A Mini Offer!
We dedicated a series of our blog posts to the ever-expanding Mini collections. To kick start the month of May we bring you a special Pingui offer: 
Thanks to our friends from Stabilo! Labels: Mini, Stabilo, stationery
How far can my pen write?
Have you ever wondered how far can your pen go? I am talking about how much can you write with your pen! Yes, STABILO brought us those cool pen indicators but way before those came out, there was this pen that ran marathons and broke records! Re-introducing... 
STABILO Marathon 318 Ballpoint Pen
So what is so great about this pen? The STABILO Marathon 318 writer writes 2 x longer than a normal retractable ballpoint pen. It is a retractable pocket model, definitely an exciting series that suits everyone!
A quality ballpoint pen with long-lasting writing performance, the STABILO Marathon 318 has an ergonomic designed grip zone that ensures comfortable hold and tireless writing. The durable stainless steel tip gives you reliability and clean writing.
This wonder of a pen writes up to 5,500 metres and entered "The Malaysia Book of Records" as being the longest weiting retractable ballpoint pen in Malaysia! A pen that definitely outlasts and outperforms most pens! technorati tags: how far can a pen write Marathon pen writer Book of Records Labels: In Store with CzipKid, Stabilo, stationery
Our MOST Popular Exam Stationery!*
With the ongoing exams, I will re-introduce CzipLee's MOST popular Exam stationery* :
the "STABILO Exam Grade" range!
STABILO has designed the perfect product range for the most critical time in your education... the Examination!
The "Exam Grade" series was created to eliminate the fears that many students experience during exam time.
"Will my pencil be read through the computer scanner?"
"Is my pencil lead going to break?"
"Will my pen fail me?"
"How many more pages can my pen handle?"
Do any of these thoughts sound familiar?
If so, STABILO has the answer to ALL those questions.
No more breakage, no more worries. Meet the new heroes of the exam room...   
and of course not forgetting the very recent addition to the "Exam Grade" family:
For exam tips, read this: Exams, exams, exams! =) technorati tags: most popular exam stationer new heroes Stabilo Exam Grade*based on in-store survery Labels: Exams, In Store with CzipKid, Stabilo, stationery
Dancing in the moonlight!
The Replacement Killer...Pens!
FriXion Ball: Write, Delete, Repeat!
We had the FriXion Light in the last time around, and now, FINALLY, we have the Pilot FriXion Eraseable Rollerball in store!
This very unique new pen, (at least to us!) erases cleanly by friction-generated heat, leaving no debris. Uses the same ink to write and over-write. Fine 0.7mm tip. 
Those clever guys at Pilot's ink labs have come up with a new twist on the perennial search for an effective erasable pen. The ink laid down by the Frixion rollerball disappears under friction! The end of the pen has a hard plastic eraser, which when rubbed over the writing causes the colour to disappear from the ink. You can then write over it again with the same pen.
How does it work? Metamocolor technology! 'Metamocolor' is a word entirely made up by Pilot marketing people, but basically it's a type of thermo-reactive ink. The heat generated by the friction causes the ink to become translucent (at 65°C fact-hounds!). Stick it in the freezer (-20°C) and your scribblings will re-appear - albeit slightly faded. Ideal for secret messages and a lot easier than that old lemon juice and candle flames malarkey.
Pilot's new Frixion erasable rollerball is definitely a step ahead of the competition thanks to clever ink which turns transparent when subjected to friction. No eraser dust, and the line disappears very cleanly leaving only a faint impression of the erased line. The ideal way to erase is using the built-in eraser, though most hard plastic works OK. In fact if you're working on newsprint (eg. crosswords and Sudoku), the cap-end works better than the eraser as the eraser will smear the newspaper ink. (source Cult Pens)
Available in 6 colours: Black Blue Red Green Light Blue and Violet ink! Refills will be available soon too! 
Labels: In Store with CzipKid, Pilot Pen, stationery
The Number 1 Selling Rolling Ball Pen!
Pilot Pen has done it again! When Pilot introduce Precise V5/V7, the first direct ink "needle point" rolling ball pen, it became and still is the #1 selling rolling ball pen in the U.S. and we believe it has done as well here in Malaysia.
