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Sold outJINPU Ballpoint Pen - Ebony
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Dream Ballpoint Pen - JINPU
The spiral beauty of the Japanese traditional techniques
Inspired by the French Renaissance art traits in Japan
The story of JINPU - Dream Ballpoint pen dates back to when Mr. Okagaki was only a child. From his first encounter with the Jinpu-kaku (仁風閣) in Tottori Castle, Japan, he was fascinated by the irrestable shape of the sprial staircases - a distinctive trait of French Renaissance architecture.
The more he explore the world, the more he got attracted to the philosophy behind this shape and how it appears as an important part in the almost every aspect of life, such as the double helix structure of human DNA.
Driven by this immense inspiration, JINPU ballpoint pen has come to this world. Not only is it a reminiscence of Mr. Okagaki's childhood memory of the Jinpu-kaku staircase, but it is also the result of the years of hardworking to combine Japanese traditional techniques on to a modern writing instrument.
Making Process
JINPU Ballpoint pen is created with carefully-selected material and the combination of both traditional and modern techniques.
JINPU - Ebony:
A unique twist of the precious wood material
With its unique "striped grain" and strong quality, Ebony wood is chosen to express the beautiful spiral shape of JINPU ballpoint pen. This time. we have entrusted high-skilled artisans from Gunma, Japan to create this complicated shape. With their experience in making classical music instruments for decades, our artisans have managed to completed a beautiful ballpoint pen in the spiral shape that exceeds our expectation.
Tamamushi
JINPU being very unique in shape can be complemented even more by Urushi Laquer. We are so glad to bring together two traditional and modern techniques: Echizen lacquering art with a 1500 years of history, and Tamamushi-nuri technique - the modern-times technique developed from the Showa era. As a result, the two arts blending wonderfully, creating a magnificient finish that you can enjoy and appreciate for many years to come.
Making Process
JINPU Ballpoint pen is created with carefully-selected material and the combination of both traditional and modern techniques.
JINPU - Ebony:
A unique twist of the precious wood material
With its unique "striped grain" and strong quality, Ebony wood is chosen to express the beautiful spiral shape of JINPU ballpoint pen. This time. we have entrusted high-skilled artisans from Gunma, Japan to create this complicated shape. With their experience in making classical music instruments for decades, our artisans have managed to completed a beautiful ballpoint pen in the spiral shape that exceeds our expectation.
Tamamushi
JINPU being very unique in shape can be complemented even more by Urushi Laquer. We are so glad to bring together two traditional and modern techniques: Echizen lacquering art with a 1500 years of history, and Tamamushi-nuri technique - the modern-times technique developed from the Showa era. As a result, the two arts blending wonderfully, creating a magnificient finish that you can enjoy and appreciate for many years to come.
Mechanism
Dream Ballpoint Pen JINPU comes with a smooth twisting mechanism that aligns with its distinctive spiral shape. As you retracting and contracting the pen tip, you can observe the special charm of spiral shape. This characteristic becomes even more special with the Tamamushi finish, as the wine red lacquer finish will shimmer and sparkle whenever you use.
Sterling Silver Ring 925
The 925 Sterling Silver Ring is another special feature of JINPU, which adds an elegant touch to the overall design. Located in the middle of barrel, the silver ring maintains a weight balance while also adding a zest to the design. JINPU ring is crafted from authentic silver and plated with gold by specialised cratsmen in Kyoto.