Oblation Papers and Press

Visit us at the ! This year we have an exclusive sticker just for the show, and we're also doing a giveaway for a Lamy Studio, ink bottle, and notebook. Plus we have another surprise up our sleeves - a brand new Oblation ink! We're so excited to see the other lovely vendors, artists, and nib grinders this weekend. Check out the official PNW Pen Show instagram for more information!
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Are you ready to Travel & Sketch? This Friday, Join Oblation and TRAVELER'S COMPANY USA team members, April and Job for a sketch crawl and TRC meetup! From 1-2, we will meet at Oblation and then sketch in the nearby Pearl District. Pack sunscreen, water, and your ArtToolkit! Then from 2-4, hang out at Oblation with other enthusiasts for journaling, collaging, stamping, and snacking.
On Saturday and Sunday, be sure to stop by the Oblation and TRAVELER'S COMPANY booths at the ✒️
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Closed tomorrow for Independence Day - we will resume regular hours for the rest of the weekend: 11-6 Friday & Saturday, 12-5 Sunday. The Sailor Fountain Pen Trunk Show & Kaweco Sport DIY are running through the weekend! 🍓

Join us tomorrow for the Sailor Pen Fair! Browse an extended selection of pens, shop the 2024 exclusive pen show ink, or order directly from the .pen.northamerica warehouse! Every pen purchased has the opportunity to be filled with the 5th anniversary Manyo ink. See you tomorrow!
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How do you TRAVEL & SKETCH? join us tomorrow at 11am for sketching around the Pearl District with our favorite tools from and ! Catch up with fellow TRAVELER'S enthusiasts and spend a relaxing moment sketching outdoors. See you soon! 🎨
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Happy Father's day today to the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers and all of the father-figures in your life! We hope you're able to celebrate with your loved ones today.
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Upcoming event: Our third annual trunk show is June 29th! From 11-6, shop Sailor Fountain pens from the entire extensive range - pro gears and 1911, Manyo, Shikiori, Smoothie Series, Ringless Galaxy, Ebonite, and more. And, for the first time, Sailor Veilio and items from the Sailor Bespoke series!

Chat with the Sailor distributor with any pen questions, and order pens directly from their warehouse. All pens will be 20% off MSRP (as they normally are at Oblation) and there will be select special deals as well, so come early! See you there! ✒️
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The Art Toolkits have arrived - TRAVEL & SKETCH this summer with TRAVELER'S notebook! Both beloved travel palette designs have returned in pocket and folio sizes, and the pocket sizes are also available with 12 paints included. These are available in-store and online now!
🖌 To coincide with the release, join us on June 22nd from 11-1 where we will lead an urban sketching crawl around the Pearl District and Fields Park. The TRAVEL & SKETCH stamp is also returning for participants to stamp their notebooks. All experience levels welcome, we will be joined by and to help you with your urban sketching journey.
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Revealing our new fountain pen ink swatch book! Our previous book had received so much love over the years that it was time for an update. These new swatches use sanzen tomoe river paper in a durable binder. Swatched with a Sailor hocoro dip pen fude nib. There are still two books: one sorted by color and one sorted by brand. We hope you'll enjoy our new swatch books as much as we do! 💅 And, all bottled inks are 20% off until 5/31 at midnight, in-store and online!
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"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver
Celebrate your graduate with handmade paper letterpress cards written with delicate script or foil stamped text. Available in-store and on our website! 🌸
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Mark your calendars for our .germany DIY sport event! Build your own berry Kaweco sport with silver trim in-store from June 27th-July 6th.
Kaweco sports comprise of seven parts, all assembled by hand and shipped around the world from their factory in Nuremberg, Germany. Take on their role for a day to make your own! Customize even further with clips, ink colors, and pen cases. Not available online, this experience is only available in person at select stationery stores. (Full list is on Kaweco's website) Let us know if you have any questions! 🍇
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Looking to add to your ink collection? All of our bottled fountain pen inks are 20% off until the end of the month! Browse our new swatchbook in our Pearl District store or shop our selections online. 💙💧
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Restock from ! These leather notebook covers, zip organizers, and pen cases are individually made by hand on a Japanese mountainside. As one of the five retailers in North America, we're proud to carry this line of high-quality goods. Visit the store and see for yourself!
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Mother's Day is this Sunday! Celebrate the loved ones in your life with a heartfelt card, gift, or experience of testing out our incredible selection of fountain pens. Shop in-store, or online for in-store pickup to save time. And don't forget, will be visiting for an entire weekend of fountain pen nib grinding!
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We're welcoming back nibmeister Kirk for a weekend of fountain pen nib grinding and tuning! will be visiting on May 10th-12th, and is available to grind nibs for our full store hours, 11-6 Friday and Saturday, 12-5 Sunday. Signs-ups are first come, first served on the day. Test out customized nibs while you wait. Nib tunings are $30, customization is $60. See you there! ✒️

