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Friday, October 20, 2023
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 lid to ensure you don't cut anything by mistake.
Overall, its not the easiest to use if you are trying to cut a lot but for the occasion cutting of clothing tags or packaging whilst you are on the go, it is perfect!
Have you tried it out?
Friday, October 13, 2023
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 in 2 varients, a shorter wide shaft, which has a cap with a metal notebook hook and a longer triangular shaft with a short plastic cap.
The longer version reminds me of the apple pen stylus whilst the shorter variant is more like a regular ballpoint pen.
The coke pen works exactly like the metacil, it doesn't need to be sharpened, you can do shading and extra pressure increases the darkness of the pencil line, all exactly like a regular pencil.
Whilst the Daiso and Metacil look similar, they also both claim to be equivalent to a 2H pencil
However, on testing both, I found the Metacil to be lighter than the Daiso pencil.
This will probably come down to preference then.
So if you were looking at the Metacil but didn't want to spend that much money on it, I recommend buying the Daiso version first to see if you like it.
The only downside to the Daiso coke pen is that the construction feels rather cheap, the plastic body also means it is tip heavy so the balance doesn't feel quite right.
At that Daiso price though, it's worth buying.
What do you think? Would you try the Daiso coke pen?
Friday, October 6, 2023
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 Sunstar
Inspired by Japanese origami, the eraser has many corners, and even after you erase a corner, a new corner will appear. Since there are many corners, it is easy to erase small details!
See more about it here
What do you think? Would you buy this eraser?
Friday, September 29, 2023
Friday, September 22, 2023
Review: Metacil Pencil
First off, I saw this on instagram!
Looked pretty cool so I decided to purchase it.
It's called the Metacil by Sun-star stationery.
Metacil is short for Metal Pencil. The core of the pencil is made of metal/aluminium.
It writes like a pencil and the writing is erasable but the tip will never need to be sharpened.
Sidenote, the name Metacil reminds me of Metamucil....
The metacil comes in 6 colours and each is equivalent to a pencil hardness of 2H.
Each pencil tip is replaceble and is rated for use of up to 16km of writing.
I have no idea how one measures that but I suppose it's time to replace the tip when the writing begins to look weaker.
The writing does feel like a 2H pencil and is pretty smooth.
It also erases pretty well so for all intents and purposes, it is pretty much a pencil.
The removable tip is a cool idea but I think a mechanical pencil will be easier to use since the refills are easier to find.
It even does shading! Great for artists and students.
You might be wondering then, why should I buy this pencil over a regular pencil/mechanical pencil?
Well, the tip doesn't mark things other than paper, it doesn't work on slippery surfaces so it's an easy tool to carry around, it also doesn't produce the lead dust we usually see on traditional pencils and pencil leads. Also, since it is made of aluminium, I would think that the pencil tips are recyclable.
All in all, I do think it is a bit of a gimmick but if it catches on, would be great for the stationery industry.
Friday, September 15, 2023
Review: KOKUYO Campus Correction Tape
A while ago we mentioned colored correction tape from SEED as well as Rollbahn speciality correction tape in our blog posts. For those who use Kokuyo series CAMPUS notebooks. There is now also a special correction tape available.
KOKUYO Campus Correction Tape
The exterior is similar to the standard correction tape sporting a light fashionable color exterior.
So how does the tape look?
As you can see, when compared the standard TOMBOW Mono Note correction tape, the KOKUYO Campus correction tape is a perfect match for the Campus Notebook pages. Its a small detail but if you are someone that uses Campus Notebooks/Loose leaf paper who wants to reduce clutter or likes a very uniform look, then this is something you might want to try out!
Have you tried it?
Friday, September 8, 2023
Review: Uniball One P
Cute. That's how I'd describe the Uniball One P.
It's a compact shorter version of the Uniball One, which strangely, I don't seem to own a single one of.
I purchased one in the colour coffee, and it came in this cute matching box.
A good gift idea!
The Uniball One P is shorter and fatter than a regular Uniball One, this is so it is more ergonomic to hold and more portable.
It comes in 0.38mm and 0.5mm.
I like the sharp ball point and it also equipped with a metallic stabiliser for stable writing comfort.
I don't know what the P stands for but I'm going to assume pocket or petite.
Both good descriptions of this cute pen.
It's nice to hold and writes well, I'm also a big fan of the 0.38mm variant I picked up and the colour is easy on the eyes.
I think this pen might end up being my daily driver.
Have you purchased this pen? What are your thoughts?
Friday, September 1, 2023
Review : Oval Correction Tape MODIFY
Have you ever been to the stationery shop and spotted something you never knew existed but it turns out you really need one?
This is what I discovered recently.
Oval Correction Tape MODIFY
It is a cylindrical package that reminds me of lip balm or lip gloss and the clear body looks stylish.
What makes it different? Well, the tip rotates 360 degrees!
At first, it felt a little unstable but once I got the hang of it, I was able to draw a smooth curve that I hadn't been able to draw before!
That means like the conventional straight line correction tape, it is very convenient to be able to draw curves simply by adjusting the force of your hand without changing the orientation of your hand or the orientation of the paper!
In addition to correcting sentences, this is also very useful for correcting diagrams and pictures!
It's compact size also makes it easy to fit in a pen case, and it fits in your hand when you use it!
What do you think?
Have you tried it?
Friday, August 25, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023
Review: Cororo Roller Stamp Pen
It's exciting to find different or new pens when shopping and this Cororo stamp roller pen by Sun-star stationery is no different.
It's a dual ended pen, available in 6 colours.
I picked up the green because it's the colour I'm into recently.
One side of the pen is a fine tip liner, perfect for writing.
The other side is where the magic is.
It's a roller that produces a dotted line. Great for underlining, borders, and other planner/writing activities.
It might seem like a very niche item but I think the addition of a regular liner pen makes it a useful pen.
It also comes in nice colours, though I would like to see more romantic colours, like the mildliner.
What do you think, is this a pen you might consider picking up?
Friday, August 11, 2023
Review: Pen Nori (Pen Glue)
We have all heard of glue sticks and tried ones that are similar in size to a pen. But what about a gluestick that is literally pen sized with a pen nib to dispense the glue?
Here is pen nori!
Here it is without the packaging and uncapped.
As you can see, the nib is exactly like that of a thick ball point pen [1.2mm?]. The glue dispensed is also colored so you can see where you have applied it. It dries clear so you do not have to worry about residue.
The glue has a strong hold and dries quite quickly.
With the small nib, it is good for attaching small and detailed areas.
I think this is a great addition to everyone's pencil case.
What do you think?
Have you tried it?
Friday, August 4, 2023
Review: Style Bookmarker by Laconic
Planning tools are really important.
These style bookmarkers by Laconic are really aesthetic.
I picked up the to do list and planning/memo grid layout list.
Each set comes with 24 sheets and each sheet is 50 x 157mm, perfect for notebooks A6 size and above.
The top of the sheet folds down to form a page holder, hence the bookmark name.
I like the off white paper of the bookmark, it will go well with notebooks such as Midori.
The paper is thick and nice to write on easy on the eyes.
You would think 24 sheets would be used up quickly but with all that space on each sheet, it actually takes a while to fill up.
If you're looking for something that looks great and feels nice to write on, I recommend picking up these bookmarkers.
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