January 2024 Printable

 Starting the year with bright and fresh colours!Download here: PDFFor ibon/netprint information, please see our instagram post.&nb...

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Review : Midori MD paper correction tape

This year we reviewed a lot of correction tape and it seems fitting that we end the year with a review of one more.Whilst getting ourselves ready for 2024, we have also purchased MIDORI's very own correction tape that is made specifically for MD paper.The cream tape dispensed is 6mm wide.The packaging is as one would expect of the MD range. Very sleek and simplistic.There are japanese instructions...

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Review: Maruman Smart Review

 I like the form factor of the Maruman mini ring notebook system, so when I saw these study aids, I decided to take a closer look. The binder itself is also a part of the Smart review system. It has been designed so the tabs are easy to see through the cover. The colour is not usually what I would purchase but the brighter the better when it comes to notes. I also like that...

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Review: Hapila! Scissors Cleaner Pen

 One of my biggest pet peeves is to use dirty scissors. So you can imagine my dismay when the only pair in my pencil case gets dirty. Cleaning it with napkins used to be an option but it doesnt quite work if the scisssors gets sticky. Well here's a solution!Hapila! Scissors Cleaner PenAccording to the writeup on the back of the packaging, it not only removes dirt from scissors, but...

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2024 Diary First Impressions: Hobonichi A6 Almost Daily Notebook - Tomitaro Makino

 Now that it's December, I thought I would write about the diary I'm planning to use for 2024. I haven't used a Hobonichi with quite a few years but these botanical illustrations by Tomitaro Makino are so pretty, I decided to give it a go again. I purchased the Japanese A6 version, it's a semi hard cover and comes with a pencil board with a pen holder, a Hobonichi brochure and a card...

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December 2023 Printable

 The last month of the year is here!Are you guys excited for the holiday season?Here at TN5C we want to kickstart your holiday cheer with this month's free printable!Download HERE.Netprint (Japan) and IBON (Taiwan) details can be found on our instagram.Do tag us in your creations! We would love to see th...

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Review: Kutsuwa Air Pita Pencil Case

I received this pencil case by Kutsuwa as a gift and thought I would review it for you. The Kutsuwa Air Pita pencil case is a silicone pencil case. I received one in pink with a cute rabbit illustration. The main selling point, the air pita in the name, is here at the base.It's a suction cup base to keep the pencil case steady when standing. When opened, the front flap can be used...

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5 uses for the DAISO 9 hole compact binder + 2 pocket refill

A while back, we reviewed the DAISO 9 hole compact binder + refills. Today, we will show the latest addition to the lineup!9 hole single sided 2 pockets refillMeasurement of pocket: 63mm x 89mmEach pack comes with 30 refills.Fits perfectly in the 9 hole horizontal binder from DAISO.So what can you use it for?1. Trading CardsThe first use is most obvious since the pockets are trading card sized.2....

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Review: Roller Marker Stamp by Yamahachi Chemical

 I can't help myself every time I spot a new stamp product. I had to buy the Roller marker stamp and review it for you. I picked up 2 designs, 'deco' in yellow and 'dot' in grey. Both designs have a width of 4mm, however, one is rated for 100m of use, the other 200m.I'm not quite sure why this is as both look to be the same dimensions. It took a few tries to get the hang of...

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November 2023 Printable

I'm fully feeling the fall season with these olive tones! Download here: PDFFor ibon/netprint information, please see our instagram post.&nb...

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Review: DAISO Extra mini strap scissors

A pair of scissors is always useful on the go and here at TN5C we are always looking for the most convenient travel friendly edition out there.This new discovery over at DAISO might just be the one!For one thing, its definitely the smallest we have seen so far!Here it is out of the packaging!The scissors have a built in mini spring so you do not need to put your fingers into it. There is also an accompanying...

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Review: Daiso Coke Pen

 I reviewed the Metacil last month and recently saw something similar at Daiso. There are a few differences but the concept appears to be the same. Whilst the Metacil has an aluminium body with a graphite based core, the Daiso coke pen has a plastic body with a petroleum coke (carbon based) tip. Yes, I thought of the drink too when I saw the name. The Daiso coke pen comes...

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Review : SUNSTAR ZIGZAG eraser

Ever used a brand new eraser and thought to yourself "Hmm, the sharp corner of a brand new eraser is so much easier to use." Well Japanese stationery brand has introduced a new eraser where you can always use the sharp corner of an eraser.Introducing ZIGZAG by SunstarInspired by Japanese origami, the eraser has many corners, and even after you erase a corner, a new corner will appear. Since there...

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