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By now, it’s clear that my notebook loyalties lie with the A5 Series from Artemis. That said, I am always drawn to companies that combine good design with terrific colors. And Penco from Hightide fits the bill completely. Office supplies, but better. And who doesn’t need a Brainstorm Recorder?

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Every year, Colette and I walk the stationery show and lament the lack of wrapping paper. Now, I’ve discovered the stationery company Number 62, from Bob Foundation. And I am smitten. More than just wrapping paper, I love their designs and products of all sorts.

I also love their philosophy and their ideas of how to [...]

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Another Japanese stationery company to covet? Alas, it’s true. Titto makes colorful note sets, memo pads, and things that remind me just vaguely of a cross between Alexander Girard and Dutch Door Press. Mostly, the fully saturated color just makes me so darn happy!

What does this all show me? Yes-that at the Tokyo Stationery Show, [...]

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