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OHTO Ballpoint Pen
$ 12.00 USD
As you pick up the OHTO Ballpoint Pen for the first time, you begin to understand why the brand enjoys such a large cult following. With its timeless design and sturdy construction, this writing implement is clearly build to last - which is good, because the smooth clicking action and effortless ink flow will have you reaching for it again and again. Available in three eye-catching colors with an optional refill.
About OHTO
Since its founding in 1929, OHTO has been one of Japan's most important stationery manufacturers. Although its writing instruments are hard to find in other countries, OHTO is known within Japan as the first company to create a ballpoint pen there, and its products are prized by stationery aficionados the world over for their traditional aesthetic and thoughtful construction. OHTO's goal is to perfect common writing instruments in the belief that high-quality everyday tools help us lead happy, productive lives.
Materials: Metal, oil-based ink
Dimensions: 5.35" L x 0.4" D
Tokyo, Japan
OHTO Wooden 2.0 Mechanical Pencil
$ 12.25 USD
Combining a classic look with mechanical precision, this desktop essential is a high-tech writing instrument cleverly disguised as a common wooden pencil. The short yet substantial form of the OHTO Wooden Mechanical Pencil gives it a comfortable grip, and the thick but fine-tipped lead is equally suited to writing or sketching. Unlike traditional pencils, this refillable tool has an eco-friendly feature: Simply pull out the eraser and insert new 2.0 mm lead when needed. Pairs with OHTO 2B and 2HB lead refills and eraser refills.
About OHTO
Since its founding in 1929, OHTO has been one of Japan's most important stationery manufacturers. Although its writing instruments are hard to find in other countries, OHTO is known within Japan as the first company to create a ballpoint pen there, and its products are prized by stationery aficionados the world over for their traditional aesthetic and thoughtful construction. OHTO's goal is to perfect common writing instruments in the belief that high-quality everyday tools help us lead happy, productive lives.
Materials: Wood, 2.0 B or HB lead
Dimensions: 5" L x 0.5" D
Tokyo, Japan
Penco Prime Timber 2.0 Pencil
$ 15.00 USD
The Prime Timber 2.0 mechanical pencil from stationary brand Penco combines the nostalgia of a classic hexagonal design with a modern mechanism that works flawlessly each time. To add to the illusion that you're holding an old-school pencil, the barrel is made from incense cedar, so it even smells like the real thing. Each pencil comes with a sharpener to use with its smooth-writing 2mm B-grade graphite. Pairs with the Penco Prime 2.0 Lead Refill.
About Penco
Penco is a stationery brand that specializes in capturing the charm of vintage Americana. Their signature blend of nostalgic design, unparalleled functionality, and tasteful packaging creates products that feel both decades old and brand new.
Materials: California cedar, metal
Dimensions: 6.3" L x 0.35" W
Fukuoka, Japan
CDT Fountain Pen
$ 8.00 USD
From Craft Design Technology, this fountain pen has a flexible nib that makes writing a daily pleasure. Thanks to the pen's innovative capillary system, the ink flows smoothly and evenly until the last drop. For use with CDT Fountain Pen refills.
About CDT
Stationery company Craft Design Technology combines modern sensibilities with the Japanese heritage of impeccable craftsmanship and elegant aesthetics. Their unique blend of tradition, innovation, and simplicity has been turning ordinary office supplies into minimalist works of art since 2005.
Materials: Plastic
Dimensions: 5 ½" L x ½" D
Tokyo, Japan
CDT Byakuroku Pencils - Box of 3
$ 8.00 USD
From Japanese stationery company Craft Design Technology, this set of three distinctive pencils is made with high-quality HB carbon-graphite lead and finished with a white eraser. Thanks to a sleek, glossy surface dyed byakuroku - a traditional Japanese color - these pencils make for excellent gifts or everyday implements.
About CDT
Stationery company Craft Design Technology combines modern sensibilities with the Japanese heritage of impeccable craftsmanship and elegant aesthetics. Their unique blend of tradition, innovation, and simplicity has been turning ordinary office supplies into minimalist works of art since 2005.
Ro-Biki Notebook
$ 10.75 USD
There's nothing quite like a well-loved notebook. This notebook is covered with a special wax paper that crumples and scratches over time, creating a lovely patina that will show the signs of your adventures. The paper inside produces excellent writing quality whether you use a pencil, ballpoint, or fountain pen. Contains 60 double-sided pages.
Available in lined, cross (reticle), 2mm grid, and 4.5mm grid varieties, each in its own color. Pairs with the Ro-Biki Notebook Carrying Case.
