Hightide were founded in 1994 in Fukuoka, Japan. Named after the rising tides and fulfilment it can bring, Hightide aim to create stationery products that they believe will bring satisfaction in people's day to day lives. They're also a part of the NPO, founded in 2020 which encourages businesses to donate a portion of their sales towards environmental protection.

The Hightide Prime Timber Pencil comes with a brass trim. This attractive clutch pencil can be refilled with 2mm lead. The barrel is made from American cedar wood and is matched with a brass trim for an aesthetically pleasing look.