Ayano’s Favorite Stationery Picks: Soft Colors & Gentle Creativity
Meet Ayano, a creator whose world is shaped by the gentle act of handwriting and hand-drawing. For her, putting pen to paper is more than a habit — it’s a way to calm her nerves, steady her thoughts, and reconnect with herself. She keeps a special drawer filled with her favorite tools, each chosen for how they feel when they move across a page.
Her style blends soft colors, cute details, and fleeting emotions — the kind that appear only in the moment your hand moves. Inspired by fashion hues, beautiful gradients, books, and the soothing rhythm of ASMR, Ayano’s daily writing and drawing rituals bring a quiet kind of magic to ordinary days.
Meet Ayano
Name
- Ayano
About
- I love handwriting and hand-drawing. Writing always calms my nerves, and I even have a special drawer just for my favorite stationery.
Style
- Soft, cute, yet fleeting. Mixed aesthetics.
Inspiration
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Fashion, Beautiful color hues, Books, ASMR.
Ayano’s Top 6 Favorite Items
1. KURETAKE ZIG Clean Color Real Brush
What it does
- Brush-type color pens are perfect for drawing, allowing you to create both thin and thick lines.
Why it’s special
“I like the texture and the way the colors appear on paper. They’re perfect for both drawing and lettering.”
2. TRAVELER’S COMPANY PASSPORT SIZE TRAVELER’S notebook Lightweight Paper
What it does
- It’s supposed to be set up with a matching cover from Traveler’s Company. You can use it for work, art, and you name it.
Why it’s special
“The paper is smooth and durable against smudge. There's no lines which may disturb my journaling.“
3. Asano Midori Transparent Masking Tape
What it does
- Transparent Masking Tape Designed by Illustrator Midori Asano. Perfect for journaling, letter writing, and adding a charming touch to transparent bottles.
Why it’s special
“This adds a delicate touch to my journal. I love the combination of the transparent colors and illustrations.”
4. Words make me notebook
What it does
- A notebook where you can record the words that resonate with you. Once filled, it becomes your perfect book of quotations.
Why it’s special
“I use this for language learning. I usually pick up words from my favorite books or songs, and even from things my favorite artists have said.”
5. STAEDTLER TEXTSURFER MARKER
What it does
- This is a fluorescent marker with a short and flat body.
Why it’s special
“I’ve used this for over 10years. I love its shape—it always makes me happy when I hold it. I also like the color because it’s pleasantly subtle, not too bright.”
5. ZEBRA Mildliner
What it does
- It’s marked with soft colors, making the letters easy to see.
Why it’s special
“I personally use these pens for drawing, and I love how they give my artwork a gentle touch. ”
Reflections from Ayano's Collection
Ayano’s stationery favorites show how deeply she connects with the physical act of creating. Whether it’s the soft sweep of a brush pen, the delicate transparency of washi tape, or the steady stroke of a beloved marker, each item supports her handwriting and drawing routines in a gentle, intimate way.
Her tools are chosen not just for how they look, but for how they move — how ink glides, how color settles, how a pen helps her express thoughts and emotions that don’t fit neatly into typed words. Through these small moments of writing and drawing, Ayano builds a space where creativity feels personal, soothing, and beautifully human.
And if you’d like to see how other creators bring handwriting and creativity into their everyday lives, take a look at our Stataionery Stories corner.
