This classic writing notebook has been made in Tokyo since 1947 by Tsubame Note ("Swallow Note" in English, after Japan's beloved springtime birds.) Using traditional stitched signatures and a durable lay-flat binding, Tsubame University Notebooks offer a pleasant and practical...

This unique composition book from Kokuyo features a stylish herringbone pattern on the front and back covers. It's a nice, grown-up spin on the standard "marbled" comp books that are common in the United States. Inside, the paper is a...

The incredibly cheap, highly capable Kokuyo Calculate Pad is made from thin, off-white recycled paper, but it works well with all kinds of pens and pencils. Fountain pen ink didn't bleed through in our tests—with a variety of nibs and...

Platinum Carbon Ink is the pioneering permanent ink for fountain pens. This deep black ink is made with extremely fine carbon black pigment, and once it's dry, it's not going anywhere. Soak your paper in water; scrub it with a...

Platinum Preppy is the world's best cheap fountain pen. Despite its incredibly low price, Preppy packs a surprising list of features and offers a writing experience well beyond its class. It's smooth and easy to use, even at the popular...

With rock-solid build quality and an enticing array of premium features, Platinum's Pro Use 171 Mechanical Pencil is one of the most well-rounded writing instruments in our shop. The finely knurled metal grip is instantly noticeable when you pick up...

Platinum Press Man mechanical pencils were designed for reporters taking quick notes. The big, bold 0.9 mm lead is easy to use on any kind of paper, at any angle, in any kind of weather. It's also unlikely to break,...

These beautiful new brush pens have something surprising inside: Sailor Shikiori fountain pen inks. Shikiori is Sailor's flagship collection of inks: twenty nature-inspired colors that celebrate Japan's four seasons. Because they use fountain pen ink, Shikiori Brush Pens lay down...

These beautiful new brush pens have something surprising inside: Sailor Shikiori fountain pen inks. Shikiori is Sailor's flagship collection of inks: twenty nature-inspired colors that celebrate Japan's four seasons. Because they use fountain pen ink, Shikiori Brush Pens lay down...

These beautiful new brush pens have something surprising inside: Sailor Shikiori fountain pen inks. Shikiori is Sailor's flagship collection of inks: twenty nature-inspired colors that celebrate Japan's four seasons. Because they use fountain pen ink, Shikiori Brush Pens lay down...

These beautiful new brush pens have something surprising inside: Sailor Shikiori fountain pen inks. Shikiori is Sailor's flagship collection of inks: twenty nature-inspired colors that celebrate Japan's four seasons. Because they use fountain pen ink, Shikiori Brush Pens lay down...

These beautiful new brush pens have something surprising inside: Sailor Shikiori fountain pen inks. Shikiori is Sailor's flagship collection of inks: twenty nature-inspired colors that celebrate Japan's four seasons. Because they use fountain pen ink, Shikiori Brush Pens lay down...