About Yamamoto Paper
Yamamoto Paper - maker of the Ro-Biki line - is a paper wholesaler and stationery brand founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1972. Using their vast experience in the paper industry, they create original stationery products that stand out from the competition.
Materials: Paper
Dimensions: 8.25" L x 3.6" W, 60 pages
Osaka, Japan
Writable Washi Tape
$ 6.50 USD
For decades, washi tape has been a mainstay of the crafts and stationery worlds. The many colorful designs available today can help turn the mundane into works of art, and with so many styles to choose from, the possibilities are endless. The new writable washi tape from MDS provides even more opportunities to customize your next project, thanks to a soft rice paper surface that provides an excellent medium for drawing or leaving messages. Now available in three varieties - Ruler, Music Staff, and 3mm Grid.
About MDS
A longtime Japanese manufacturer and supplier of stationery and office supplies, MDS puts its decades of experience to use to create high-quality notebooks, greeting cards, washi tape designs, and other paper goods for professionals and craft fans the world over.
Materials: Washi paper, adhesive
Dimensions: 0.6" W x 23' L
Tokyo, Japan
Allex Matte Black Stainless Steel Scissors
$ 19.00 USD
Lightweight and sharp, the Allex Matte Black Stainless Steel Scissors are designed to cut through reams of paper, plastic, and even sticky surfaces like duct tape. Its blades are coated with Teflon for optimal wear resistance, while its grips are cushioned with soft rubber rings for maximum comfort. With its sleek matte black finish, this office essential will look as good sitting on your desk as it does tackling your toughest projects. Also available in a traditional stainless steel version.
About Allex Scissors
Allex Stainless Steel Scissors were first introduced to the world in 1974 and immediately won the Japanese Good Design Award for their ergonomic shape and outstanding blade quality. Since that day, their classic design has remained unchanged and is now a familiar sight in offices all over Japan.
Materials: Stainless steel, rubber
Dimensions: 5 ½" L
Gifu, Japan
Allex Stainless Steel Scissors
$ 17.00 USD
These award-winning office scissors from Japanese company Allex have been in production for decades, and for good reason. Their handles and blades are each cut from a single sheet of stainless steel, making them extremely durable, and the inside of each handle is lined with a rubber ring for maximum comfort and ease of use. Also available in a matte black version.
About Allex Scissors
Allex Stainless Steel Scissors were first introduced to the world in 1974 and immediately won the Japanese Good Design Award for their ergonomic shape and outstanding blade quality. Since that day, their classic design has remained unchanged and is now a familiar sight in offices all over Japan.
Materials: Stainless steel, rubber
Dimensions: 6 ½" L
Gifu, Japan
Allex Stainless Steel Letter Opener
$ 12.00 USD
This award-winning Allex Stainless Steel Letter Opener from Japanese company Allex has been in production since 1975 and will look quite familiar to fans of the company's stainless steel scissors. Its handle and blade are cut from a single sheet of stainless steel, making it extremely durable, and the inside of the handle is lined with a rubber ring for maximum comfort and ease of use.
About Allex Scissors
Allex Stainless Steel Scissors were first introduced to the world in 1974 and immediately won the Japanese Good Design Award for their ergonomic shape and outstanding blade quality. Since that day, their classic design has remained unchanged and is now a familiar sight in offices all over Japan.
Materials: Stainless steel, rubber
Dimensions: 6 ½" L
Gifu, Japan
Inkaren Corner Ring Notepad
$ 18.00 USD
Beauty is found in the subtle details of these handy notepads from Japanese stationery brand Inkaren. Designed for everyday use, each pad features lined, dotted, and blank pages perfect for drawing, making lists, or journaling, plus an elastic band to keep it closed and corner ring bindings for easy page-turning. Each pad is lovingly finished by hand with a leather-like texture that resists wear and tear, keeping your notes protected. Contains 50 double-sided pages.
About Inkaren
In the spring of 2012, six Japanese stationery companies joined together to create a new brand. Each founding member brings its own specialization to the table, from printing and binding books to applying gold and silver leaf; combined, they form one of the most well-rounded stationery titans in existence: Inkaren.
Materials: Paper, metal rings
Dimensions: 8" L x 5" W, 50 pages
Tokyo, Japan
Kizara Wood Sheet Memo Pad
$ 13.00 USD
Kizara Memo Pads are made by shaving thin individual sheets of paper from a single block of wood. These sheets, traditionally used to wrap food, have been reimagined as beautiful notepads for the creative mind. Experience the aesthetic and tactile pleasure of writing and drawing directly on woodgrain.
