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JetPens in the Press

JetPens in the Press

OCTOBER 2022
To prepare for the holiday shopping season, Newsweek compiled a list of the best online shops where customers go to find the best products, prices and service. JetPens appears in the "Leisure, Games & Hobby" section.
JULY 2022
PCMag recommended the elegant Zebra Sarasa Grand Gel Pen as a perfect pen gift for remote workers.
AUGUST 2021
Wired included the classic Midori MD Notebook in a roundup of their favorite paper planners.
AUGUST 2021
Romper recommended our Lihit Lab Smart Fit Punilabo Calico Cat Pen Case as a cute school supply kids will love and take pride in having.
APRIL 2021
A Wirecutter editor recommended JetPens as a source for good-quality pens and ink refills, including the smooth-writing Uni-ball Signo 307 Gel Pen.
FEBRUARY 2021
Domino suggested some sleek and stylish ways to upgrade your home office, including the German-made Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil.
JANUARY 2021
Wirecutter reviewers tested a variety of popular paper planners, from the customizable TRAVELER'S Notebook to the official Leuchtturm1917 Bullet Journal.
NOVEMBER 2020
Our two most popular Japanese planners, the Hobonichi Techo and Jibun Techo, were recommended to help readers plan and organize in 2021.
NOVEMBER 2020
Editors interviewed JetPens staff for our thoughts on the best notebooks, and we recommended some of our top favorites: the silky Apica Premium, minimal Midori MD, and spiralbound Maruman Mnemosyne.
NOVEMBER 2020
The Wirecutter cited our JetPens Guide to Blackwing Pencils when crowning the well-loved Blackwing 602 as "The Cadillac of Pencils."
JUNE 2020
In a world of high-tech gadgets, reach for an high-quality analog item like the classic Kaweco Mechanical Pencil to delight a spouse that loves journaling and writing.
JUNE 2020
The Strategist offers gift suggestions that will encourage Dad to pick up a creative new hobby, such as sketching with a Field Notes Pocket Notebook, Pentel Smash Drafting Pencil, and Pentel Brush Pen.
MAY 2020
This roundup of thoughtful Mother's Day gifts includes creative picks like coloring books, pocket journals, watercolors, and the iconic Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen.
APRIL 2020
Engadget writer Marc DeAngelis admits that he's been watching our JetPens YouTube videos every week to learn more about the vast world of Japanese writing tools, from micro erasers to dot markers.
DECEMBER 2019
Uncrate included the durable metal Kaweco Brass Sport Fountain Pen in their vintage-inspired roundup of solid brass EDC items.
DECEMBER 2019
Quartz compiled some tips on how to avoid e-retail giant Amazon, including mindful shopping and supporting smaller retailers like JetPens that specialize in niche products.
SEPTEMBER 2019
In this roundup of well-loved drawing pencils, The Strategist points out the iconic Kaweco Sport Mechanical Pencil for its compact, chunky barrel.
SEPTEMBER 2019
Editors at The Strategist rounded up 100 of their favorite notebooks, from classic spiral-bound notebooks to luxurious leatherbound journals like our Roterfaden Taschenbegleiter Bestseller Notebooks.
SEPTEMBER 2019
To prepare for the holiday shopping season, Newsweek compiled a list of the best online shops where customers go to find the best products, prices and service. JetPens appears in the "Arts and Crafts" section.
JULY 2019
Sean reviewed the affordable Pilot Hi-Tecpoint Rollerball Pen and praised its refillable barrel and ability to even use bottled fountain pen ink.
JANUARY 2019
Wirecutter reviewers ultimately named the Jetstream as the best pen, but also mentioned other contenders like our versatile and customizable Uni Style Fit Multi Pen
DECEMBER 2018
For those who love using a bullet journal to stay organized, TechCrunch recommends gifts like the popular Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen and Lihit Lab Teffa Bag Organizer.
NOVEMBER 2018
Editors appreciated the Japanese cult favorite Hobonichi Techo Planner for its compact size and inner pages, which are thin but durable.
