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






"I've been writing with this pen for the past few months and have to say how much I've been enjoying it. I have the Classic Green and find the nib to be a beautiful size for everyday use. My father is English and still has the Conway Stewart he wrote with in school. I find myself reaching for this often, with the lighter weight of the Churchill proving comfortable for extended periods of writing and the aesthetic being one that I don't tire of."
Paper






"The summer always makes me think of travel, which naturally leads me to think, which notebook should I take? I love the Treuleben journals because of their beautiful paper and exquisite leather binding. I've always loved having a notebook for a specific trip so that it immediately brings the memories back before I've even opened the first page."
Ink



"I love a purple ink; however, when they're too vibrant, I find myself tiring of them quickly. Ultra Violet is a beautiful, rich purple that one can write with and not find too obtrusive. It's a subtle colour but clearly signals to others that you embrace a life filled with colour."
Other




"Many of you will know of my love of the LGNDR ETWEE range. I use the pen case for those of my pens that are on the longer side (Yard-O-Led Viceroy Grand, Platinum Izumo, OMAS 360), the square case for cables and as a vide poche for travel, the TRYP mini briefcase for my passports, and the short for accessories. It's the perfect size for storing small accessories and bracelets while travelling. Once you get one piece of LGNDR's leather, I'm sure you'll find yourself adding more to your collection."
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