I’ve always had a thing for paper, writing tools, and stationary—a borderline obsession, really. Always have. Especially if it’s made in Japan. The Japanese understand writing on a level that’s almost spiritual. They don’t just use the tools; they cherish them. The craftsmanship, the design, the subtle precision—it’s all there, humming with intent.

Now, let me be clear: I’ve got no ties to these people. They’re not sponsors, not some corporate overlords pulling strings. I’m just a customer with an unhealthy addiction. My go-to source for Japanese-made tools, notebooks, and other beautifully odd creations is Hightide. These folks get it. They nail the details, every damn time.

If you’re wired like I am, give them a look. Details here.

My kid got one of these contraptions for school, and damn it—I’m hooked. It’s a notebook that locks up with Lego, cover and all, even has a Lego pen that snaps right in. The whole thing’s absurdly tactile, satisfying in that click-and-snap kind of way that sinks its claws into your brain. Now I sort of want one for myself, just for the joy of fidgeting with the damn thing.

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This is a really interesting idea. Essentially, it’s a modern refillable fountain pen with interchangeable tips at each end. So, you can have a chisel tip on one end and a .1 fine tip on the other. The options are pretty endless and I love the idea of having a bottle of ink just casually sitting around.

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Here’s a fountain pen that deserves to be funded. Mixing traditional with modern simplicity will always win…

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A tiny titanium and bolt action pen designed to be used on your keychain or even as a zipper pull. Pretty rad.

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I dig the Paul Smith Aesthetic… It’s like merging the fashion and automotive worlds, but doing it without really catering to the either or making a theme of it. These new pens are the perfect example of that.

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MetMo makes all kinds of cool shit, but none more cool than this simple pen. One was gifted to me and it’s just so damned tactile that it is hard to put down.

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Blackwing pencils are my favorite. I love the way they feel in my hand, I love the way they look, and you can’t help but love the way they write. Recently, Grovemade did a collaboration with Blackwing and now you can get a gorgeous little station for your pencils.

I love shit like this.

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