On 9/6/2022, Sailor North America announced a new wave of price increase effective 10/1/2022. This price increase is to reflect the recent Sailor Japan price increase on 8/1/2022. All *Sailor standard models will see an increase in price. Exclusive colors such as Sailor North America editions, and oversea exclusive colors are not part of standard models, so their prices will not be affected.
*Sailor standard models:
1911S Standard Fountain Pen Black/Gold, Maroon/Gold, Ivory/Gold
1911S Standard Transparent Fountain Pen
1911L Large Transparent Gold Fountain Pen
1911L Large Transparent Silver Fountain Pen
1911L Large Fountain Pen Black/Gold, Maroon/Gold, Ivory/Gold, Black/Silver
1911L Large Lefty Fountain Pen Black/Gold, Maroon/Gold
1911L Large Black Luster Fountain Pen
1911L Large Realo Fountain Pen Black/Gold, Maroon/Gold, Black/Silver
1911 KOP Gold Trim Fountain Pen Black/Gold, Black/Silver
Professional Gear Slim Mini Fountain Pen
Professional Gear Slim Gold Fountain Pen White/Gold, Black/Gold, Red/Gold, Black/Silver, White/Silver, Metallic Blue/Silver, Metallic Purple/Silver
Professional Gear Slim Transparent Color Fountain Pen Pink/Silver, Green/Silver, Orange/Silver
Professional Gear Slim Transparent Silver Fountain Pen
Professional Gear Slim - Shikiori Fountain Pen - The Sound of Rain Series
Professional Gear Fountain Pen Black/Gold, Black/Silver
Professional Gear Transparent Fountain Pen
Professional Gear Realo Fountain Pen Black/Gold, Maroon/Gold
Professional Gear KOP Fountain Pen Black/Gold, Black/Silver, Demonstrator
Professional Gear Slim Shikiori Series
Shikiori Four Seasons Bottle Ink
Sailor 50ml Bottle Ink - Dyed based
Sailor 50ml Bottle ink - Pigment based
Sailor Standard Ink converter
New inks day 😊 Dominant Industry, based in Paju, Korea, makes small-batch specialty inks for dip pens. Adapting mixing and blending techniques developed for silk-screen inks, they have developed calligraphy inks with unique mirror and metallic finishes that are expressive and beautiful on paper, plastic, film, and glass. If digital CMYK colors are flat shades that are created through a subtractive process, Dominant Industry prides itself on its life-like colors that are created through an additive process, utilizing reflective and transparent pigments that incorporate natural light. Dominant Industry strives to create “bottled light,” colors that can be felt and experienced. This idea is reflected in Dominant Industry’s 4 different finishes: Hologram, Mirror, Pearl, and Standard.
Note: Our second shipment will be shipped from Korea by 11/8, and the estimated arrival will be 11/15-22
Here are some examples of their four different finishes below:
From Mind Wave, we have added a few sets of stickers that are perfect for your planner, decorating letters and any other form of record-keeping you enjoy; and from Furukawa Paper, textured mino washi paper flake stickers and ingeniously cute coffee mug mini letter sets where you write your note on the "steam" that then gets lifted out of the coffee mug!
The Adult Rewards series of stickers features motifs that can be thought of as motivational items for adults--Christine explained them to me by drawing a comparison to a gold star sticker a child might receive in school!
The Character Cafe Sticker series features our favorite animals with some delicious cafe foods: from an alligator hamburger bun to bear cake frosting to Shiba strawberry shortcake!
Clear flower garland stickers--the sticker is not just the bouquet but the entire garland!
Mino washi paper flake stickers with the most adorable illustrations of animals and fall-themed fruits and foliage!
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Lennon Tool Bar's Tsháu-á-kué ink is their Spring 2021 limited edition ink. Each season, Lennon Tool Bar releases a limited ink and this deeply beautiful green black ink is their most recent release. Inspired by the dark green herbal rice cakes that are customarily brought to ancestors' graves during the springtime and New Year in Taiwan, this ink, like many of Lennon Tool Bar's highlights a part of Taiwanese life and tradition. Educational booklets that come with it share more about the custom of Tsháu-á-kué in Taiwan and a QR code in each box set brings you to an audio book.
