Image of “LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook”
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”, and combining functionality and design when using a fountain pen and a notebook at the same time, we will further enhance the joy of owning and writing for customers. This collaboration was realized because of my desire to do so.
The “LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook” to be released this time is the first soft ring notebook to use “book paper” for the inner paper. “Book paper” is KOKUYO’s original base paper with a history of about 90 years. It is suitable for writing with a fountain pen because it is moderately smooth, 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 feel unique to collaboration. Three color variations are available: yellow, which symbolizes LAMY safari, and simple black and white.
In addition, LAMY Japan will release a limited-edition “safari” fountain pen with a one-tone design that even the clip is the same color as the main shaft, and a “Campus” logo on the main shaft.
Scheduled to be released: Saturday, November 26, 2022 * From Friday, November 11, pre-sales will be held at Loft, Tokyu Hands, and Itoya (excluding some stores).
■ Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (excluding consumption tax): 850 yen
・Features of “LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook”
Kokuyo’s “book paper” with a history of about 90 years is used for the inner paper
In 1913 (Taisho 2), KOKUYO began manufacturing Western-style ledger books. We started the challenge of developing original paper that does not get stuck even when writing with the ultra-fine pens used for writing on account books at the time, and does not bleed or show through. After that, it took nine years to develop, and around 1930, “book paper” was born.
The “book paper” is a special thick neutral paper with a firm texture. In addition, the surface is smooth and has a slightly high density, 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 is also compatible with fountain pens, so we adopted it for the inner paper of “LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook” this time.
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 the same layout as the Campus notebook, but the logo has been replaced with “LAMY”, giving it a playful design. The inside paper also has the “LAMY/Campus” logo laid out near the ring.
For the ruled lines of the inner paper, we adopted a dot grid ruled line that provides a good guide when writing letters and does not interfere with drawing sketches and illustrations.
Kokuyo’s original soft ring
KOKUYO’s unique soft ring that allows you to write firmly to the edge of the page without worrying if your hand hits it.
·Line up
(From left) Yellow, White, Black
Product name Product number Manufacturer’s request
Retail price (excluding consumption tax) Color LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook
A5 Yellow LC-SV131WT5-L1 850 Yen Yellow LAMY/Campus Soft Ring Notebook
A5 White LC-SV131WT5-L2 850 yen White LAMY/Campus soft ring notebook
A5 Black LC-SV131WT5-L3 850 yen Black
●Size: A5 ●Ruled contents: Dotted grid (5mm) ●Number of sheets: 50
・Reference
“Lamy Safari Campus Edition Fountain Pen” (limited quantity)
For this collaboration, it is a special edition fountain pen that embodies “Less is more” with the iconic LAMY safari wire clip finished in the same color as the pen itself. In addition, the Campus logo is printed on the reverse 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 Co., Ltd.
Scheduled to be released: Saturday, November 26, 2022 * From Friday, November 11, pre-sales will be held at Loft, Tokyu Hands, and Itoya (excluding some stores).
■ Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (excluding consumption tax): 4,500 yen
Inquiries about LAMY products:
For media inquiries, please contact:
DKSH Market Expansion Service Japan Co., Ltd.
Consumer Goods Division Yoshimi Matsuda
Phone 03-5441-4517 / konomi.matsuda@dksh.com
General customer inquiries:
DKSH Market Expansion Service Japan Co., Ltd.
Customer service
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About LAMY safari
Since its release in 1980, it is a standard series that has gained tremendous support from writing instrument fans around the world, especially from young people.
The grip part of the light and durable resin body has an indentation so that everyone can hold the pen correctly. The large wire clip firmly grips the pocket of thick casual wear such as denim.
https://lamy.jp/collections/lamy-safari/products/safari-yellow-fountain
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