OCTOBER 2018
The Wirecutter named the Uni Kuru Toga Pipe Slide as the best mechanical pencil based on standout features like its affordable price and improved lead-rotating mechanism.
OCTOBER 2018
Wirecutter reviewers liked the Clairefontaine Basics Notebook for its compact size and luxurious French paper. They also enjoyed the top-bound format and wide color range of the Rhodia ColoR Notepad.
OCTOBER 2018
Pen World Magazine's October 2018 issue brings up common challenges for left-handed writers, and suggests JetPens as a source for lefty-friendly pens, inks, and highlighters.
AUGUST 2018
Pop culture and lifestyle site Popsugar suggested some affordable left-handed stationery supplies, like our KUM Lefty Sharpener, for parents and students on a budget.
AUGUST 2018
Just in time for back to school season, The Strategist collected a list of highly recommended pencils for students. The list includes the popular Japanese Tombow Mechanical Pencils.
AUGUST 2018
Boing Boing shared our Uni Kuru Toga Video to demonstrate the pencil's unique gear mechanism that rotates the lead as you write, keeping the tip sharp.
JULY 2018
In this roundup of personal favorites, Wirecutter staff included the Pilot FriXion Clicker Pen, praising its almost magical ink that erases smoothly and cleanly.
JULY 2018
The editor specifically mentions the Stalogy Editor's Series Planner for its lay-flat binding, minimal layout, and thin yet bleed-resistant paper.
JUNE 2018
GQ praised the Uni Jetstream SX-217 Ballpoint Pen for its quick-drying and smear-resistant ink, which is perfect for lefties or fast writers.
JUNE 2018
John Biggs reviewed the compact yet versatile Nomadic NF-02 Commuter Backpack and called it "an organizer's dream" due to its numerous pockets and compartments.
APRIL 2018
Vogue editors picked our JetPens Purple Pen Sampler in their tribute to the iconic artist and performer Prince.
JANUARY 2018
Add a friendly feline touch to your workspace with cute kitty-themed office accessories like Cat Paw Sticky Notes and a Tabby Cat Coin Purse.
JANUARY 2018
Dog lovers of all ages can have fun organizing their desks with cute pup-themed office supplies like Midori Paper Clips and Thehaki Puppy House Sticky Notes.
DECEMBER 2017
Huffpost contributor Samantha McGraw suggests taking a break from social media by hosting an old-fashioned letter writing party, complete with Teacup Notecards and a Tea Brown gel pen.
NOVEMBER 2017
Editor Alexis Swerdloff started using a Hobonichi Techo Planner earlier this year, and highly recommends ordering a fresh one for 2018.
NOVEMBER 2017
The JetPens Watercolor Starter Kit is recommended in the November issue as a great gift for hand lettering artists of all skill levels.
SEPTEMBER 2017
Buzzfeed editor Rachel shares some of her favorite notebooks for journaling, including the silky-smooth Kokuyo Campus High Grade MIO Paper Notebooks.
AUGUST 2017
In this review of planners for innovative thinkers, the Hobonichi A6 Techo Planner stands out due to its "full graph-paper page per day, as well as fun quotes about entrepreneurship, achievement, and design".
AUGUST 2017
Boing Boing cites our article on The Best White Ink Pens as proof that the opaque and versatile Uni-ball Signo Broad is truly on top.
AUGUST 2017
GQ encourages you to disconnect from your digital devices and opt for a good old-fashioned notebook like the minimal Stalogy 365Days or the practical Mark's Refined.
JULY 2017
In this roundup of wallet-friendly pen picks, the humble Kaweco Classic Sport Fountain Pen is hailed as the "perfect everyday-carry fountain pen".
JUNE 2017
Wirecutter reviewers tried out a variety of calligraphy supplies, including our Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit, to find the most beginner-friendly bundle.
JUNE 2017
Renowned artist Nicolas Sanchez tested our popular JetPens Drawing Pen Sampler and provided his opinion on these reliable artist tools.
JUNE 2017
Pen World is the premier magazine for fountain pen collectors. The June issue had a comprehensive article highlighting fountain pen friendly Tomoe River Paper.
