Classic Renaissance Fountain Pen - KAZARI KANAGU ORCHID - F

Perpetuating the legacy of craftsmen - "錺 KAZARI KANAGU"

錺, metalwork craft, is often used for objects of Buddhist veneration. As people’s lifestyles change, this traditional craft of metal accessories 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 blend into everyday life.

YSTUDIO used orchids - a flower symbolizing grace 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 age-old skill and writing tools, you can witness our dedication and the lifelong devotion of Japanese craftsmen, and together, we can convey the weight of words.

Every intricate detail of the carvings tells the story of Japan’s centuries-old craft. While holding the pen, our aim is to pass on the spirit of craftsmanship and the evolution of culture to each user, continuing to write a new chapter of classical art.

THE ARTISAN

Japanese decorative metalwork
KAZARIKANAGU TAKEUCHI by Naoki Takeuchi

Born in 1982 in Kyoto, Mr. Takeuchi is in charge of production at the family business – KAZARIKANAGU TAKEUCHI, which mainly focuses on making and repairing decorative metal fittings for hardware on 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 motto is "Decoration holds a mysterious power," aiming to help people live happier lives through decorative accessories and to continue developing more uses for 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 making and hand 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.

The 14-carat gold nib

YSTUDIO fountain pen nib: made of 14-carat gold, sourced from Germany.

A specific character "Orchid" and the YSTUDIO logo are delicately engraved on the nib. After several hand polishings, it bears witness to remarkable craftsmanship.

• Material: Brass, Copper
• Dimensions: 11.2x12x130mm
• Weight: 66.5g
• Box: 115x185x50 mm
• Refill: comes with a converter inside (also fits the standard international cartridge type)

THE WEIGHT OF WORDS
How long has it been since you took a pen and wrote from your heart?
When writing to your loved ones or friends, you will find touching feelings, love, and calm between the lines. 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 us set aside electronics for a moment. And rediscover the warm feeling of writing and the weight of words. Let us write with our sincerest feelings and revive the fading culture of writing.

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