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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.
Clutch Pencils
Clutch pencils: the brawnier, broodier cousin of the mechanical pencil. While both fall under the broad “mechanical” umbrella, clutch pencils grip a thicker lead (typically 2mm and up) in their jaws — ready for sketching, shading or the odd architectural flourish.
Unlike their click-happy relatives, clutch pencils don’t feed the lead forward as you write. Instead, you release just the amount you need, like a rather satisfying stationery sword-draw. They’re beloved by artists, designers, and anyone who prefers a pencil with a bit more presence in the hand.
If mechanical pencils are for note-takers, clutch pencils are for mark-makers.
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Spring Stationery Refresh: 5 Simple Picks to Brighten Your Desk
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.
How to Choose Your Blackwing Pencil Graphite Grade
Unsure about which Blackwing pencil suits your needs? Dive into our comprehensive Blackwing Pencil Graphite Guide to discover the ideal graphite grade for you. Whether you're sketching or writing, find the perfect Blackwing graphite type to suit your style.
