Frozen Sake Fountain Pen

Overview

The Frozen Sake Fountain Pen evokes the elegance within Japanese history. This fountain pen expresses the purity of the clear liquid sake (Japanese rice wine), the traditional alcohol that has been made in Japan for over two thousand years. To add to its elegance, the pure icy beauty pen is complemented by its 18K Rhodium Nib. From the frozen glacier on top of the mountain that melt and flow naturally though the river, the purest water then taken and turned into the crystal clear Sake. 

The smooth and comfortable writing experience afforded by this 18K Rhodium Nib is the result of over a century of fountain pen craftsmanship, and it is akin to the feeling of drinking a cup of the luxurious Daiginjo Sake (the highest grade). The fragrant aroma of the sake, the crisp, clean texture, and the blissful taste is comparable to the feeling of the nib gliding across the paper as the light shines on the golden surface. 

The Color of Frozen Sake

The distinctive color of the pen's body is inspired by the eternally frozen glaciers and icebergs - a stalwart example of nature's power and permanence despite human intervention. Across the icy blue are flecks of silver powder, which reflect light as if they were miniature diamonds.

The pen itself is further enhanced with a cap and a bottom that resembles the color of crystalline snowflakes as light is reflected through these complex, miniscule shapes. This color represents the white-capped peaks of Japan's Mt. Fuji and the other majestic peaks that can be summitted across the country. Seeing this pen in all its glory is sure to evoke a refreshing chill in the air, as if holding an object carved entirely out of ice. This pen is the expression of ice, water, and the purity of Sake - the perfect fusion of Japan's nature and culture. 

The Historical Inspiration 

Writing with this fountain pen is a reminiscence of the Heian Period when aristocrats would spend their days composing haikus (poems) while enjoying sake. This image is best encapsulated in the Heian Period's most famous story, The Tale of Genji (Monogatari Genji), which was written by Murasaki Shikibu, and it is considered one of the oldest books in existence. In this story, the lives and love affairs of these ancient aristocrats are depicted with equal parts drama and amusement, and it has many scenes involving haiku composition and the enjoyment of sake. 

This image is further supported in Sei Shonagon's essay The Pillow Book 「枕草子」which also showcased the intimate connection between the consumption of pure sake and the expression of one's thoughts and feelings through poetry. 

With the Frozen Sake Fountain Pen, we aspire to capture the sense of timelessness, the purity and delicacy of sake, and the honest emotion of poetry found in these tales of a bygone period of Japan's history.  

The Finer Details

Japan is known as the "country of water." The snow and ice of the snowy mountains melt, and the groundwater that seeps out of the rocks and the beautiful flowing rivers create a landscape unique to Japan. The resulting water is so pure that - when combined with fine grains of rice - becomes the foundation for the clear texture of sake. 

This cycle between the melting of ice into water before its transformation into sake to be consumed by humans shows us the cyclical passage of time, and that even with great change, some things will eventually revert back to its origins. The Frozen Sake Fountain Pen is the purest expression of this cycle that we could create. 

Made in Japan

All processes from pen nib to body are manufactured and processed in Japan

A Poetic Fountain Pen 

The Frozen Sake Fountain Pen, with its smooth 18K Rhodium Nib, is a fountain pen that we encourage everyone, even those unfamiliar with fountain pens to try. Its elegant design and effortless writing make it perfect for enjoying poetry, expressing gratitude or updates in letters, and preserving precious memories. It's also a great addition to any collection.

Specifications

Material & art: PMMA Resin
Filling mechanism: Converter or Cartridge
Nib: 18K Gold Rhodium-plated
Nib Size: EF, F, MF, M, Nagahara customization is available for order (Kodachi F, M, B) and Fude Nib with around 3-6 weeks waiting time. 
Feed: Plastic
Length: 128.5 mm (closed), 149 mm (posted)
Diameter: 13 mm/18 mm
Weight: 22 g

Attached accessories: Gift box, instruction manual, cartridge, converter