Every year, a few standout stationery items quietly make their way into people’s hearts—and desks. In 2024, it’s these three tools that have become quietly popular, and it’s easy to see why. Simple, clever, and oh-so-satisfying to use, they solve small daily frustrations and add a little more ease to life.
Let’s take a look at the Kokuyo stationery that quietly emerged as crowd-favourites in 2024 and what makes them special.
HAKOAKE 2 Way Portable Scissors
Unboxing Without the Hassle
A cardboard box arrives. You’re excited, but then there’s the hassle. Scissors don’t quite do the job, box cutters feel clunky, and there’s always that moment of hesitation: “What if I scratch what’s inside?” It’s such a small thing, but small things add up.
That’s where HAKOAKE Portable Scissors comes in. The charm of HAKOAKE lies in its convenience—combining the functions of scissors and a cutter into a single item. With a quick slide, it switches between a box cutter and scissors—neatly solving the problem in the simplest way possible.
The short, 3mm blade glides through packing tape without a fuss, protecting what’s inside. Switch to scissors mode, and it’s perfect for snipping through tags or straps. It’s compact, cap-free, and always ready when you need it.
There’s something deeply satisfying about using a tool that does its job so well. HAKOAKE doesn’t just make unboxing easier—it turns it into a small, stress-free ritual. For something so quiet and unassuming, it has a surprising way of becoming your everyday go-to.
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NOVITA Expandable File
A File That Grows With You
Some days, you just need to carry a few papers. Other days, it’s a mountain of notes, documents, and printouts. Most files can’t keep up—they either take up too much space when empty or bulge awkwardly when full. NOVITA Expandable File understands - and addresses - this dilemma perfectly!
Its flexible spine expands up to 8x its size, adjusting to fit exactly what you need. It’s compact when you’re carrying just a little, but when your day gets busier, it expands effortlessly—without crumpling your papers or leaving them curled at the edges.
On top of that, NOVITA can hold not only documents but also thicker memo pads, design paper, and stationery sets. It’s a truly versatile file that lets you organize all types of paper items used in everyday life.
With NOVITA, scattered documents and paper items will neatly come together! Why not lead a relaxed and organized lifestyle, just like NOVITA?
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SYSTEMIC Note Cover
Bring It All Together
Ever struggled with scattered notebooks, pens, sticky notes, even stray papers that always seem to wander, making it hard to find what you need? It adds unnecessary stress to your busiest days.
That’s exactly what SYSTEMIC Note Cover is designed to solve: it’s not just a notebook cover—it’s a smart little system that brings all your essentials together in one place.
Designed to hold two notebooks at once, SYSTEMIC makes it easy to keep everything you need right at your fingertips. The deep pockets hold notebooks securely, whether they’re ring-bound, thick, or compact. There are even extra pockets for pens, sticky notes, business cards, and loose documents. You’ll never have to dig through your bag for the things you use most.
What makes SYSTEMIC so special is its versatility. It works just as well for busy workdays as it does for study sessions or on-the-go planning. You might use it to keep meeting notes and to-do lists side by side, or you could organize a mix of journals, planners, and creative ideas.
However you use it, SYSTEMIC keeps everything neatly in place, ready when you need it. It’s the kind of tool that makes staying organized feel effortless—and that’s why it belongs on the Top Stationery 2024 list.
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A Little Thoughtfulness Goes a Long Way
The charm of these tools—HAKOAKE, NOVITA, and SYSTEMIC—is in their simplicity. They don’t try to do too much. Instead, they solve small, everyday frustrations in thoughtful ways, making life just a little smoother, a little tidier, and a little more enjoyable.
It’s no wonder they’ve become quietly popular in 2024! They’re the kind of tools you start using without much thought, only to realize, over time, that you’ve come to rely on them.
Sometimes, that’s the best kind of stationery—is the kind that simply works.