Passing the Baton of Calculators and My First-String Stationery Pouch: Welcoming the Kokuyo 'Hacobiz'

Since I have a free-address setup at home, my stationery was always scattered here and there, and as if being pulled along by that, my mind felt restless too.

Around that time, the calculator I had used for many years started to show signs of wear. It was a calculator that had walked alongside me at work and at home since around 2017.
It wasn't so much that it was broken, but rather that it felt like its duty had come to an end.

At the same time I let go of the calculator, I decided, 'Alright, I'll take this opportunity to make a stationery pouch.'

The Kokuyo stand tool pouch, Hacobiz, was originally a candidate for a gadget pouch. But in the end, I decided to welcome it as a stationery pouch. This is an Amazon-exclusive version, and I love the light gray color.
I decided to unify my stationery with whitish items to match the color of the pouch.

I want to be able to take out what I want to use quickly, and put it away quickly when I'm done. I want to be able to carry it as is and move around the house, like to the living room or my own room, without stress. I wanted to reduce the time I spend being pushed around by small stationery items.

The calculator is Sharp's 'Nice Size.' I couldn't help but chuckle at the name, but it has a satisfying press that doesn't make it feel small, and the operation is solid. I like that it has a tactile feel of 'actually pressing' the buttons. It's simple and a bit stylish.

The Muji calculator quietly finished its duty. So I decided to let it go. Now, I'm passing the baton to Sharp. This might be my favorite item in this first-string pouch.

Every time I take it out of the pouch, my mood lifts just a little. Perhaps these small moments of elation are actually the most effective.

By the way, a Muji calculator can fit into this Kokuyo pouch, though it's a bit of a tight squeeze.

Come to think of it, I vaguely remember the commercial catchphrase, 'Your eye for detail is sharp, isn't it?' A Showa-era commercial. I wonder how many people remember that.

The ballpoint pen is the Myaku-Myaku version of the Jetstream multi-function pen 4&1. Even though it has a white body, it looks like it's standing there, cheering me on. In addition to the mechanical pencil, it has black, red, green, and blue ink. This pen is truly easy to use, and I've been using it, replacing the refills, ever since I started working.

This time, I newly acquired the PLUS scissors. They are a slightly smaller type, but the length is 15.5 centimeters. It's not too small, just the right size. Since I use them at home, it's better to have a certain amount of size, and yet they still fit neatly into the pouch.

My hands seem to be a little smaller than average, so this size feels just right.
There were several colors for the handles, but I chose white.
There was also an ash brown color, and I liked that color too, so I decided to keep another pair fixed in my room for use.

The cutter is one I bought in a hurry at a convenience store a while ago.
But it's pure white and goes well with this pouch. It's simple and cuts well.

From here on, it's a series of Muji products all at once.
A stainless steel ruler. I wonder if this is also discontinued. Since it's an old one, it's a bit slimmer than what's sold now.

A tape measure. This might also be discontinued now. For some reason, I sometimes get a sudden urge to measure something. This is also simple and easy to use.

I recently added a portable stapler to my collection. It's small, but not too small; I only use it occasionally, but when I do, I want it to be right there. So, I keep it tucked away in my pouch.

Correction tape and glue tape. I don't have any particular preference, but I like that they look simple. However, the cap on the glue tape comes off completely, so I'm keeping an eye on that.

Cellophane tape. I like the clear case. It's a bit bulky, so I'm also keeping an eye on this one.

Two A5 ring binders from Muji and one household account book. I use them all for household accounting; I put envelope-style refills in the ring binders to use for monthly receipt storage and cash management.

I quickly store the brown notebook on the outside of the pouch.

And in the folded mesh section in the front, I keep an eraser and a few sticky notes.

Even with all this inside, there's still room in the zipper. I could add more, but if the zipper is too tight, the pouch is prone to damage. Plus, it makes it harder to take things in and out. For now, this amount is just right.

Since I've unified the colors, the view when I open the pouch is pleasant. It even refreshes my mood a little.

Because it's something I use every day.
Because it's something I pick up every day.
It's definitely better if it lifts my spirits.

Things that have become familiar to my hands and that I've used for a long time.
Things that have served their purpose and been replaced by new ones this time.

After thinking it over and carefully selecting the items I use, my first-string stationery pouch is finally complete.

It's been about a month since I finished it. It's incredibly comfortable, and I'm wondering why I didn't do this sooner.

I plan to keep using it for a while, and if I feel like anything needs changing, I'll update it as I go.