Desk Therapy: 5 Calm & Minimalist Stationery Picks
Calm your space with five minimalist stationery picks from The Journal Shop. Simple, tactile tools for clearer thinking, gentler writing, and a slower kind of productivity.
Meet the ZIG Art and Graphic Twin pens, the multi-talented markers that are about to become your new creative allies. These twin-tipped wonders feature a fine 0.8 mm point for razor-sharp lines and a flexible brush tip for smooth, sweeping coverage. Boasting a rich spectrum of 80 hues, the ink is water-based, xylene-free, and odourless, making it perfect for a range of watercolour and stamping techniques.
What sets these pens apart? The brush tips are rubber, not fibre, offering superior ink flow and ease of use—especially when colouring directly onto stamps. But don't just stop there; the possibilities are virtually endless. Experiment with a variety of techniques, whether you're adding colour directly to images or blending hues with a separate brush or ZIG watercolour brusH20. The more you use them, the more techniques you'll discover to elevate your artwork.
Kuretake
Founded in 1902 in Nara, Japan, Kuretake has a long-standing reputation for crafting premium writing instruments, inks, and art supplies. The ZIG brand—named for the fluid zigzag motion of writing—emerged in response to Japan's 1970s recession, offering high-quality, cost-effective stationery. Today, ZIG is a global brand sold in over 80 countries, continuing its legacy of superior quality and innovation.
Meet the ZIG Art and Graphic Twin pens, the multi-talented markers that are about to become your new creative allies. These twin-tipped wonders feature a fine 0.8 mm point for razor-sharp lines and a flexible brush tip for smooth, sweeping coverage. Boasting a rich spectrum of 80 hues, the ink is water-based, xylene-free, and odourless, making it perfect for a range of watercolour and stamping techniques.
What sets these pens apart? The brush tips are rubber, not fibre, offering superior ink flow and ease of use—especially when colouring directly onto stamps. But don't just stop there; the possibilities are virtually endless. Experiment with a variety of techniques, whether you're adding colour directly to images or blending hues with a separate brush or ZIG watercolour brusH20. The more you use them, the more techniques you'll discover to elevate your artwork.
Kuretake
Founded in 1902 in Nara, Japan, Kuretake has a long-standing reputation for crafting premium writing instruments, inks, and art supplies. The ZIG brand—named for the fluid zigzag motion of writing—emerged in response to Japan's 1970s recession, offering high-quality, cost-effective stationery. Today, ZIG is a global brand sold in over 80 countries, continuing its legacy of superior quality and innovation.
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Calm your space with five minimalist stationery picks from The Journal Shop. Simple, tactile tools for clearer thinking, gentler writing, and a slower kind of productivity.
Spring is the perfect excuse to give your workspace a gentle refresh. Whether you're tidying your desk, updating your planner, or simply want something new and lovely to write with, here are five of our favourite seasonal picks – each from a different brand we love at The Journal Shop.
If stationery's your thing, then you'll feel right at home with us. We love good stationery (and a good stationery shop!), great design and the joy of owning things that make us happy. We go to great lengths to bring you the brands we know you love and we've been happily doing this since the very beginning of our journey. We believe in good things, always.