Tom's Studio Journal

Tom's Studio Journal

Artist Feature - Risa Kadono

By Tom Gyr

Today I'm over the moon to be featuring Risa Kadono.  A Tom's Studio ambassador and incredible calligrapher based in Kyoto.  Find out about her and...

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Stationery, a very eco-unfriendly business - where are the refillable and reusable pens?!

By Tom Gyr

I started my business six years ago with £700 and access to my father-in-law's lathe. For the first four years, I solely handmade calligraphy and...

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The artist behind our botanical drawing guide

By Tom Gyr

Emma is the amazing illustrator behind our new English Country Garden Drawing Guide.  I thought it would be nice to introduce her and her work...

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From The Studio. 16 -Your monthly creative inspiration

By Tom Gyr

Sault - A great British music collective with an expansive repertoire of genres. The Song Wildfires in particular is such a treat when buried amongst a...

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Illustration with a Flex-Nib Fountain Pen

By Tom Gyr

Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with Nick Stewart from @quinkandbleach . I've been a long-time admirer of his work and so it was a very...

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The Difference Between The Lumos, Fineliners and Isograph Pens

By Tom Gyr

One of the questions I often get asked is what are the differences between The Lumos, a fine liner and an Isograph pen? So, I...

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Studio Stories - No.1

By Tom Gyr

Notebooks Vs Tech - What do you think? --- Technology is pretty great isn't it! I for one wouldn't know you lovely lot and certainly wouldn't...

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tips

Say No To The Potato

By Tom Gyr

There is nothing more unsatisfying to a calligrapher than ink beading on a nib and having to redip every 5 seconds. ‘Prepare thy nibs’ should...

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Community Manager - Job 2023

By Mark Snare

Social Media and Community Manager _____________________________________________ Tom’s Studio is a design-led company focused on creating extraordinary, joyful and sustainable creative tools. Manufacturing and shipping high...

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