Stationery Team Picks: What We'd Buy With an Unlimited Budget

Introduction

We asked our team a simple question: what would you buy with an unlimited stationery budget? The answers ranged from milestone fountain pens to thimble-sized ink pads, and every pick earned its place for a practical or emotional reason. Here are the fourteen products that made the cut, grouped by the person who chose them.

Sailor Shikiori Haru-same Fountain Pen and Byakuya Ink

The first pick is a long-awaited first Sailor fountain pen, earmarked for a milestone birthday. Haru-same from the Shikiori line is a genuine stunner: a milky green body, sparkly purple finials, gold trim, and a bicolor nib. Among the many enticing collections Sailor releases, this one keeps coming back as the favorite.

No new fountain pen is complete without a matching ink, and the Shikiori pairing here is Byakuya. Sailor inks are famously beautiful, especially the ones that dual shade, but Byakuya stands out because it can shade gray, green, or purple depending on the paper you use. It makes for a perfectly matchy pen-and-ink combo.

Blackwing Piano Box Gift Set and Delfonics Carrying Bag

Pencils are the next upgrade on the list. The Blackwing Piano Box Gift Set has an elegance that is hard to match; it looks like a mini grand piano sitting on your desk. The graphite and pearl pencils produce soft, dark lines and hold a strong point, which makes them equally suited to drawing and everyday writing.

Pen cases are a declared stationery weakness, and the Delfonics Carrying Bag has been on the wishlist since it arrived at JetPens. It is spacious enough to hold a chunky Hobonichi half-year planner plus all current supplies, which its owner calls a genuine game changer. The plan is to use it at home rather than for journaling on the go.

Doughnut Macaroon Backpack

The Marketing Team swears by the Doughnut Macaroon Backpack, and the conversion is now complete. The standard size fits most 13-inch laptops and includes pockets for cables, pens, and other accessories. The Dusty Blue and Mushroom colorway from the Monet series is especially appealing; it is one of Doughnut’s sustainable lines, made from recycled twill polyester with silicone accents, and the flower zipper pulls seal the deal.

Hightide 30 Minute Hourglass and Pilot S30 Drafting Pencil

Sometimes you buy a product simply because it looks wonderful on your desk, and the Hightide 30 Minute Hourglass in Amber is exactly that. The amber sand gives it a vintage vibe that suits anyone drawn to beautiful analog tools, even though other colors are available.

Pivoting to something smaller, the Pilot S30 Drafting Pencil earns its spot through details. The wood barrel is just the right shade of brown, neither too red nor too yellow. It has a low center of gravity yet feels light in the hand and velvety smooth to use. Unlike the S20 version, the pencil cap matches the body, which is the kind of small detail that makes it so appealing.

MU My Icon Clear Stamps and Tsukineko Soramame Ink Pads

Stamps come next, and the honest answer is all of them. The MU My Icon Clear Stamp designs complement each other, such as days 1-16 paired with days 17-31, alongside cute frames and a favorite Lunar Phases set. Clear stamps are already space saving, and these tiny versions are even more so.

The logical follow-up to stamps is ink pads, and the Tsukineko Soramame line has an irresistible theme: beans. These thimble-sized pads sit in a tray like beans in a pod and even come with bean label stickers, a nod to the name’s meaning, broad beans. With 36 colors on offer, it is hard to stop at just a few.

Doughnut Gleam Mobile Pouch

For everyday errands around the studio, the Doughnut Gleam Mobile Pouch in Blue Lotus solves a real problem. It comes with a detachable crossbody strap in the same color as the zipper, and it has slots and compartments sized for a phone, key card, and a pen, with room to spare. Instead of everything piling into one pocket, each item gets its own place.

Traveler’s Notebook and Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner Pens

The Traveler’s Notebook has been on the wishlist for a while, and its modular system is the reason to finally take the plunge. Because inserts can be swapped out at any time, there is no pressure about how the pages get filled, which removes the paralysis of committing to a single notebook. The Blue Leather cover delivers vintage character without looking outdated, making it a good companion for trips to national parks.

To write and sketch with it, the Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner Pens are a proven favorite, already trusted over five years of use. A few colors have gone missing along the way, so a fresh set in the roll-up case keeps the new ones organized and far less likely to disappear. They are also great for doodling on thick stationery cards.

Artisaire Wax Sealing: Olive Wreath Stamp and Thyme Wax Sticks

A thoughtfully prepared gift deserves a finishing touch, and the Artisaire Olive Wreath Wax Seal Stamp delivers a classic greenery design that works for any occasion. Because the design has no clear top or bottom, there is no need to overthink the orientation when stamping.

The Olive Wreath pairs naturally with the Artisaire Thyme Sealing Wax Sticks, whose muted green color complements the wreath design beautifully. Stick form makes the wax easier to control, and using a low temperature hot glue gun helps achieve a clean, perfect circle for stamping.

Overall Buying Advice

The common thread across these picks is that each one either solves a real everyday problem or brings genuine joy to a routine. If you are building your own wishlist, start with the item that fixes your biggest friction point, whether that is carrying gear, staying organized, or simply making writing time feel special. Matching accessories, like a pen with a coordinating ink or a seal stamp with complementary wax, is also an easy way to make a purchase feel more personal.

Conclusion

An unlimited budget makes every pick easy, but the real lesson is that great stationery does not need to be complicated: a beautiful pen, a dependable notebook, a well-organized bag, and a finishing touch for gifts cover most of what matters. Any one of these fourteen products is a solid starting point for upgrading your own desk.