There's a moment every stationery lover knows. You open a new pen, press it to paper, and feel that perfect glide — smooth, effortless, satisfying in a way that's almost impossible to explain to someone who doesn't get it. Or you unwrap a limited-edition kawaii pen and feel that little rush of joy at something so small, so beautifully made, so you.
TTPEN UK was built for exactly that feeling. We're a UK-based stationery and lifestyle boutique specialising in premium Japanese writing instruments, kawaii collectibles, officially licensed anime merchandise, and art supplies — all curated by a team of genuine enthusiasts who use and love every product we stock. Every item on our shelves is authentic, officially licensed, and priced in GBP with no hidden import surprises. We don't just sell stationery. We find the products that make you feel something when you hold them.
This guide is our love letter to the first half of 2026 — a deep dive into every exciting product we've added to
Chapter 1: Kawaii & Collectible Gel Pens
Obake Family Ocean Gel Pen 0.5mm — £17.00
When this pen arrived, we spent an embarrassing amount of time just looking at it. The Obake Family Ocean Series, officially licensed by CRUX, places adorable ghost characters in a dreamy underwater world. Four colour variants: gradient teal, soft pink, sky blue, and sleek black. Writes beautifully too — 0.5mm gel ink, crisp lines, no skipping.
Our honest take: Collect all four. Display them together. You won't regret it.
Perfect for: Collectors, students, anime fans, gift-givers | Shop Now
KOOKEI Ice Room Scented Gel Pen — £12.50
Imagine writing your notes and being greeted by the scent of freshly brewed coffee. Or creamy milk tea. Or sweet ice cream. That's the KOOKEI Ice Room Summer Drinks Collection. Scents embedded in the ink itself, 5 refills included, blind box-style packaging.
Perfect for: Stationery collectors, kawaii lovers, students | Shop Now
ZEBRA JJ15 Gel Pen Set — Blue Green — £12.00
ZEBRA doesn't need to make their pens beautiful — their performance alone would be enough. But they do. Soft mint, vibrant teal, deep ocean blue. Silky-smooth, quick-drying, fade-resistant. Pro tip: Use the three shades for colour-coded note-taking — teal for main points, mint for examples, deep blue for definitions.
Perfect for: Students, collectors, bullet journalists | Shop Now
AIKA Snoopy Gel Pens — £11.50
Snoopy has been making people smile since 1950. These officially licensed pens feature graduation-themed designs in beige, light blue, brown, and mint green. As graduation gifts go, they're hard to beat.
Perfect for: Snoopy fans, graduates, collectors, gift-givers | Shop Now
KOKUYO Cat-Themed Gel Pens — £10.00
A masterclass in subtle kawaii. The D-shaped ergonomic grip reduces fatigue during long writing sessions. Transparent ink window, anti-smudge fast-dry ink. As practical as it is adorable.
Perfect for: Students, cat lovers, bullet journalists | Shop Now
KOKUYO Eric Panda Limited Edition Pens — £10.00
The real star here is viviDRY technology — ink that dries almost instantly on contact with paper. A revelation for left-handed writers. Just 12g, five colours, refillable. Genuinely brilliant.
Perfect for: Left-handed writers, Eric Panda fans, students | Shop Now
Pentel ENERGEL Chibi Maruko Chan Set — £18.00
Chibi Maruko Chan has been making Japanese audiences laugh since 1986. Six beautifully illustrated gel pens with ENERGEL liquid gel ink — the smoothness of liquid ink with quick-drying gel properties.
Perfect for: Chibi Maruko Chan fans, Pentel enthusiasts, anime collectors | Shop Now
Powerpuff Girls Gel Pen Set — £8.00
Sugar, spice, and everything nice — plus Chemical X and an impressive 1800m ink capacity. At £8.00, one of the best-value character pen sets we stock. Don't sleep on it.
Perfect for: Powerpuff Girls fans, students, budget-conscious collectors | Shop Now
Labubu Sponge Cute Pen — £10.00
One of those products you have to hold to fully appreciate. The soft sponge grip sleeve is genuinely, tactilely satisfying. It's like writing with a tiny cloud.
Perfect for: Labubu fans, students, tactile writing enthusiasts | Shop Now
Platinum PINGU Clicker Pens — £11.00
PINGU — the Swiss clay-animated penguin waddling into our hearts since 1990 — gets the Platinum treatment. Retro game case design, premium manufacturing quality.
