JetPens in the Press

The Sensu Artist Brush & Stylus "looks and feels like a traditional artist’s paint brush, but — unlike the real thing — this one uses conductive, synthetic hair that makes it perfect for use on touchscreen devices."

Attention, gadget lovers: the new Nomadic WL-25 Wise-Walker Backpack can fit a 15" laptop! Now you can finally go nuts populating those endless compartments with gadgets you love.

IT Manager CM Smith loves everything digital. We sent him a Wise-Walker, a Maruman Mnemosyne Notebook, and a couple of pens to change his mind!

With back-to-school season in full swing, The Cut has prepared a handy list of must-haves for your purse, including our very own Kaweco Classic Sport Pencil!

Sonia Su advises college students to upgrade with smarter school supplies (like these Uni-ball Propus Window Highlighters) "that reflect who you are and make working on assignments easier."

This high-tech Stad compass makes us all miss geometry class a little bit!

If you covet the extinct Rotring 600 Trio, try the Sharbo X LT3 instead. It "combines many of the elements that made the Rotring Trio a winner, but with a decidedly more Japanese design."

7 life experiences, including an electric pink Kaweco Ice Sport Liquid Ink Pen.

Bohemian fashionista Victoria loves the idea of upcycling fashion magazines into classy envelopes, with the help of our Kuretake envelope template.

After a detailed analysis of the Lamy Safari's strengths and weaknesses, Andrew concludes that he now owns
two -- one for everyday writing, and another for correcting tests.

Out of everything in Kate's "happy-making package"
from JetPens, she particularly liked the Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Mangaka Pens!

Crafting enthusiast Emma Dime reminisces, "I used to be a scrap-booking queen... I loved looking into everyone’s craft boxes to see what supplies they used." In that spirit, why not share your finds on JetPen's Pinterest?

"Sometimes the one thing you need to pull a craft project together is the perfect pen, whether it’s the finest liner you can find, white ink that’s opaque and smooth, or the right brush pen to add a bit of artistic flair."

Primer, a post-college guide for wayward young men, notes that "there’s something subconscious that happens when writing in a leather book like this one from Pelle, like everything you write in it carries more weight."

Green LA Girl likes our selection of environmentally conscious pens, especially the Zebra SK-Sharbo+1 Eco Multi Pen -- it's perfect for "teaching a lot and grading papers!"

CNBC gives viewers a behind-the-scenes peek at JetPens Headquarters in this special Tech Check segment.

White Cabana ordered the white Kaweco Classic Sport Ballpoint Pen for their team. They were especially impressed by the "speedy shipping and friendly customer service."

The Kum PenCut "can be pretty handy when you're out of the house and need to cut the tag off those new pants, save your unraveling sweater, and so on."

"I love scissors. I use them in my kitchen, in the laundry room, at my desk, and throughout my apartment. Yet, I rarely have a pair with me while on the go. Or, at least I rarely had a pair with me until I found the Kum PenCut."

"The Pelle Leather Journal ($30) is another worthy addition to your analog record keeping repertoire...While we probably won’t pen the next great American novel in it, we’re definitely willing to try."

Hinkle admits, "I am among those who have a weak spot — call it a fetish, call it an obsession — for school supplies." He recommends the Pentel Tradio Stylo Fountain Pen for "your signature to look its jauntiest."

"When it comes to thank-you notes, greeting cards or good old-fashioned work notes, a quality fountain pen adds a gentlemanly touch and makes mundane tasks a whole lot more bearable."

The versatile Metaphys Ojue Lunch Box is ideal "if you bring your lunch to work or regularly go on picnics."

After Tara took a 2-week trip to Japan, two pens emerged as her favorites: the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Ink Pen and the Pentel Slicci Gel Ink Pen.

"How can penguin-shaped paperclips NOT put a
smile on your face?"

For Nicole Grant, founder of local blog The Bold
Italic, the care package JetPens sent "was like Christmas and my birthday all rolled into one!"

Marvy 4300 LePen Marker Pens have something to offer for everyone. "The colors are fun and stand
out when making notes on proofs. Perfect for editors and designers!"

Gabrielle Blair observes that "Making resolutions feels more real with new pens and a clean notebook." Some Midori Elephant Paper Clips might help, too!

Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens and Kuretake Fudegokochi Brush Pens both get a thumbs-up from
Draw! Magazine's resident critic.

Leaf Tie Cable Organizers allow nature to bloom in your living room all year long.

"Life sometimes feels like one big overwhelming rubber-band ball of cables, cords and iPhone chargers." Simplify with Leaf Tie Cable Organizers.

Graphic designer & blogger Joy Cho observes that with Leaf Tie Cable Organizers, it's "as if the sweetest blooms are growing from my massive piles of cables!"

