Hello, I’m Shirato from the Techo team. Here are my current stationery obsessions.



I’m not the type to master using the techo. Even so, when I see something I want, I tend to reach for it without thinking too much.

So today, I’d like to introduce some mood-lifting items that help me open my techo and spend time with it.

●Penco Wire Rack



Allow me to broaden the definition of stationery a little. I began a 5-Year Techo this year, and picked up the Penco Wire Rack at the same time. I really like it.

It’s the perfect home for my techo. It feels more casual and accessible than a bookshelf, because I can keep it somewhere always in sight, and it’s easy to pick up and easy to move around. I use it to line up this year’s book alongside my techo from last year. The design of the spines really stands out, and just looking at them lifts my spirits!



You can freely adjust the position of the wires, and the narrowest width is a perfect fit for a Weeks. It’s nice to know that even as the techo gets thicker from all the writing and pasting, I can just adjust the rack to fit. It’s also handy for keeping things I want to paste later, like stickers, tucked inside for the time being. It fits my slightly messy habits perfectly.

●“Omamori” Pins



I’ve been using the Tragen cover, and recently I tried adding some new pins to it. These pins show a battery percentage—I put “99%” on the front and “1%” on the back. It’s like a little “Omamori” (charm) for my inner self, a way of saying, “Even 1% is enough. You’re doing just fine.”



I was a bit hesitant about poking holes in the cover at first, but it didn’t affect putting things in and taking them out as much as I expected. Now I have the extra joy of opening the cover; I’m so glad I put them on. I'm sure it will help me open my techo more often... hopefully!

■ Pens for every mood

I always look forward to Itoya’s zodiac “Okiagari-koboshi” (tumbler dolls) every year.

Let me introduce these in order, from top to bottom. The first is the Pilot FriXion Synergy Knock (0.3mm). I use this pen mainly whenever I want to write quickly, finely, and a lot—like at work and organizing notes.

I used to have a slight dislike for Frixion pens because I felt my heavy writing pressure made the letters look crushed. However, using this Synergy Knock for the first time last year completely changed my mind. The lines are fine and agile, and above all, it’s light. Even my hurried scribbles somehow look neat.

The second is a ballpoint pen from Itoya’s Helvetica series. The moderate weight of the brass material feels lovely, and I also love the slim grip and the simple, stark white design. I reach for this often when I want to take my time and write thoughtfully.

The third is a souvenir ballpoint pen I bought at Casa Milà in Barcelona, Spain. I bought this one simply because I fell in love with its gorgeous design at first sight. It’s a thicker pen with a bold ink flow, so I save it for special moments. It’s the kind of pen that makes you happy just by holding it.

And those are my current stationery obsessions. Just being with your favorite items really lifts your spirits, doesn’t it?

Please look forward to the next update!

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