Perfect for: PINGU fans, nostalgia lovers, collectors | Shop Now
JETSTREAM 4-in-1 Multi-Pen — Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi — £18.00
Three 0.7mm ballpoint refills plus a 0.5mm mechanical pencil, all in one elegant package. Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi designs. JETSTREAM's hybrid ink writes smoothly on virtually any paper.
Perfect for: Students, Rilakkuma fans, professionals | Shop Now
Pentel Flower Language EnerGel — £14.00
In Japanese culture, the language of flowers (hanakotoba) is a rich tradition where every bloom carries meaning. Delicate botanical illustrations on the barrel, five ink colours, instant-dry ENERGEL formula.
Perfect for: Botanical art lovers, Pentel fans, students | Shop Now
Chapter 2: Professional & Premium Writing Instruments
uni-ball Jetstream PURE MALT Oak Wood Pen — £21.00
One of the most beautiful writing instruments we've ever stocked. The genuine oak wood barrel means every single pen is unique — no two are exactly alike. That's not a marketing line; it's just the nature of wood.
Perfect for: Professionals, gift-givers, nature lovers, pen collectors | Shop Now
Pilot Frixion 0.45mm Fine Erasable Gel Pens — 12 Colours — £27.00
Gel ink that erases completely using friction-generated heat — it sounds too good to be true, but it works brilliantly. The freezer trick: Frixion ink disappears above ~60°C but reappears when frozen. Keep your notes away from hot cars.
Perfect for: Students, architects, bullet journalists, left-handed writers | Shop Now
Pilot V7 Hi-Tecpoint Rollerball — £11.50
A classic for a reason. Liquid ink that flows almost frictionlessly on paper. Cartridge refill system — replace the ink, not the pen.
Perfect for: Office professionals, students, eco-conscious writers | Shop Now | V7 Refills 3-Pack — £8.00
Deli S653 12-Pack Rollerball Pens — £10.00
Less than £1 per pen for a quality rollerball that performs well above its price point. Outstanding value for classrooms, offices, or anyone who goes through pens quickly.
Perfect for: Teachers, office managers, budget-conscious students | Shop Now
M&G Marco Wooden Eco Pen — £11.00
Cedar wood. Natural grain. Recyclable packaging. For writers who care about where their stationery comes from.
Perfect for: Eco-conscious writers, nature lovers, sustainable gift-givers | Shop Now
Chapter 3: Art Supplies & Markers
Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pens — 10-Colour Set — £29.00
If you only buy one art supply from this entire guide, make it the Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pens. We mean that. Flexible brush tip on one end, fine liner on the other. Five curated palettes: Primary, Bright, Portrait (skin tones), Tropical, or Galaxy.
Perfect for: Artists, calligraphers, bullet journalists, manga artists | Shop Now
STABILO Swing Cool Pastel Highlighters — 8-Pack — £19.00
Neon highlighters are so last decade. Soft, muted colours that highlight effectively without visual strain. No-bleed formula — highlight on both sides of a page without ink showing through.
Perfect for: Students, bullet journalists, office workers | Shop Now
Premium Metallic & Pearl Solid Watercolour Set — 24 Colours — £14.00
There's something almost magical about metallic watercolours — the way they catch the light, shift with the viewing angle. Mineral-based, lightfast, intermixable. Compact metal tin.
Perfect for: Botanical artists, fantasy illustrators, card makers | Shop Now
Platinum Japan Permanent Marker Set — £9.50
Platinum brings the same precision to permanent markers that they're known for in fountain pens. Works on plastic, glass, fabric, metal, and wood. Available in 4 or 12 colours.
Perfect for: DIY enthusiasts, crafters, mixed-media artists | Shop Now
24-Colour Skin-Tones Coloured Leads Set with Auto Pencil — £12.50
For portrait artists, figure drawers, and anime character creators. Full spectrum of human skin tones in oil-based 2.0mm coloured graphite leads. Includes automatic pencil and navy-blue felt pouch.
Perfect for: Portrait artists, anime artists, fashion illustrators | Shop Now
TANOOCI TANOSEE Fruit Scented Side-Click Gel Pens
Orange. Blueberry. Strawberry. Melon. A playful, sensory dimension to everyday writing. Side-button click mechanism, semi-translucent matte barrel, 0.5mm fast-drying black ink.
Perfect for: Students, kawaii stationery lovers, gift-givers | Shop Now
Chapter 4: Anime & Licensed Merchandise Bags
Honkai Star Rail Sunday Book Shoulder Bag — £32.00
When this bag arrived, our team genuinely stopped what they were doing to look at it. An officially licensed miHoYo masterpiece — book-shaped, blue and gold colour palette, elaborate golden compass-like patterns, high-quality PU leather. Surprisingly spacious interior. Limited edition — when it's gone, it's gone.
