Are you ready for Maido in a Box 1 to be unveiled? The original Maido in a Box was shipped in July and almost instantly sold out due to immense popularity. After multiple releases, Maido in a Box is here to stay! Take a look at the contents of the mystery box that started it all…
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Platinum fountain pen Preppy - 05 Black
As you may know, Platinum is a very notable Japanese pen company that has been in business since 1919. One of their many fine writing instruments includes the Preppy Fountain Pen. This pen alone has sold more than 10 million units worldwide since they were released in 2007 as an entry level fountain pen. Even though it may not be as expensive as many other fountain pens, it can still perform exceptionally well showing that low cost does not mean low quality. It also includes a Slip & Seal mechanism that helps prevent ink from drying even if it’s not used for an extended period of time. You can even use a variety of different colored inks simply by using a Platinum brand cartridge or converter too!
Leuchtturm1917 Muted Color Notebook - Medium
Founded in 1917, Leuchtturm has accumulated over 100 years of experience in the production of high-quality stationery. The Muted Colors edition, the most recently announced series in their lineup, comes in the classic medium (A5) size dot grid design. This is not only the most popular size and style of ruling among bullet journals but the 80g smooth cream paper is fountain pen friendly as well. When all of the pages have eventually been filled, this notebook can become either a time capsule of nostalgia or a library of information for you to look back to in the future.
Maruman Zuan Memo
The Maruman Zuan series of sketchbooks has been loved by many Japanese artists for over 50 years as a staple for art among many other uses. One of the very helpful features of this sketch pad is the perforations along the side to allow multiple sheets to be torn off cleanly and easily! Not only would it be great for jotting down notes it is also a great tool for drawing and sketching.
Zebra Mildliner - Smoke Blue
A highlighter with a gentle color tone than most conventional highlighters, the Zebra Mildliner allows you to use it in your journal or notebook without smearing or clouding up what you may be highlighting. It also has a double ended design which includes a chiseled tip on one end and marker on the other, so it can be used for various sized lettering, illustrations and highlighting. It’s great for textbooks, regular books, and also for notebooks. The Mild Smoke Blue color is characterized as a relatively dark shade in the series, but the calm vibe of the grayish blue is perfect for this season, reminiscent of the early summer sea.
J. Herbin Ink - Perle Noire (Black)
Founded in France in 1670, Maison Herbin turned 350 years old in 2020. The company is a long-established brand of great sealing wax and ink that is loved by users all over the world. The ink is made with the theme of beautiful colors in nature which will help expand the color palette of your fountain pen and look wonderful once it’s down on paper.
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Raymay Ruler - Black
This slim acrylic 15 cm ruler fits comfortably in your Leuchtturm notebook pocket or your pencil case. The biggest feature of this ruler is the anti-slip detail on the back side, which is unique to Raymay rulers. When you put the ruler down on a paper and gently put your hand on it, you'll notice that you don't have to worry about the ruler slipping and sliding when you draw a straight line or begin to measure something.