The Original Precise V5/V7s:
Now they have gone one better with the Pilot Precise v5/v7 RT. The retractable version! And they have gone boldly were no pen has been; claiming it to be the "World's Best Rolling Ball Pen!" Well, we will not dispute that but we do predict big things for this gem of a pen!
So without much further ado...Introducing:
The Pilot Precise v5/v7 Retractable Rolling Ball Pens:
         
Here are the technical bits: - Innovative, retractable design
- Patented Precise Needle Point Technology
- Super smooth liquid ink formula - Airplane Safe
- Comfortable rubber grip with traction pockets
- Available in Extra Fine and Fine Points
- Refillable for continued use - Environmentally Friendly
- Airplane Safe Writing System eliminates leakage due to air pressure changes
- Patented Precise Needle Point Technology
And some interesting facts about the pen:
Pilot's Precise V5 Rolling Ball Pen has a write - out distance of 8,202 feet making it very economical for all writing needs. This pen could draw a line from the rim of the Grand Canyon to its deepest point and a third of the way back to the top! You can watch the ads and multimedia spot here: 
Soooo nice!! =) Like they say, Pilot...Simply Write. Both Pilot Precise's are now available at CzipLee Kajang and Bangsar! technorati tags: number 1 best selling pen world's best rolling ball pen super smooth liquid ink simply write del.icio.us tags: number 1 best selling pen world's best rolling ball pen super smooth liquid ink simply write keotag tags: number 1 best selling pen world's best rolling ball pen super smooth liquid ink simply write Labels: Pilot Pen, stationery
Big, Big Pencils!
As promised before, let's kick off the Jumbo series with the Trio® pencils:
The Trio® Triangular Jumbo Pencils with bigger lead and triangular shape gives a better grip for small hands. Suitable for 3 to 6 year old kids to learn how to hold a pencil correctly! Jumbo size and lead not only gives better control when writing and drawing, but it definitely last longer and has minimum breakage! Available in 2 packagings. One, a set of 6 Pencils with a free Jumbo sharpener and the other, a 3 Pencil set with a Jumbo sharpener and a triangular shaped eraser too! 
Another Big, big pencil is from the ever popular STAEDTLER® Noris Club® range:  
STAEDTLER® Noris Club® triplus® jumbo learner's pencil - Thick learner's pencil in ergonomic triangular design
- Fosters correct grip for fatigue-free, effortless writing
- Ideal for first writing and drawing exercises
- Especially break-resistant lead
- Easy to sharpen with any quality double-hole sharpener
- Lead diameter: Ø 4 mm
- Degree 2 (HB)
- Art. no. 119
Next up, are the colour pencils! technorati tags: big pencils jumbo size stationery ergonomic triangular design staedtler triplus noris club stabilo trio del.icio.us tags: big pencils jumbo size stationery ergonomic triangular design staedtler triplus noris club stabilo trio keotag tags: big pencils jumbo size stationery ergonomic triangular design staedtler triplus noris club stabilo trio Labels: In Store with CzipKid, Stabilo, Staedtler, stationery
Something fun to write about...
One frequently asked question @ CzipLee is: - What is a good pencil to start with for my child?
As a kid, I too face a bit of a problem finding good pencils or colour pencils when I write or colour. There have always been jumbo crayons, chalks etc and well I know that there are Jumbo size stationery in parts of the world but let's say, it never really got here till recently.
The problem with the normal ones were that though my hands are small, the pencils seem harder to hold on to! There were very limited choices till now. A while back, Stabilo finally brought in this full range of Jumbo Series. Writing is so much easier and more fun now:
I will share with you the full Stabilo Jumbo series in the next few post! technorati tags: learning to write children handwriting del.icio.us tags: learning to write children handwriting keotag tags: learning to write children handwriting Labels: In Store with CzipKid, Jumbo, Stabilo, stationery
The Original Exam Standard!
The Perfect Exam Pen!
Sitting for exams can be nerve wracking-and it is. Even more so, if it requires you to come up with an essay or a thesis within two hours or less, or requires tedious calculations. Ever written a whole page, and you can't even read your writing because the ink is running dry, or if the pen smudges-well think worst case scenario!
Nevertheless, here's a quick answer to stressful times. Nope, it's not that exams are forever banished, I wish so too! =)
Stabilo, has cleverly come up with a pen, that can actually TELL YOU the "health status" of your pen. Introducing the Stabilo Exam Pen; part of the ever growing Stabilo Exam Grade family!