APRIL 2017
Buzzfeed recommended the Sun-Star Delde Case for busy college students because of its unique stand-up design.
JANUARY 2017
A portable pair of Raymay Pencut Mini Scissors are handy for trimming washi tapes and cutting out receipts.
DECEMBER 2016
Buzzfeed's roundup of cute and colorful school supplies includes JetPens favorites like the Kokuyo Dual-Tip Highlighter, Sun-Star Delde Pen Pouch, and Zebra Mildliners.
DECEMBER 2016
Cloth Paper Scissors is a magazine for mixed media artists and crafters. "This Just In" is a feature that covers interesting new products, such as our Sun-Star Delde Pen Case!
NOVEMBER 2016
The humble Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Pen's smooth ink and precise tip make it an excellent budget-priced everyday carry pen.
OCTOBER 2016
The Adult Coloring trend has made 2016 so much fun! In this roundup, Coloring Club mentioned JetPens.com as one of the best resources for adult coloring supplies and reviews.
AUGUST 2016
Brit + Co went on a search for the most-pinned school supplies on Pinterest, and our charming pastel-colored Zebra Sarasa Milk Gel Pens made the list.
JULY 2016
In this DIY tutorial, Skillshare recommends reading our Guide to Nibs and Nib Holders article to learn more about various calligraphy tools.
MARCH 2016
This article about the Bullet Journaling method of organization covers popular tools, including the Lamy Safari fountain pen, FriXion Biz gel pen, and Midori Traveler's Notebook.
DECEMBER 2015
This holiday gift guide recommends our Holbein Water Brush Pen for use with watercolors and gouache -- a versatile tool for calligraphers and artists!
DECEMBER 2015
Curators at The Wall Street Journal selected the Japanese Uni Mitsubishi Hi-Uni Pencil Art Set for their gift guide of unique and luxurious items from around the globe.
SEPTEMBER 2015
In this roundup of stylish and timeless pens for office use, Gear Patrol editors highlighted the Kaweco Classic Sport for its "gold-plated steel nib... and iconic hexagonal shape".
MAY 2015
Author Tom Vanderbilt writes an ode to his favorite pen, the fine-tipped Uni-ball Signo. He mentions JetPens.com as a source to find them, plus many more Japanese pens!
MAY 2015
Julie posted a brief update, stating that JetPens now carries "a large variety of other Pilot FriXion products including colored gel pens, pencils, markers and highlighters."
JANUARY 2015
In her quest to collect unique office supplies, the author came across some JetPens favorites, like the Midori Eraser Dust Mini Cleaner and more!
DECEMBER 2014
Charming Midori Airplane Paper Clips make great stocking stuffers for frequent travelers, who have stacks of itineraries and boarding passes to manage.
OCTOBER 2014
John Biggs loves the Nomadic WT-18 Wise- Walker Toto Bag because it has "enough pockets to hold all of Batman's grenades", and even more!
SEPTEMBER 2014
The vintage-inspired Midori Brass Bullet Ballpoint Pen was praised as being "exceptionally smooth and aesthetically appealing."
SEPTEMBER 2014
BHG picked the Lihit Lab Teffa Bag in Bag for this back-to-school feature, calling it a "mobile office" with pockets for all your go-to tools.
JUNE 2014
Boing Boing editors put six pencils through a use-and-abuse test that included a trip through the washing machine. The winner was the Uni Kuru Toga Roulette Mechanical Pencil, which combined durability and writing comfort.
MAY 2014
The Brush Pen Sampler was featured on this authoritative source of all things related to comics and cartoons.
MAY 2014
Glamour.com's wedding expert Kimberly teaches you how to fake calligraphy using a Pilot Plumix fountain pen.
MAY 2014
The sleek, stealthy Zebra Sharbo X LT3 is nominated as an "excellent option for the student or minimalist EDCer."
APRIL 2014
This handy Deleter Tone Hera Spatula is a "manga artist's dream tool" -- it's functional and easy to use!
