Three new Zebra Pen Brand Ambassadors – welcome to the family!
Three new Zebra Pen Brand Ambassadors – welcome to the family!
Three new Zebra Pen Brand Ambassadors – welcome to the family!
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou, author
The Zebra family is growing
If – like us – you can’t cram enough creativity into your life, we’re delighted to announce that we have three new creative dynamos joining our Zebra Pen brand ambassador team this month – bringing us to a total of 10!
Since the spring of 2022, we’ve welcomed BuJo blackbelts, journalling supremos, inspirational illustrators and showstopping studygrammers to the Zebra Pen ambassador community.
Each of our brand ambassadors has a standout talent or aesthetic that brings something fresh and special to our Zebra community. So we’re delighted to welcome Claire, Andrew and Nick to the fold – and to say a massive thank you to our other ambassadors, who’ve all chosen to stay on as our creative champions; especially Alex and Sophie, who’ve been with us from the start.👏👏
Meet Claire – creative explorer
Instagram account: languageslouise (Louise is her middle name!)
Favourite colour combo | Olive green and purple
Thirty-something Claire is a content creator, lifelong language student and TFL teacher, as well as a powerful advocate of mental wellbeing and self-care. She grew up in Taiwan and has lived in China, Thailand and Poland. Her studygrams for languages – in Chinese, German and occasionally Spanish and Swedish, are breathtakingly beautiful to look at, even if you can’t read the language!
Totally in love with: “Mildliner Mild Olive and Mild Lilac – they’re my favourite colours and I use them for decorating and titles. PLUS the Sarasa Bordeaux Purple is a gorgeous colour shade too – Sarasa pens are made for notes!”
Believes in: “Non-toxic study schedules. Everyone’s lives are different, and as long as you’re happy with your studies, that’s all that matters.”
Can’t wait to come on board because: “I’ve been using Zebra pens for as long as I can remember, and I really love the Zebra community. Everyone who engages with Zebra seems to be really creative, friendly and fun! I’m so excited to be a part of that.”
“I love anything and everything creative. I do a lot of scrapbooking, journalling, sewing and card-making. I love studying languages, exploring new places, drinking coffee.”
Meet Andrew – coffee and calligraphy
Instagram account: andrewhrahsel
Favourite colour combo | warm browns
Ever found yourself with a beautifully decorated pumpkin latte in front of you and been struck by the similarity of latte art and calligraphy? No surprise then, that our new ambassador, Andrew, is a master of both. A freelance calligrapher and speciality coffee barista, Andrew loves to combine the themes of lettering and lattes in the ultimate blend of coffee, creativity and calligraphy.
“When I first started calligraphy, I used a nib pen without ever trying a brush pen. But then I came across Zebra Mildliner Brush pens – and they literally changed my calligraphy skills.”
“Brush lettering became so smooth and easy, and Zebra brush pens firmly became my favourites.”
Totally in love with: “Easy! Zebra Mildliner Brush pen in brown.”
Got a secret? “I used an espresso shot as ink to create a Happy World Calligraphy Day post this year – coffee and calligraphy – my two favourite things!”
Believes: “Good ideas start with coffee!”
Can’t wait to come on board because: “I want to showcase how my own skills have improved over the years and share the range of brilliant and affordable Zebra pens out there.”
“ dived into calligraphy and lettering 3 years ago, during a very hard time in my life. Not only did it help me get through, but it also reignited the spark and ultimately brought back the creative in me.”
Meet Nick – study superhero
TikTok account: realnickba
Favourite colour combo | black and red
Already making a name as a TikTok guru for getting top GCSE and A-Level grades without losing your mind, Nick’s studying for Biology, Chemistry and Maths A-Levels, and is brimming with practical, empathic tips and advice on acing exams. When he’s not studying, or posting tips, Nick’s playing football or cricket.
“Zebra pens help me find my flow and inspire my creativity. I can think abstractly about my task – whether that’s an assignment, or under the time pressure of an exam – without worrying whether the ink’s going to smudge or the pen feeling uncomfortable to write with.”
Totally in love with: “Z-Grip ballpoints – they’re so smooth to use, especially in exams. And for study notes I specifically use the Sarasa Clip gel pens.”
Can’t wait to come on board because: “I want to be a positive influence to others online – my aim is to encourage people to develop a ‘growth mindset’ towards academics. Get that right and you’ll smash it.”
“I want to push myself academically and inspire others do the same!”
Our amazing ambassadors – in it for the love, not the money
“I am genuinely more in love with the Zebra brand than ever before (if that’s even possible?) and I feel so honoured to be part of such a positive and creative group of people.” Lois, Zebra Pen brand ambassador
We are so delighted that our current seven brand ambassadors have chosen to stay with us for another term. “I’ve loved my role as an ambassador and am excited to continue working with the Zebra team,” says Alex. “I love being a Zebra Pen brand ambassador too,” agrees Peach. “It’s such an engaging community with lots of exciting new things happening every month. The other ambassadors are a fabulous group of people, and I love interacting and being inspired by them too.”
Ambassadors aren’t paid, except in an occasional ‘swag drop’ of the latest Zebra pens! They put our pens to work in the real world – in the classroom or the exam hall, fine annotating notes, writing Christmas to-do lists or designing Halloween decorations. We want to thank all our ambassadors for choosing Zebra pens to write their own unique story, for spreading the word and sharing the love.
In a world of paid influencers, their honest opinion of what they love or don’t love about our pens, is something money can’t buy…
“Never stop exploring, and don’t be afraid to experiment.” Sophie, Zebra Pen brand ambassador
Becoming a Zebra Pen ambassador
People often ask how we find our amazing ambassadors, and we’re always on the lookout for those creative originals who wouldn’t be without a Zebra in their pencil case! But being an ambassador takes time as well as talent, and a genuine love of Zebra pens.
While we’re not actively seeking new ambassadors right now, we will be in the future so please do tag us if you’ve created something you’re proud of, using Zebra pens. Your imagination is our inspiration.