Which Pens ACTUALLY Write on on Washi Tape? 🤔

For as long as I can remember, the Pilot Capless and I have had quite a love-hate relationship. They're fantastic pens, bombproof, great writers - sure! But, as I highlighted in my re-review of the Capless, none of the Caplesses (Caplessi?) that have gone through my hands managed to captivate me. So I sold mine a long time ago, and never really looked back... Until Pilot released the Capless LS!While... read more

Close up on a young Carol Anne Freeling answering the ring of an old rotary phone. After a brief pause to listen to the caller and with the phone still pressed to her ear, she glances over her left shoulder and says, “They’re ba-ack” in a lilting voice. This pop culture staple is from 1986’s […] read more

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If crisp, fine lines are what you crave in an everyday writing instrument, nothing beats a fine-tip gel pen. Ballpoints and rollerballs have their place, but as certified pen fanatics who have tried everything from Bics to Montblancs, fine-tip gel pens are at a completely different level when it comes to precision. Fine-tip gel pens let you fit more writing onto every page and notecard. They... read more

Welcome to JetPens, the place for pen and stationery lovers! We’re an online stationery store specializing in the best pens, paper, and art supplies from Japan and beyond. With over 20,000 products available, we know how intimidating it can be to find exactly what you need. Whether this is your first or hundredth time shopping with us, we hope this guide will help you pick out... read more

If you're a long-time reader of The Pencilcase Blog, you may remember a review I did about five years ago, of a product from a new South African company called Frara Road. Back then, I reviewed their Pen Roll (find the original review HERE): a cleanly-executed, well-thought-out leather pen roll made from a beautifully soft brown distressed leather. In the years that followed, it remained a bit silent from the... read more

Fountain pens are simply unlike other writing instruments. Their vintage appeal and distinctive nibs already set them apart, but many manufacturers have taken the opportunity to make their fountain pens stand out from the rest of the pack. In this guide, we shine a spotlight on unique fountain pens that have noteworthy materials and nibs. read more

For those who suffer from tired, fatigued hands, the Dr. Grip is just what the doctor ordered. This high quality writing instrument has an innovative grip design that provides the ideal combination of softness and support. Additionally, the weight balance is optimized for an ergonomic writing experience. To find out more about the different models of the award-winning Dr. Grip, read on. ... read more

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Occasionally those Facebook and Instagram ads work, and I purchase something I haven’t otherwise seen or heard about. Such is the case with the Notebook Therapy Tsuki ‘Kinoko’ Limited Edition Bullet Journal ($27.98). Notebook Therapy is a shop inspired by a love of East Asian stationery and culture. After visiting many one-of-a-kind stationery shops in… The post Notebook Review: Notebook Therapy, Tsuki ‘Kinoko’ Limited Edition Bullet Journal appeared first... read more