Best New Stationery Picks: Highlighters, Fountain Pens, Color Changing Inks and More

Introduction

Every month brings a wave of new stationery, and a few of the latest releases genuinely stand out. This roundup covers a mix of pens, inks, paper goods and planner craft supplies, including interlocking highlighters, natural-material fountain pens, inks that transform color on the page, Studio Ghibli-inspired memos, and a fresh crop of stamps and washi tape. If you are building a planner spread or just enjoy well-made writing tools, there is something here worth a closer look.

Pens and Inks Worth a Second Look

The Epoch Kobaru Connecting Highlighters and Twin Markers use a convenient interlocking design, and their small size makes them easy to carry or arrange however you like. The highlighters have chisel tips, while the twin markers are double-sided with one bold and one fine tip. You can mix and match components to build a custom pen, or pick up a set that includes one twin marker and four highlighters.

The Tenny Fountain Pens are made from natural materials such as polished ox horn and rosewood, which means every pen is completely unique. They come with ink cartridges as well as converters, so you can use bottled fountain pen ink if you prefer.

If you have seen color changing gel pens and markers before, the Monteverde Color Changing Inks still feel different. They transform right before your eyes when paired with the corresponding Changer solution, making them a fun choice for greeting cards, art, planner titles, or anything that needs a little extra flair. The inks are safe to use in fountain pens, but the Changer solution should be applied with a cotton swab or a dip pen. One warning: these inks are not lightfast, so they will fade over time.

Paper and Paper Accessories

For anyone still hunting for a planner, the A6 Hobonichi Techo HON and Original English editions are now available. They remain a reliable option for daily planning and journaling.

The Stalogy Landscape Notebook now comes in limited edition colors: Fog, Forest, and Salvia. These notebooks have horizontal layouts that fit in front of laptops, which makes them handy for people who use digital and analog tools side by side. The light gray gridded pattern keeps writing uniform without being distracting, and you can choose between the 365Days version or the slimmer 1/2 Year version.

Studio Ghibli fans get plenty to like this time around, including memo pads, sticky notes, and folders with motifs from popular Ghibli movies. The Kiki’s Delivery Service Stand Memos deserve their own mention: they can be folded to form a mini signboard for your desk, which is a charming touch for any workspace.

New JetPens Kanso Washi Tapes have also arrived for DIY planner needs. The new designs include months of the year, vertical days of the week, and habit trackers. The tapes can be written on or filled in with any water-based pen, such as gel or rollerball pens, and they are easy to peel and restick as needed.

Craft Supplies for Planners and Journals

Planner users looking to create cohesive, polished spreads should consider the Appree Mood Stickers. Each set contains nine unique stickers made from PET and two types of paper. The rub-on transfer stickers feature realistic-looking florals that work on paper, plastic, and even glass. Simply cut out the sticker you want, remove the backing paper, and rub it onto the surface with a wooden applicator or ruler, then slowly peel away the plastic backing.

Stamps and Ink Pads

The latest Sanby releases cover a few different stamping styles. The Sanby x Miyu Clear Stamp Sets were made in collaboration with Miyu, a Japanese planner known for her calming spreads, and they feature themed numbers, frames, and phrases. Note that you will need acrylic blocks to mount the clear stamps on.

The Sanby x Eric Small Things Acrylic Stand Stamps decorate more than your journal pages. The designs are displayed on acrylic stands that slot into the stamps, so they double as desk decoration when not in use.

Finally, the Sanby x Eric Small Things Schedule Icon Stamps are stacked together in a pen-like shape. Each stamp is labeled with its design and pre-inked color, so you always know which one you have at the ready.

Rounding things out, the MU Inky Pen Stamp Pads include three small ink pads that work well for intricate stamps. You can buy multiple sets to build your preferred color combination. One practical note: the pads can leave an oily residue on some papers, so test them on your paper of choice before committing to a project.

Conclusion

This month’s releases cover the full stationery spectrum: practical upgrades like interlocking highlighters and landscape notebooks, expressive tools like color changing inks and natural-material fountain pens, and plenty of decorative supplies for planner spreads. Choose based on how you actually work and create. Functional tools will earn their place on your desk every day, while the Ghibli memos, stamps, and stickers are best for adding personality to pages you enjoy filling in.