Pen + Paper
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. Compatible with the OHTO Mechanical Pencil refill pack.
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
OHTO Ballpoint Pen
$ 1.70 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 our 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
Zebra Blen Pen 0.5 Bk Brl
$ 3.25 USD
– Sold OutThis 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
CDT Gel Pen
$ 5.00 USD
Following the success of their popular Fountain Pen, CDT created a Gel Pen that offers a smooth, matte ink finish in a comfortable shape. This new model fits well in the hand, courtesy of CDT's Tradio Pulaman design, and a quick-drying gel rollerball makes for an office essential that's both excellent in function and elegant in form. For use with a CDT Gel Pen refill.
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.
Dimensions: Length: 5½” Diameter: ⅜”
Tokyo, 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
– Sold OutWrite 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
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
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.
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
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
Ito Bindery Memo Block
$ 22.00 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: Wood-free 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
$ 22.00 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.
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: Wood-free 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
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. The environmentally-friendly process sources trees that are thinned as part of an ecological movement to promote healthy forestry within Japan. By creating a renewable wood product, Kizara encourages not just the growth of a national industry but also the continued planting and maintenance of those trees, demonstrating how conscious design can have a positive impact on our environment.
Materials: Japanese red pine
Dimensions:
Small: 4” H x 3” W
Medium: 6” H x 4” W
Large: 7” H x 5” W
Pages: Small: Approx. 40; Medium and Large: Approx. 50
Care: Keep in a cool, dry place. Pages may warp slightly if exposed to humidity.
Tokyo, Japan
Ro-Biki Notebook
$ 8.00 USD
– Sold OutThere'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.
Available in lined, cross (reticle), 2mm grid, and 4.5mm grid varieties.
About Yamamoto Paper
Yamamoto Paper is a paper wholesaler and stationery brand that was founded in 1972 in Osaka, Japan. Using their vast experience in producing paper, they create original stationery products that stand out from the competition.
Materials: Paper
Dimensions: 8.26" L x 3.58" W
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 is a wholesaler and stationery brand founded in 1972 in Osaka, Japan. By leveraging their vast experience in the paper industry, Yamamoto creates original stationery products that stand out from the competition.
Materials: Organic cotton canvas
Dimensions: 8.35" L x 4.2" W
Osaka, Japan
Inkaren Corner Ring Notepad - Small
$ 12.00 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.
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: 4" L x 2" W
Tokyo, Japan
Inkaren Corner Ring Notepad - Large
$ 18.00 USD
– Sold OutBeauty 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.
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
Tokyo, Japan
Midori Spiral Ring Notebook- Kangaroo A5
$ 13.00 USD
A trip’s memories are measured not just in moments but also in the things we collect along the way. The Midori Kangaroo Spiral Notebook is a hybrid sketchbook and envelope folder that’s an excellent companion for your travels. Inspired by kangaroo pouches, each page features a large mid-page pocket to store receipts, tickets, postcards, and other mementos from your travels. The notebook’s MD paper pockets are bleed-resistant and fountain pen-friendly for easy labeling with captions or drawings that help you remember every step of your journey.
16 sheets
32 pockets
About Midori
Established in 1950, Midori Stationery Company specializes in the production of high-quality, customizable notebooks and desktop accessories. Their smooth, feather and bleed-resistant MD paper has earned a worldwide following among stationery enthusiasts for its tactile beauty and functional properties. Midori has achieved cult status with their beautiful, versatile traveler journals, which are designed to let you customize your book according to your particular tastes.
Materials: Paper
Dimensions: Length: 8.5” Width: 5”
Pages: 16 pages, 32 pockets
Made in the USA
Maruman Mnemosyne - B6 Notebook Lined 7MM
$ 5.75 USD
This line of ring-bound notebooks from Maruman is named after the Greek goddess of memory and is designed to optimize your note-taking system. Each notebook features smooth micro-perforated acid-free white paper with a “DATE/NO.” and “TITLE” section to keep you organized. With a sturdy cardboard backing and a minimally branded plastic cover, it holds up to even the busiest day at the bottom of your bag.
This style includes 50 sheets of B6 size lined paper.
About Maruman
Maruman is one of the leading manufacturers in Japan’s competitive paper and stationery market. Since their beginnings in 1920, they have developed notebooks, sketchbooks, and binders that are focused solely on quality.
Materials: Cover: Plastic, Paper (80 gsm), Metal ring binding
Dimensions: B6 Sized Paper, 7.4” L x 5.1” W x .6” H, 50 Sheets
Tokyo, Japan
Maruman Mnemosyne - B5 Notebook Lined 7MM
$ 9.00 USD
This line of ring-bound notebooks from Maruman is named after the Greek goddess of memory and is designed to optimize your note-taking system. Each notebook features smooth micro-perforated acid-free white paper with a “DATE/NO.” and “TITLE” section to keep you organized. With a sturdy cardboard backing and a minimally branded plastic cover, it holds up to even the busiest day at the bottom of your bag.
This style includes 80 sheets of B5 size lined paper.
About Maruman
Maruman is one of the leading manufacturers in Japan’s competitive paper and stationery market. Since their beginnings in 1920, they have developed notebooks, sketchbooks, and binders that are focused solely on quality.
Materials: Cover: Plastic, Paper (80 gsm), Metal ring binding
Dimensions: B5 Sized Paper, 9.9” L x 7” W x .3” H, 80 Sheets
Tokyo, Japan
Maruman Mnemosyne - A4 Notebook Grid 5MM
$ 16.50 USD
This line of ring-bound notebooks from Maruman is named after the Greek goddess of memory and is designed to optimize your note-taking system. Each notebook features smooth micro-perforated acid-free white paper with a “DATE/NO.” and “TITLE” section to keep you organized. With a sturdy cardboard backing and a minimally branded plastic cover, it holds up to even the busiest day at the bottom of your bag.
This style includes 70 sheets of A4 size grid paper.
About Maruman
Maruman is one of the leading manufacturers in Japan’s competitive paper and stationery market. Since their beginnings in 1920, they have developed notebooks, sketchbooks, and binders that are focused solely on quality.
Materials: Cover: Plastic, Paper (80 gsm), Metal ring binding
Dimensions: A4 Sized Paper, 8.27” L x 5.8” W x .39” H; 70 Sheets
Tokyo, Japan
