Cool Supplies Make for Cool Designers
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Cool Supplies Make for Cool Designers
or: Why Japanese Stationery Covers My Desk
As a full-time graphic designer, my love affair with art supplies has taken a slightly more practical turn. While I used to splurge on every paintbrush and palette I could get my hands on, these days, I find myself gravitating towards something a bit more... organized. Enter my obsession with Japanese stationery—a perfect blend of functionality and understated style that's too good to just sit on a shelf.
One of the gems I've come across is the Tombow Zoom 505 META Rollerball Pen. It's an awesome pen that feels as good as it writes. Whether I’m sketching out logo ideas or jotting down notes during a client call, it's my go-to for a smooth, uninterrupted flow of ink.
And what's a great pen without a great notebook? The Maruman Mnemosyne N105 Notebook is my current favorite. I'm particularly fond of the dot grid version. It’s versatile enough for drawing, designing, taking measurements, and making notes—all without the usual constraints of traditional lined pages. The flexibility it offers makes it an indispensable tool in my design arsenal.
To keep all my creative musings well-organized, I use the Lihit Lab Open-Ring Notebook. Its A5 size is perfect for carrying around without feeling like I’m lugging a library. Plus, the spiral binding with a hinge lets me reorder pages, which is perfect for when my projects shift gears unexpectedly.
And because sometimes you need to customize even further, the Lihit Lab 1/3-Inch Hole Punch for Twist Ring Notebooks lets me punch my own specialty papers to fit the notebook. It’s a small tool, but it's a game changer for personalizing my notebook setup to exactly what I need for each project.
If you're looking to enhance your productivity and keep your creative juices organized (and let’s be honest, also look a little fancy while doing it), check out these items at JetPens.com. They’re not just tools; they’re an investment in making your creative process as smooth as the ink!
—Andrew