Shitajiki come mass produced from either the range of materials, however usually it is processed of plastic or cardboard about 1mm to 2mm in thickness, making the babies flexible however however durable. Often, it is slightly little than letter size, although "mini" ones are likewise available. Usually, shitajiki come laid underneath the top sheet of a writing pad to prevent marking on the sheets beneath & to provide the potent surface for writing. Shitajiki can be utilized even as a surface for write of only sheets of paper too.

Merchandised shitajiki are very most common, featuring images of all about from either tourist attractions to celebrities to anime and manga characters. Virtually all shitajiki designs merely last across 1 print run, making them super collectible and often hard to get. Collecting shitajiki occurs as hobby for many anime and manga enthusiasts. When collectibles, shitajiki are besides typically utilized for even decorating or more cosmetic purposes.