In an everyday world where the smooth glide or lifespan of a pen means everything, to be truly different from the rest calls for the extraordinary. Enter the Pentel Hybrid Mattehop Gel Pens—2024's Grand Prize Winner in Japan's eminent Stationery Awards.
And if you're thinking, "A pen won the biggest stationery prize of the year?" — the answer is a resounding yes. Here's why.
Why is Mattehop a Grand Prize-Winning Pen?
Upon first writing with a Pentel Hybrid Mattehop, you will take notice of one immediate thing: the ink is not shiny, glossy, or transparent, rather, it is bold, opaque, and beautiful matte.
That is right-these gel pens write in a matte finish, which appears vividly on both white and dark paper, as well as non-traditional surfaces such as plastic, glass, and even photos. It is not only gimmickry. It is a design-innovation that redefines what a gel pen can do.
The first of its kind-and it is changing the way artists, planners, and note-takers create.
Rich 7 Colours, Endless Creative Potential
Award-winning 7 colours, making each one either soft neutral or bright icicles-every colour delivering a strong, velvety line with one stroke.
Most suited for:
- Art: Mattehop is an artist's dream for mixed-media dreams.
- Bullet journals & planners: Add flair that doesn't bleed or smudge.
- Cards & Crafts: Write on glossy paper, washi tape, or plastic stickers-no problem.
- Photo decoration: The pen that finally stands out on photo paper!
The Write Feel: Comfortable Control
Apart from its optic hocus-pocus, the Mattehop obtained a full score for its 1.0 mm tip-offering satisfactory heft between bold lines and precision. Additionally, the ink stream flows smoothly without skips, while the barrel is ergonomically made for comfort during long creative sessions.
You don't have to push down hard or go through your strokes twice. Just a single pass, and your writing pops up with a velvety matte texture that almost feels tactile.
What Made the Judges Fall in Love (And You Too)
It is not easy to get the Japan Stationery Awards. Products which wins must have:
- New and Creative Design
- Functional Excellence
- Emotional Impact and Delight
This Pentel Hybrid Mattehop Gel Pen has checked all the criteria and more. Sold as but another writing tool, it is, rather, a creative experience waiting to happen.
Final Thoughts: The Future of Pens Is Matte
The Mattehop does not simply write. It communicates. It builds bridges between aspiration and everyday use functionally. Therefore, it earns its position not only as an item of prized stationery but also as one in the making of culture.
This will amaze and excite one in equal measures, whether one is doodling or planning the next big journal, or just someone who loves pretty tools.
Uncap creativity. Experience the matte revolution.
