Traveler's Factory Station [Tokyo Station]

Travelers Factory is the holy grail for TN fans. They have a main store in Meguro, a store in Narita Airport and just last year, opened up a store in Tokyo Station, which I visited in December (2017). 

If you didn't know, Tokyo Station is a veritable maze of shops and train lines so it was not the easiest place to find but you'll definitely know it when you see it.

The store is roughly the same size as the Narita Airport store; carrying not only Travelers Notebooks but some of their travel accessories as well. Be sure to budget time for this as you might be here awhile. 

The biggest reason to visit this store, besides the fact that it's in a major Japanese train station, is the Station limited items. The brown TN cover only comes in standard size and is foil embossed with the train station design. There are also inserts, pencil boards, brass tags, washi tape, stickers and drawstring bags in this range. 

Unsurprisingly, since everything was so gorgeous, I picked up some goodies. The gold foil embossing on the TN cover and pencil board are my favorite touches. 

If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend a visit.

More info: link. 

If you aren't going anytime soon, we have a Traveler's Factory Tokyo Station pack specially curated just for you. There are just two sets and only available on our Etsy store: link. 

P.s this month's box theme is all about travel and our preorders are closing soon so do check it out here : link !

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Ink Stand, Tokyo, Japan

So you got your custom notebook from Kakimori. What next?

How about some custom ink? No I'm not talking about getting tattoos. Rather, a custom shade of ink for use in fountain pens or glass dip pens. 

First of all, you will need an appointment. To do so, visit their website and look here. For those of you who do not read/understand japanese, here is a basic sort of guide.

If there is an orange square next to the slot, it is not available. So in the example above, you can see that 8/25 has an available slot at 12:00. They are only able to take on 4 participants in each time slot but two have already been taken so there are only 2 slots remaining. [Versus 8/22 where there are 4 slots remaining.]

You click on the slot and you will be taken to the next page where you can enter number of participants before entering your contact details on the next page.

Each session is 2500yen and will take around 1.5hrs. Do not worry as the mixing time is just 45mins [u might be done even quicker!] and then you return later to retrieve your custom ink.

On the day of your appointment, arrive around 5mins ahead of time so as to get ready. Some basic english instructions will be available for those who do not speak Japanese. You will be told to choose a base ink and add droplets of ink color you like from the array in front of you to create a custom ink that you like. Take note how many drops of each color you use. If you are unhappy with the result, simply wash out your cup and start again. A glass dip pen is also present for you to test your ink out. 

When you are satisfied, present the ink you have made alongside its "recipe" to the staff member. They will attempt to recreate it and if its correct, you will be told to return in 45mins or so to get your bottle of ink!

For those who do not wish to create a custom ink but are interested to buy a bottle ready made, simply pop into Kakimori next door! 

 

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December Subscription Box: Bring Your Camera Everywhere

 

Why do you journal?

For me, I consider it the best way to recall and look back on my experiences; good, bad, the usual. But we all know, its harder than one thinks to do that. So to help you get a start on it, here at The Number Five Company we have come up with a brand new insert that will make it easier to document those special moments!

Decorate it with our specially designed stickers and some themed masking tape. Clips that resemble polaroids help you to keep all those extra bits and pieces in check. We even threw in a camera charm for your journal so that you will always be reminded to take more photos! Doesn't it make you want to get started?

Find out more about our box here.

Purchase as a single or subscribe for a monthly box in the mail. Get it as a present for a loved one or treat yourself! You deserve it!

PS. The single box is also available on our Etsy store, and all other products are shipped free when you purchase it together. 

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Shop Launch!

It's finally here! Our Etsy store has launched! We've got a great selection of paper clips and washi tape! And if you've bought or subscribed to our box, watch your email for a code! 

Shop Now!

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