Also new from Lennon Tool Bar is an exciting collaboration with Taiwanese fountain pen manufacturer, Opus 88. Their new eyedropper fountain pen called Halo is a demonstrator with both clear and frosted clear parts to the pen body available in Clear, Grey, Green and Blue. A special feature of Opus 88's eyedropper pens is their ink shut off valve, typically found in vacuum filling pens. With the ink shut off valve, you can open for long periods of writing or close the valve for travel to prevent the ink from leaking. We currently have our Halo inked with the LTB Tsháu-á-kué ink and it is a lovely combination!
Lastly, new from one of our favorite Taiwanese brands, OURS, are collections from their artist members, Hank and Koopa. Established in 2013, OURS is a collective of Taiwanese artists whose illustrations and works are translated to beautiful stationeries such as stamps, stickers, decorative papers and more. We love checking out these artist's Instagrams and seeing the progress of their works and what they draw inspiration from. Before the release of this new collection, for example, we saw from Hank's Instagram that he had been experimenting a lot with oil pastels and loved making the connection when we saw his new oil pastel Colorful Night and Paint Dots stickers he released with OURS.
More from this new release are absolutely dreamy stickers in designs like Collections of a Museum, Wayfarer and Wild Wreath. We fell in love with these right away when we were writing descriptions. They are made in the style of postage stamps with the little fringed edges and gold foil details making them extra beautiful to decorate a letter or journal entry with.
Hope you all are as inspired by these new stationeries from Taiwan as we are :)
]]>While MD Cotton Notebooks were originally available in A5, A6 and B6 slim, an update in February of 2020 replaced these sizes with new F0 and F2 sizes. So for those of you wondering when those A5, A6 or B6 Slim MD Cotton Notebooks will ever come back in stock, we have some sad news for you, unfortunately, but not to worry because the paper is still available in their F0 Cotton Notebook and F2 Cotton Notebook!
]]>Himekuri Sticky Calendars and MD Planners for 2022 are now available for pre-order. Any orders containing pre-order items will ship once all items have arrived so if you'd like your non pre-order items to ship out first, make sure to place two separate orders.
Have you checked out our new "Coming Soon" tab? Here's where all of our pre-orders will be listed! Hope this helps make your stationery shopping a bit easier :)
Also newly published, Kutsuwa K'Zool, T'Gaal and 2'Maiba sharpeners. After seeing Meagan's in action during her Inside My Pen Case episode, we knew we had to add these to our shop.
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Blackwing's newest limited edition release celebrates the anniversary of comic books, which was invented in 1837 by Rodolphe Töpffer. This pencil features the halftone design (dots of varying sizes and spacing), which was used in early comics to simulate a gradient effect. The bold neon colors of this Blackwing pencil truly remind us of the pop art age!
Akashiya Sai ThinLine Brush Pen
These brush pens from Akashiya remind us a little of a liquid eyeliner brush. They're extra fine, but super soft, giving you the flexibility to create both thin and thick lines. In fact, their SAI Watercolor Brush counterparts almost seem gigantic in comparison. But unlike the SAI Watercolor Brush Pens, these ThinLine Brush Pens are waterproof, so you can outline your watercolor illustrations without fear of smudging.
This ballpoint pen from Hightide is the perfect travel companion since it's so small and lightweight. What makes this pen special is that it weighs less than half an ounce and even though capped it measures only 3.7", when posted, it measure 5" making it more comfortable to write with. The pen body comes in 10 different colors (all have black ink). Which color is your favorite?
Last but not least, we added many styles of Pavilio Lace Tape due to popular demand! These are die-cut masking tapes with beautiful designs that are perfect for decorating all types of craft projects (especially ones with transparent surfaces). And even though these are not made of paper, they are easily torn without the use of scissors or a tape cutter.
