"Visconti tends to be a wet writer, but I still love how ink flows out of their fine steel nib. Poseidon is my favourite finish from the Mythos series, coloured like the stormy seas and complete with ruthenium-coated metal. Picking up a pen like this feels like a small nod to the god himself—perfect for this midsummer weather and spending time by the waterfront."

"I know Stalogy has appeared in several picks so far as a store favourite, but we finally have them in colour! Their blue reminds me of clear skies. It works as a lovely contrasting colour in my Venezia Paper Republic, which has turned into a dark eggplant colour."

"This has been one of my favourite inks since I started working here, and I remember waiting weeks for them to restock! It's noticeably purple but not too vibrant, and it settles beautifully on the page. I love showing customers the slight colour variation in a block of my handwriting, which you can see even with an EF nib."

"Here sits the brightest little addition to your keys or your bag. Since we first brought Carl Auböck into Laywine's, the star is one of two new additions and is currently my personal favourite. Every step in the creative process is done by a small family-led team, from the cast to the finished product, giving you a keyring that is uniquely yours."