It’s hard to imagine how any of our  favorite pens and pencils can be improved,
It’s hard to imagine how any of our  favorite pens and pencils can be improved,

but Japanese stationery brands are  constantly developing new and innovative ways
but Japanese stationery brands are  constantly developing new and innovative ways

to make them better.
to make them better.

In this video, we’ll show you  nine cult classic pens and pencils
In this video, we’ll show you  nine cult classic pens and pencils

and their high-tech, enhanced versions.
and their high-tech, enhanced versions.

Ballpoint Pens
Ballpoint Pens

Pilot Acroball 3 Ballpoint Multi Pen → Pilot Acroball Spotliter 3 Color Ballpoint Multi Pen + Highlighter
Pilot Acroball 3 Ballpoint Multi Pen → Pilot Acroball Spotliter 3 Color Ballpoint Multi Pen + Highlighter

Pilot Acro ink has the flow of a gel ink  with the reliability of a ballpoint ink.
Pilot Acro ink has the flow of a gel ink  with the reliability of a ballpoint ink.

The Acroball 3 Multi Pen lets you switch  quickly between black, blue, and red refills
The Acroball 3 Multi Pen lets you switch  quickly between black, blue, and red refills

without needing to reach for another pen.
without needing to reach for another pen.

The Spotliter takes this  convenience to the next level.
The Spotliter takes this  convenience to the next level.

When you’re in the middle of a study session,
When you’re in the middle of a study session,

the last thing you want to do is lose your train  of thought by having to find a highlighter.
the last thing you want to do is lose your train  of thought by having to find a highlighter.

All you have to do is turn the Spotliter pen over
All you have to do is turn the Spotliter pen over

and remove the clear cap to reveal a highlighter!
and remove the clear cap to reveal a highlighter!

Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pen →  Uni Jetstream Edge Ballpoint Pen
Uni Jetstream Ballpoint Pen →  Uni Jetstream Edge Ballpoint Pen

We’re big fans of the Jetstream thanks to  its extraordinarily smooth ballpoint ink,
We’re big fans of the Jetstream thanks to  its extraordinarily smooth ballpoint ink,

and Uni added another excellent pen  to the lineup with the Jetstream Edge.
and Uni added another excellent pen  to the lineup with the Jetstream Edge.

This sleek, futuristic pen comes  with a specially designed tip
This sleek, futuristic pen comes  with a specially designed tip

that tapers towards the end, so you  can see exactly where you’re writing.
that tapers towards the end, so you  can see exactly where you’re writing.

The Point Tip is also  available in a 0.38 mm refill
The Point Tip is also  available in a 0.38 mm refill

for those who prefer a slightly bolder line.
for those who prefer a slightly bolder line.

Zebra Surari Ballpoint Pen  → Zebra bLen Ballpoint Pen
Zebra Surari Ballpoint Pen  → Zebra bLen Ballpoint Pen

The Zebra Surari’s low-viscosity  ink is carefully formulated
The Zebra Surari’s low-viscosity  ink is carefully formulated

to reduce friction while writing.
to reduce friction while writing.

Like the Surari, the bLen also  uses Zebra’s emulsion ink,
Like the Surari, the bLen also  uses Zebra’s emulsion ink,

but its body has been carefully engineered  to prevent any of the annoying rattling
but its body has been carefully engineered  to prevent any of the annoying rattling

that can plague other pens.
that can plague other pens.

Not only does the tip have  a pleasantly cushioned feel,
Not only does the tip have  a pleasantly cushioned feel,

the wide rubber section reminds you to relax
the wide rubber section reminds you to relax

and hold the pen gently for a comfortable,  stress-free writing experience.
and hold the pen gently for a comfortable,  stress-free writing experience.

Gel Pens
Gel Pens

Pilot Juice Gel Pen → Pilot Juice Up Gel Pen
Pilot Juice Gel Pen → Pilot Juice Up Gel Pen

Pilot Juice Gel Pens come  in tons of vibrant colors,
Pilot Juice Gel Pens come  in tons of vibrant colors,

including pastel and metallic hues.
including pastel and metallic hues.

These fun colors are also  available in the Juice Up,
These fun colors are also  available in the Juice Up,

which uses a smoother version of the Juice’s ink.
which uses a smoother version of the Juice’s ink.

But the real innovation  lies in the Juice Up’s tip.
But the real innovation  lies in the Juice Up’s tip.

The unique synergy tip combines the best  of the conical and needle point worlds.
The unique synergy tip combines the best  of the conical and needle point worlds.

It’s durable like a conical tip  and precise like a needlepoint tip!
It’s durable like a conical tip  and precise like a needlepoint tip!

By the way, if you’re a fan of the  FriXion lineup of erasable pens,
By the way, if you’re a fan of the  FriXion lineup of erasable pens,

Pilot uses the synergy tip in  the FriXion Point Knock, too.
Pilot uses the synergy tip in  the FriXion Point Knock, too.

Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen → Uni-ball One Gel Pen
Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen → Uni-ball One Gel Pen

The Uni-ball Signo is beloved by stationery fans.
The Uni-ball Signo is beloved by stationery fans.

With a wide range of tip sizes and colors,
With a wide range of tip sizes and colors,

there’s something in the lineup for everyone.
there’s something in the lineup for everyone.

You would think that it’d be  difficult to improve on the Signo,
You would think that it’d be  difficult to improve on the Signo,

but we think Uni-ball hit it  out of the park with the One.
but we think Uni-ball hit it  out of the park with the One.

