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Choosing Your First Fountain Pen

Fountain pens do not have to be complicated, nor do you have to spend a lot to end up with a great pen. There is an entry point for everyone. Here are four aspects to keep in mind when choosing a f...

Graf von Faber-Castell: Timeless German Craftsmanship

Whether you're purchasing your first luxury fountain pen or adding another masterpiece to your collection, Graf von Faber-Castell offers a remarkable blend of performance, heritage, and timeless st...

Community: Canada's Most Valuable Resource

Our country will continue to change, just as our city has changed and our business has changed. But if we continue to value hard work, integrity, resilience, and community, I believe our best chapt...

Brand Feature: Pelikan

Pelikan is a beloved brand that we all keep returning to again and again. And when you find yourself not just buying, but using the nice thing regularly, that feels like a worthy investment.

Ask Your Father

From June 9th to June 21st, share something that your father has taught you. Our staff will narrow down their favourites, and we will vote on the winner of a Laywine’s gift card!

Journaling is Self-Care

The act of journaling has more positive effects than you may think. Not only does the practice of writing things down rather than typing increase your retention of information, but it also has an a...

Mother Knows Best

This Mother’s Day, we are honouring the treasured exchanges and lasting memories our mothers have given us, while opening a space for our customers to do the same. Between May 1st and May 10th, whe...

Living More Sustainably, One Cartridge at a Time

As Earth Day approached, we looked again at the products lining our shelves. While we pride ourselves on sourcing brands that are ethically produced, good for our planet, and of the finest quality,...

Delivery That Delivers More

Laywine's has partnered with Good Foot Delivery, a Toronto courier service employing neurodivergent adults, available to choose at checkout.

On Journaling (or, Notes from a Reluctant Practitioner)

Don’t ask me how to keep a journal! I say that only half in jest. Somewhere at home I have a box—perhaps two—of notebooks in various states of enthusiasm and abandonment. Some begin with every good...