As seen on TV, the Exam pen comes with a that tells you the writing length of the ballpoint pen. This writing length is derived from Stabilo Internal Testing Standards.
Green indicates that it is all ready and raring to go, with the max of 80 pages for your pen to scribble on.
Blue indicates that you have more than enough ink for 65 more pages Orange gives you a balanced reading, with still doing well, and 50 pages available Yellow has you worried with "ink running low" signal, at just 35 pages left And Red with the DANGER sign is the time to change signal!!
Available in blue and black, the pen writes really smooth and has really good qualities! Definitely makings of a great pen! Not just for exams but for everyday use:   
Comfortable, smoother, faster and cleaner. Come on by CzipLee to get your very own Exam Pen-a pen that shows you that its time to change, today! technorati tags: the perfect exam pen think worst case scenario page indicator as seen on tv how to tell your ink is running low stabilo exam grade del.icio.us tags: the perfect exam pen think worst case scenario page indicator as seen on tv how to tell your ink is running low stabilo exam grade keotag tags: the perfect exam pen think worst case scenario page indicator as seen on tv how to tell your ink is running low stabilo exam gradeLabels: Exams, In Store with CzipKid, Stabilo, stationery
Last minute Exam tips!
Well kids, the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) is next week! To be exact, 3-5 September 2007! After some extensive research (we asked some of you, our customers!) here are 5 before EXAMS dos and don'ts that we've come up with: 1. SLEEP 
Be sure to get a few good night's sleep!
You will need all the energy you can get for the exams!
2. DIET 
Eat your breakfast! If you already eat breakfast, good for you - don't change a thing.
Don't change your diet right before the exams!
3. STRESS 
It is natural to feel stressed out! Our bodies are conditioned to raise the alarm whenever something important is about to happen. So be aware of whatever stress you are feeling before or during the exams. If you are aware, then you can compensate for it! Spend time relaxing or find someone you can talk to! =) 4. PRACTICE AND REVIEW 
Be confident as you practice and review everything that you know.
Whatever you do, don't cram for the test! Its an absolute NO!
5. ENJOY YOURSELF!
Take time between the papers, do something that will help you take your mind off the exams - if you are well prepared, don't get too stressed about the next day's papers! Enjoy the exams!
Apart from that we've also got some last-minute stationery products that you may need for the exams:
These are specially produced UPSR Exam Kit by Stabilo and the local publisher of the UPSR past year papers, Cerdik. It includes a sample of a UPSR-format exam paper and a set of Stabilo's popular Exam Grade Series Stationery! Available in the Maths and Science subjects only. Its a good last-minute review practice!
Like mentioned, the Stabilo Exam Grade series is one of the most popular Exam-themed stationery product. Another worthy mention is the Faber-Castell Tri-Grip 2B Pencils.
For more on these products, visit these pages:
CzipLee wishes all our friends sitting for their UPSR Exams: All the best and enjoy yourselves! technorati tags: Last minute exam tips guide Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah UPSR Eat your breakfast Exam grade stationery del.icio.us tags: Last minute exam tips guide Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah UPSR Eat your breakfast Exam grade stationery keotag tags: Last minute exam tips guide Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah UPSR Eat your breakfast Exam grade stationery Labels: CzipKid, Exams, Faber-Castell, In Store with CzipKid, Stabilo, stationery
How do I write on dark coloured card stock?
Nowadays we get paper in all shapes and sizes, and all colours too! The trouble with that is, how to write on them...well let us help you out with that!
Re-introducing the Uni-Ball Signo UM-100 Gel Rollerball Fine , the best pens for dark pages* or any coloured pages!
(*Scrapbooking Pro)
Uni-Ball Signo UM-100 Gel Rollerball Fine is a 0.7 MM ball sized pen with ink that is waterproof, acid-free, resistant to fading and discolouration from exposure to light and possesses superior colour brightness. Comes with a cap design that eliminates the possibility of children swallowing and choking on the cap.
TIP: Stainless steel
BALL: 0.7mm dia.tungsten carbide ball
BARREL: Plastic (AS)
INK COLOUR: Assorted (But limited!)
Please note that the UM-100 Signo range has now been replaced by the Signo UM-120 range.
We do have a few of these pens left in stock - please contact us for details.
