Ballpoint Pen - Classic Renaissance - KAZARI KANAGU ORCHID

Perpetuate the legacy of artisans - "錺 KAZARI KANAGU"

"Zang, metal craftsmanship, is often used for Buddhist veneration objects. As people's lifestyles change, this traditional craftsmanship of metal accessories has gradually developed a new design aspect beyond the initial decoration of temples, shrines, Buddhist altars, mikoshi, etc., allowing the art of metal engraving to integrate into people's daily lives."

YSTUDIO used orchids - a flower symbolizing elegance in Taiwan, as the design theme for the Kazari Kanagu fountain pen, combined with arabesque patterns engraved on the copper sheet and inlaid on the body of the fountain pen. With the combination of centuries-old craftsmanship and writing instruments, you can witness our dedication and the lifelong dedication of Japanese artisans, and together, we can convey the weight of words.

"Every intricate detail of the sculptures tells the story of Japan's century-old craftsmanship. As you hold the pen, our goal is to convey the spirit of craftsmanship and the evolution of culture to every user, continuing to write a new chapter of classical art."

THE ARTIST

Japanese decorative metalwork
KAZARIKANAGU TAKEUCHI by Naoki Takeuchi

Born in 1982 in Kyoto, Mr. Takeuchi is responsible for the production of the family business – KAZARIKANAGU TAKEUCHI, which is mainly dedicated to the production and repair of decorative metal accessories for the hardware of altars, shrines, and Buddhist temples. In 2020, he launched his own brand "錺之 KAZARINO", and the same year, he became the representative director of Takeuchi Co., Ltd.. The brand's slogan is "Decoration has a mysterious power", which aims to help people live a happier life through decorative accessories and continues to develop further applications of Kazari Kanagu in various fields.

Ito Metal Sculpture Workshop

"Founded around 1920, it is a unique manufacturing factory located in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It specializes in the manufacturing and manual engraving of gold-plated scissors and is one of the few workshops of its kind in Japan. The current owner and representative is Mr. Mitsuhiro Ito, the third-generation successor."

Mr. Ito was born in 1943 and joined the family business in 1965, where he apprenticed under his father, Mr. Kinjiro Ito. Since then, he has been working diligently behind the scenes, contributing to the production of metal components used in traditional Japanese Buddhist altars, religious articles, shrines, and temples.

• Material: Brass, Copper
• Dimensions: 11.2 x 11.9 x 130.7 mm
• Weight: 61.6 g
• Box: 77x31x190 mm
• Recharge: standard recharge (a safety ceramic roller SCHMIDT 5888 F included.)
• The KAZARI KANAGU ballpoint pen - (Orchid) won the Taiwan Golden Pin Design Award 2023.

THE WEIGHT OF WORDS
How long has it been since you took a pen and wrote from your heart?
"By writing to your loved ones or friends, you will find between the lines touching feelings, love, and tranquility. With our love for words and materials, we would like to introduce you to YSTUDIO stationery. Through YSTUDIO, we wish to tell you a story about writing."
"Let's set aside electronics for a moment. And rediscover the warmth of writing and the weight of words. Let's write with our most sincere feelings and revive the culture of writing that is fading away." 

LEARN MORE ABOUT YSTUDIO
"What YSTUDIO creates is not just the object itself, but also the true meaning that lies behind it. They believe that each object embodies a deeper significance. Through their products, they hope to bring more imagination to people's lives, which is why they design products for everyday use."
YSTUDIO believes that the value of simplicity in design is very important.