Yin Chi’s Favorite Stationery Picks for Everyday Calm
Meet Yin Chi, a member of the ZenPop team who finds joy in the quiet scent of new books and crisp paper. Her desk reflects her love for simplicity, minimal, monochrome, and practical. Between work and family, she reaches for tools that make writing effortless and meaningful.
Whether it’s jotting notes for the day, journaling memories for her child, or neatly sealing an envelope, Yin Chi’s stationery choices blend calm function with timeless style.
Meet Yin Chi
Name
- Yin Chi
About
- Love the smell of new books and papers, always looking forward to trying out new pens.
Style
- minimal & monochrome, pratical & simple
Inspiration
- The moments that make me feel alive, touched by joy and wonder.
Yin Chi’s Top 9 Favorite Items
1. ZEBRA Jetstream 0.7
What I use it for
- To write the communication notebook for my kid daily
Why it’s special
“The ink dry so fast and I can write clearly and smoothly. After using many different ballpens while being a student, I wish I could have met this pen earlier as I imagine I could write much faster during my exam.”
2. LAMY Safari EF fountain pen
What I use it for
- I use it everyday in the office
Why it’s special
“This is my favourite fountain pen after trying Preppy and Kakuno. It looks cool and durable, I feel motivated while using it and somehow helps me tidy my mind with differents ideas.
3. NICHIBAN tenori Ichioshi Adhesive Tape
What I use it for
- to seal envelope
Why it’s special
“It helps me to seal envelope or stick something easily without getting my hands dirty compare to the traiditional sticky glue. It is small and portable yet very strong enough to stick something.”
4. ZEBRA DRAFIX DM5-300 Mechanical Pencil
What I use it for
- When I need to write in pencil for some brainstorming tasks at work
Why it’s special
“I used this almost every day for my first job. It is light and I can easily see what I am writing. I admire my first supervisor a lot, and seeing her use this mechanical pencil makes me want to try as well. I just loved it and could not let it go for its stability in writing.”
5. ROLLBAHN Flat Pencil Case
What I use it for
- To keep all of my daily use stationery items
Why it’s special
“Perfect color, size and texture for me. I knew this is the one when I saw it in a stationery store in Japan.”
6. LITHIT LAB Open Ring Note Book (A5 size)
What I use it for
- To jot down notes and ideas at work daily
Why it’s special
“It is refillable, and I love its simple design. The cover is hard enough to protect the sheet inside. I put some stickers to distunguish it from my co-workers' one.”
7. PILOT Frisxion Synergy Knock 03
What I use it for
- For brain storming or layout drafting
Why it’s special
“It is light and write like a real ball pen while can be easily erased.”
8. KEPT Ruler
What I use it for
- I seldom use it but this looks nice so I want to keep it for my stationery set
Why it’s special
“It looks subtle but the blue at the bottom half makes it stand out. I do not use rulers that often now so it is more like a decoration.”
9. HOBONICHI Weeks Planner
What I use it for
- For journaling, keep record for my kid
Why it’s special
“I started journaling as I want to keep a record on all the precioius moment for my kid. I hope I can keep doing this for years so when my kid turns into 18 years old, that will become a secret surprise gift for him.”
Reflections from Yin Chi's Desk
Yin Chi’s selections reveal a love for tools that balance beauty and practicality. From her smooth-writing Jetstream pen to her well-loved Hobonichi Weeks planner, each item on her desk serves a quiet purpose, helping her stay organized, express care, and capture the small details that matter most.
Her stationery choices reflect a sense of calm focus and thoughtful rhythm. Whether she’s jotting a note for work, journaling memories for her child, or simply admiring the design of a ruler she rarely uses, every piece has meaning.
Yin Chi reminds us that stationery can be more than tools, it can be part of how we think, remember, and connect with the world around us.
Curious about what’s on other desks? Discover more inspiring picks in our Stataionery Stories corner.
