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Kiwami Writing Mat Desk Pad HAKU White / KYOEI PLASTIC

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  • Thickness: 1.2mm
  • Material: PVC
  • Color: White (matte)
  • Surface finish: Matte anti-slip
  • Reversible: Front: grid or lined reference lines / Back: plain
  • Reference lines: Hand-printed black grid or ruled lines
  • Sizes: A4+ (H306 x W228mm), B5+ (H277 x W202mm), A5 (H217 x W148mm), B6 (H186 x W128mm)
  • Compatible instruments: Fountain pen, ballpoint pen, mechanical pencil, brush pen, pencil, glass pen, marker
  • Also functions as: Stamp pad, mouse pad
  • Packaging: Individual
  • Made in Japan

Behind the Design

The Kiwami series was developed around a single question: what does a desk pad need to do to genuinely improve handwriting? KYOEI PLASTIC's answer involved careful engineering of three variables: thickness, hardness, and surface texture. At 1.2mm, the pad is thin enough to slip inside a notebook or planner, yet thick enough to provide the cushioned feedback that lets you control stroke weight, pressure, and the fine transitions between stops, hooks, and sweeps that define brush and calligraphy work.

The HAKU (white) edition adds another layer of thought. The reference lines, black grid or ruled, are hand-printed one sheet at a time to ensure consistent contrast and precision. Because the lines are printed in a high-visibility black on a white ground, they remain readable through most paper, functioning as a centering and alignment guide without requiring you to pre-rule your page. The matte anti-slip surface keeps the pad anchored to the desk and your paper anchored to the pad, eliminating the micro-shifts that disrupt careful lettering. The same surface properties that help with writing make the HAKU equally effective as a stamp pad base and, incidentally, as a mouse pad.

A 1.2mm white PVC desk pad engineered specifically for the feel of writing, not just surface protection. The front side carries hand-printed grid or ruled lines thin enough to show through paper, helping you align and position characters, while the plain reverse side gives you a clean surface when lines aren't needed.

Packaging That Reflects Our Values

Every order is carefully packaged to reflect our commitment to quality, presentation, and sustainable choices. Complete with complimentary touches, orders also include custom-designed furoshiki and an original, seasonal postcard.

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