MARCH 2014
The whimsical Sun-Star Fakus Pencil Case is a fun item that "tricks the eye with a humorous optical illusion."
MARCH 2014
Daily Candy's style director discusses neat accessories for office workspaces, like the Zebra Optex highlighters.
MARCH 2014
Julie reviews five models of paper clips that can manage your documents and might put a smile on your face at the same time."
MARCH 2014
Jessica loved using the Kuretake CocoIro Pens to create beautiful hand lettering on these handmade birthday cards!
JANUARY 2014
Julie picked 4 different designs of pencil cases from our selection, and reviews each model's perks in detail.
JANUARY 2014
In this unique family tree craft, Martha uses our Pentel White Gel Ink Pen to add details to the silhouettes.
DECEMBER 2013
SF Gate rounded up some of the best gift ideas, from silly to sensible, and some of our lovely fountain pens made the cut!
NOVEMBER 2013
In the midst of other quirky gadgets, Boing Boing also suggests Comic and Manga tools as great gifts for geeks.
NOVEMBER 2013
Julie reviews three pairs of pocket pen scissors, tiny and convenient tools that would be "a welcome addition to your EDC setup."
OCTOBER 2013
GeekDad Brad reviewed the Nomadic WE-37, stating that it is "ideal for travelling where you might want to keep your passport, smartphone, wallet, and even iPad handy."
OCTOBER 2013
The men's style experts state that all men should carry a good pen! They suggest the Kaweco Classic Sport, stating that it is "very compact...writes beautifully."
OCTOBER 2013
Daily Candy's Executive Editor, Jay Blades, says the clean, modern Palomino Blackwing Pearl Pencils are "write up my alley".
OCTOBER 2013
The luxury lifestyle magazine highlighted the J. Herbin Bleu Ocean ink, a special ink that was created "as an homage to sea journeys between France and India."
OCTOBER 2013
Art instructors will be happy to discover the Kum PenCut, which "turns scissors into a safe item to hold in your pocket"
SEPTEMBER 2013
The Rhodia line of notebooks was among "some the best paper notebooks money can buy," based on reader nominations.
SEPTEMBER 2013
Four pen experts all selected the Uni Jetstream as the ultimate pen, for its "exceptionally smooth writing ability," fast-drying ink, and affordability.
AUGUST 2013
The Magazine discusses some of the most influential people and companies in the pen world, including JetPens!
AUGUST 2013
The Ohto Minimo was featured as "one of the thinnest and smallest clicky style ballpoint pens" the author has ever seen!
AUGUST 2013
School Arts staff love the Uni Boxy Eraser for its "convenient shape that allows for precise erasing."
JULY 2013
TechCrunch stumbles upon JetPens while researching Kickstarter pens, referring to us as "Japanese pen obsessives."
DECEMBER 2012
SF Gate recommended the Tombow Airpress Ballpoint, because it "keeps the ink flowing even if you're writing upside down in the bottom bunk at a hostel."
OCTOBER 2012
A fashionable poet would love the bordeaux red Kaweco Classic Sport for writing her next great literary work.
SEPTEMBER 2012
The Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus "looks and feels like a traditional artist’s paint brush, but — unlike the real thing — this one uses conductive, synthetic hair that makes it perfect for use on touchscreen devices."
SEPTEMBER 2012
Attention, gadget lovers: the new Nomadic WL-25 Wise-Walker Backpack can fit a 15" laptop! Now you can finally go nuts populating those endless compartments with gadgets you love.
SEPTEMBER 2012
IT Manager CM Smith loves everything digital. We sent him a Wise-Walker, a Maruman Mnemosyne Notebook, and a couple of pens to change his mind!
SEPTEMBER 2012
A reviewer at The Next Web appreciated the various compartments and pockets of the Nomadic WR-08 Wise-Walker A4 Shoulder Bag, stating that they were perfect for stashing important items while navigating the security line at the airport.
AUGUST 2012
With back-to-school season in full swing, The Cut has prepared a handy list of must-haves for your purse, including our very own Kaweco Classic Sport Pencil!