About the Kizara Project
The Kizara Project utilizes excess wood from sustainable, human-grown Japanese red pine to create their one-of-a-kind stationery. The group's eco-conscious process sources trees from local woodlands that are thinned as part of healthy forestry practices. By creating a wood product from a constantly renewed resource, Kizara supports the growth of both a national industry and the trees on which that industry - and the world at large - depends, demonstrating how conscious design can have a positive impact on our environment.
Materials: Japanese red pine, cardboard cover and backing
Dimensions:
Small: 4” H x 3” W
Medium: 6” H x 4” W
Large: 7” H x 5” W
Pages:
Small: Approx. 40 sheets
Medium and Large: Approx. 50 sheets
Care: Keep in a cool, dry place. Pages may warp slightly if exposed to humidity.
Tokyo, Japan
Find Slim Note
$ 18.75 USD
"I do not seek, I find." This notebook is as compact and transportable as it is stylish. Look past its stylish cover and copper-edged pages, and you’ll find an expertly made notebook with delightfully smooth 5mm graph paper that has been specifically chosen to provide the ultimate writing experience for fountain pen users (though it does quite well with graphite and ballpoint pens as well). With its sturdy cover and slim size, this is the notebook you’ll reach for when you’re on the move. Contains 40 double-sided pages.
About Kunisawa
Since its founding in 1971, Kunisawa has collaborated with graphic designers, advertising agencies, photographers and other creatives to produce office goods tailored for the creative mind. Kunisawa notebooks use British-style foolscap paper, which features a gliding smooth texture and excellent ink absorption designed especially for fountain pens. Minimalist with a refined vintage charm, Kunisawa has quickly become one of Japan’s most exciting new stationery brands.
Materials: Paper
Dimensions: 8.25" L x 5.8" W, 40 pages
Tokyo, Japan
Find Smart Note
$ 16.25 USD
"I do not seek, I find." The Find Smart Note is a small hardcover notebook that slips right into most pockets so you can stay “smart” on the go. It features 40 sheets of copper-edged 2.5mm graph paper that has been specifically chosen to provide the ultimate writing experience for fountain pen users (though it does quite well with graphite and ballpoint pens as well). Contains 40 double-sided pages.
About Kunisawa
Since its founding in 1971, Kunisawa has collaborated with graphic designers, advertising agencies, photographers and other creatives to produce office goods tailored for the creative mind. Kunisawa notebooks use British-style foolscap paper, which features a gliding smooth texture and excellent ink absorption designed especially for fountain pens. Minimalist with a refined vintage charm, Kunisawa has quickly become one of Japan’s most exciting new stationery brands.
Materials: Paper
Dimensions: 6.6" L x 3.7" W, 40 pages
Tokyo, Japan
Find Ring Note
$ 19.50 USD
"I do not seek, I find." Fans of spiral notebooks, look no further. The Find Ring Note is the sturdy, attractive, and enjoyable notebook of your dreams. It features 80 sheets of copper-edged paper that was specifically chosen to provide the ultimate writing experience for fountain pen users (though it does quite well with graphite and ballpoint pens as well). Contains 80 double-sided pages.
About Kunisawa
Since its founding in 1971, Kunisawa has collaborated with graphic designers, advertising agencies, photographers and other creatives to produce office goods tailored for the creative mind. Kunisawa notebooks use British-style foolscap paper, which features a gliding smooth texture and excellent ink absorption designed especially for fountain pens. Minimalist with a refined vintage charm, Kunisawa has quickly become one of Japan’s most exciting new stationery brands.
Materials: Paper, metal
Dimensions: 8.25" L x 5.8" W, 80 pages
Tokyo, Japan
Ito Bindery Memo Block
$ 26.75 USD
With their precision-cut edges and satin-smooth surface, these memo blocks bring a clean, architectural presence to any desktop. Each 350-sheet block is mounted to a recycled cardboard base that provides stability and subtly contrasts with the paper. Available in two colors. Pairs with the Ito Bindery Drawing Pad.
About Ito Bindery
"Capture Your Inspiration" is the guiding principle at Ito Bindery, a sentiment that applies both to the people who use their unique stationery products and to the creative process behind their bold designs. The small Japanese company was founded in 1938 as a book-binding business but expanded its offerings under the guidance of three generations of the Ito family.
Materials: Paper, recycled cardboard base
Dimensions:
Medium: 6" L x 4.25" W x 1.5" H
Long: 10" L x 3" W x 1.5" H
Care: Note that extended exposure to sunlight may cause discoloration. Keep in a cool, dry place.