On Iwako Sushi Novelty Erasers: "For your hip kids, pack sushi in their stocking and they can also impress their friends when they pull out one of these six erasers during a test."

Style-conscious mom Nicole Feliciano recommends a grab bag of JetPens products, from 3M Scotch Donut Tape Dispensers to Pilot FriXion Colors Erasable Markers.

Midori Tortoise-Shaped Paper Clips are featured at Papermag as an efficient solution to this year's holiday gifting madness.

For those times when "you really need to just go analog and write with a good pen", the Uni-ball Signo (DX) UM-151 Gel Pen and the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Pen are here for you.

The Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen is on Cool Hunting's gift list! Travelers will truly appreciate that the Liliput is "perfect for on-the-go use."

At 3.9 inches in length, Kaweco Liliput Ballpoint Pens are small but exceptionally sweet gifts for those that appreciate the art of penmanship.

Gifts on this list must meet the Art of Manliness criteria: manly, useful, classic, and one-of-a-kind. The Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen passes with flying colors.

"Offered in a several color finishes, this beech wood short body lead holder uses a porcine 5.5 mm lead that’s stout enough to crush an SAT answer sheet, or unlike its forefathers, just look outstanding on your desk."

"The Nomadic WR-08 Wise-Walker is like a surprise birthday party. One minute you’re walking up the stairs to your drab, dark house and the next minute you’re treated to a delightful clutch of blaze orange balloons..."

Create completely unique envelopes this holiday season with Kuretake Mini Envelope Templates! Craftzine blogger Lish notes that "The larger envelope is the perfect size for a gift card."

Tombow Airpress Ballpoint Pens "can write on any surface and at any angle thanks to a clever pressurization system." Sounds like they'd do just fine at the North Pole!

How the Monteverde One Touch Stylus Pen works: "Pressing down on the rubber stylus nub exposes the pen tip, which writes with black ink; the stylus provides accurate input."

The avid puppy lovers over at Dog Milk are pumped about our our adorable Midori Dog-Shaped Paper Clips!

Gadget lover Shawn Blanc writes that the Uni-ball Signo DX 0.38 mm Gel Pen "has all the best qualities of the
Pilot G2 — fine tip, scratchy, gel ink, losable — but
slightly improved."

Ever wondered what Apple enthusiast John Gruber likes to use for his analog needs? According to this post, the Zebra Sarasa Push Clip Gel Pen - 0.4 mm fits the bill, and "nothing else comes close."

The Gadgeteer concludes that "If you’re a frequent mechanical pencil user, you should check out the Uni
Kuru Toga Roulette Model. Especially if you’re a lead breaker like I am."

The sleek and simple Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen is "The kind of pen James Bond would use to gloss dossiers. Those afraid of the mess, maintenance, and pretentiousness of a fountain pen can rest easy."

With the Saki Roll Pen Case with Traditional Japanese Fabric, "All my pens are neatly tucked away in a pretty fabric roll. No more dumping out the entire contents of
my purse to find one measly writing utensil!"

Out of the "huge range of Japanese home office supplies" JetPens offers, the Pilot Petit1 Mini Fountain Pen stands out.

On the Kaweco AC Sport Carbon Fiber Fountain Pen: "Combined, the durable construction and fantastic
writing make this the best excuse this year to ditch the ballpoint."

"There's only so much that emoticons and hearts can convey, so if you really want to get your point across you need to change the medium." For that, you have the Kaweco Liliput Aluminum Fountain Pen.

Teen Vogue compiles a list of 26 unique, stand-out items that would be a great addition to anyone's back-to-school list.

"The Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil is a Japan-only dream with a nearly-perfect weight and feel."

"A simple solution for making scissors more portable, the PenCut by Kum creatively consolidates to a pen-like form."

Thanks to Kum PenCut Pen-Style Scissors, "Running around with scissors just got a whole lot safer."

Crystal explores the surprisingly deep world of Japanese office supplies, concluding that "There are office files, and then there are officephiles like JetPens.com. The latter makes the former totally lovable with rainbow markers, donut tape dispensers, and neon mini brush pens."

Brooklyn design studio CW&T has created Pen Type-A, a stainless steel alternative to the standard plastic housing of Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Ink Pens.

Gizmodo blogs the news: "Nihon Rikagaku's developed a new kind of chalk made from crushed-up scallop shells which reduces dust but manages to maximize the
intensity of the colors." Check out the innovative new Rikagaku Dustless Chalk!

On the Nomadic WR-08 Wise-Walker A4 Shoulder Bag: "Unlike the huge commuter bags and satchels I have
been carrying, this ultralight and no-nonsense sack is quite compelling and has a certain cyberpunk flair to it that I particularly enjoy."

New JetPens Marketing Associate Brad Dowdy writes about his experiences blogging for The Pen Addict & how they led him to his dream job. On social media, he stresses the point that "Everything you do matters. Every blog post. Every comment. Every email. Every tweet. Everything."

