Art Supply Review: Kokuyo Pasta Solid Markers

Art Supply Review: Kokuyo Pasta Solid Markers

Review by Tina Koyama I’m always curious about art materials with unique properties, and Kokuyo Pasta Solid Markers (30/$82.50; smaller sets available) certainly fill the bill on many counts. (And Pasta – what a curious name!) First, let’s talk about the packaging and design – both of the product set and the product itself. The…

Paper Review: Kokuyo Perpanep A5 Notebooks

Paper Review: Kokuyo Perpanep A5 Notebooks

Kokuyo Perpanep ($14.25 each) is a new line of paper notebooks that take a bit of study to make sense of the line. The Perpanep name, for starters is an anagram of the words “pen” and “paper” which is a bit of a tongue twister to say. Then, the books come in three ruling options:…

Review: Kokoyu Systemic Notebook Cover A5 Fabric in Real Life Usage

Review: Kokoyu Systemic Notebook Cover A5 Fabric in Real Life Usage

Often, the reviews I write are after using a product for just a couple days or even a couple hours.  However, I have been using the Kokoyu Systemic Fabric Notebook Cover in A5 size ($23) for several months now.  This gives me the opportunity to talk through its real-life usability. It also means my photos…