Japanese and Korean stationery get a lot of time in the limelight. In this guide, we are bringing some much deserved attention to Taiwanese stationery! Taiwanese brands offer fountain pens and other accessories, many of which are inspired by retro aesthetics to bring vintage appeal to your desk. We take a closer look at eleven Taiwanese stationery brands and recommend stellar products that deserve a spot in your collection.
We're taking a look at another new - to me - brand today: Taccia! Despite only having been around for about 20 years, the history of Taccia is rather convoluted. The TL;DR is that they started as a US-based company, but they're now part of a larger Japanese stationery conglomerate (Nakabayashi). Taccia's earlier products - mostly in the sub-200$ range - never really managed to captivate me. Though things certainly became a... read more
Pilot's FriXion "erasable" ink is simply extraordinary. Even though we know the science behind this incredible technology, watching the ink disappear right before our eyes is always nothing short of magical. FriXion technology stars in a wide range of products spanning gel pens, colored pencils, markers, highlighters and more, so it's only fitting that we break down this line of fascinating products. read more
Effective and sleek, the Hobonichi Techo is a favorite among planner lovers everywhere. Since its inception, Hobonichi has expanded its collection to include not only different sizes but also a wide range of cover designs and accessories. In this guide, we provide a broad overview of the backgrounds and features of Hobonichi’s covers and accessories that are available for 2022. To browse designs offered in previous... read more
It is hard to believe that 2021 is just two weeks away from drawing to its close. Not only is another disjointed and surreal year ending but it seems like the long shadow of the coronavirus pandemic will carry well into 2022. To counteract the doldrums of the pandemic, many have sought refuge and solace […] read more
Apologies for my absence. It’s that time of year when other things demand our attention, sowing and planting and getting the garden in good order. I’ve been buying and restoring pens too, though. It’s hard work to get decent pens at a reasonable price these days. I think a large proportion of pens go through […] read more