The spring fountain pen releases are flowing in! Visit our store to see the newest offerings and test out these beautiful pens in person.
🌿 Al-Star Firey and Aquatic are here, in fountain pen and rollerball styles.
🌿 Eco Caffé releases on April 26th, pre-orders begin April 24th.
🌿 Model J embodies the Esterbrook Jr series, with familiar color schemes but with a larger pen body.
🌿 New brush pens, the Joule Juniper Moss and Bijou Emerald Gardens fountain pens feature bi-colored nibs and shimmery lacquer.
🌿 .pen.northamerica Pen of the Year 2024 and Iris Nebula feature sparkling acrylic and rhodium-plated gold nibs.

The TRAVELER'S TOWN TOKYO EDITION is almost here! Pre-orders begin tomorrow, April 10th at 9:00 am. All orders will also include our partner shop stamp, TRAVELER'S DINER stamp, and an Oblation sticker! Items are available to pick up in-store as well.

🌸🍣important dates🍣🌸
Available for pre-order: April 10th, 9am Pacific time
Release date: April 25th available in-store, & shipments begin
In-store TRAVELER'S meetup: Saturday, April 27th, 11am-1pm

This line has a new foil-stamped notebook cover, two inserts with unique Tokyo-themed covers, brass charms, a brass pen, and a sticker set. Seperate from previous TRAVELER'S TOWN releases, such as the DINER, these items are available individually and are not sold as a set. (The cover includes a Tokyo insert, however)

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TRAVELER’S notebook “TOKYO EDITION” and its customized items are designed with a focus on Tokyo, where TRAVELER’S COMPANY is based.
Walk through the downtown area dotted with sumo stables, take a bath at bathhouses called “sento” when you get tired, and drink a glass of “chuhai” (a Japanese liquor with soda), at an “Izakaya” (a Japanese pub). Cross the river where houseboats float by and you will be greeted by a temple with a history of over 1,000 years. If you get off at a station on the Yamanote line or subway, you will see a cityscape of skyscrapers, a scramble crossing filled with people, and the iconic tower rising like a symbol of the city. Sushi, ramen, “anmitsu” (a kind of Japanese dessert), “cream soda” (melon soda float), and “taiyaki” (a fish shaped cake with filling inside). They are all part of Tokyo’s everyday life and, at the same time, they are Tokyo’s sights and specialties that appeal to travelers as well.

When we can't seem to chase away the spring rain, sometimes it's best to just lean into it ☔️
Our Portland Rain sticker is locally printed on transparent vinyl and is perfect for a water bottle or journaling ephemera. Designed by and printed by !
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The spring line of Hobonichi has arrived, with a new line of whimsical Keiko Shibata covers and pencil boards. The theme "wind" extends across the artworks, harkening to the feelings of spring's arrival. All covers are sold separately from the dated inserts, or could also pair well with an A5 or A6 notebook. Available in-store and online now! 🌬🍃
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We had a glimpse of spring for a moment, but now we're back to feeling the rainy winter weather! Here is our weekly update of fountain pens and ink that are new to the store:
🌸 Winter White cartridge/converter fill and piston fill are now available.
🌸 .germany Piston fill is available for preorder! Stay tuned for more information about the Kaweco DIY sport.
🌸 'scontrovertial new ink, Dark Lilac, is in stock. A beautiful purple with green sheen.
🌸 M205 Orange Delight is here, and the M200 Copper Rosé is coming soon along with Golden Lapis Edelstein Ink.
🌸 .pen.northamerica Sansui Shikiori fountain pens and ballpoints are in stock - each pen colorway relates to a different season and the flora and fauna that arrive with it.

