Hello everyone. I'm T, an editor at Yahoo! Japan, and I love anything that has the word "stationery" in it.
Do you have any favourite stationery?
When I find unusual stationery, I can't help but buy it on impulse lol
By the way, do you know what "Plus Team Demi" is?
As those who look at the following photo will know, this stationery kit became a record-breaking hit in the stationery world.
Last fall, the successor to Plus Team Demi was released, so I bought it and reviewed it.
What is Team Demi?
In 1984, a product appeared like a comet in the stationery world.
I'm sure there are some of you who look at this photo and think, "Ah, that's it!"
The original "Team Demi" was a kit that brought together seven small stationery items in a case with a compass.
At the time, it became popular among office ladies due to its cuteness and convenience.
At the time, it sold a total of over 650 million units, making it a truly monster product.
I'm sure many people have given it to someone because it was the perfect gift for the new school year.
And in the fall of 2020, "Plus Team Demi" was revived.
It has been revived while retaining the basic design of the time, equipped with modern tools that are in line with the Reiwa era.
I would like to explore its appeal.
Highly acclaimed for its design
The Plus Team Demi is not only highly functional, but is also attractive for its stylish design.
First of all, it looks cool and cute.
This small box contains a variety of tools that you would use on a daily basis, neatly arranged in an organized manner.
In addition, each tool has been designed to be easy to use and stress-free, with the user's convenience being carefully considered.
In other words, it is a wonderful product whose functional beauty is reflected in its design.
It's full of excitement
Below is a quote from the development company of "Plus Team Demi."
It's full of excitement.
Quote source:https://bungu.plus.co.jp/team-demi/
What I wanted to create was
Stationery that brings joy to own.
A palm-sized stationery set released in 1984
"Team Demi" has been beautifully reborn.
The eight tools have impressive silhouettes.
The minimum necessary functions have been refined and updated.
We have created a structure that allows the case to become one with the glass as if it is being sucked in.
Open, take out, use, put away, close.
So that every movement can bring you a new experience.
It is designed with sound and comfort in mind.
New team Demi.
Now that digitalization is advancing,
It's something you'll want to pick up right away.
When you open the Plus Team Demi, you will see that the beautiful layout of the components makes it more than just a gadget; it inspires my creativity, making me think, "If I had this, I could do something new."
The texture, functionality, design...everything about it is beautiful.
"Plus Team Demi" gives you that kind of excitement.
Well thought out and useful tools
Now let's introduce each of the Plus Team Demi stationery items one by one.
Each product is made with the utmost care and goes beyond the quality of a simple tool.
Case / Case
It uses a magnetic hinge, making it a separable case.
The feeling of opening and separating it is one that comes with a comfortable, natural tension that makes you feel excited every time you open this tool.
It is also stress-free to wear even after it separates.
Scissors
Don't be fooled by its small size, the Bernoulli curved blade provides excellent cutting ability.
The handle also provides a good grip, allowing you to smoothly grasp objects from the base to the tip of the blade.
Tape / Mending Tape
When you press the cut edge of the tape, the end of the tape floats up, making it easier to pick up.
It also comes with mending tape so you can write on it.
The 12mm width makes it easy to write on and ideal for labelling.
Stapler
Although it is small, it is easy to use and fits comfortably in your hand.
Holds 10 size 50 needles. Comes with a remover.
Another unique feature is that it is designed so that the book will not be completely stapled when the needle is replaced, so that the first stitch is not wasted.
It is possible to bind 10 sheets of copy paper.
Cutter
The entire surface is coated with fluorine, making it rust-resistant and preventing stickiness even when the tape is cut.
Although it is small, it is equipped with a blade the same size as a large cutter, making it less likely to break.
Another special feature is that it is possible to cut just one piece of stacked paper by adjusting the angle at which you hold it.
Liquid glue
The tip is tapered like eye drops to make it easier to apply the product accurately to small areas.
As a result, it has the advantage of being less prone to wrinkling compared to applied glue.
Ruler
This is a maneuverable ruler for small measurements such as 10cm.
In addition, one side is made of a metal plate, which is suitable for cutting with a cutter.
Additionally, the area underneath the ruler part of the case is hollow, making it useful for storing sticky notes and other small items.
Measure
This is a small tape measure that can measure up to 1.2m.
Also, while most tape measures are usually made of cloth, this model uses a steel one.
It is hard to break and allows for accurate measurements.
SIM-pin / SIM card replacement pin
It's a product unique to today's world.
You can easily remove the SIM card from your smartphone.
There is also a QR code printed on the side that allows you to access the official website.
The price is also reasonable and nice
With all these tools included, it's a great deal at just 6,000 yen.
In my opinion, it would be worth around 1.5 yen, including the cost of the design, but the price was so reasonable that I bought it without hesitation.
The price of each tool is less than 1,000 yen, so including the box, it can be said that this product is very cost-effective.
A word about cost performance
While we're on the topic of cost-effectiveness, I'd like to mention that while these types of compact-sized stationery items often have unique or minority standards, what's great about the Plus Team Demi tools is that all of the items that require refills are standard standards.
So it's great that you can use it to your heart's content without worrying about it wearing out.
Even if the refill runs out while you're traveling or on a business trip, you don't have to worry about having to replace it.
A must-have for disaster prevention
There's one thing I thought after buying "Plus Team Demi".
I think that a tool that brings all this together could also be useful in terms of disaster prevention.
It seems like there are a bunch of tools that can be useful in an emergency.
It's cheap and very compact in size.
The author believes that this is a kit that every household should have in case of a disaster.
Compact and easy to carry
とにかくコンパクトです。
It's almost the size of an adult's hand, and it's lightweight.
The size is such that you can easily slip it into your bag when you go out without it getting in the way.
And in this compact size, it is packed with carefully selected products.
This kind of compact, multi-functional product is irresistible for gadget lovers, haha.
I can't stop grinning every time I open and close it lol ← sick person
Summary
To be honest, I think "Plus Team Demi" is a product that will definitely capture the heart of anyone who loves stationery.
Many of these supposedly 10-benefit products are merely a gimmick and in reality are difficult to use, but each and every one of Plus Team Demi's products is extremely easy to use.
- The price is reasonable and it feels like a bargain
- Each product is highly functional
- Easy to carry size and weight
- Above all, it is a highly satisfying design item.
It was a product that I'm glad I bought.
See You Again!!
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