AUGUST 2012
The Nomadic WT-18 Toto Bag and the Nomadic WL-25 Wise-Walker Backpack are praised for their "stark, compact design".
AUGUST 2012
Sonia Su advises college students to upgrade with smarter school supplies (like these Uni-ball Propus Window Highlighters) "that reflect who you are and make working on assignments easier."
JULY 2012
Daily Candy's Senior Editor, Lauren Berger, loves anything that's "nerdy yet whimsical" -- these Scotch Donut Tape Dispensers are exactly that!
JUNE 2012
This high-tech Stad compass makes us all miss geometry class a little bit!
MAY 2012
If you covet the extinct Rotring 600 Trio, try the Sharbo X LT3 instead. It "combines many of the elements that made the Rotring Trio a winner, but with a decidedly more Japanese design."
MAY 2012
7 life experiences, including an electric pink Kaweco Ice Sport Liquid Ink Pen.
MAY 2012
Bohemian fashionista Victoria loves the idea of upcycling fashion magazines into classy envelopes, with the help of our Kuretake envelope template.
MARCH 2012
After a detailed analysis of the Lamy Safari's strengths and weaknesses, Andrew concludes that he now owns
two -- one for everyday writing, and another for correcting tests.
MARCH 2012
Out of everything in Kate's "happy-making package"
from JetPens, she particularly liked the Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Mangaka Pens!
MARCH 2012
Crafting enthusiast Emma Dime reminisces, "I used to be a scrap-booking queen... I loved looking into everyone’s craft boxes to see what supplies they used." In that spirit, why not share your finds on JetPen's Pinterest?
MARCH 2012
"Sometimes the one thing you need to pull a craft project together is the perfect pen, whether it’s the finest liner you can find, white ink that’s opaque and smooth, or the right brush pen to add a bit of artistic flair."
FEBRUARY 2012
Primer, a post-college guide for wayward young men, notes that "there’s something subconscious that happens when writing in a leather book like this one from Pelle, like everything you write in it carries more weight."
FEBRUARY 2012
Green LA Girl likes our selection of environmentally conscious pens, especially the Zebra SK-Sharbo+1 Eco Multi Pen -- it's perfect for "teaching a lot and grading papers!"
FEBRUARY 2012
CNBC gives viewers a behind-the-scenes peek at JetPens Headquarters in this special Tech Check segment.
FEBRUARY 2012
Lifehacker blogger Alan Henry stays productive by making sure that a "couple of fancy Japanese pens" are always in reach.
FEBRUARY 2012
White Cabana ordered the white Kaweco Classic Sport Ballpoint Pen for their team. They were especially impressed by the "speedy shipping and friendly customer service."
FEBRUARY 2012
The Kum PenCut "can be pretty handy when you're out of the house and need to cut the tag off those new pants, save your unraveling sweater, and so on."
FEBRUARY 2012
"I love scissors. I use them in my kitchen, in the laundry room, at my desk, and throughout my apartment. Yet, I rarely have a pair with me while on the go. Or, at least I rarely had a pair with me until I found the Kum PenCut."
FEBRUARY 2012
"The Pelle Leather Journal ($30) is another worthy addition to your analog record keeping repertoire...While we probably won’t pen the next great American novel in it, we’re definitely willing to try."
JANUARY 2012
Hinkle admits, "I am among those who have a weak spot — call it a fetish, call it an obsession — for school supplies." He recommends the Pentel Tradio Stylo Fountain Pen for "your signature to look its jauntiest."
JANUARY 2012
"When it comes to thank-you notes, greeting cards or good old-fashioned work notes, a quality fountain pen adds a gentlemanly touch and makes mundane tasks a whole lot more bearable."
JANUARY 2012
The versatile Metaphys Ojue Lunch Box is ideal "if you bring your lunch to work or regularly go on picnics."
JANUARY 2012
After Tara took a 2-week trip to Japan, two pens emerged as her favorites: the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Ink Pen and the Pentel Slicci Gel Ink Pen.
JANUARY 2012
For Nicole Grant, founder of local blog The Bold
Italic, the care package JetPens sent "was like Christmas and my birthday all rolled into one!"
