Founded in Shanghai in 2007, 九口山 (JIU KOU SHAN) is an original design stationery brand known for its thoughtful notebooks, carefully chosen papers and beautifully considered details. The name itself is a little piece of their design philosophy: 九, 口 and 山 are three simple, familiar Chinese characters, brought together in an unexpected way — finding something new in the everyday.

This is a brand I love for how much thought goes into every detail. The paper feels lovely to write and draw on, while the designs are always interesting without being overdone. I especially enjoy their collaborations with illustrators and artists from such different creative backgrounds — there is always something unexpected to discover.