Its ink is specially formulated  with large pigment particles
Its ink is specially formulated  with large pigment particles

that stay on the surface of the paper,
that stay on the surface of the paper,

which makes your writing crisper and more vibrant.
which makes your writing crisper and more vibrant.

Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pen → Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pen
Zebra Sarasa Clip Gel Pen → Zebra Sarasa R Gel Pen

If you’ve seen these vintage-inspired gel pens,
If you’ve seen these vintage-inspired gel pens,

then you won’t need any introduction  to the Zebra Sarasa Clip.
then you won’t need any introduction  to the Zebra Sarasa Clip.

It comes in tons of colors,  including a fun marbled version!
It comes in tons of colors,  including a fun marbled version!

The minimalist Sarasa R takes the  best qualities of this gel pen
The minimalist Sarasa R takes the  best qualities of this gel pen

and adds a unique twist.
and adds a unique twist.

Rather than the pigment-based  ink of the Sarasa Clip,
Rather than the pigment-based  ink of the Sarasa Clip,

the Sarasa R uses a dye-based  ink that has more color density.
the Sarasa R uses a dye-based  ink that has more color density.

The colors pop on the page, with a darker  black ink and brighter colored ink.
The colors pop on the page, with a darker  black ink and brighter colored ink.

Mechanical Pencils
Mechanical Pencils

Pentel Orenz Mechanical Pencil →  Pentel Orenz Nero Mechanical Pencil
Pentel Orenz Mechanical Pencil →  Pentel Orenz Nero Mechanical Pencil

The Pentel Orenz has the impressive ability  to use leads as fine as 0.2 mm wide.
The Pentel Orenz has the impressive ability  to use leads as fine as 0.2 mm wide.

Its ingenious mechanism retracts  the guide pipe as you write,
Its ingenious mechanism retracts  the guide pipe as you write,

so the lead is always protected.
so the lead is always protected.

The Nero might just look like a  stealthy version of the Orenz,
The Nero might just look like a  stealthy version of the Orenz,

but it adds one indispensable feature:
but it adds one indispensable feature:

the lead automatically advances when  you lift the pencil from the page.
the lead automatically advances when  you lift the pencil from the page.

Once you get it started, you won’t have to  interrupt your writing until the lead runs out.
Once you get it started, you won’t have to  interrupt your writing until the lead runs out.

Uni Alpha Gel Mechanical Pencil → Uni  Alpha Gel Switch Mechanical Pencil
Uni Alpha Gel Mechanical Pencil → Uni  Alpha Gel Switch Mechanical Pencil

If you suffer from hand cramps  after long writing sessions,
If you suffer from hand cramps  after long writing sessions,

the Uni Alpha Gel Mechanical  Pencil was made for you.
the Uni Alpha Gel Mechanical  Pencil was made for you.

Its squishy silicone grip cushions your fingers
Its squishy silicone grip cushions your fingers

and keeps your hand from  holding the pen too tightly.
and keeps your hand from  holding the pen too tightly.

Why not make this mechanical pencil even better
Why not make this mechanical pencil even better

by adding Uni’s Kuru Toga mechanism?
by adding Uni’s Kuru Toga mechanism?

If you’ve never heard of the Kuru Toga,
If you’ve never heard of the Kuru Toga,

it’s a mechanical pencil that  rotates the lead as you write.
it’s a mechanical pencil that  rotates the lead as you write.

That way, the lead wears down evenly,  so your writing stays consistent.
That way, the lead wears down evenly,  so your writing stays consistent.

The Switch also lets you turn off Kuru  Toga mode, which keeps the lead still.
The Switch also lets you turn off Kuru  Toga mode, which keeps the lead still.

Zebra DelGuard Mechanical Pencil →  Zebra DelGuard Type-ER Mechanical Pencil
Zebra DelGuard Mechanical Pencil →  Zebra DelGuard Type-ER Mechanical Pencil

The Zebra DelGuard will make sure  that you never break your lead again!
The Zebra DelGuard will make sure  that you never break your lead again!

Its two-part system protects the lead  from both vertical and sideways pressure.
Its two-part system protects the lead  from both vertical and sideways pressure.

To make this pencil even better,
To make this pencil even better,

Zebra focused on something you might  not think about until you need it:
Zebra focused on something you might  not think about until you need it:

the attached eraser.
the attached eraser.

While you’re writing, the attached  eraser stays hidden inside the clicker.
While you’re writing, the attached  eraser stays hidden inside the clicker.

But when you turn the pencil upside down,
But when you turn the pencil upside down,

the eraser extends and locks in  place so you can use it right away.
the eraser extends and locks in  place so you can use it right away.

Which next-gen feature is your favorite?
Which next-gen feature is your favorite?

Let us know in the comments below.
Let us know in the comments below.

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if you want to see more  innovative pens and pencils!
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Thanks for watching.
Thanks for watching.

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to the Pilot Acroball Spotliter  3 Color Ballpoint Multi Pen + ...
to the Pilot Acroball Spotliter  3 Color Ballpoint Multi Pen + ...

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...like they're Digivolving...  or something? [Laughs]
...like they're Digivolving...  or something? [Laughs]

Why not make this mechanical pencil even  better by add Uni's Kuru Toga Mech...
Why not make this mechanical pencil even  better by add Uni's Kuru Toga Mech...

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