Stationery recommendations are often requested of our knowledgeable staff at Maido Fine Gifts & Stationery and Kinokuniya USA. We are delighted to get a leg up by presenting our Kinokuniya Stationery Awards! Notebook, Pen, and General Item categories were presented to Kinokuniya USA & Maido staff to provide a list of some of our finest in-store recommendations!
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Pens || Notebooks || General Stationery
Kinokuniya USA Stationery Awards for
General Stationery
Punilabo
(Lihit Lab)
Push these delightful stand-up cases down on a flat surface to conveniently display your many writing tools, so you can easily choose the most relevant tool for your task! The adorable animal tops also pop open to reveal a handy eraser holder!
Pencut
(Raymay)
This perfectly sharp pair of scissors simply slides into one piece, so that you can top it off with a safety cover for peace of mind. Now, you can have functional scissors in the shape and design of a pen.
Pencut (15(w) x 128(h) x 15(d) mm)
Pencut Mini Grayish (12(w) x 95(h) x 11(d)mm)
Clam Pencase
(Raymay)
It's like a briefcase for your pens! This compartmental case opens up and remains exposed like a clam to reveal all of your most useful tools. The mesh pocket provides minor protection and allows easy access to more delicate items. Also, rest assured that you will never lose your items with the secure magnetic snap closure.
★ Clam Pen Case (Random Color) included in Maido in a Box: Vol. 6
4th Place:
Mono Air 5
(Tombow)
Available in stores
This compact and clear design allows for maximum mobility and accuracy, while its silent strides leave competing tapes sounding noisy and clunky! The headcover is secure enough to confidently store with other tools. Mono Air 5 is also refillable so you will never need another correction tape dispenser every again!
5th Place:
Saxa: Standard
(Kokuyo)
Available in stores
The Kokuyo Saxa Scissors are one of the best scissors we have ever seen.
These lightweight and durable scissors are great for general, everyday use. The wide-fit, symmetrical handle allows both left- and right-handed users to hold these scissors comfortably for any length of time. Effortlessly make small cuts and snips thanks to the ingenious arching designs of the blade.
★ Saxa Standard (random color) included in Maido in a Box: Vol. 6
6th Place:
Hinemo Stand Pencase
(Lihit Lab)
Available in stores
After a lifetime of digging through bags to find the right pen, this case will have you wondering why they aren’t always standing! Quickly spot and select any item that you need. If you thought that was enough, get ready for more! This case is reversible! Easily open and hyperextend to zipper back up as a temporary display. Display your tools with pride!
7th Place:
Karucut Clip
(Kokuyo)
Available in stores
Kokuyo provides a portable tape dispenser for most masking tapes! Simply attach to your favorite tape, push down, and voila! A straight-cut for your next project! Multiple colors are available, so choose one that best suits your personality!