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.
There’s something wonderfully reassuring about objects that wear their age with grace. The Traveler’s Company Brass Pen Case is one such item—press-formed from solid brass in a small Tokyo workshop, it’s as much a writing companion as it is a future heirloom. With every nick and mark, it earns a little more character, slowly acquiring a rich patina worthy of its story.
Inspired by classic utility cases of old, its clean, curved form—rather reminiscent of a vintage car bonnet—is no accident. This is craftsmanship with purpose, built not just to hold your pens, but to honour them. At 165mm long, it’ll comfortably cradle your favourite writing tools up to 6.7", keeping them safe in burnished style.
Why You’ll Love It
Aged to Perfection: The solid brass finish evolves over time, developing a warm, individual patina that tells your story.
Crafted in Tokyo: Hand-pressed in a traditional workshop by skilled artisans, using time-honoured techniques.
Elegance Meets Utility: A tactile, golden-toned case that looks splendid on a desk and fits most pens with room to spare.
There’s something wonderfully reassuring about objects that wear their age with grace. The Traveler’s Company Brass Pen Case is one such item—press-formed from solid brass in a small Tokyo workshop, it’s as much a writing companion as it is a future heirloom. With every nick and mark, it earns a little more character, slowly acquiring a rich patina worthy of its story.
Inspired by classic utility cases of old, its clean, curved form—rather reminiscent of a vintage car bonnet—is no accident. This is craftsmanship with purpose, built not just to hold your pens, but to honour them. At 165mm long, it’ll comfortably cradle your favourite writing tools up to 6.7", keeping them safe in burnished style.
Why You’ll Love It
Aged to Perfection: The solid brass finish evolves over time, developing a warm, individual patina that tells your story.
Crafted in Tokyo: Hand-pressed in a traditional workshop by skilled artisans, using time-honoured techniques.
Elegance Meets Utility: A tactile, golden-toned case that looks splendid on a desk and fits most pens with room to spare.
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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.