Peter's Picks
Peter Laywine
Founder
Peter opened Laywine’s in 1987 and has been championing fountain pens, notebooks, and all things analogue ever since. He’s the person people turn to when they want to find the right pen—or when they’re not quite sure what they’re looking for. He believes that good tools make everyday writing a little more enjoyable, and that there’s always room for another ink colour. These days he’s in the shop a little less, but his love of great pens—and great jazz—still shapes everything we do.
Writing Instrument
"After being told the raw aluminum Kaweco won't keep its mirror-like finish for very long, I wanted to see how they patina. I put one in with my keys and coins, and after several months, I was in love with the delicate change. It reminded me of my sterling pens, charming and well-loved. The Kaweco Sports are perfectly portable and they would be great to have going from class to class or meeting to meeting."
Paper
"A great A5 notebook with an entertaining cover!"
Ink
"8,000m write-out means handwriting single-spaced, double-sided on about 600 A4 pages beofre you need a new refill!"
Other
"This product made my jaw drop the first time I saw it. The simple beauty of the shape and the intricate craft of the caning meld together into an article so close to perfection, I have been in love ever since."
