Ballpoint Pen - Classic Renaissance - KAZARI KANAGU ORCHID

Perpetuating the Artisans' Legacy - "錺 KAZARI KANAGU"

錺, metal craftsmanship, is often used for Buddhist veneration objects. As people’s lifestyles change, this traditional metal accessory craft has gradually developed a new design aspect beyond the original decoration of temples, shrines, Buddhist altars, mikoshi, etc., allowing the art of metal engraving to integrate into everyday life.

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 pen body. With the blend of centuries-old craftsmanship and writing instruments, you can witness our dedication and the lifelong devotion of Japanese artisans, and together, we can convey the weight of words.

Every intricate detail of the carvings tells the story of Japan’s centuries-old craftsmanship. While holding the pen, our goal is to pass on 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 mainly focuses on producing and repairing decorative metal accessories for hardware used in 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,” aiming to help people live happier lives through decorative accessories and to continue developing more applications of Kazari Kanagu in various fields.

Ito Metal Carving Workshop

Founded around 1920, this is a unique manufacturing workshop located in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It specializes in the manual production and engraving of golden metal chisels 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 worked diligently behind the scenes, contributing to the production of metal components used in traditional Japanese Buddhist altars, religious items, shrines, and temples.

• Material: Brass, Copper
• Dimensions: 11.2 x 11.9 x 130.7 mm
• Weight: 61.6 g
• Box: 77 x 31 x 190 mm
• Refill: standard refill (one SCHMIDT 5888 F ceramic safety roller 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 picked up a pen and wrote from your heart?
When writing to your loved ones or friends, you will find touching feelings, love, and peace between the lines. With our love for words and materials, we would like to introduce you to YSTUDIO stationery. Through YSTUDIO, we want to tell you a story about writing.
Let’s set aside electronics for a moment. And rediscover the warm feeling of writing and the weight of words. Let’s write with our sincerest feelings and revive the fading culture of handwriting.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YSTUDIO
What YSTUDIO creates is not just the object itself, but also the true meaning behind it. They believe every object embodies a deeper significance. Through their products, they hope to bring more imagination into people’s lives, which is why they design products for everyday use.
YSTUDIO values simplicity in design very highly.