THE ZEBRA HAMON: A Review of Zebra's ¥60,000 Flagship Ballpoint
Japanese stationery YouTuber "Seasar Stationery" (1.05 million subscribers) reviewed "THE ZEBRA HAMON," the debut product from Zebra's premium new brand "THE ZEBRA." This article summarizes the content of that video.
About the product
Released March 4, 2026, priced at 59,400 yen (tax included) for the pen, with refills at 1,430 yen. Sold at a limited run of about 70 major stationery stores nationwide. Available in three colors — silver, pale blue, and steel — with a 0.7mm ball and black ink only.
Specs
The body is aluminum (anodized with bead blasting), and the clip is zinc alloy. It measures 147mm long (extended) and weighs about 30g. It uses a twist mechanism where the clip retracts as the tip extends, and features an "aging tip" that needs no break-in period. It also comes with a 10-year warranty on the body.
What the video says
The video praises the beauty of the ripple-pattern finish, reminiscent of a Japanese rock garden, along with the weight and resistance felt when extending the tip and the quiet, satisfying click. It also highlights that the aging tip writes smoothly right out of the box. On the other hand, it points out the high price (around 60,000 yen for the pen) and that the ripple pattern only appears on one side of the pen.
For the full review, watch Seasar Stationery's video.