Ballpoint Pen - CHIBIEN 8 - Antique Black
A slightly shorter and thicker version of the CHIBIEN range, this TETZBO ballpoint pen is hand-forged with an antique black finish. Dimensions 99 × 9 mm, without cap, refill SXR-80-07 (0.7 mm), each piece is unique.
THE ETERNAL PENCIL
The "Chibien," meaning "mini pencil," is a ballpoint pen designed to evoke the look of a freshly sharpened pencil. This signature creation is the original idea of Yoshikazu Takai, founder and master craftsman of TETZBO. Every stage of the pen’s production is meticulously handcrafted.
- Refill: SXR-80-07 0.7mm
- Included accessories: Allen key
As each item is individually handmade, please expect slight variations in specifications or feel.
The design is non-retractable and capless. We recommend the complementary Tetzbo pen holder for desk use.
Surface patinas may develop faster in warmer climates.
From sculpture to stationery: the multifaceted art of YOSHIKAZU TAKAI
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1952, Yoshikazu Takai represents an artistic transformation that spans both fields and generations. Initially gaining fame as a sculptor, he expanded his influence into other areas of art and design.
Takai burst onto the art scene with a solo exhibition in 1987 at Tokyo’s prestigious Akiyama Gallery, marking the start of a distinguished career. Between 1987 and 1995, his successive exhibitions gained national and international acclaim. His large sculptures have become landmarks in public spaces across Japan, adding a unique aesthetic touch to parks and famous plazas.
Yet change is a constant theme in Takai’s artistic endeavors. About ten years ago, he took an unexpected turn by shifting his focus from large-scale sculptures to the nuanced world of stationery. This pivot led him to create his stationery brand, “TETZBO.”
Applying his unique artistic perspective, Takai developed stationery items that not only tell stories but also encourage individual creativity. Each "TETZBO" piece carries the imprint of his sculptural background while venturing into new artistic territories.
By making this bold shift, Yoshikazu Takai demonstrated that artistic expression is not limited to a single medium. His transformation from renowned sculptor to inventive stationery creator illustrates his ability to reinvent himself while retaining the emotional depth and complexity that characterize his work.
Today, he remains a lasting source of inspiration, affirming that a true artist is one who constantly evolves, innovates, and captivates.
Features
- Dimensions
- H99 × Ø9 mm
- Weight
- 28 g
- Material
- Brass
- Color
- Black
- Origin
- Japan
- Manufacturing
- Handcrafted
Filmed in Tokyo, piece by piece
It's intentional.
TETZBO EXPERTISE
What makes these pens unique
The metal lathe
Each pen body is hand-turned on a workshop lathe. No industrial series, a gesture repeated piece by piece.
Le Chibien, metal pencil
The signature creation mimics a small freshly sharpened pencil, made of solid brass. Chibien means mini pencil.
Brass and iron
Unrefined base metals that darken and polish over time with handling.
No identical parts
Shapes, grooves, and finishes vary slightly from one piece to another. Your pen is truly one of a kind.
Repairable, rechargeable
The refills are standard references, and an Allen key comes with models that can be disassembled.
A master, a signature
Yoshikazu Takai makes it himself. Buying a TETZBO means receiving the work of a single pair of hands.