STABILO, Awards Winning Products For Both Left- & Right-Handed & More:

Stabilo is a renowned German stationery brand with a rich heritage dating back to 1855 when it was founded in Nuremberg, Germany. Originally established as a pencil manufacturer, the company has grown over 170-year history to become a global leader in writing instruments, highlighters, and art supplies. It's celebrated for its innovative spirit.

Note: In the past, I knew someone who was naturally left-handed. At the time, her parents worried it was not "the norm," so they insisted she use her right hand instead. Looking back, I wonder—if they had known about the specially designed stationery tools made for both right- and left-handed people, perhaps they would have simply let her be.

What Makes Them Stand Out:

• Innovation and Product Excellence: Pioneering highlighter technology: STABILO revolutionized the stationery industry with the invention of the first highlighter, the STABILO BOSS. Its patented ink formula prevents smudging and bleeding, ensuring clean highlighting without damaging documents. The ink remains wet even if the cap is left off for up to 4 hours, and the highlighter is available in dual-tip designs (e.g., 2mm + 5mm tips) for versatility in highlighting and artistic applications.

Ergonomic and educational designs: 

• STABILO excels in creating products that promote proper writing habits, especially for children. These products are available in both left- and right-handed versions and have won awards like the German Red Dot Design Award for their innovative designs.

Diverse Product Range:

• The brand offers a wide array of products tailored to different needs: Office Supplies: Highlighters, ballpoint pens, and markers. Art & drawing tools: Fineliners, colored pencils, and crayons for professionals and hobbyists. Children's Products: Corrective pencils and pens designed to aid in learning proper grip and writing techniques.

Collaborations and Cultural Impact:

• STABILO has partnered with luxury fashion brands like Dolce & Gabbana to create limited-edition highlighter collections featuring iconic patterns: The Sicilian Cart Designs and Leopard Prints. These collaborations blend the high fashion with stationery, showcasing STABILO's versatility and appeal beyond the traditional office supplies.

Why We Recommend Them:

STABILO products are for durability and performance. For example, their highlighters feature large ink capacities for long-lasting use, and their corrective pencils are built with break-resistant 3.15mm leads, making them ideal for children and heavy-handed writers. Their STABILO's corrective writing instruments, such as the Easy Ergo pencil and Growth Joy fountain pen, are designed to alleviate hand strain and the encourage proper writing posture.