Pentel x the eslite bookstore to present the first Creative Comic Workshop by renowned Manga Artist from Japan

(Hong Kong, 15 November 2017) and the eslite bookstore will present one of the most established Manga Artists from Japan, Britney Hamada, at the Creative Comic Painting Workshop they will organize at eslite Causeway Bay Store on 3 December (Sunday). Britney will share with manga fans the skills and techniques in comic painting during the workshop.

Above all, Britney will dress in cosplay and selfie with fans after the workshop. Each participant will take home a variety of products including Pentel Color Brush, Pentel touch Sign and Pentel Hybrid DualMetallic Liquid Gel Roller Pen. For those interested, please fill in the registration form at https://goo.gl/XtWTaK by 26 November (Sunday), seats are limited, it will be available on first-come-first-served basis. For any enquiries, please contact Ms. Chow at 2851 1482.

Admission to the ‘Creative Comic Painting Workshop by Britney Hamada’ is free. Details are as follows:

Date: 3 December, 2017 (Sunday) Time: Workshop 1 @ 4:45pm – 5:30pm Workshop 2 @ 5:45pm – 6:30pm Venue: eslite Causeway Bay Store – 9F FORUM 9/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Hong Kong

About Britney Hamada Britney Hamada has been featured in TV programmes produced by Nippon TV and TBS. She is author of a series of comic books, including “Pagal!” which was published in sequel by the “Big Comic Spirits” weekly magazine. In 2015, Britney was invited by Milan Comic Festival in Italy to organize its first Creative Comic Workshop. The 3-day workshop was a huge success. This year, Britney was in London organizing another Creative Comic Workshop in the Hyper Japan Festival.

Pentel Proudly Presents a Series of Innovative Products

Pentel offers superior quality and innovative stationery and writing instrument based on excellent craftsmanship, superior technological prowess and creativity. Its comprehensive range of crayons, water colors and stationery are well received by users in Hong Kong and is available in the eslite bookstore. This year’s featured products are listed in P. 2 & 3.

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Product Highlights

The eye-catching ENERGEL Cat Series Limited Edition Gel Pen is available in 6 patterns in the theme of different cat breeds (including American Shorthair Cats, Bicolor Cats, Siamese Cats, Red Tabby Cats, Abyssinian Cats, Tortie and White Cats). With a 0.5mm pen nib and ENERGEL black , this limited edition gel pen is quick-drying and enables sharp and smooth writing quality.

Recipient of Japan’s GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2017, Pentel Watercolor Pastel is available in 12 and 24 colors. The Watercolor Pastel is designed in rectangular shape to allow large scale painting when used in a tilted angle. The set also comes with a water-filled brush in nylon tip, which can be applied on top of the water-soluble pastel to create color gradation effect unique in .

The Pentel Color Brush is available in 18 ink colors . Its soft and flexible tip enables a full range of drawing and writing possibilities, from thin to thick strokes. Users can even turn it into a watercolor brush by dipping the brush tip in water, or create mixed color effect by overlaying the brush tip of one colour on that of another. The series is exclusively sold in Hong Kong.

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Pentel touch Sign Pen, available in 12 colors, is a unique sign pen with brush tip. It enables users to draw fine and bold

lines with one pen. The vivid ink is suitable for illustrations and writing greeting cards.

Pentel Hybrid DualMetallic Liquid Gel Roller Pen — 1.0mm gel roller with 8 dual metallic color variations. The specially developed liquid gel ink produces two different shades/colors dependent upon whether it is used on dark or light . Colors will be seen differently from the angles one views the written or drawn area. The series is available in 8 colors and exclusively sold in Hong Kong.

About Pentel Established in 1977, Pentel started with the production and distribution of crayons, water colors and other school stationery. It has developed to become a manufacturer that creates a comprehensive range of stationery and office supplies, including innovative writing instruments, based on its superior technological prowess and creativity.

Among its many innovations, Pentel invented roller ball technology, which is the smoothest way to express ideas. It is also the only writing instrument company to receive the Deming Award for recognition of the highest standard of quality. For more details, please visit our website: www.pentel.com.hk and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PentelHK/

* * * The above press release is issued by PENTEL (HK) LTD through PRO Marketing Services Company Limited

To download images, press material and information on the Comic Painting Workshop, please visit: http://www.propublicity.com/ProMWeb/public/News.aspx For further Information and interview requests, please contact: PRO Marketing Services Company Limited Catherine Cheung or Priscilla Lui Ph: (852) 2851 1482 Cell: (852) 9466 4743 Email: [email protected]

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