Stationary

Pencils

  • mechanical pencil
    • standard: Pentel P207 ($5.75) / Staedtler 925 ($13.50)
    • squishy grip: Uni Kuru Toga Alpha Gel Switch ($14.50)
  • pencils
    • standard: Staedtler Mars Lumograph ($2.90 for one, $24 for box of 12)
    • drawing: Uni Mitsubishi Hi-Uni ($3 for one, $23 for box of 12, $38 for set of 22)
  • colour pencils: Prismacolour Premier ($1.80 for one, $91 for 72 colour set)
    • erasable: Uni Arterase ($3 for one, $30 for 12 colour set, $66 for 36 colour set)
  • planning pencils: Uni Mitsubishi Vermilion and Prussian Blue ($1.40 for one, $14 for 12-pack)

Erasers

  • erasers: Sakura Sumo Grip ($2 for smaller B80 size, $5.25 for larger B300 size)

Pencil Sharpeners

  • standard: Kutsuwa Stad 2 Maiba Double Blade ($5.25) / KUM ($6)
  • manual crank: Carl Angel-5 ($20) / Uni KH-20 ($32)
  • for colour pencils: Uni ($2.10)

Pens

  • ballpoint
    • standard: Uni Jetstream ($2.50)
    • squishy grip: Uni Jetstream Alpha Gel ($12)
    • firmer grip: Pilot Dr. Grip ($9)
  • gel
    • standard: Uni-ball Signo UM-151 ($2.85)
    • squishy grip: Uni-ball Signo 207 Premier ($9.25)
    • firmer grip: Pilot Dr. Grip ($8)
  • multi-pen
    • standard: Uni Jetstream ($6.50)
    • firmer grip: Pilot Dr. Grip ($13.50)

Markers

  • dry erase: Pilot Board Master ($2.40)
  • multi-surface: Uni Posca ($3.30 for one, $33.50 for 15 colour set)
  • label: Zebra Mackee Care ($2.10)
  • drawing: Faber-Castell PITT ($3.70)
  • retractable tip: Zebra ClickArt Knock Sign ($1.75 for one, $15.50 for 12 colour set, $40.50 for 36 colour set)

Highlighters

  • standard: Zebra Justfit Mojini Line ($1.95 for one, $4.95 for 3 colour set, $8.25 for 5 colour set)
  • colour-coding: Zebra Mildliner ($1.75 for one, $7 to $8.50 for 5 colour set depending on colours, $28 for 25 colour bundle)
  • quick dry: Uni Propus Window Q-Dry ($2.30 for one, $6 for 3 colour set, $9 for 5 colour set)

Correction Tape

  • refillable correction tape: Tombow Mono Air ($4.35, $3.10 for refill)

Glue and Tape

  • tape runner: Kokuyo Dotliner ($ depends on adhesive type)
  • glue sticks: Kokuyo Gloo ($3 for S, $4 for M, $5.50 for L)
  • liquid glue: Kokuyo Gloo ($2.95, $2.25 for refill)
  • sticky tape: Scotch Magic Tape ($ depends on length)

Scissors

  • scissors: Nakabayashi Saccuto Cut ($6.25, $8 for fluorine coating) or Saccuto Cut Hikigiri ($7.25, $8.50 for fluorine coating, $10.50 for titanium coating) or Hikigiri Slim ($14 for fluorine coating, $16 for titanium coating)

Stapler

$ depends on size + model

  • stapler: Bostitch / Swingline
  • booklet stapler: Bostitch
  • heavy-duty stapler: Swingline

Notebooks and Notepads

  • notebooks: Dingbats / Leuchtturm 1917 / Midori MD ($ depends on size)
  • notepads: Field Notes ($12.95 to $14.95 for 3-pack depending on sheet style + cover)

Organisers

  • pen holders: Ahnitol crabs (¥900, or about $5)
  • binder clips: Acco ($4.25)
  • rubber bands
    • standard: 3M ($ depends on amount)
    • durable: any silicone rubber band
  • bookmarks: Nakabayashi magnetic rulers ($2.10 for 15 cm S, $2.90 for 25 cm for L)