Hi, I’m Liam. I was initially worried about this Techo News theme, until, looking over my stationery, I noticed something. Perhaps something obvious, perhaps a little surprising. Of all my stationery, the item I have the most of is “Jetstream pens.” Each one is well-worn, with its own personality and charm.



Back when I was living in England, good pens weren’t easy to come by. I had to order them specially from Amazon Japan or receive them as gifts from friends there. Through that trial and error, I did eventually develop my own preference, which, as you may have guessed, was for the Jetstream 3-color or 4-in-1 pens.

In fact, once in a café, a person at the next table struck up a conversation, asking, “Hey, isn’t that a Hobonichi pen?” From there, we became friends while discussing our shared Hobonichi thoughts and experiences. To think that a simple pen could be the gateway to friendship... And it wasn’t just that one time. It’s happened at university, libraries, workplaces, all over. After all, a Jetstream goes with me everywhere.

These pens have been with me now, used every single day for the past... what? Eight years or so? If that isn’t an “obsession,” then I’m not sure what is. They might not be flashy, but they’re reliable and steadfast friends that have stayed with me through thick and thin. Thank you.

▲ I love them so much that I even repair them with tape if the barrel cracks.

The “Obsessed with this Stationery” series will continue. Please look forward to the next post!

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