Originally designed for industrial masking, Nichiban #251 Artist Tape is a class above other artist tapes we've tried. It's designed to hold firm and peel off without damaging delicate surfaces, like watercolor paper. Paint doesn't seep under the edge, so...

Nichiban #252A is an advanced masking tape, introduced just this year by the leading tape manufacturer in Japan. It's made with washi paper and low-tack acrylic adhesive, using an even more gentle formula than our best-selling Nichiban #251 tape. Nichiban...

Use your pencils longer and keep a clip and eraser handy with Tohkin's metal pencil extender. It accepts both round and hexagonal pencils, and a short #2 pencil is included to get you started. A soft blue eraser is at...

Penco's Leader tape dispenser is built to last, with enameled steel construction and a tough, rust-resistant hammertone finish. Although it's compact (less than 4" long), it can hold any tape up to 20 mm wide, including standard width Scotch tape...

Mitsubishi Pencil makes the world's best wood-cased pencils, and the same superb lead quality is also available in 2 mm leads. Mitsubishi's proprietary graphite blend provides a smooth, dark line and excellent point retention. You can sharpen these leads to...

Tombow's MONO KM-KKS Calligraphy Pencil is so soft and dark that Japanese students can use it to practice their lettering. The extra-wide 6B lead sharpens to a fine, strong point, so you can seamlessly transition between thick and thin marks....

We're happy to introduce Saiboku Aya, a unique line of artist colors handmade by Japanese artisans. They work like traditional sumi ink: put a small amount of water on an ink stone, then rub the stick in small, mindful circles...

This simple brush is meant for practicing Japanese handwriting, but we like it for any project with ink or watercolor. Its hexagonal handle won't roll off the table, feels good in the hand, and looks great in pale blue. Its...

Slide Clip is an ingenious new paper fastener from Tohkin Co., Tokyo. It's more secure than a paper clip, and it doesn't damage paper like a staple. It's easy to remove and re-use, making Slide Clip an elegant alternative to...

Midori's MD Notebook is a beautiful, functional example of minimalist design. Made in Japan using traditional thread-stitched bookbinding methods, the MD Notebook is durable and capable of lying completely flat. The MD Paper inside works well with all kinds of...

We're happy to introduce Saiboku Aya, a unique line of artist colors handmade by Japanese artisans. They work like traditional sumi ink: put a small amount of water on an ink stone, then rub the stick in small, mindful circles...

Stronger and slightly stickier than washi tape, but much more gentle and removable than cheap masking tape, Nichiban #241 Masking Tape has a huge number of uses in the studio or office. Designed for masking sensitive areas during the industrial...