The Pen Addict 693: Get 'em, Ana - Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Nov 27, 2025
Ana Reinert, stationery writer and founder of The Well-Appointed Desk, joins to share holiday gifting gems focusing on small makers. Discover must-have pens from unique brands facing inventory shortages. Ana and Brad highlight exquisite paper choices like Yamamoto and Robiki, alongside creative inks from Dominant Industry and The Wet Pen. They recommend essential stationery shops, suggest practical accessories like customized backpacks from Hot Dang Press, and celebrate the charm of local brick-and-mortar stores.
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Intro Fountain Pen Path
- For absolute beginners, give a Platinum Preppy to try fountain pens and not expect it back.
- Upgrade to a Pilot Prera for a mid-range, attractive daily pen if they want to keep using fountain pens.
Pen-Maker Inventory Cycle
- Small pen makers sell out quickly after pen-show seasons and often accept pre-orders.
- Supporting them helps sustain tiny, passionate businesses producing unique designs.
Yamamoto Robiki Notebook Praise
- Brad praised Yamamoto Paper's Robiki notebooks for pocket sizes, wax-coated covers, and fountain-pen-friendly pages at low price points.
- He favors the tall skinny Robiki and mentions optional carriers and pouches from Yamamoto.