JANUARY 2012
Marvy 4300 LePen Marker Pens have something to offer for everyone. "The colors are fun and stand
out when making notes on proofs. Perfect for editors and designers!"
JANUARY 2012
Gabrielle Blair observes that "Making resolutions feels more real with new pens and a clean notebook." Some Midori Elephant Paper Clips might help, too!
DECEMBER 2011
Leaf Tie Cable Organizers allow nature to bloom in your living room all year long.
DECEMBER 2011
"Life sometimes feels like one big overwhelming rubber-band ball of cables, cords and iPhone chargers." Simplify with Leaf Tie Cable Organizers.
DECEMBER 2011
Graphic designer & blogger Joy Cho observes that with Leaf Tie Cable Organizers, it's "as if the sweetest blooms are growing from my massive piles of cables!"
DECEMBER 2011
On Iwako Sushi Novelty Erasers: "For your hip kids, pack sushi in their stocking and they can also impress their friends when they pull out one of these six erasers during a test."
DECEMBER 2011
Style-conscious mom Nicole Feliciano recommends a grab bag of JetPens products, from 3M Scotch Donut Tape Dispensers to Pilot FriXion Colors Erasable Markers.
DECEMBER 2011
Apartment Therapy says folks love the Hi-Tec-C because it is inexpensive and it "writes smoothly with a fine tipped end."
DECEMBER 2011
Midori Tortoise-Shaped Paper Clips are featured at Papermag as an efficient solution to this year's holiday gifting madness.
DECEMBER 2011
For those times when "you really need to just go analog and write with a good pen", the Uni-ball Signo (DX) UM-151 Gel Pen and the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Pen are here for you.
DECEMBER 2011
The Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen is on Cool Hunting's gift list! Travelers will truly appreciate that the Liliput is "perfect for on-the-go use."
NOVEMBER 2011
At 3.9 inches in length, Kaweco Liliput Ballpoint Pens are small but exceptionally sweet gifts for those that appreciate the art of penmanship.
NOVEMBER 2011
Gifts on this list must meet the Art of Manliness criteria: manly, useful, classic, and one-of-a-kind. The Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen passes with flying colors.
NOVEMBER 2011
"Offered in a several color finishes, this beech wood short body lead holder uses a porcine 5.5 mm lead that’s stout enough to crush an SAT answer sheet, or unlike its forefathers, just look outstanding on your desk."
NOVEMBER 2011
"The Nomadic WR-08 Wise-Walker is like a surprise birthday party. One minute you’re walking up the stairs to your drab, dark house and the next minute you’re treated to a delightful clutch of blaze orange balloons..."
NOVEMBER 2011
Create completely unique envelopes this holiday season with Kuretake Mini Envelope Templates! Craftzine blogger Lish notes that "The larger envelope is the perfect size for a gift card."
NOVEMBER 2011
Tombow Airpress Ballpoint Pens "can write on any surface and at any angle thanks to a clever pressurization system." Sounds like they'd do just fine at the North Pole!
NOVEMBER 2011
How the Monteverde One Touch Stylus Pen works: "Pressing down on the rubber stylus nub exposes the pen tip, which writes with black ink; the stylus provides accurate input."="a0a0a0">
NOVEMBER 2011
The avid puppy lovers over at Dog Milk are pumped about our our adorable Midori Dog-Shaped Paper Clips!
OCTOBER 2011
Gadget lover Shawn Blanc writes that the Uni-ball Signo DX 0.38 mm Gel Pen "has all the best qualities of the
Pilot G2 — fine tip, scratchy, gel ink, losable — but
slightly improved."
OCTOBER 2011
Ever wondered what Apple enthusiast John Gruber likes to use for his analog needs? According to this post, the Zebra Sarasa Push Clip Gel Pen - 0.4 mm fits the bill, and "nothing else comes close."
OCTOBER 2011
The Gadgeteer concludes that "If you’re a frequent mechanical pencil user, you should check out the Uni
Kuru Toga Roulette Model
. Especially if you’re a lead breaker like I am."