We wish everyone a fun and safe St. Patrick's Day! Our annual post with the fan favorite petite charm - the handmade paper enclosure with a letterpress printed clover 🍀🤞

Please join us this Tuesday, March 19th from 2pm-3pm, to celebrate the launch of The Little Way of the Pilgrim, a new children’s book by the owner of Oblation Papers, Jennifer Rich . She'll be joined by the artist and owner of Grace Watercolors, Helen Stinman, to sign books and chat. We hope to see you there!

We're celebrating our new vintage display cabinet with an ink flash sale! Buy 2 bottled inks, get 1 free until midnight! 💫
Includes fountain pen and calligraphy ink. Free ink is of equal or lesser value. In-store and online!
What new ink brands would you like to see us display in this cabinet?
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We welcome the newest addition to the TRAVELER'S TOWN, the TOKYO EDITION! This line has a new foil-stamped notebook cover, two inserts with unique Tokyo-themed covers, brass charms, a brass pen, and a sticker set. Seperate from previous TRAVELER'S TOWN releases, such as the DINER, these items are available individually and are not sold as a set. (The cover includes a Tokyo insert, however)

🌸🗼Tentative dates🗼🌸
Available for pre-order: April 10th, 9am Pacific time
Release date: April 25th available in-store
shipments expected to begin April 26th
In-store TRAVELER'S meetup: Saturday, April 27th, time TBD!

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TRAVELER’S notebook “TOKYO EDITION” and its customized items are designed with a focus on Tokyo, where TRAVELER’S COMPANY is based.
Walk through the downtown area dotted with sumo stables, take a bath at bathhouses called “sento” when you get tired, and drink a glass of “chuhai” (a Japanese liquor with soda), at an “Izakaya” (a Japanese pub). Cross the river where houseboats float by and you will be greeted by a temple with a history of over 1,000 years. If you get off at a station on the Yamanote line or subway, you will see a cityscape of skyscrapers, a scramble crossing filled with people, and the iconic tower rising like a symbol of the city. Sushi, ramen, “anmitsu” (a kind of Japanese dessert), “cream soda” (melon soda float), and “taiyaki” (a fish shaped cake with filling inside). They are all part of Tokyo’s everyday life and, at the same time, they are Tokyo’s sights and specialties that appeal to travelers as well.

It's a wonderful week for new pens! Here is a roundup of all the latest fountain pen offerings that have joined our store:

✒️ .germany Collection Apricot Pearl, along with two new Lilliput ballpoints.
✒️ Eco newest colorway, the Dark Sapphire.
✒️ is our newest brand into the store! Welcome these bright, sparkly, resin pens equipped with JoWo nibs.
✒️ Winter White is now open for preorders - in standard cartridge/converter fill and piston fill. Available March 14th.
✒️ newest brush pen, the Chantilly Lacewood features Sapphire Lacquer on the body and a double-coated gold plated nib.

All pens are available in-store and online!
If you've paid a visit to our Pearl District store recently, you'll know that we've brought in many vintage display pieces to house even more stunning pen and ink brands. Stay tuned!

Introducing the 2024 limited edition Lamy Safari - pink cliff and violet blackberry! 💜🩷 featuring bright accents with a subtle body. available in-store and online in fountain pens and rollerballs.
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Happy Valentine's Day! We are here until 6pm with cards, confectionery, and gifts for the loved ones in your life 💌
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The countdown is on! Just a few more days until Valentine's day. Shop funny or sweet, modern or traditional, letterpress or illustrated, for all the different personalities in your life. Stop by our store or order online for pickup! 🍓
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Valentine's day is approaching quickly! Find the perfect card this weekend for all the loved ones in your life 💖💛 shop in-store and online for pickup by Thursday!
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It feels good to be back! While the ice kept us closed last week, we're excited to prepare for Valentine's Day and continue to bring beautiful pens and stationery to you all!
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If you're a wholesaler, we're offering 10% off all wholesale orders on faire this week. (Jan 23rd-25th) And, get an additional 15% off our retired designs.
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