Available colours: Pastel Violet, Violet, Blue, Flourescent Pink, Silver and Creamy White!
They are ideal for craft use, especially for scrapbooking or photo albums! If you are now looking for something to use these pens on, look no further than our customers' favourites: 
Grandluxe's Urban Papier Noir
Polypropylene waterproof with pen slot cover.
120 gsm fine BLACK Spanish paper. Black twin wire bound.
Available in A4, A5 & A6. You can find these products in CzipLee today! Uni Mitsubishi Pencil is distributed by Faber-Castell Malaysia. technorati tags: best for dark pages best pens acid-free ideal for craft scrapbooking pens urban papier noir black spanish paper How do I write on dark coloured card stock? del.icio.us tags: best for dark pages best pens acid-free ideal for craft scrapbooking pens urban papier noir black spanish paper How do I write on dark coloured card stock? keotag tags: best for dark pages best pens acid-free ideal for craft scrapbooking pens urban papier noir black spanish paper How do I write on dark coloured card stock? Labels: Faber-Castell, In Store with CzipKid, stationery, Uni-Ball
Para para, Sakura!
We are dancing a new dance these days!
(Sorry we haven't done this up yet with the full line-ups, but we'll get there!)
Oh, our new dance? Para, para SAKURA! =)
Ok, not really 'para-ing' but we've got some Sakura products in that we can't help but share it with all of you!
For the benefit of those who don't know who or what Sakura is; simply put Sakura invented oil pastels and gel inks! Yes, the very gel ink you are using right now or the oil pastels that you are using in school?! Well, it wouldn't have been possible without the genius of Sakura! You can read more about them here!
They were out of the scene for a while, at least here in Malaysia but boy, are they back with a vengence! They've got the Gelly Rolls (gel ink pens), the CrayPas (oil pastels), the Pigma Inks (well, Pigma pens!) and a whole lot more.
But for now, we bring you our current Sakura favourite!
the Sakura KOI Water Brushes: 
Artists find KOI® Water Brushes resourceful as well as remarkable. An exclusive two-piece barrel handle contains a plug to carry water, is transparent for easy refilling, and detaches for compact storage. Water is delivered directly to a fine flexible brush tip. Comfortable grip for controlled blending, shading, and highlighting. Fine lines and bold strokes as well as excellent watercolor dilution allow versatile expression. Packaged individually in re-sealable, hanging pouches available in three round brush sizes: 
Here are some technical qualities: Polypropylene, transparent barrel and nib holder section. Nylon fibers for brush tip 4-7/8" overall brush length By screwing barrel apart, the brush collapses into two, 2-7/8" components For ages 8 + years Small parts (cap & plug)-please keep away from small children!
And the packaging for all three:
  
Come, on let's dance now!
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Pilot's FriXion Light!
Highlight, Delete, Repeat! After years of research, Pilot has perfected a new generation of thermo sensitive ink that reacts to changes in temperature. Supplied with this innovative technology, FriXion highlighters erase without ink eradicators or rubber erasers, the ink disappears simply by rubbing, using a debris-free end stud. 
At the moment only the Frixion Lights are available. We hope to get the roller ball ones in soon too! Check out the ad on the FriXion Ball! Frixion Light is now available at CzipLee Kajang and Bangsar! technorati tags: friction pen thermo sensitive ink innovative technology Pilot FriXion Labels: In Store with CzipKid, Pilot Pen, stationery
Organising with colours!
Here's another award winner to add to your collection!
The Good Design Award 2006 winner: Carl Ring Index Tab is now available at CzipLee Bangsar. At first glance, Carl Ring Index Tab may look like just any normal indexing tool but its more than that! Suitable for notebooks, photo albums, porftolios, catalogues etc., it is a great help in organising ring-styled books and binding rings!
How does it work?As illustrated in the pictures below, just attach the top two hooks of the Ring Index Tab to rings of a notebook or binding ring. Then attached the remaining hooks to the rings. If you were to use index seals, put the seal on before attaching the hooks to the rings
  
Another way to use it is by positioning the Ring Index Tab upside-down and attaching it on the top of the notebook or binding ring. Voila, a bookmark!
Currently available in 3 attractive shades of colours. The Carl Ring Index Tab comes in a 5-per pack packaging. 
Start organising with the very cool and groovy Carl Ring Index Tab today! 
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