To understand why Japanese stationery excels, one first have to delve into the culture and history of the country. Japan have always had a great appreciation for fine writing since the sixth century when calligraphy was first introduced. Due to this long standing history, fine writing is deeply rooted in the hearts of locals and regarded as an art form.
Overtime, this translated to great respect for good penmanship, and children are taught how to write well at a young age. This continuously fueled the demand for stellar stationery, creating a lucrative industry which drove companies in Japan to strive to stand out from their crowd of competitors. In the 2022 fiscal year, the shipment value of Japanese stationery alone amounts to over 400 billion yen, a staggering amount indeed.
Let’s take a look at some of the winners of the coveted 2023 Japanese Stationery award!
Dubbed an innovative masterpiece in the history of dip pen products, this pen has two different configurations of resin pen barrel and solid wood pen barrel. The high-end solid wood pen barrel has an amazing texture, which is the main reason for its popularity. As a dip pen, it allows easy ink changing without capillaries just like glass pen. Its writing experience is also far superior while rocking a distinctive design.
The Frixion Ball Knock Zone is the perfect demonstration of how much thought and innovation has gone into Japanese stationery. The highlight of the pen is its thermal erasable technology. Yes, the written characters can actually be erased or changed by the high temperature generated by friction. What’s more, it even reduces the sound when pressing the pen as well as the shake of the nib when writing. Coupled with an improved concentration of ink and a slick, business-like appearance, you can understand why it won the award.
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