"There's a few pens that I would consider truly "bulletproof," and the pens that Wingback makes definitely qualify. My pick of the litter is the Titanium Fountain Pen, because the fully metal construction makes bringing a fountain pen as my everyday carry a little less daunting. Perfect for those of you who are about to go back to school! (I'm sorry)"

"One of my favourite things to do out and about the city is find a cute cafe to sit at and doodle to my heart's content. The Before Breakfast Mini Notepad solves two key problems for me: it's useable in the palm of my hand, and the paper quality allows for all inks. It's also got a charming hit of fluorescent orange at the spine to make it easy to find in the bottom of bags."

"At this point, I think the Iroshizuku line of inks needs no introduction. Endlessly reliable in basically every pen I've filled, beautiful wetness and colour when dried on the page, and a beautiful bottle to boot. The Fuyu-Syogun colourway has the added effect of writing bluish grey and slowly changing to a true grey as it dries, which is super fun to watch as you're writing. Definitely my favourite ink at the moment!"

"I'll admit, chess is not my strongest suit. But with the Hector Saxe Chess Set, at least I can lose in style! In all seriousness, Hector Saxe makes some of the loveliest game sets in the world; so much so that their talents have been tapped by several luxury houses. So whether you're an avid player or just looking for a statement desk accessory, this one has you covered."