Perfect for: Honkai: Star Rail fans, anime collectors, cosplayers, gift-givers | Shop Now
Honkai Star Rail Pam Transient Bag — £50.00
Our most premium anime merchandise item — and it earns every penny. Officially licensed miHoYo itabag (痛バッグ), red and black colour scheme, gold-plated hardware, premium PU leather, built-in character display window.
Perfect for: Serious Honkai: Star Rail collectors, cosplayers, premium gift-givers | Shop Now
Custom Ita Bag with Anime Card Display — £14.50
Want to create your own character display bag? The FOURONE Custom Ita Bag is your canvas. Transparent display window for anime cards, photos, or small merchandise. Your fandom, your way.
Perfect for: Anime fans, card collectors, students | Shop Now
Ninth City Large Capacity Backpack — £13.00
Korean fashion meets practical functionality. Soft textured material, adjustable shoulder straps, adorable cloud-shaped plush charm. Large enough for books, a laptop, and all your stationery.
Perfect for: Students, fashion-conscious women, commuters | Shop Now
Chapter 5: Kawaii Accessories & Organisation
Japanese Magnetic Fridge Organiser — £13.00
The kind of product that makes you wonder how you lived without it. Sticks securely to any magnetic surface — no drilling, no adhesive, no damage. Japanese minimalism at its most practical.
Perfect for: Organisation enthusiasts, renters, kitchen lovers | Shop Now
A4 Accordion File Folder — £8.00
500 sheets. 7 colour-coded dividers. Waterproof PP construction. Snap-button closure. Index stickers included. At £8.00, one of the best-value products we stock.
Perfect for: Students, teachers, office workers | Shop Now
Animal Hoodie for Dolls 10cm/20cm — £7.00
Soft fabric, cartoon animal prints, fluffy white trim. Designed for 10cm and 20cm cotton dolls, BJD, and plush toys. Perfect for doll photography and gifting.
Perfect for: Doll collectors, BJD enthusiasts, content creators | Shop Now
Chapter 6: Stationery Sets & Special Gifts
Pentel Limited Edition Cat Stationery Set — £18.50
The Pentel Cat Stationery Set solves the eternal gift problem: finding something that's both genuinely high-quality and genuinely adorable. Gel ink pens, automatic pencil, HB lead refills, highlighter, eraser, and a cat-shaped pen holder — all in a cohesive cat theme. It's the back-to-school gift we'd want to receive.
Perfect for: Students, cat lovers, back-to-school gift-givers | Shop Now
Canmake 40th Anniversary Sheer Gel Eyeliner — £16.00
Forty years of Canmake. Four decades of making Japanese beauty accessible, joyful, and genuinely good. Exclusive packaging — special pink barrel with bow-themed caps. 1.5mm ultra-thin tip, waterproof, up to 8 hours of wear.
Perfect for: Canmake fans, Japanese beauty collectors, makeup beginners | Shop Now
Hongdian Nature Oil Painting Pen — Premium Gift Box
For the person in your life who has everything — and deserves something truly special. Hand-painted oil print barrel in daisy and sunflower designs. Iridium-tipped nib, beautiful gift box. Ready to give the moment it arrives.
Perfect for: Fountain pen enthusiasts, art lovers, luxury gift-givers | Shop Now
The TTPEN UK Team's Honest Personal Picks
Best all-round gel pen: KOKUYO Eric Panda Pens — viviDRY technology is genuinely game-changing.
Best premium pen: uni-ball PURE MALT Oak Wood Pen — there's nothing else quite like it.
Best art supply: Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pens — if you only buy one art supply, make it this.
Best kawaii collectible: Obake Family Ocean Gel Pen — it's just perfect.
Best gift under £20: Pentel Cat Stationery Set — quality, cuteness, and completeness in one box.
Best anime merchandise: Honkai Star Rail Sunday Book Shoulder Bag — a genuine collector's piece.
Best value: Powerpuff Girls Gel Pen Set at £8.00 — don't underestimate it.
Why TTPEN UK?
We're not a faceless marketplace. We're a team of genuine stationery enthusiasts who curate every product we stock because we believe it deserves a place in your collection. Every item is authentic and officially licensed. Every price is in GBP. Every product is chosen because we'd buy it ourselves.
We're constantly adding new products — limited editions sell out fast, so sign up for our newsletter at www.ttpen.co.uk to be first in line.
Happy writing. Happy collecting. Happy creating.
— The TTPEN UK Team
All prices correct at time of publication. Limited-edition items subject to availability.
