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


"There are two things my mother always loved: jewelry and flowers. Yard-O-Led pairs these two interests beautifully with their Mayflower fountain pen. As someone who had exquisite handwriting, I know she would have reached for this pen again and again to feel the smooth glide of its 18k gold nib, while appreciating its intricate pattern that is all made by hand. A Mother’s Day gift would easily transform into an everyday instrument."
Paper



"My mother would always take the time to handwrite what many of us would now type on our phones, such as thank you notes, newsy letters, recipes, and more. The Original Crown Mill Correspondence Box would quickly empty on her desk. These cotton writing sheets and matching envelopes made in Belgium would bring her much delight as she penned her next note to a friend."
Ink


"She has the pen, she has the paper, now she needs the perfect ink to round out her writing routine. Iroshizuku of any shade is sophistication and elegance in a bottle. The deep sea blue of Shink-Kai would bring all eyes to her beautiful handwriting, and the sleek bottle would be a focal point on her desk."
Other



"Organization was very important to my mother, as it is for many mothers. Sometimes, a catch-all organizational piece is enough to reduce desk clutter and make more space for writing those thank-you notes. The F. Hamman pen cup can hold pens, pencils, scissors, letter knives, and anything else taking up space. And this shade would have been perfect for my mother, whose sleek style always stole the show."
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