Since we test tons of stationery from around the world, it's only natural that we compare it to the, uh, not-so-great stationery we've used in the past.

既然我們測試了來自世界各地的大量文具，自然要將其與我們過去使用過的不太好的文具進行比較。

Let's have a look at five reasons why Japanese binders are better than their American counterparts.

讓我們來看看日本活頁夾比美國活頁夾好的五個原因。

1. Ring binding that doesn't try to take your fingers off Back in my day, teachers required you to get 2-inch binders.

1. 環形裝訂，不會讓你的手指脫落。在我那個年代，老師要求你買 2 英寸的活頁夾。

The metal rings would pinch and, for one reason or another, would break after a while.

金屬環會受到擠壓，而且由於某種原因，過一段時間就會斷裂。

It doesn't have to be this way.

沒必要這樣。

Japanese binders feature innovative plastic rings that keep pages secure without breaking down or trapping fingers.

日本活頁夾採用創新的塑膠環，可固定書頁而不會斷裂或卡住手指。

There are rings that open by pulling a tab, rings that are unhooked and slide open, and rings that are pinched and separated.

有通過拉動標籤打開的圓環，有脫鉤滑開的圓環，也有捏緊分離的圓環。

There are also binders like the King Jim Tefurenu that only have rings at the top and bottom.

還有一些活頁夾，如 King Jim Tefurenu，只有頂部和底部有圓環。

This lets you write comfortably whether you're left- or right-handed.

這樣，無論您是左撇子還是右撇子，都能舒適地書寫。

2. It's the inside of the binder that counts.

2. 重要的是活頁夾內部。

You've probably noticed that Japanese loose-leaf paper has more holes than American paper.

你可能已經注意到，日本的活頁紙比美國的活頁紙有更多的孔。

This design choice allows the stress from the binder rings to be more evenly distributed, causing fewer tears.

這種設計使活頁夾環的壓力分佈更均勻，從而減少了撕裂。

Plus, if there is a tear, the paper won't have to rely on only one or two other holes to ensure it stays in the binder.

此外，如果出現撕裂，紙張也不必只靠一兩個孔來確保其留在活頁夾中。

The Kokuyo Campus line is full of paper geared towards students that can be used by anyone.

Kokuyo Campus 系列有很多面向學生的紙張，任何人都可以使用。

Stay on top of your schedule with study planner paper or keep graphite notes and drawings neat with clean erasing paper.

使用學習計劃紙，讓你隨時掌握學習進度；使用乾淨的擦除紙，讓石墨筆記和圖畫保持整潔。

We also love the varieties found in the Maruman loose-leaf lineup.

我們還喜歡 Maruman 活頁系列中的品種。

There's smart review paper to help with memorization, easy-to-write paper for color-coding, and even croquis paper for artists who like to sketch on the go.

有幫助記憶的智能複習紙，有便於書寫的彩色編碼紙，甚至還有為喜歡隨身寫生的藝術家準備的草稿紙。

3. Accessories that make a difference.

3. 與眾不同的配件。

Now that we've gone over some features of Japanese binders, it should come as no surprise that their accessories are equally impressive.

既然我們已經瞭解了日本活頁夾的一些特點，那麼它們的配件也同樣令人印象深刻，這就不足為奇了。

They allow you to customize your binder, whether you're a student taking notes in multiple classes or a foodie collecting recipes.

無論你是在多門課程上做筆記的學生，還是收集食譜的美食家，都可以使用它們來定製你的活頁夾。

These B5 Maruman dividers come with two index tabs per section for separating notes and homework assignments, budgets and expense trackers, or plan schedules and care instructions.

這些 B5 Maruman 分隔頁每部分有兩個索引標籤，可用於分隔筆記和家庭作業、預算和支出追蹤，或計劃時間表和護理說明。

Some binders have compatible files for membership cards and photos.

有些活頁夾可兼容會員卡和照片文件。

I like using the Kokuyo Novita Alpha card file for storing my fountain pen ink swatches.

我喜歡用 Kokuyo Novita Alpha 卡片文件來存放鋼筆墨水色樣。

Finally, store small essentials like pens, thumb drives, and sticky notes in binder zipper pockets.

最後，在活頁夾的拉鍊口袋裡存放筆、優盤和便籤等小件必需品。

Be sure to avoid stuffing too much in them, though, or your binder may become excessively bulky.

但一定要避免塞得太多，否則活頁夾可能會變得過於笨重。

4. There's a binder for everyone.

4. 每個人都有一個活頁夾。

American binders are often student-focused and don't meet everyone's needs.

美國的活頁夾往往以學生為中心，不能滿足每個人的需求。

Japanese binders, on the other hand, come in various styles and serve a wider array of purposes.

而日式活頁夾則風格各異，用途廣泛。

Working in cramped spaces or out in the field, binder notebooks combine the ability to rearrange pages with a slim notebook form factor.

在狹窄的空間或野外工作時，活頁筆記本將重新排列頁面的功能與輕薄的筆記本外形結合在一起。

They don't take up as much room as a standard binder, with covers that fold back and provide a more stable writing surface.

它們不像標準活頁夾那樣佔用空間，封面可以折回，提供更穩定的書寫表面。

You don't need a hole punch to fill the Kokuyo Novita Alpha expandable binder.

裝入 Kokuyo Novita Alpha 伸縮活頁夾不需要打孔器。

Mix and match their files to organize recipes, documents, or notes and slide them into the grooves of the binder's spine.

將它們混合搭配，整理食譜、文件或筆記，並將它們滑入活頁夾的凹槽中。

Professionals that project plan will appreciate Maruman 5 Chart binders.

制定項目計劃的專業人士會非常喜歡 Maruman 5 圖表活頁夾。

They have small cutouts that let you access the dividers without opening the cover, so it's quick and easy to mark progress or jot down next steps.

它們有小的切口，讓你無需打開蓋子就能看到分隔線，所以可以快速方便地標記進度或記下下一步。

There's also Mark System Planner binders for keeping your schedule organized.

還有馬克系統計劃活頁夾，讓你的日程安排井井有條。

Their undated monthly and weekly calendars offer plenty of space for appointments and tasks without the risk of wasting pages.

它們的無日期月曆和周曆為約會和任務提供了充足的空間，而不會有浪費頁面的風險。

5. The Humble Mini Binder Japanese mini binders are equal parts versatile and portable.

5. 謙卑迷你活頁夾。日本迷你活頁夾兼具多功能性和便攜性。

Use them to keep study notes, grocery lists, and more on hand.

用它們隨身攜帶學習筆記、雜貨清單等。

We're big fans of the Maruman Intu1+.

我們是 Maruman Intu1+ 的忠實粉絲。

It comes with everything you need to get started, including 20 sheets of graph paper, 3 dividers, and 1 zipper pocket.

它配備了開始使用所需的一切，包括 20 張圖表紙、3 個隔板和 1 個拉鍊袋。

And its elastic band closure keeps pages from getting crumpled.

其鬆緊帶封口可防止書頁皺縮。

Check out our Mini Binders video for ideas on how you can integrate them into your everyday life.

查看我們的迷你活頁夾視頻，瞭解如何將它們融入日常生活。

Have you made the switch to Japanese binders?

你改用日本活頁夾了嗎？

Let us know what you use yours for in the comments.

請在評論中告訴我們你用你的設備做什麼。

As always, the items mentioned can be found in the description below and at JetPens.com.

與往常一樣，你可以在下面的說明和 JetPens.com 上找到所提及的物品。

Thanks for watching!

感謝觀看！