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  • We love talking about the latest stationery,

  • but today we're bringing it back to the basics!

  • Here are 10 essentials from Japan

  • that every stationary lover should own!

  • Let us know,

  • if you think we missed anything in the comments,

  • and remember to like and subscribe to our channel

  • for more videos like this.

  • Ballpoint Pen

  • Even if you don't own a Uni Jetstream,

  • you've probably heard us talk about them before

  • because let's be honest, we love them,

  • that's all end of story. We can go home now.

  • It's a standout among ballpoint pens.

  • It boasts consistent ink flow  thanks to its low viscosity,

  • and it dries quickly!

  • Because it dries so fast it's great for lefties!

  • The Jetstream offers tip sizes from 0.28 mm

  • to 1.0 mm.

  • So there's a size for every one!

  • Mine is 0.5 mm.

  • Specifically in the Jetstream...

  • in case anybody's wondering...

  • Brush Pen

  • There's a reason why the  Pentel Fude Touch Sign Pen

  • is one of our most popular brush pens,

  • and it's been for a long time!

  • Whether you're into calligraphy or art

  • this pen can do it all!

  • It features a durable brush  tip that's great for beginners

  • providing good control while  allowing for varying line widths.

  • Plus, it comes in an impressive  palette of 24 vivid colors!

  • Check out those greens...

  • and the blues...

  • and the purples!

  • They're beautiful!

  • Fineliner Pen

  • If you know an artist we can guarantee

  • they have some Sakura Pigma Micron Pens

  • sitting around.

  • They're the first fineliner pens

  • for many young artists

  • and for good reason!

  • They feature archival ink,

  • a large range of tip sizes,

  • starting as small as 0.15 mm,

  • and have a solid rainbow of colors to choose from!

  • And they're waterproof!

  • That's not even on this list!

  • I'm adding it right now!

  • The Sakura Pigma even come  in brush and chisel tips!

  • Really, honestly a stunning range of tip sizes

  • from a really great pen!

  • Personal recommendation here!

  • Fountain Pen

  • The best fountain pen can be pretty subjective,

  • but you can't get any more basic

  • than the Platinum Preppy.

  • Not only is it super affordable

  • and beginner friendly,

  • it also packs a punch despite its low price tag!

  • The preppy is easy to use,

  • high quality,

  • and offers an attractive design

  • with several colors,

  • and nib sizes.

  • It's also low maintenance!

  • The cap design prevents the nib from drying out

  • even if it goes a year or longer without use.

  • Pretty great!

  • I own like three of these.

  • Okay maybe two...

  • but I would own three.

  • Gel Pen

  • You'd be hard-pressed to find a stationary nut

  • who doesn't own a few Uni-ball Signos!

  • After all they write smoothly,

  • boast high quality ink,

  • and come in a plethora of colors

  • and multiple tip sizes!

  • The Signo is the perfect everyday pen

  • and they're especially popular with students!

  • Highlighter

  • We can't talk about highlighters

  • without highlighting the Zebra Mildliner.

  • [forced chuckle]

  • It's the quintessential highlighter of choice

  • for students and study-grammers.

  • There are more than 20 fun colors to choose from,

  • not to mention their convenient

  • double-sided design that lets you highlight,

  • underline,

  • circle,

  • and write notes with just one pen!

  • If you like highlighters

  • and don't own a mildliner,

  • what are you waiting for?!

  • Mechanical Pencil

  • After you've used the Zebra DelGuard,

  • you'll never go back

  • to your old mechanical pencils!

  • With a DelGuard it's virtually impossible

  • to break your lead.

  • It features a clever design

  • that cushions your lead as you write.

  • If you apply too much vertical pressure

  • the lead slides back into the pencil

  • instead of snapping.

  • If too much sideways pressure is applied,

  • the lead guard will extend to protect the lead.

  • Super cool!

  • And it works!

  • Multi Pen

  • Among all multi-pens,

  • The Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto

  • truly stands above the crowd.

  • It combines the smooth, crisp performance

  • of the original Hi-Tec-C gel pen,

  • with the convenience of a multi pen.

  • The Coleto is highly versatile

  • you can choose from over 30 colors, as well--

  • Really?! 30 colors?!

  • --as well as a mechanical pencil

  • or eraser refill.

  • And it comes in 2, 3, 4, or 5 component bodies.

  • Student Notebook

  • If you're a student,

  • you definitely want to have

  • the Kokuyo Campus Notebooks in your backpack!

  • Aside from their silky smooth paper

  • they feature an innovative

  • dotted-rule sheet style

  • that helps you write organized in

  • evenly spaced notes,

  • draw graphs,

  • and align diagrams.

  • If dotted-rule isn't your style,

  • they also come in blank, graph,

  • and regular lined styles.

  • Unlike unwieldy binders,

  • these notebooks are lightweight

  • and easy to carry in a backpack.

  • Not big on notebooks?

  • No problem!

  • Kokuyo Campus loose leaf paper

  • is a must-have if you prefer binder systems.

  • Try them with

  • Kokuyo Campus Smart Ring Binder Notebooks.

  • The loose leaf sheets allow for more organization,

  • since you can rearrange your notes

  • as you like!

  • Besides the usual sheet styles,

  • Kokuyo Campus loose leaf paper

  • is also available in a convenient calendar style

  • for optimal productivity!

  • Fountain Pen Notebook

  • When it comes to picking a notebook

  • for your fountain pen,

  • you can't go wrong with

  • the Maruman Mnemosyne line.

  • Fountain pen nibs will glide over

  • its ultra smooth paper!

  • With an impressive array of sizes,

  • sheet styles,

  • and binding types to choose from,

  • it's easy to find a notebook  that suits your needs!

  • Click the card above

  • to learn more about these remarkable notebooks!

  • Do you agree with our list?

  • If you feel like we should add more,

  • let us know in the comments!

  • You can find all of these products and more,

  • at JetPens.com!

  • The place for pen and stationery lovers!

  • Thanks for watching!

  • Back to the basics...

  • Yeah...

  • [laughs]