Pen + Paper
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
$ 12.00 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 Box of 3 HB Pencils
$ 8.00 USD
From Japanese stationery company Craft Design Technology, this set comes with three high-quality HB carbon-graphite lead pencils in a traditional pale green glossy finish with an eraser on one end.
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.
Uni-Ball One Pen
$ 5.60 USD
With a satisfying click and the application of minimal pressure, the Uni-Ball One Pen produces crisp, clean lines equally suited to writing or drawing. The engineers at Mitsubishi Pencil Co. designed their pen with a low center of gravity to create an easier, more stable writing experience, and the payoff is evident the moment you pick up this ergonomic implement. Enjoy effortless writing action born from more than 130 years of expertise.
About Mitsubishi Pencil
Dating back to the late 19th century, when it was known as Masaki Pencil Manufacturing Company, Mitsubishi Pencil Co. is one of the oldest manufacturers of writing implements around. Today, the company's goal is to create tools of self-expression in service of an ideal world where, as they put it, "all colors can mix together."
Materials: ABS resin, metal-plated brass, stainless steel
Dimensions: 5.5" L x 0.45" W
Osaka, 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 FriXion Ball 3 Ink Pen
$ 28.00 USD
Write cleanly with this multi-color retractable pen that can use friction to erase its own ink. The heat generated by erasing causes the pen's unique thermo-sensitive gel ink to become clear, so words vanish completely. Unlike with other erasable pens, CDT's eraser won't rub off, preventing tears or eraser debris. Uses a FriXion Ball 3 Ink Pen refill.
About CDT
Stationary 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 Brush Sign Pens - 10-Pack, Assorted Colors
$ 29.00 USD
Breathing new life into a classic is never easy, but Craft Design Technology has done just that with their re-imagining of this versatile writing and drawing tool. The CDT Brush Sign Pen features a flexible tip that allows for fine lines and sweeping curls with each stroke, lending an air of individuality to any message. With a sleek body dyed byakuroku - a traditional Japanese color - these pens 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.
Materials: Plastic, brass, nylon
Dimensions (pack): 6" x 8.6" x 0.4"
Tokyo, Japan
Zebra Blen Pen 0.5 Bk Brl
$ 3.25 USD
This pen is the result of a collaboration between stationery brand Zebra and design studio nendo. This project was intended to be like a compact car: practical and comfortable with great handling. Design features include a low center of gravity to increase comfort, internal springs to reduce pen noise, a satisfying clicker action, and a rubberized grip. This black-barreled variety writes in black 0.5 mm Zebra emulsion gel.
About nendo
nendo is a design studio created in 2002 by acclaimed designer Oki Sato. From their offices in Tokyo, Milan, and Singapore, the nendo team designs furniture, home interiors, household products, and objets d'art that are simple yet ingenious. The group's name means "free-form clay" in Japanese and conveys their approach to creativity and design.
Materials: Plastic, metal, rubber, ink
Dimensions: Length: 5.7" Diameter: 0.36"
Tokyo, Japan
Zebra Blen Pen 0.5 Wh Brl
$ 3.25 USD
This pen is the result of a collaboration between stationery brand Zebra and design studio nendo. This project was intended to be like a compact car: practical and comfortable with great handling. Design features include a low center of gravity to increase comfort, internal springs to reduce pen noise, a satisfying clicker action, and a rubberized grip. This white-barreled variety writes in either red or blue 0.5 mm Zebra emulsion gel.
About nendo
nendo is a design studio created in 2002 by acclaimed designer Oki Sato. From their offices in Tokyo, Milan, and Singapore, the nendo team designs furniture, home interiors, household products, and objets d'art that are simple yet ingenious. The group's name means "free-form clay" in Japanese and conveys their approach to creativity and design.
Materials: Plastic, metal, rubber, ink
Dimensions: Length: 5.7" Diameter: 0.36"
Tokyo, Japan
Zebra Blen Pen 0.5 Gy Brl
$ 3.25 USD
This pen is the result of a collaboration between stationery brand Zebra and design studio nendo. This project was intended to be like a compact car: practical and comfortable with great handling. Design features include a low center of gravity to increase comfort, internal springs to reduce pen noise, a satisfying clicker action, and a rubberized grip. This grey-barreled variety writes in black 0.5 mm Zebra emulsion gel.
