[Marks Co., Ltd.] MARK’STYLE Azabudai Hills, a collection of high-quality stationery and miscellaneous goods, is celebrating its 1st anniversary.
Marks Co., Ltd. Press release: November 12, 2024 MARK’STYLE Azabudai Hills, a collection of high-quality stationery and miscellaneous goods, is celebrating its 1st
anniversary. Held an event to sell limited capless fountain pen products and to convey the charm of handwriting
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3418/110/3418-110-80cd8ca39a791857b59bf8e4d4f44e14-2000×1334.jpg
miscellaneous goods, will soon celebrate its 1st anniversary. To commemorate the 1st anniversary of the opening, from Tuesday, November 19th, we will be selling limited edition products of the long-selling fountain pen “Capless”, which has been a long-selling fountain pen since its release in 1963 as the world’s first fountain pen without a cap, as well as a theme of “handwriting”. We will be holding a gallery event.
MARK’STYLE Azabudai Hills is a flagship design gift store operated by MARK’S, a global company that sells design stationery and
miscellaneous goods, with the theme of “bringing comfort to the world with the beauty of Japan.” Under the theme of “MARK’S meets PILOT,” we offer a lineup of products centered on “things to write with” and “things to be written on” = writing instruments and writing media, as a showcase that embodies the synergy between MARK’S and writing instrument manufacturer Pilot Corporation Co., Ltd. I am. In addition, a pen concierge who is knowledgeable about writing instruments is always stationed at the “writing instrument counter,” where you can carefully try out writing instruments and choose the one that is perfect for you from among a variety of writing instruments. Since its opening, Azabudai Hills has been attracting attention from a global perspective for both tourism and shopping. MARK’STYLE Azabudai Hills, located on the 4th floor of Tower Plaza, is also driving inbound demand with its Japanese design miscellaneous goods and stationery. To commemorate our 1st anniversary, we will be releasing a limited edition of Pilot’s knock-type fountain pen “Capless”, which uses a mechanism that allows you to take out and take out the pen tip by clicking like a ballpoint pen. When the store opened last year, they sold limited edition items, and they were so popular that they sold out. In addition, the in-shop gallery will hold events with the theme of “handwriting” and pre-sell new products of “Graphed notebooks using notebook paper” by EDiT, a notebook and notebook brand for adults. MARK’STYLE Azabudai Hills welcomes domestic and international customers with a selection of items perfect for gifts for loved ones or for yourself. ■Limited products As a 1st anniversary limited edition product of MARK’STYLE Azabudai Hills, two types of
sophisticated colored knock-type fountain pens “Capless” (available in various small and medium fonts) will be available in limited quantities from November 19th (Tuesday). will be sold at From the same day, MARK’STYLE official online store ( https://www.markstyle.jp/ ) will also be released.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3418/110/3418-110-93850650812e6efde030475db20f64ee-2000×1334.jpg “Pilot MARK’STYLE Limited Fountain Pen Capless” Anniversary Yellow ¥35,200 (tax included) ■Pre-release products We will pre-sell new sizes of A5 exact size, B6 variant, and new color variations of B7 variant of EDiT, a planner and notebook brand for adults, “Graph notebook using notebook paper with PVC cover”. “Graph notebook using EDiT notebook paper” is Marks’ original notebook paper “NEO AGENDA for EDiT”, which is particular about “thinness and lightness” and “whiteness” that makes the color of the ink stand out. )” is used as notebook paper. This paper provides a high-quality writing experience that prevents bleed through.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3418/110/3418-110-34e2f27efcca38caab50e5b34af01537-1542×845.jpg “EDiT Graph notebook using notebook paper with PVC cover” A5 size 2,640 yen (tax included), B6 size 2,200 yen (tax included), B7 size 1,100 yen (tax included) ■In-shop gallery project The in-shop gallery offers three exhibitions and experiential events. The first is a collection of all the major models from the Capless series by Pilot, the world leader in fountain pens, all in one place. You can fully see the charm of sophisticated coloring. Experience the evolution of capless design and technology through the exhibition of each model, which has been loved for more than half a century since its launch as the world’s first fountain pen without a cap in 1963. The second is a special extra-large trial writing corner for “NEO AGENDA,” which is irresistible for notebook lovers. Marks’ original notebook paper “NEO AGENDA” is characterized by a smooth writing experience that does not easily bleed through even with fountain pens or ink. You can try out the writing experience using “Capless” on the spot. Third, we will exhibit and sell a full lineup of the popular “EDiT grid notebooks using notebook paper.” “Graph notebooks using EDiT notebook paper” are available in three sizes (A5, B6, B7), and the cover comes in 7 chic colors such as “Midnight Black” and “Light Latte”, and the B7 size has a pop Available in 9 colors with PVC cover. The paper used is “NEO AGENDA for EDiT,” which is thin, light, and has a smooth writing feel. