Valentine's Day is coming up...that sweet, chocolate-y time of year when kids are scrunching up cards with little confessions of love, everything seems pink and cinnamon flavoured, and you can see men everywhere wandering aimlessly through the city looking for that "just right" gift.