Desk Therapy: 5 Calm & Minimalist Stationery Picks
Calm your space with five minimalist stationery picks from The Journal Shop. Simple, tactile tools for clearer thinking, gentler writing, and a slower kind of productivity.
A practical classic. The LAMY T52 ink bottle holds 50ml of high-quality fountain pen ink in a cleverly designed glass jar. The base hides a basin that lets you reach the last drop, and there's a roll of blotting paper built into it—no mess, no waste. Engineered for LAMY pens, but works just as well with any converter-filled fountain pen. Available in a full range of rich, reliable colours, from deep black to special edition bold mango.
You may be wondering what the difference is between the T52 ink and Lamy's other inks, the T51 and T53. Unlike the smaller T51, the T52 includes both the collecting basin and blotting paper. Prefer something more adventurous? The T53 range offers iron gall and pigment-based inks for those after permanence or sheen.
Features:
Smart Bottle Design – Built-in ink collecting basin ensures cleaner, more efficient filling, even when levels run low
Integrated Blotting Paper – Concealed roll in the base for quick clean-up after refilling
50ml Capacity – A generous supply for everyday use
Fountain Pen Compatible – Suitable for all pens with converters or built-in fillers
Wide Colour Range – Available in Black, Blue, Blue-Black, Dark Violet (sometimes referred to as Dark Lilac), Green, Petrol, Red, Sepia, Turquoise, and special edition Mango
Reliable Flow – Formulated for smooth, consistent writing performance
A practical classic. The LAMY T52 ink bottle holds 50ml of high-quality fountain pen ink in a cleverly designed glass jar. The base hides a basin that lets you reach the last drop, and there's a roll of blotting paper built into it—no mess, no waste. Engineered for LAMY pens, but works just as well with any converter-filled fountain pen. Available in a full range of rich, reliable colours, from deep black to special edition bold mango.
You may be wondering what the difference is between the T52 ink and Lamy's other inks, the T51 and T53. Unlike the smaller T51, the T52 includes both the collecting basin and blotting paper. Prefer something more adventurous? The T53 range offers iron gall and pigment-based inks for those after permanence or sheen.
Features:
Smart Bottle Design – Built-in ink collecting basin ensures cleaner, more efficient filling, even when levels run low
Integrated Blotting Paper – Concealed roll in the base for quick clean-up after refilling
50ml Capacity – A generous supply for everyday use
Fountain Pen Compatible – Suitable for all pens with converters or built-in fillers
Wide Colour Range – Available in Black, Blue, Blue-Black, Dark Violet (sometimes referred to as Dark Lilac), Green, Petrol, Red, Sepia, Turquoise, and special edition Mango
Reliable Flow – Formulated for smooth, consistent writing performance
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£3.50 |
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£4.99 |
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£7.99 |
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Calm your space with five minimalist stationery picks from The Journal Shop. Simple, tactile tools for clearer thinking, gentler writing, and a slower kind of productivity.
Spring is the perfect excuse to give your workspace a gentle refresh. Whether you're tidying your desk, updating your planner, or simply want something new and lovely to write with, here are five of our favourite seasonal picks – each from a different brand we love at The Journal Shop.
If stationery's your thing, then you'll feel right at home with us. We love good stationery (and a good stationery shop!), great design and the joy of owning things that make us happy. We go to great lengths to bring you the brands we know you love and we've been happily doing this since the very beginning of our journey. We believe in good things, always.