OCTOBER 2011
The sleek and simple Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen is "The kind of pen James Bond would use to gloss dossiers. Those afraid of the mess, maintenance, and pretentiousness of a fountain pen can rest easy."
SEPTEMBER 2011
With the Saki Roll Pen Case with Traditional Japanese Fabric, "All my pens are neatly tucked away in a pretty fabric roll. No more dumping out the entire contents of
my purse to find one measly writing utensil!"
SEPTEMBER 2011
Out of the "huge range of Japanese home office supplies" JetPens offers, the Pilot Petit1 Mini Fountain Pen stands out.
AUGUST 2011
On the Kaweco AC Sport Carbon Fiber Fountain Pen: "Combined, the durable construction and fantastic
writing make this the best excuse this year to ditch the ballpoint."
AUGUST 2011
"There's only so much that emoticons and hearts can convey, so if you really want to get your point across you need to change the medium." For that, you have the Kaweco Liliput Aluminum Fountain Pen.
AUGUST 2011
Teen Vogue compiles a list of 26 unique, stand-out items that would be a great addition to anyone's back-to-school list.
AUGUST 2011
"The Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil is a Japan-only dream with a nearly-perfect weight and feel."
JULY 2011
"A simple solution for making scissors more portable, the PenCut by Kum creatively consolidates to a pen-like form."
JULY 2011
Thanks to Kum PenCut Pen-Style Scissors, "Running around with scissors just got a whole lot safer."
JULY 2011
Crystal explores the surprisingly deep world of Japanese office supplies, concluding that "There are office files, and then there are officephiles like JetPens.com. The latter makes the former totally lovable with rainbow markers, donut tape dispensers, and neon mini brush pens."
JULY 2011
Brooklyn design studio CW&T has created Pen Type-A, a stainless steel alternative to the standard plastic housing of Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Ink Pens.
JULY 2011
Gizmodo blogs the news: "Nihon Rikagaku's developed a new kind of chalk made from crushed-up scallop shells which reduces dust but manages to maximize the
intensity of the colors."
Check out the innovative new Rikagaku Dustless Chalk!
JUNE 2011
On the Nomadic WR-08 Wise-Walker A4 Shoulder Bag: "Unlike the huge commuter bags and satchels I have
been carrying, this ultralight and no-nonsense sack is quite compelling and has a certain cyberpunk flair to it that I particularly enjoy."
JUNE 2011
New JetPens Marketing Associate Brad Dowdy writes about his experiences blogging for The Pen Addict & how they led him to his dream job. On social media, he stresses the point that "Everything you do matters. Every blog post. Every comment. Every email. Every tweet. Everything."
MAY 2011
The Uni-ball Kuru Toga mechanical pencil "features an auto lead rotating mechanism that keeps the lead from fall[ing] flat on one side. By rotating the lead continuously, the impression on the paper stays uniform."
MAY 2011
David Freedman describes JetPens.com as "packed with stuff that you won't find just anywhere, including pens designed specifically for drawing Japanese Manga-style cartoon art and a five-function eraser."
MAY 2011
The Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil "will likely give pause to any jaded engineer, architect, or writer... Unfortunately,
it doesn't include a '#2 pencils are for peasants' bumper sticker."
MAY 2011
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens and Kuretake Fudegokochi Brush Pens both get a thumbs-up from
Draw! Magazine's resident critic.
APRIL 2011
Hosts Rob and Mark as well as special guest Tony Moore, co-creator of The Walking Dead, discuss Kokuyo Beetle Tip 3way Highlighters, Kum PenCut Pen-Style Scissors, and Tombow AirPress Ballpoint Pens. The JetPens segment begins at the 44 minute mark.
APRIL 2011
Mark McClusky determines that the Zebra Sharbo X CB8 is perfect for "the change agent" because you can "order the body, then choose from 40 ballpoint, gel, and mechanical-pencil inserts."
APRIL 2011
JetPens is featured in Bungu to Jimuki, a Japanese magazine that focuses on the stationery business.
