Ballpoint Pen - IROEN - Metallic Grass
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TETZBO IROEN Metallic Grass ballpoint pen, hand-adorned with a silver leaf whose artisanal aging gives each piece a unique grass hue. Size 98 × 9 mm, capless, black refill 0.7 mm (SXR-89-07).
HANDCRAFTED BRILLIANCE: PENS FINISHED WITH SILVER LEAF
An exclusive creation by TETZBO from master craftsman Yoshikazu Takai, these pens are adorned with silver leaf details to enliven your writing experience. The artisanal technique of applying and then aging the silver leaf ensures that each pen is a unique masterpiece. Delight in handcrafted elegance.
- Refill type: Black 0.7 mm (SXR-89-07)
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 more quickly in warmer climate regions.
From Sculpture to Writing: The Multifaceted Art of YOSHIKAZU TAKAI
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1952, Yoshikazu Takai represents an artistic metamorphosis 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 the prestigious Akiyama Gallery in Tokyo, 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 squares.
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.”
By applying his singular 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 journey 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
- H98 × Ø9 mm
- Weight
- 34 g
- Material
- Brass
- Color
- Green
- Origin
- Japan
- Manufacturing
- Artisanal
Silver laid, then hand-aged
Each IROEN pen receives a sheet of colored silver leaf, applied and then partly removed by hand. The color comes from the leaf itself (earth, grass, ocean or pink), and this handwork makes each pen different from the last. Over time, the leaf gently wears away.
IROEN EXPERTISE
What gives these pens their color
The silver leaf
The surface of the pen is not left raw; it is adorned with silver leaf details. Each leaf is applied by hand.
Aging
Once applied, the colored silver leaf is partly removed by hand. This step makes each pen different, with the color coming from the leaf itself.
Four shades
Earth, grass, ocean, and rose. Four shades of the IROEN series, all created with colored silver leaf applied by hand.
No identical parts
The slight variations in shape or texture come from being handmade.
A standard refill
Each IROEN is written with a 0.7 mm black refill, reference SXR-89-07. The pen is refillable; it is not replaceable.
No hood, no click
The pen has neither a cap nor a retractable mechanism.