Sun-Star Stickyle Pen-Style Scissors

A pair of scissors that behaves like a pen: the Stickyle body is 109 mm long and slim enough to drop into a pen loop, and the blade stays closed until you slide it out. Sun-Star designed it for the moment you need to cut a label, a strip of tape or a page, without carrying a full-size pair.

What you get

• One pen-style scissors, 12.6 × 109 × 14.4 mm closed.
• 35 mm stainless blade, about 30 mm of effective cutting edge.
• 17 g, with an ABS cap and handle.
• Four body colours: white, pink, purple, black.

How it cuts

The blade is short and fine-toothed, so it bites into paper rather than sliding over it. That makes it good for gift wrap, receipt paper, sticker sheets, washi tape and thread ends; it is not a substitute for fabric shears or a heavy-duty cutter. Keep the strokes short and let the tip do the work.

Travel and storage

Closed, the blade sits inside the body and the shape is a plain pen, so it disappears into a pen case or a planner pocket. The compact blade and enclosed design are the reasons this format is popular with people who journal on the move; if you fly, check the current rules of your airline and destination before packing any cutting tool in hand luggage.

More cutting and desk tools sit in Sun-Star; paper and tapes to cut are in journaling and kawaii stationery.

Care

Wipe the blade with a dry cloth after cutting tape; adhesive left on stainless steel attracts dust and dulls the edge. Do not force the slider if paper jams - open the blade, clear the scrap, then close it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long is the blade?
A: 35 mm, with roughly 30 mm of usable cutting edge - long enough for paper, tape and labels, short enough to keep control in a small body.

Q: Can I take it in hand luggage?
A: The blade is short and enclosed, but cabin rules are set by the airline and the country you fly from. Check both before you pack it; many travellers keep it in a checked bag to be safe.

Q: Is it left-handed friendly?
A: The blade is symmetrical in the body, but the handle is shaped for a right hand. Left-handed users can cut with it, though the grip is less natural.

Q: What can it cut?
A: Paper, card up to light board, washi tape, sticker sheets, thread and thin plastic film. It is not designed for fabric, wire or thick cardboard.

Q: How do I change the blade?
A: The blade is not user-replaceable; the body is a sealed unit. When the edge dulls, the scissors are retired rather than refilled.