Gareth's Picks
Gareth Story
Managing Director
Gareth joined Laywine's in 2011 and has been in and out of the business for the past 10 years. He now lives in London, UK, and is responsible for sourcing many of the European products in store. He's passionate about design and well-made objects. Although he refuses to admit he has a collection, he has quite a number of lovely writing instruments.
Writing Instrument




"Ever since I got my first Scribo in 2018, I've been a fan of the brand. Their nibs are beautiful and the craftsmanship from the small Bologna-based supplier is magnificent. SCRIBO have now added a new model to their range, the FLOW, which in its intial release has been made from 2 different colours of ebonite. I'm always excited to see the new releases from Scribo and this one is no exception."
Paper





"We've been carrying Hobonichi since 2014 and with each passing year more and more people discover why we love it. The compact A6 size of the Planner Book and the lightweight, yet high-quality paper mean that you get a year's worth of pages —I use mine for journaling— in a compact and easy to carry format. If you haven't tried one yet, I suggest you do!"
Ink


"As you’ve likely gathered by now, I have a soft spot for bright blue and turquoise inks. There’s a comfort in blue — familiar, reliable — but when it leans vibrant, it feels a little more joyful, a little less ordinary. This particular shade calls to mind its namesake: the waters around Capri (or Ischia, if I’m being honest — my preferred escape). If you ever find yourself missing the warmth and colour of a Mediterranean summer during the depths of a Canadian winter, this ink offers a small, vivid reminder. And with a generous 90ml bottle, it will carry you through until the sunshine returns."
Other





"I love the vegetable-tanned leather from Legendär, it has a tremendous warmth and just gets better with age. For the past year, I have used Legendär's products when travelling and love them all. The thing I like msot about the ETWEE Square is that i can use it to contain chargers and cables in my suitcase on my way to a destination and then use it as a vide-poche when I've arrived at my hotel."
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