In this video, Jane and I go over some of our favorite mechanical pencil special features! From rotating lead to shaker advancement mechanism to sliding sleeve mechanism and more, mechanical pencils have been the source of a lot of innovation and reinvention among Japan's biggest stationery brands. We highlight some of the most noteworthy mechanical pencils that have some of these special features, and at the end, we even share one that has had quite some historical significance and influence in the stationery world! Hope you all enjoy this video and learn something new about mechanical pencils : )A Comparison...

Hi! This is Jane, and I’m reporting back from a deep dive on a rare LIFE product we just added to the shop. The LIFE Chit Book is a vintage ledger-style hardcover notebook with a classic rounded-back binding that allows the book to lie flat. Blotters in between each page protect fountain pen ink from smudging onto the page opposite, and perforated corners that can be torn off help you keep track of which page you’re on.         “Hold on,” you might be thinking. “What the heck is a chit book?” Great question — I also had no...

Our friend Meagan is an amazing illustrator, watercolor artist and urban sketcher and we were so excited to have her show us what's inside her pen case--or actually, her pen roll! Find out what her favorite tools are for sketching and watercoloring on the go. I had such a good time chatting with Meagan and recalling how we first met at the shop and finding out more about her process when she creates. Hope you all enjoy this one! Here are some of Meagan’s favorites in her pen case: Peg and Awl Mini Artist RollPentel Arts Aquash Water BrushPentel Arts...

Happy July everyone! It has been quite hot and steamy here in New York, and we hear in many parts of the country right now! Hope everyone (and your dogs and cats) are staying close to their air conditioners and staying hydrated :)Last month was an exciting one for stationery lovers and Sailor lovers in particular. Their long-awaited Sailor Shikiori Amaoto Sound of Rain fountain pens were finally released here in the US and we're so happy to see that everyone is loving theirs. In addition to these, of course we've added lots of new stationery. Here at the shop, we are...

For a long time, Neil and I have been thinking it would be a really cute idea to invite guests and have them share their pen cases with us, and we just uploaded our first “Inside My Pen Case with Miwa Neishi” video on Youtube! I'm thrilled that our friend, amazing ceramic artist, Miwa, could be the first person we could do this with. In the video, we chat with Miwa about her work, how we met, and all the treasures inside Miwa's adorable pink pen case — from her favorite mechanical pencil for drafting letters to her trusty box...

Earlier last week, we received a question from a customer asking about a stamp that we had used in one of our YouTube videos featuring a fountain pen or quill, and in general asking for recommendations for stamps that included any fountain pen/stationery motifs. I knew exactly the one he was referring to and in our response, we included several other recommendations for stamps with a stationery motif and this got me thinking, we really do have a lot of stationery-themed stationery! It's not a surprise at all since we truly cannot resist anything with a stationery motif. Seriously, all you need...

Hi! This is Jane, and I'm here to talk about the mechanical drafting pencil! If you’re a designer, architect, engineer, or simply prefer the sharpest of writing instruments, you’re likely already familiar with this one, but I'll try to cover some tidbits you may not know yet. This tool was originally designed for analog technical drawing, but pencil users who prioritize precision, durability, and practicality have grown to love this type of mechanical pencil for everyday use. I was introduced to my first drafting pencil (a Pentel GraphGear 500 in 0.5mm) by a calculus professor in college, and I never looked back.  ...

Following our Sailor and Pilot Nib and Line Comparison videos, many of you asked for a Platinum Nib and Line Comparison as well! In this video, Soraya and I introduce the Platinum 3776 Century lineup of pens, explain how their nib differs from many other gold nib fountain pen nibs, show some of the different colors and pen bodies available, talk about our favorites and demonstrate line comparisons across 8 different Platinum 14k gold nibs. Hope you all enjoy this video :)Platinum 3776 Century Fountain Pens

Follow me, Ashley and Soraya as we take you on a tour of some of our favorite things to do all within the one block radius of our shop! We take a stroll through the weekend Greenpoint Terminal Market, point out some of our favorite places to stop for snacks and plants for the shop, walk along the water at Transmitter Park, and make a pit stop at our daily coffee shop! What are some of your favorite things to do after shopping for stationery at Yoseka?

The newest Sailor Shikiori series is inspired by the sounds of rain from the four seasons, and we are so excited to have them in the shop now! They feature Sailor Professional Gear Slim body with matte but translucent finish. The pens come in 21K with Medium Fine size. The top and bottom finials are transparent with subtle glitter detailing. From left to right in the photo, the pens correspond to winter, spring, summer and autumn.

Spring/Harusame 春雨/はるさめ - In Spring, the rain falls quietly, leaving shimmering droplets on flowers and fresh leaves.Summer/Suiu 翠雨/すいう - In Summer, the rains shines on flourishing...