--- title: "Dulton Metal Clip Board: A6, B5 and A4 Metal Clipboard" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/dulton-metal-clip-board/" description: "Dulton Metal Clip Board explained: aluminium clipboard in A6, B5 and A4, galvanized or brass clip, from ¥1,430 (about US$9) in Japan, made in China." category: "Accessories" type: "Clipboard" published: 2026-11-03 updated: 2026-11-03 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 7 products: - name: "Dulton Metal Clip Board (item 117-330; A6, B5 and A4)" brand: "Dulton" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "China" material: "Galvanized: steel and aluminium. Brass: brass and aluminium. Dulton does not say which part is which." price_band: "$$ ($5–20 per item, typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Dulton Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan)" model: "117-330 (for example 117-330B5-GV, B5 galvanized; 117-330A4-BS, A4 brass)" url: "https://www.dulton.jp/onlineshop/g/g117-330B5-GV/" --- # Dulton Metal Clip Board: A6, B5 and A4 Metal Clipboard > The Dulton Metal Clip Board is a metal clipboard in three sizes: A6 (120 × 190 mm), B5 (190 × 290 mm) and A4 (220 × 340 mm). Dulton lists steel or brass with aluminium and a galvanized or brass finish. Japan prices on November 3, 2026 ran from ¥1,430 (about US$9) to ¥2,970 (about US$18.80), in our $$ band. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/dulton-metal-clip-board/ - Category: Accessories - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-11-03 - Updated: 2026-11-03 ![Three Dulton Metal Clip Boards on their sides to one scale: A4, B5 and A6 aluminium boards with brass or galvanized clips](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/dulton-metal-clip-board-illustration-16x9.png?v=108a1913) *A4, B5 and A6 boards at one scale, turned on their sides to fit the page; ruler, slot and clip shapes are drawn by eye (1 mm = 1.08 px).* Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times. Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Dulton Metal Clip Board (item 117-330; A6, B5 and A4) | Dulton (by Dulton Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan)) | Japan | China | Galvanized: steel and aluminium. Brass: brass and aluminium. Dulton does not say which part is which. | – | $$: $5–20 per item | - Made in (Dulton Metal Clip Board (item 117-330; A6, B5 and A4)): China. Dulton's product pages for the A6, B5 and A4 boards list the country of origin as China. Source: https://www.dulton.jp/onlineshop/g/g117-330B5-GV/ ### Dulton Metal Clip Board (item 117-330; A6, B5 and A4) colors - Body colors (2 standard, 0 special edition): Galvanized (galvanized steel clip, aluminium board, Sold in A6 and B5; Dulton says white rust can form); Brass (brass clip, aluminium board, Sold in A6, B5 and A4). - Per Dulton Japan: Metal Clip Board product pages (https://www.dulton.jp/onlineshop/g/g117-330B5-GV/), checked 2026-11-03. Dulton's two finishes. The tints are representative, sampled by eye from Dulton's product photos: the board looks pale aluminium in both, and the clip carries the finish. Shops stock different colors; check the listing. ## Key takeaways - Dulton lists three board sizes: A6 at 120 × 190 mm, B5 at 190 × 290 mm and A4 at 220 × 340 mm (4.7 × 7.5, 7.5 × 11.4 and 8.7 × 13.4 in). - On November 3, 2026 Dulton Japan listed the A6 at ¥1,430 (about US$9) in galvanized and ¥1,650 (about US$10) in brass, the B5 at ¥2,310 (about US$14.60) and ¥2,530 (about US$16), and the A4 brass at ¥2,970 (about US$18.80). - Two finishes: galvanized (steel and aluminium) and brass (brass and aluminium). Dulton says galvanized can show white rust that does not affect quality or safety. - Dulton gives no weight, thickness or clip opening, and its page warns that the clip can leave marks on paper and can tear it if you pull a sheet out forcibly. - It is made in China per Dulton's product pages; the B5 galvanized page said on November 3, 2026 that no restock was planned. ## What is the Dulton Metal Clip Board? **It is a metal clipboard from the Japanese homeware brand Dulton, sold in three paper sizes and two clip finishes.** Dulton Co., Ltd. says it was founded in 1988 and sells furniture, housewares, garden and kitchen tools and stationery; this board sits on its Stationery page. Dulton's product text is a short pitch for writing on paper: it says that in an age of screen work, ideas still grow on a white sheet, and that a corrosion-resistant clip may help turn a scribbled note into a firm idea. We read Dulton Japan's pages on November 3, 2026. ## What are the Metal Clip Board's sizes and specs? **Dulton lists A6 at 120 × 190 mm, B5 at 190 × 290 mm and A4 at 220 × 340 mm.** The boards are larger than the paper they are named for, which leaves a margin around a sheet. | Spec | A6 | B5 | A4 | |---|---|---|---| | Board size (Dulton) | 120 × 190 mm | 190 × 290 mm | 220 × 340 mm | | Matching paper (standard size) | 105 × 148 mm | 182 × 257 mm (JIS) | 210 × 297 mm | | Galvanized price, Nov 3, 2026 | ¥1,430 (about US$9) | ¥2,310 (about US$14.60) | Not found | | Brass price, Nov 3, 2026 | ¥1,650 (about US$10) | ¥2,530 (about US$16) | ¥2,970 (about US$18.80) | Prices include tax. Dulton gives no weight, board thickness or clip opening, and it doesn't say the paper size each board takes; the matching sizes above are standard paper dimensions set against its board sizes. In Dulton's photos the top edge carries a ruler scale and there is a long slot near one side; neither is described in its text, so treat them as what the photos show. ![Dulton Metal Clip Boards in A6, B5 and A4 side by side to one scale, each with a dashed outline of the paper size it suits](https://stationerytimes.com/images/dulton-metal-clip-board-paper-sizes.svg?v=1017d8bf) *The three boards at 1 mm = 1.3 px with the standard paper size dashed inside each; the dashed sheets are our arithmetic, and clip and slot shapes are drawn by eye. Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.* ## Galvanized or brass: which finish do you want? **Galvanized is the plain silver-gray option and brass is the gold one; both pair the clip with a pale aluminium board in Dulton's photos.** Dulton lists galvanized as steel and aluminium and brass as brass and aluminium. It sells galvanized only in A6 and B5 and brass in A6, B5 and A4, as far as we could read. Galvanized has a catch: Dulton says the finish shows fine scratches, scuffs and polishing marks from manufacturing, and that white rust can form on a zinc-plated surface. It says this does not affect quality or safety, and asks buyers to accept it as a trait of the product. We did not see that note on the brass pages we read. ## Who is the Metal Clip Board for? **It suits someone who writes on loose paper at a desk and wants a board that looks like a tool, not a piece of plastic.** The A6 is the smallest at 120 × 190 mm, the B5 leaves a margin around a Japanese B5 sheet, and the A4 board takes a full A4 sheet. Skip it if you need a light board to carry around: Dulton gives no weight, so we can't say how heavy the A4 is. Also skip it if you hate clip marks, because Dulton warns the clip can leave a mark on the paper. ## How should you use and care for it? **Clamp gently, take sheets out by opening the clip, and keep it dry.** Dulton's notes warn of sharp parts, of pinched fingers at the moving part, and of tearing paper if you pull a sheet out forcibly. They also say not to clamp too much at once, which can break the clip, and not to use it where it is hot and humid. For cleaning, Dulton says to wipe it with a soft cloth; a scrubbing brush or polishing powder can scratch the surface. If it gets wet, wipe off the water and dry it in the shade. ## How much does it cost, and is it in stock? **From ¥1,430 (about US$9) for the A6 galvanized to ¥2,970 (about US$18.80) for the A4 brass on Dulton Japan, in our $$ band ($5–20).** Dulton's domestic shipping for a small parcel is ¥880 (about US$5.60), waived from ¥6,000 (about US$38), and we did not see an overseas checkout, so we can't say what a US buyer would pay. Stock moves. On November 3, 2026 the B5 galvanized page said no next restock was planned, and the A4 brass showed low stock. Check the shop before you plan around a size. ## Where is it made? **Dulton's product pages give China as the country of origin; Dulton is a Tokyo company.** For other desk boards see Penco's [Clipboard O/S](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/penco-clipboard-o-s/) in MDF and Lihit Lab's [Mutual folding clipboard](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/lihit-lab-mutual-folding-clipboard/); for another Dulton desk piece see the [Desktop Tray](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/dulton-desktop-tray/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What sizes does the Dulton Metal Clip Board come in? Three: A6 at 120 × 190 mm, B5 at 190 × 290 mm and A4 at 220 × 340 mm, per Dulton's size line. Dulton does not give the thickness or weight. ### What is the Dulton Metal Clip Board made of? Dulton lists steel and aluminium for the galvanized version and brass and aluminium for the brass version. Its photos show a pale aluminium board with the clip in the named finish, but Dulton does not say which part is which. ### Does the galvanized Dulton clipboard rust? Dulton says fine scratches, scuffs and polishing marks come from manufacturing, and that galvanizing can leave white rust on the surface. It says this does not affect quality or safety. ### Will the clip damage my paper? It can leave a mark where it grips, Dulton says, and pulling a sheet out by force while it is clamped may tear it. Dulton also warns against clamping too much at once, which can break the clip. ### Does an A4 sheet fit the Dulton A4 clipboard? By the numbers, yes: the board is 220 × 340 mm and an A4 sheet is 210 × 297 mm. Dulton does not state the paper size each board takes, so we worked that out from its dimensions. ### How much is the Dulton Metal Clip Board? On November 3, 2026 Dulton Japan listed the A6 at ¥1,430 (about US$9) galvanized, the B5 at ¥2,310 (about US$14.60) and the A4 brass at ¥2,970 (about US$18.80), all tax included, with brass A6 and B5 a little higher. ### Is the Dulton Metal Clip Board made in Japan? No. Dulton's product pages give China as the country of origin. Dulton Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo company that says it was founded in 1988. ### Can I clean the Dulton clipboard with a scrubbing pad? No. Dulton says to wipe dirt off gently with a soft cloth, because a scrubbing brush or polishing powder can scratch the surface. If it gets wet, wipe it dry and leave it to dry in the shade. ## Sources - [Dulton Japan: Metal Clip Board B5 Galvanized (item 117-330B5-GV: size, materials, country of origin, care notes, price, no restock planned; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.dulton.jp/onlineshop/g/g117-330B5-GV/) - [Dulton Japan: Metal Clip Board A6 Galvanized (120 × 190 mm, price; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.dulton.jp/onlineshop/g/g117-330A6-GV/) - [Dulton Japan: Metal Clip Board A6 Brass (price, brass and aluminium; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.dulton.jp/onlineshop/g/g117-330A6-BS/) - [Dulton Japan: Metal Clip Board B5 Brass (190 × 290 mm, price; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.dulton.jp/onlineshop/g/g117-330B5-BS/) - [Dulton Japan: Metal Clip Board A4 Brass (220 × 340 mm, price, low stock; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.dulton.jp/onlineshop/g/g117-330A4-BS/) - [Dulton Japan: Stationery category (Metal Clip Board listings; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.dulton.jp/onlineshop/c/c6002/) - [Dulton: company overview (interior-goods maker, founded 1988; read November 3, 2026)](https://www.dulton.co.jp/about)