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a look at the design and features that meet every writer’s needs. [Event Overview] ・Holding period: November 19th (Tuesday) to December 8th (Sunday) ・Venue: MARK’STYLE Azabudai Hills in-shop gallery
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3418/110/3418-110-d4b09e3c777b7025fc9fd085d0616975-1500×850.jpg We will measure your pen pressure and writing speed, and based on the handwriting and pressure, our pen doctor will suggest a fountain pen that is suitable for you. This event is open to both those who are purchasing fountain pens for the first time, as well as those who have been using them for many years. Measurements are free of charge. [Event Overview] ・Date and time: November 22nd (Friday) 11:00-18:00 November 23rd (Sat) 11:00-17:00 ・Venue: MARK’STYLE Azabudai Hills Writing Instruments Counter *Time required: Approximately 15 to 30 minutes per person *There will be a break of about 1 hour each day during the trip ■The in-shop gallery has held 15 exhibitions and pop-ups so far MARK’STYLE Azabudai Hills’ in-shop gallery has held exhibitions and pop-ups that combine a variety of art and design. In particular, the exhibition of light-themed art “EMISSION”, contemporary crafts by Yuki Onizuka, and “Namiki” fountain pens using traditional maki-e techniques will provide new inspiration to many visitors. I did. In addition, a pop-up of the art product brand “Ame” using preserved flowers and a project to rediscover the joy of handwriting using a fountain pen were also well received. We will continue to disseminate art and culture through a variety of events. Exhibitions and events held in the past (some) 〇Opening project “Try drawing with a big fountain pen” (November 2023) A fountain pen exhibition and workshop will be held to help you rediscover the joy of handwriting. 〇Supreme Makie fountain pen “Namiki” (May 2024) On display is the high-quality fountain pen “Namiki” that uses the traditional technique “Maki-e”. 〇Yuki Onizuka “Crafts in harmony with modern times” (June 2024) On display are Yuki Onizuka’s craft works that harmonize tradition and modern design. 〇Light art “EMISSION” (July 2024) Fantastic artworks that fuse light and modern design are on display. 〇Art product brand [Rain] POP-UP (August 2024) A pop-up of the art product brand [Ame] using preserved flowers will be held.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3418/110/3418-110-c2ee3e527a9d95d2d6fb3b59958b48f1-3900×2352.jpg ■Store name MARK’STYLE Azabudai Hills ■Location 4th floor, Azabudai Hills Tower Plaza, 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo ■Access Directly connected to Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line “Kamiyacho” Exit 5 (Entrance 1) 4 minutes walk from Exit 2 of Roppongi-Itchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line (Entrance 2) Toei Bus Shibu 88 “Azabudai Hills” (Entrance 3) ■Products we handle ・Marks original product. Writing media such as diaries and notebooks, stationery, miscellaneous goods, etc. Edit (EDiT), PEDIR, TOGAKURE, and others. ・Maki-e fountain pen “Namiki” ・Pilot writing instruments including fountain pens ・Other stationery, bags, tableware, miscellaneous goods, etc. ■Official online store https://www.markstyle.jp/ Based on Mark’s corporate philosophy, “Bringing comfort to the world with the beauty of Japan,” Mark’s flagship design, gift, and lifestyle goods, including Mark’s stationery, incorporate traditional Japanese techniques with modern spices. Store. We have been opening a sister store “MARK’STYLE TOKYO” in the Marais district of Paris, France since 2016. A Japanese design stationery manufacturer established in 1982. We plan and sell stationery and lifestyle products that combine design and
functionality. The company’s philosophy is “Bringing comfort to the world with the beauty of Japan.” We are developing products that match users’ lifestyles both in Japan and overseas, including the notebook and notebook brand “EDiT” with the concept of “editing your life.” ■Corporate site: https://marks.jp/ ■Online store: https://www.online-marks.com/ ■Official Instagram (Corporate): https://www.instagram.com/marks_tokyo/ ■Official Instagram (Global): https://www.instagram.com/marks_global/ ■Official X:
https://x.com/marks_Inc