Hobonichi x Plus Deco Rush - Hiroko Kubota Inflatable Donut

The Deco Rush by Plus x Hobonichi is a compact decorative tape dispenser based on the correction tape principle – simply position, pull, done. The design comes from Japanese illustrator Hiroko Kubota, known for her dreamy scenes featuring animals: a cat relaxes on an inflatable doughnut-shaped pool float. The dispenser body is made from polystyrene, whilst the tape itself is PET film.

Features

• No show-through, no ink edges: As a PET film tape, the Deco Rush leaves neither uneven ink marks nor bleeds through thin paper – ideal for the gossamer-thin pages of the Hobonichi Techo.
• No page buckling: The tape sits flat on the surface and adds no noticeable thickness to the notebook – the planner remains slim and easy to handle.
• Perfectly suited design: Hiroko Kubota's "Inflatable Doughnut" pattern – a sunbathing cat on a doughnut pool float – works beautifully as a horizontal border or as a playful page accent.
• Correction tape mechanism: Simply position the dispenser tip on the paper surface and pull – the tape transfers automatically and detaches cleanly when lifted away.
• Featherweight and pocket-friendly: At just 10 g and measuring 59 × 25 × 13 mm, the dispenser fits comfortably into any pencil case.

Use & Tips

• Clean line: Hold the dispenser nearly perpendicular to the paper surface and press the roller firmly at the tip – this ensures even tape transfer without slipping.
• Clean finish: When you reach the desired length, stop abruptly and lift straight upwards – this creates a sharp, crisp cut edge.
• Ideal surface: The tape adheres most reliably on smooth surfaces; placing a writing pad beneath the page prevents unwanted impressions on the sheet below.
• Page design: Use as a horizontal divider between daily entries, as a frame around a weekly section, or as a colourful accent along the page margin – the design works in any orientation.
• Correction: A special Deco Rush eraser (sold separately) removes accidentally applied tape with minimal residue.
• Disposable product: The tape is not refillable – simply replace the entire dispenser when used up.

For Techo Enthusiasts

Hiroko Kubota works with acrylic gouache and has been a presence in the Hobonichi universe for several years – creating Techo covers, graph notebooks and accessories. Her recurring theme: animals in quiet, poetic everyday moments. The "Inflatable Doughnut" translates this visual language onto a 10 mm wide decorative tape – narrow enough to fit between time blocks, wide enough to function as a standalone design element. Because the PET tape absorbs no moisture, it performs reliably even on Tomoe River paper: no waviness, no ghosting.

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