Tokyo, Japan
Handmade Washi Mini Card
$ 5.50 USD
Run a finger over the textured surface of a washi (literally, "Japanese paper") card from WACCA Japan and you'll wonder why you ever used another material for your writing projects. With their natural edges, lightweight composition, and variety of color, these cards will quickly become a favorite at your desk or craft station. Pen a personal message or add a colorful stamp and create a thoughtful, unique note anyone would love to receive. Also available in a larger size.
About WACCA Japan
The name WACCA is a play on words, combining the Japanese character "wa" (和), meaning something Japanese, with "wakka" (わっか), meaning circle or ring. The company exists to bring the simple pleasures of artisanal washi paper - the appealing texture, the handmade aesthetics - to the daily lives of people around the world, restoring an art form in decline while enhancing our everyday experiences.
Materials: Recycled washi paper
Dimensions: 3.58" L x 2.17" W
Tokyo, Japan
Handmade Washi Postcard
$ 5.00 USD
Run a finger over the textured surface of a washi (literally, "Japanese paper") card from WACCA Japan and you'll wonder why you ever used another material for your writing projects. With their natural edges, innate durability, and lightweight composition, these cards will quickly become a favorite at your desk or craft station. Pen a personal message or add a colorful stamp and create a thoughtful, unique note anyone would love to receive. Also available in a smaller size.
About WACCA Japan
The name WACCA is a play on words, combining the Japanese character "wa" (和), meaning something Japanese, with "wakka" (わっか), meaning circle or ring. The company exists to bring the simple pleasures of artisanal washi paper - the appealing texture, the handmade aesthetics - to the daily lives of people around the world, restoring an art form in decline while enhancing our everyday experiences.
Materials: Recycled washi paper
Dimensions: 5.88" L x 3.9" W
Tokyo, Japan
SEED Slendy Plus Eraser
$ 8.50 USD
Comfort and function go hand in hand with the Slendy SEED Plus Eraser, a cult classic tool with Japanese precision. This slim eraser features a tiny tip that effortlessly glides on paper to erase tiny mistakes and miscalculations from view. A slide knock button and stopper allow to you dispense the eraser as you would a mechanical pencil, keeping it clean and tidy. Pairs with the SEED Slendy Plus Eraser refill.
About SEED
SEED is a collection of high-quality Japanese erasers with an old-fashioned schoolhouse look. Designed with function and purpose SEED erasers wipe out pencil marks in seconds with minimal strain, leaving virtually no shavings or debris behind. A favorite of stationery fans around the globe, SEED erasers are coveted for their mix of high-precision technology and vintage-inspired design.
Materials: Rubber eraser, stainless steel dispenser
Dimensions: 4" L x 0.5" W
Made in Japan
MAX Metal Stapler
$ 59.00 USD
It may boast a sleek aluminum body and simple-yet-striking design, but don’t be fooled: The appeal of the MAX metal stapler is more than simply visual. Load this office essential with No. 10 staples and see how easily it handles stacks of up to 20 sheets of paper at a time, a testament to MAX’s 80 years’ experience as an office supply innovator.
About MAX
Since its founding in 1942, MAX has dedicated itself to re-imagining how we make industrial tools and office supplies. It was through these efforts that the company created the first-ever flat clinch stapler, which reduces the profile of staples and saves space when stacking groups of papers. And of course, all MAX products are manufactured to the strictest international standards for unparalleled efficiency and durability.
Materials: Aluminum
Dimensions: 4.1" L x 1.05" W x 2.35" H
Tokyo, Japan
Shinanoki Wooden Tray
$ 50.00 USD
A 2017 Good Design Award winner, this simple rectangular tray is manufactured by artisans in Kagawa Prefecture. An exercise in straightforward design, each tray is almost completely flat with a pleasant curve at the edge to create a comfortable grip and securely hold whatever it is you wish to carry. Effective and long-lasting if properly maintained, they are tested to ensure over 3,000 washes and are entirely food-safe.
Materials: Shinanoki (small-leaved linden) wood
Dimensions:
Small: 12.8" L x 9.4" W x 0.5" H
Large: 15.6" L x 11.2" W x 0.5" H
Care: Handle carefully, as bending or dropping may cause cracks or chips. Please note that due to the nature of the wood, this product may warp if exposed to excessive moisture or improperly maintained. Although it is highly water-resistant, stains may set if left in contact, so be sure to promptly wipe up any spills; hand wash when necessary, drying immediately and thoroughly.
Kagawa, Japan
