Best New Stationery: Glass Pens, Cute Pouches, and Ghibli Goods Worth a Look

Introduction

A new wave of stationery has landed, and it covers a lot of ground: handcrafted glass pens, a surprisingly deep customizable pen system, clever carry solutions, fountain pen friendly notebooks, and a generous helping of character goods from Studio Ghibli, Sanrio, and LINE. Here is what stands out and who each item is really for.

Specialty Pens

Glass pens are trending hard in Japan right now, and it is easy to see why. They are surprisingly easy to use, work with any ink you dip them into, and are especially convenient if you like switching between ink colors often. If you have been putting one off because it looks like a fancy paperweight, this is a good moment to reconsider.

Beyond glass pens, this batch also includes a genuinely deep custom pen system and a new special-edition fountain pen from Sailor, so there is something here for dip-pen newcomers and seasoned pen people alike.

Guri Koubou Glass Pens

These artisan-made pens come from Guri Koubou, a glass studio in Kanagawa, Japan, and the craftsmanship shows. Because they are handcrafted, stock can take a while to arrive, so restock notifications are worth signing up for. Herbin also makes glass pens if you want an alternative style to compare.

Herbin Glass Pens

Herbin brings its own take on the glass pen, offering another well-made option for anyone who wants the dip-and-write flexibility of glass without committing to a single bottled ink color.

Komamono Lab Fonte Pen

The Fonte system is customization on another level. Choose from four tip types: brush, glass, fountain pen nib, or rollerball. Then pick a cap color to finish the pen. Except for the glass version, the bodies come with converters, so you can use any bottled fountain pen ink you like. Note that pens and caps are sold separately, so make sure you have one of each in your cart before checking out. They are affordable enough to try more than one.

Sailor LINE FRIENDS Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen (Cony)

Sailor has added Cony the bunny to its LINE FRIENDS Pro Gear Slim lineup, joining Sally and Brown, which are still available. The designs are based on stickers from LINE, the popular messaging app, and the pink Cony edition is especially charming. These are special editions, so grab one while stock lasts.

Holders and Pouches

This release also covers how you carry your tools, with two cleverly designed options: one for washi tape on the go and one for showing off your favorite things.

Both are small, practical, and thoughtfully detailed, which makes them easy gifts as well as easy keepsakes.

Kanmido Maco Washi Tape Holder

The Kanmido Maco is about the size of a pen, so it fits neatly in pen cases, and the loop on top lets you hang it from a keychain. The plastic body has a serrated edge that tears tape easily and safely. It comes with five cores that hold 80 to 100 centimeters of 15 millimeter wide tape. Wrapping tape around the cores is a little finicky, so keep the included wrapping tool safe.

Lihit Lab Myfa Decoration Pouch

Short for “my favorite,” the Myfa Decoration Pouch is built for showing off what you love. Available in two sizes, it has clear outer pockets for photocards or acrylic standees, plus clear sheets you can decorate and use as overlays or backgrounds. A D-ring on the side accepts a charm or carrying strap, and inside, compartments hold pens and accessories. Pins and badges attach nicely to the mesh pockets.

Notebooks

Two notebook releases round things out, one aimed at desk-based note takers and one for freeform journaling.

Both use well-regarded paper and pair naturally with washi tape and your favorite pens.

Kleid Original Notebooks (Landscape)

Kleid’s landscape-format notebooks sit perfectly on a desk in front of a laptop, letting you blend analog and digital workflows. They are filled with fountain pen friendly, two millimeter graph OK Fools Paper, and both white and cream paper versions exist, so double-check which one you are adding to your cart.

Mark’s Log Undated Diaries

The Log diaries give you freedom to write whatever you want, whenever you want, in weekly or daily formats. They suit travel notes, recipes, or thoughts about favorite hobbies, and they pair well with Mark’s Maste Washi Tapes. There are additional spreads for vision planning, wish lists, maps, and more, plus a large pen loop on the back cover so a pen is always within reach.

Character Goods

The character goods lineup is the heart of this release, with new Studio Ghibli items, Sanrio-themed tools from Pentel and Kamio Japan, and a few collectible touches in between.

The Ghibli selection includes Movic letter sets, folders, stickers, and washi tapes, alongside the pens and stamps highlighted below.

Uni-ball One F Gel Pen (Susuwatari)

This Uni-ball One F gel pen is adorned with Susuwatari, the soot sprites from Totoro and Spirited Away. It is a small, practical way to keep a favorite film close at hand during everyday writing.

Beverly Companion Stamps (Totoro/Kiki)

Beverly’s Companion Stamps bring Totoro and Kiki designs to your pages, and the details are genuinely charming, including one where a mini Totoro carries a stick and flower. Great for decorating journals, letters, and planner spreads.

Kamio Japan Box Pen Cases

These box pen cases come in two soft colors with windows to display your stationery. The Cinnamoroll version is a clear favorite, but the Kuromi case is just as cute, depending on which character you side with.

Pentel EnerGel Sanrio Pens

Pentel’s EnerGel pens are decorated with cute Sanrio characters and filled with black ink, making them easy to use daily rather than just display. The related EnerGize mechanical pencils also come in Snoopy and Kirby designs if your fandom leans elsewhere.

Buying Advice

If you write with bottled ink, start with the Komamono Lab Fonte system or a glass pen, since both reward experimentation with ink colors. If your interest is organization and display, the Kanmido holder and the Myfa pouch solve real carry problems. Journaling fans should look at the Kleid landscape notebooks for desk work and the Mark’s Log diaries for freeform writing. And if character goods are the draw, the Ghibli and Sanrio items are the kind of things that sell out, so acting early is usually wise.

Conclusion

This is a well-rounded stationery drop: functional tools with genuine craftsmanship on the pen side, clever small accessories for carrying and display, and a charming set of character collaborations. Pick the category that matches how you actually write and carry your tools, and you are unlikely to go wrong.