MARCH 2011
With the Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pen, you can "create blended color lines with its special mixable color ink."
FEBRUARY 2011
Writer Jon Robin Baitz on the Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen: "I love its precision, its modesty, its clarity and its
minimal fuss. This is the cheaper, more practical version of a Mercedes. All I really need is this and a notepad. I could go for hours, days, weeks."
NOVEMBER 2010
Blogger John Biggs on the Sailor Recruit Fountain Pen: "Even if you're writing on a computer, you're eventually going to want a pen. I got a few inks and they write like
a miniature dream."
OCTOBER 2010
The MIT Entrepreneurship Review interviews JetPens co-founder Adrian Mak. Adrian advises aspiring entrepreneurs, "If you are young and don't have a lot of obligations, just go for it."
OCTOBER 2010
What do the JetPens founders use for their stationery needs? Lily Kim answers, "I use Rhodia New Web Notebook + Pocket and a Pilot Hi-Tec-C gel pen every
day for journaling."
JULY 2010
Shiny Shiny offers some suggestions for office improvement -- from practical Shredder Scisors to silly Sushi Erasers.
JULY 2010
TechCrunch called JetPens a "odd little webstore featuring all sorts of Japanese gel pens", among many other products!
JULY 2010
"Where else can you buy erasers that are also a game of balancing the erasers in an ark on your desk? And the colors, ranging from yellows and pinks to the office standards, are just awesome."
JULY 2010
Lily Kim shares her insight on balancing work and family, sharing an inspirational quote from Jim Collins: For no matter what we achieve, if we don't spend the vast majority of our time with people we love and respect, we couldn't possibly have a good life.
MAY 2010
"The Japanese-designed Nomadic Wise-Walker Day Pack is an incredibly functional bag wrapped up in an urban chic package."
MAY 2010
Blogger Brad Moon reviews the Nomadic Wise-Walker Day Pack: "The contents of Nathan Barry's Drawer of Redundant Technology would easily fit in this bag, and each item would likely have its own compartment to boot."
APRIL 2010
When portability is key, "The Ohto Petit-B compact wallet pen fits easily in your pocket--and even in the fold of a wallet."
NOVEMBER 2009
A grab bag of JetPens product reviews: "You like gadgets, so why not have a gadgety pen, or have a crazy pencil that sharpens itself?"
OCTOBER 2009
An interview with JetPens co-founder Shu Yao: "I loved two facts about the [Rhodia] notepad: 1. it was very easy to tear off each paper along the perforation; and 2. my fountain pen ink didn't bleed on the paper."
FEBRUARY 2008
A profile of JetPens.com's origins. Stylus comments, "JetPens.com seems to be more than off the ground. With a combination of youthful energy, plain business sense and a global outlook, this young company is taking its place in cyberspace.
SEPTEMBER 2007
Signal vs. Noise praises JetPens for its user-friendly image hotspot links on a writing sample of various Hi-Tec-C Pens.
SEPTEMBER 2007
John Gruber tell his JetPens story: "I ordered a fistful of these 0.38mm G2s and they showed up yesterday and damn if they're not perfect. Best pen I've ever used."
MAY 2007
Lindsay Blakely analyzes the secret to JetPens.com's success.
APRIL 2007
Lindsay Blakely highlights the popcorn pen as "a favorite with scrapbook fanatics."
OCTOBER 2006
"The feel is incredibly tactile and lovely. It works like a fountain pen, with replaceable rich ink cartridges. Once capped it doesn't leak as far as I can tell."
OCTOBER 2006
Blueprint features the Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.3 mm pen.
JANUARY 2006
Margaret Mason asks, "Wouldn't you feel classier, more official, writing with a fountain pen?"
DECEMBER 2005
"Looking for a good stocking stuffer? How about the Sakura Aqualip 5-pen set?"
OCTOBER 2005
"You want to write on a grain of rice? Take the world's thinnest ball point pens from Signo and do it."
AUGUST 2005
Uncrate notes that Uni-ball's Signo Pen Set has pen tips that have "a diameter of 0.18 mm, or about the width of two human hairs."