Fusion of functionality and design when using a fountain pen and a notebook at the same time
Kokuyo will release a limited edition model of “Campus Soft Ring Notebook” in collaboration with the “safari” series of Germany’s leading writing instrument brand “LAMY” from November 26th.
Prior to the release, Loft, Tokyu Hands, and Itoya will start pre-sale from November 11th. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is 850 yen (excluding tax).
KOKUYO’s “Campus” and LAMY’s “safari” are both historic brands that have been loved for over 40 years.
Bringing together the legacies cultivated by each as “things to write” and “things to be written”, it fuses functionality and design when using a fountain pen and a notebook at the same time. It is said that this collaboration was realized from the desire to further enhance the joy of owning and the enjoyment of writing.
“LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook” is the first soft ring notebook to use “book paper” for the inner paper. The “book paper” is an original base paper from KOKUYO with a history of about 90 years. It is suitable for writing with a fountain pen because it has moderate smoothness, does not bleed easily, and does not bleed through.
The front cover features the “Campus” logo on the front and the “LAMY” logo on the back, giving it a special feeling unique to collaboration. There are three color variations: yellow, which symbolizes “LAMY safari”, and simple black and white. prepared.
LAMY Japan will also release a limited-edition “safari” fountain pen with a one-tone finish that even the clip is the same color as the barrel, and the “Campus” logo on the barrel.
Extra-thick “account book paper” with a firm texture is used for the inner paper
“Ledger paper” that is resistant to folding and wrinkles and has excellent long-term storage stability
In 1913 (Taisho 2), KOKUYO began manufacturing Western-style ledger books. He started the challenge of developing an original paper that would not get stuck even when written with the ultra-fine pen used for writing on account books at the time, and would not bleed or show through.
After that, it took nine years to develop, and around 1930, “book paper” was born. It is a special thick acid-free paper with a firm texture, and it is strong against folding and wrinkles, so it is excellent for long-term storage.
The surface is smooth, slightly dense, and tight, so it is hard to get unevenness due to writing pressure, and it achieves a high-quality writing feel as a high-quality writing paper. It was adopted as the inner paper of “LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook” because it is compatible with fountain pens.
Layout of the “Campus” and “LAMY” logos on the cover and inside paper
The front side has the “Campus” logo, and the back side has a playful design with the Campus notebook layout and the logo replaced with “LAMY”. The inside paper also lays out the “LAMY/Campus” logo near the ring. The ruled lines on the inner paper are a good guide when writing letters, and the dot grid ruled lines are used so that they do not get in the way when drawing sketches and illustrations.
KOKUYO’s unique soft ring that is easy to write and easy to use
It uses Kokuyo’s unique soft ring that allows you to write firmly to the edge of the page without being bothered by your hand.
“LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook”
Product name (product number)/manufacturer’s suggested retail price/color
“LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook A5 Yellow (LC-SV131WT5-L1)” / 850 yen (excluding tax) / Yellow
“LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook A5 White (LC-SV131WT5-L2)” / ¥850 (excluding tax) / White
“LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook A5 Black (LC-SV131WT5-L3)” / 850 yen (excluding tax) / Black
●Size: A5 ●Ruled contents: Dotted grid (5mm) ●Number of sheets: 50
A fountain pen with a limited design featuring the “Campus” logo will also be released at the same time.
“Lamy Safari Campus Edition Fountain Pen (Limited Quantity)”
For this collaboration, a special edition fountain pen that embodies “Less is more” with the iconic wire clip of “LAMY safari” finished in the same color as the pen itself. The “Campus” logo is printed on the opposite side of the “LAMY” logo. The stainless steel nib features a stable writing feel, and the thickness of the pen tip is available in two types, EF (extra-fine) and F (fine), which are suitable for fine writing. The initial loading refill ink is black.
■ Distributor: DKSH Market Expansion Service Japan
Scheduled to be released: November 26, 2022 (pre-sale will be held at Loft, Tokyu Hands, and Itoya (excluding some stores) from November 11)
■ Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 4500 yen (excluding tax)
https://www.kokuyo.co.jp/newsroom/news/category/20221026st.html
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