Tom's Studio Journal

Tom's Studio Journal

Why do I design pens? Why I chose this unusual career

Why do I design pens? Why I chose this unusual career

By Tom Gyr

Since I was a young lad, I’ve always loved drawing and coming up with inventions and ideas. In fact,  I still have a book of...

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Competition Time - Tom's Studio X Coffeenotes
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Competition Time - Tom's Studio X Coffeenotes

By Tom Gyr

We’ve teamed up with our neighbours and fellow sustainable stationer’s Coffeenotes to create a bumper prize of everyday tools that will spark any creative project. The...

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Artist feature - Kirstie, Ink & Flow Studio

Artist feature - Kirstie, Ink & Flow Studio

By Tom Gyr

I'm very excited this week to share my second artist takeover on Instagram. I'd like to introduce you to Kirstie from Ink & Flow who's...

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Artist Feature - Risa Kadono

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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diposable by design pens

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

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 - Tom's Studio

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 - Tom's Studio

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 - Tom's Studio

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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