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 Pens
Juice Up
(Pilot)
The Pilot Juice Up remains one of our highly sought after everyday pens, ever since its release in 2016.
With the Juice Up, your notes will always come out crisp and sharp thanks to their unique needle tip and their specialty ink. And rest assured, your important notes and signatures are protected from water damage and fading. With a lower center of gravity and a comfortable grip, you will enjoy a longer, cramp-free writing session. Best of all, because ink refills are available for this pen, you can keep using this pen for longer periods of time.
★ Juice Up (Black) included in Maido in a Box: Vol. 6
Blen
(Zebra)
The name Blen is derived from the Japanese word “burenai” which means “non-vibrating. Its name is related to its tip which is cushioned to reduce the vibrations when writing, giving you a clean and smooth writing feel. Comfort is also a priority, as Blen pens' thick base makes it easy to hold.
Mono Graph
(Tombow)
Features an innovative shake-mechanism that allows the user to extend the lead by simply shaking the pencil. Equipped also with a lock mechanism to prevent accidental lead extension.
4th Place:
Emott
(Uni)
Available in stores
With a beautiful, minimalist design, the Uni Emott will bring the most out of your writing experience. The durable, ever-fine tip ensures the tip never bending or splitting, so you will always have consistent writing experience. You would not have to worry about spills or smudges with the water-resistant pigment inks. The color set comes with a convenient, grab-and-go, storage case that helps keep your pens together easily.
5th Place:
JETSTREAM EDGE
(Uni)
Available in stores
What a beautiful and super-thin (0.28mm) pen from Jetstream! The non-slip base is made with a metallic design for comfort and ease-of-writing. Fantastic for those struggling with hand-dexterity. Also use Jetstream Ink for the best experience, providing vivid colors that dry faster!
6th Place:
PREFOUNTE
(Platinum)
Subdued colors are employed for the transparent body made of resin and the graphics are kept simple while the metal clip adds accent to produce a chic, translucent appearance ideal. Pen point made of abrasion-resistant special alloy is welded into a nib made of stainless steel to provide an excellent writing feel. "PREFOUNTE" fountain pen is equipped with the "Slip & Seal Mechanism" that prevents ink from drying out in the pen with the cap on for one year. Recommended for fountain pen beginners.