About nendo
nendo is a design studio created in 2002 by acclaimed designer Oki Sato. From their offices in Tokyo, Milan, and Singapore, the nendo team designs furniture, home interiors, household products, and objets d'art that are simple yet ingenious. The group's name means "free-form clay" in Japanese and conveys their approach to creativity and design.
Materials: Plastic, metal, rubber, ink
Dimensions: Length: 5.7" Diameter: 0.36"
Tokyo, Japan
Akashiya ThinLine Brush Pen Set
$ 27.50 USD
This cult-favorite brush pen has become a favorite tool of professional illustrators and stationery aficionados since its introduction in 2009. With a superfine tip inspired by elegant makeup brushes, the Akashiya ThinLine Brush Pen is designed for intricate work. Perfect for calligraphy, drawing, or sketching, each pen is handmade by brush artisans and makes writing feel like painting a watercolor with words. Winner of the 2009 Design Merit Award.
This five-pen set includes a spectrum of woodland shades based on the colors traditionally used in Japanese ink drawings:
Sumiiro (Ink black)
Seiboku (Dark blue)
Mizuasagi (Pale blue)
Chitosemidori (Dark green)
Hiwadairo (Dusky red)
About Akashiya
Akashiya was founded in 1624 in Nara, Japan, the birthplace of calligraphy. Its craftsmen have continued the tradition, creating peerless brushes famous among artists and stationery collectors. Strand by strand, each brush is constructed by specialized artisans from flexible fibers perfect for drawing and writing.
Materials: Water-based ink, plastic
Dimensions: 6 ½" L
Chiba, 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. Eraser refills are available here.
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
Handmade Washi Mini Card
$ 4.25 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.
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
Ro-Biki Notebook
$ 8.00 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
Ro-Biki Notebook Carrying Case
$ 56.00 USD
The handy Ro-Biki Notebook Carrying Case is compact enough to fit in your daily carry bag yet roomy enough to hold your personal stationery, Ro-Biki notebooks, or even your smartphone and credit cards. Keep your writing tools in the zippered interior compartment or one of three exterior pockets and never hunt around for a pen again.
Each case is constructed using a durable organic cotton canvas material that continues to soften with use. A thick elastic band ensures your case stays closed, and each one comes with a second, thin band to join multiple notebooks together within the case. Ro-Biki Notebook not included.
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: Organic cotton canvas
Dimensions: 8.35" L x 4.2" W
Osaka, 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
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.
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
Ito Bindery Drawing Pad
$ 20.00 USD
With their precision-cut edges and satin-smooth surface, these drawing pads bring a clean, architectural presence to any desktop. Each 70-sheet pad is mounted to a recycled cardboard base that provides stability and subtly contrasts with the paper, and because of the microperforation just below the binding, the pages tear away with little effort. Available in two colors.
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, wire binding
Dimensions:
Small (A6): 5.8" L x 4.9" W
Small (A5): 6.5" L x 8.25" W
Medium (A4): 9" L x 11.5" W
Large (B4): 11" L x 14.25" W
Care: Note that extended exposure to sunlight may cause discoloration. Keep in a cool, dry place.
Tokyo, Japan
Tsubame Memo Pocket Pad
$ 4.50 USD
Take your notes on the go with this perfectly sized Memo Pocket Pad from Tsubame. Each pad is made with high-quality paper specially designed for use with fountain pens, though it also works well with any other writing implement. Every page is either plain or marked with a 5mm grid pattern printed with a water-based ink that won't interfere with your writing. Contains 80 double-sided pages.
About Tsubame
It was a simple goal that drove Watanabe Hatsusaburō, founder of Tsubame: to create and sell quality notebooks at an accessible price. Each Tsubame notebook is made with "fools paper," a term used in Japan for a type of high-end paper that writes easily, does not bleed, and is neither slippery nor grainy; Tsubame's paper is also acid-free and joined with a durable thread binding for a product without peer.
Materials: Paper
Dimensions: 4.75" L x 2.95" W, 80 pages
Tokyo, Japan