Hosts Rob and Mark as well as special guest Tony Moore, co-creator of The Walking Dead, discuss Kokuyo Beetle Tip 3way Highlighters, Kum PenCut Pen-Style Scissors, and Tombow AirPress Ballpoint Pens. The JetPens segment begins at the 44 minute mark.

The Uni-ball Kuru Toga mechanical pencil "features an auto lead rotating mechanism that keeps the lead from fall[ing] flat on one side. By rotating the lead continuously, the impression on the paper stays uniform."

David Freedman describes JetPens.com as "packed with stuff that you won't find just anywhere, including pens designed specifically for drawing Japanese Manga-style cartoon art and a five-function eraser."

The Rotring 600 Drafting Pencil "will likely give pause to any jaded engineer, architect, or writer... Unfortunately,
it doesn't include a '#2 pencils are for peasants' bumper sticker."

Mark McClusky determines that the Zebra Sharbo X CB8 is perfect for "the change agent" because you can "order the body, then choose from 40 ballpoint, gel, and mechanical-pencil inserts."

JetPens is featured in Bungu to Jimuki, a Japanese magazine that focuses on the stationery business.

With the Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pen, you can "create blended color lines with its special mixable color ink."

Writer Jon Robin Baitz on the Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen: "I love its precision, its modesty, its clarity and its
minimal fuss. This is the cheaper, more practical version of a Mercedes. All I really need is this and a notepad. I could go for hours, days, weeks."

Featured products include the Viss Spiral Eraser, Zebra nuSpiral Multi Ballpoint Pen & Pencil, and Take Tori Bamboo Body Roller Ball Pen.

Blogger John Biggs on the Sailor Recruit Fountain Pen: "Even if you're writing on a computer, you're eventually going to want a pen. I got a few inks and they write like
a miniature dream."

Color therapy with the Ohto Pieni Mini Needle-Point Ballpoint Pen.

The MIT Entrepreneurship Review interviews JetPens co-founder Adrian Mak. Adrian advises aspiring entrepreneurs, "If you are young and don't have a lot of obligations, just go for it."

What do the JetPens founders use for their stationery needs? Lily Kim answers, "I use Rhodia New Web Notebook + Pocket and a Pilot Hi-Tec-C gel pen every
day for journaling."

"Where else can you buy erasers that are also a game of balancing the erasers in an ark on your desk? And the colors, ranging from yellows and pinks to the office standards, are just awesome."

Lily Kim shares her insight on balancing work and family, sharing an inspirational quote from Jim Collins: For no matter what we achieve, if we don't spend the vast majority of our time with people we love and respect, we couldn't possibly have a good life.

"The Japanese-designed Nomadic Wise-Walker Day Pack is an incredibly functional bag wrapped up in an urban chic package."

A profile of JetPens.com's origins. Stylus comments, "JetPens.com seems to be more than off the ground. With a combination of youthful energy, plain business sense and a global outlook, this young company is taking its place in cyberspace.

Signal vs. Noise praises JetPens for its user-friendly image hotspot links on a writing sample of various Hi-Tec-C Pens.

Blogger Brad Moon reviews the Nomadic Wise-Walker Day Pack: "The contents of Nathan Barry's Drawer of Redundant Technology would easily fit in this bag, and each item would likely have its own compartment to boot."

When portability is key, "The Ohto Petit-B compact wallet pen fits easily in your pocket--and even in the fold of a wallet."

A grab bag of JetPens product reviews: "You like gadgets, so why not have a gadgety pen, or have a crazy pencil that sharpens itself?"

An interview with JetPens co-founder Shu Yao: "I loved two facts about the [Rhodia] notepad: 1. it was very easy to tear off each paper along the perforation; and 2. my fountain pen ink didn't bleed on the paper."

John Gruber tell his JetPens story: "I ordered a fistful of these 0.38mm G2s and they showed up yesterday and damn if they're not perfect. Best pen I've ever used."

Lindsay Blakely analyzes the secret to JetPens.com's success.

Lindsay Blakely highlights the popcorn pen as "a favorite with scrapbook fanatics."

"The feel is incredibly tactile and lovely. It works like a fountain pen, with replaceable rich ink cartridges. Once capped it doesn't leak as far as I can tell."

Blueprint features the Pilot Hi-Tec-C 0.3 mm pen.

Margaret Mason asks, "Wouldn't you feel classier, more official, writing with a fountain pen?"

"Looking for a good stocking stuffer? How about the Sakura Aqualip 5-pen set?"

"You want to write on a grain of rice? Take the world's thinnest ball point pens from Signo and do it."

Uncrate notes that Uni-ball's Signo Pen Set has pen tips that have "a diameter of 0.18 mm, or about the width of two human hairs."