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NJK, or Nakajima Jukyudo, is a Japanese pencil sharpener company that values the “spirit of waste.” NJK originally began as a manufacturer of pen shafts and tobacco pipes in 1933 but shifted to producing high quality pencil sharpeners after they developed their own plastic molding machine. During WWII, there was a shortage of petrochemical materials and they could no longer produce the pen shafts and tobacco pipes they were previously making. After the war, however, they shifted to mass production of plastic pencil sharpeners. Over the years, NJK established their reputation in the pencil sharpener market domestically and worldwide with plastic pencil sharpeners that were not only endearing and fun, but also incredibly sharp.
Their super-sharp pencil sharpeners are well-known and beloved in Japan by students and professionals, and we love their wide range of styles from their modern-colored 508 and 516 pencil sharpeners to their funky retro animal pencil sharpeners pictured here!
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Papier Platz x kurogoma - Flower Masking Tape
Kurogoma is a Japanese artist from Aichi, Japan who specializes in creating adorable accessories and homeware based on Scandinavian and Nordic motifs.
Papier Platz x SUNNY SUNDAY - Collage No. 1 Masking Tape
SUNNY SUNDAY is both an artistic brand and a charming general store located in Hitachiota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. The owner, Koizumi Masahito, uses his love of collage and vintage art to create memorable and beautiful stationery supplies.
Papier Platz x eric - Days Masking Tape
Erico Matsubara, also known as Eric Small Things, is a Japanese illustrator and eraser stamp artist. Appropriately named, Eric Small Things, carves small and nostalgic stationery-themed illustrations onto rubber blocks.
The Pilot Petit1 mini fountain pen is a pocket-sized, starter fountain pen. The pen features a clear cap, tinted body, and colored details that reflect the cartridge color found inside. Each Petit pen has a unique clear feed, which displays the ink flowing from cartridge to tip - even on the underside of the nib! The Petit1 is perfect for traveling fountain pen users, or those who want and affordable, colorful, mini addition to their fountain pen arsenal.
All of the Food Anatomy Stickers have such fun and clever slices of foods and treats well-loved in Japan and around the world.
The Tombow MONO Penmanship Writing Pencil and Uni Penmanship Writing Pencil, also called “Kohitsu Shosha”, is a pencil used to practice traditional calligraphy character writing. The pencil features an extra wide graphite core for a greater amount of tip thickness variation. If you adjust the pressure and angle you write with, this pencil can mimic the strokes of a traditional calligraphy brush used to write Kanji or Chinese characters.
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Shachihata 95th Anniversary Memo Tin, Pad and Washi.
The 95th Anniversary Memo Tin mimics the design of their original Mannen Stamp Pad from 1925. Back in those days, ink pads had to be inked each time they were used. Shachihata developed the Mannen Stamp Pad, a groundbreaking product which didn’t have to be re-inked. It wasn’t well received by the public at the time, so Shachihata gave them out as gifts to local law enforcement, government offices, and other public institutions until they caught on. This memo tin also features the original Shachihata logo (the flag with the carp inside the circle). The carp is actually a shachihoko, the symbol of Nagoya. Shachihoko are animals with the head of a lion and the body of a carp who cause rain to fall. Statues of these creatures are often adorned on buildings and temples to protect them from fire 🔥
The 95th Anniversary Washi features 10 different previous stamp pad designs. Shachihata has such a captivating history and backstory - one we're happy to celebrate for its 95th year!
]]>The latest in Sailor North America News, Sailor announced that some of their North America Exclusive fountain pens are no longer being made.
"As you may have heard, Sailor 1911 Anchor Gray, 1911 Key Lime, and Professional Gear Graphite Lighthouse are being discontinued - all three have already had their last production run." ~Sailor Pen North America
We're so sad to see these lovely colors go, and only have a few left in stock of the 1911 Key Lime, Pro Gear Graphite Lighthouse, and Pro Gear Slim Graphite Lighthouse .
1911 Anchor Gray
1911 Key Lime
Pro Gear / Pro Gear Slim Graphite Lighthouse
]]>2021 April Start Hobonichi Planners are expected to ship out mid-March and we will most more updates as we get closer. We are getting a few new cover styles and excited to see them in-person!
Hobonichi Techo's April Start is popular because the Japanese school year begins in April alongside the blooming Cherry Blossoms. View all Hobonichi Techo 2021 April Start Pre-Order
Hobonichi Techo Cousin 2021 April Start (Pre-Order) are Hobonichi's A5 size planner in various styles.
Hobonichi Techo Original 2021 April Start (Pre-Order) are Hobonichi's A6 size planner. This planner is sometimes referred to as the Original/Planner. This size comes with many simple, colorful, and character design cover options
Hobonichi Techo Weeks 2021 April Start (Pre-Order) are Hobonichi's "wallet size" vertical weekly planner with neat cover designs. This size was designed to be roughly the size of a woman's wallet/ clutch purse.
In addition to the planners, we will be getting more new Hobonichi Accessories including the MOTHER series pencil boards and Doraemon stamps & memo pads.
]]>Kyupodo's Dream Diary Notebooks are great for recording daily dreams and ideas. The notebooks have interesting illustrations on the front and back covers - inside and out!
Midori released new designs for their Mini Letter Sets with Animal Stickers - some of our favorite letter sets. The stickers are fuzzy and too cute!
New Letterpress Letter Sets for simple and quality letter writing. Their new designs include fruits and floral patterns.
These Green Flash Study Holic Sticky Books are great for studying on the go or taking notes while reading a good book.
Paperable's Animal Voice Sticky Notes lets animals speak for you! Another fun animal item - these sticky notes are a cute surprise to have in your notebook or send a quick note to a friend.
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The Platinum Century 3776 - Celluloid - Chinkin Karakusa Blue is special with a rich history behind the Karakusa vine design. Each pen is handmade with the Chinkin technique.
The Platinum Century 3776 - Carnelian - Rhodium Trim has been updated to be a North American Exclusive! We're so excited to be able to offer this sparkly version of the Carnelian.
The Platinum Century 3776 - Bourgogne - Gold Trim is a deep burgundy-red that is inspired by Bourgogne Pinot Noir wine.
]]>We're absolutely obsessed with how cute these miniature stationery supplies keychains are! It's like having a little bit of happiness in your pocket with you wherever you go. Each box contains one mini surprise item that's chosen at random!
For decorating all those extra mason jars and letter stationery, these clear SODA decorative tapes help to add a fun and unique flare.
These Furukawa Paper Retro Diary Mini Letter Sets are made using Mino washi paper, a traditional Japanese paper with an over 1000 year history. The retro designs lend to this ancient process. Send a cute thank you note or a new year hello to friends and family!
And there's so much more - check out our New Arrivals page to see everything else we've added. Happy 2021!
]]>Adding this Kum vintage styled globe pencil sharpener to your desk will bring a sense of wonder and geography. As you sharpen your pencil, travel around the world as the globe sharpener spins. This pencil sharpener keeps things tidy by keeping the pencil shavings neatly within the globe.
For all of those loose papers lying around your desk, these Kokuyo Campus Choi+ Sheet Connecting Stickers help to adhere those papers to your notebook! Each sticker has a double adhesive backing design that lines up perfectly with the edge of the page. Simply peel one sticker from the pouch, stick it onto your notebook page, peel off the remaining paper backing and connect the loose sheet. This method allows you to fold at the crease of the sticker to tuck those loose pages into your notebook.
No desk is complete without your favorite writing instruments. These Kuru Toga mechanical pencils, now available in pastel matte colors, work to keep the lead in your pencil sharp while maintaining a consistent lead point through the pencil's gradual rotating mechanism. Throughout every sketch and every letter, your handwriting will stay sharp and precise.
]]>These water-based pigment inks by Kakimori have impressive water resistance and stand the test of time when written on paper. When used often, this ink is ideal for dip pens and fountain pens. The ink dries quickly and once completely dry, you can paint over the ink with watercolors, leaving the previously inked lines bleed-free! Pictured below is an image drawn using the pigment ink, Piano.
Kakimori also makes these super cool Rollerball/Fountain Pen hybrids that use the included converter to draw up fountain pen ink. It combines the ease of writing with a rollerball pen and the joy of using fountain pen ink.
We've also added new Bande washi, including fun holiday themed rolls!
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