ARTEX x National Palace Museum Heart Sutra Fountain Pen Gift Set - Available in 2 Colors

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53958107909_74eca3a026_o.jpg ARTEX, a Taiwanese purveyor of fine writing instruments, embraces "ART Expression" – the versatile style of art – as its core design philosophy. In mid-2020, while exploring the tapestry of art, we encountered the "National Palace Museum," setting the stage for a synergy of artistic inspiration! The National Palace Museum houses an unparalleled collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, spanning nearly five millennia of Chinese history. It stands alongside global giants like the Louvre, the British Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the State Hermitage Museum as one of the world's five premier museums. ARTEX champions diverse stylistic expressions, bringing art into the fabric of everyday life; the Museum embodies this very essence, infusing the beauty of art into our daily existence. **The Collection and Design Explained** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54032876014_819611101c_o.jpg **"The Sage of the Inkstone, by Qiu Ying x The Heart Sutra, by Wen Zhengming: A Conjoined Scroll"** **Jiajing Era, 21st Year of the reign of Emperor Shizong of Ming (1542 AD)** Qiu Ying, a native of Taicang, Jiangsu, was a master of replicating ancient works with such fidelity that they were virtually indistinguishable from the originals. He is counted among the "Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty." Wen Zhengming, a renowned calligrapher of the Ming Dynasty, particularly acclaimed for his regular and running script, is considered a paragon of Ming calligraphy. This artwork depicts Zhou Youshun of Kunshan commissioning Wen Zhengming to write the Heart Sutra and Qiu Ying to illustrate the scene of Zhao Mengfu exchanging calligraphy of the Heart Sutra for tea. **1. Firstly, key elements from the painting are captured on the inside cover of the sutra copybook.** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54032997685_bb8c3dc684_o.jpg **2. The text within the sutra pages and the Heart Sutra inscription on the pen are derived from Wen Zhengming's authentic Heart Sutra calligraphy.** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54032875989_e3f528fc00_o.jpg **"A JOURNEY OF SELF-CULTIVATION TRANSCENDING TIME"** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54031675147_2fdda9d2e8_o.jpg Copying the *Heart Sutra* is not only an exercise in calligraphy but also a meditative practice for the soul. This gift set features the authentic calligraphy of Ming Dynasty master Wen Zhengming as a model for imitation, perfectly blending traditional and contemporary sutra copying artistry. The set also includes a dedicated pen and a matching copybook, allowing you to experience the tranquil power of ancient and modern fusion with every stroke. It fosters a sense of balance and serenity, embarking you on a spiritual journey of self-cultivation. **"PERFECT FOR BOTH GIVING AND PERSONAL ENJOYMENT"** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54032877304_eee1f1918c_o.jpg **PRODUCT CONTENTS** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54032877284_e059a435bf_o.jpg **■ This set includes 1 Heart Sutra Pen and 1 Sutra Copybook set, presented in an exquisite gift box.** **■ The Sutra Copybook set includes: 1 hardcover storage book, 1 Heart Sutra replica, and 10 sheets of sutra paper.** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54031676307_363f586783_o.jpg ****This is the listing for the Fountain Pen Gift Set (available in 2 colors). If you require the Ballpoint Pen Gift Set, please visit the relevant listing.**** https://www.pinkoi.com/product/Manc7LZs **1. Fountain Pen Specifications** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54032852853_a3f945fbe7_o.jpg **▇ Material: Brass body with engraved craftsmanship, followed by electroplating, lacquering, and other complex finishing processes.** **▇ Dimensions: Length 14 cm, Diameter 1.2 cm** **▇ Nib: Features a German-made SCHMIDT stainless steel F-fine point nib, ensuring smooth ink flow and stable quality, ideal for daily writing. Includes 1 black ink cartridge and 1 ink converter.** **2. Sutra Copybook Specifications** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54031676272_f14e19aeee_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54032797563_e7b9c15b81_o.jpg Add to cart: ARTEX x National Palace Museum Heart Sutra Copybook Refill Pack (1 pack of 10 sheets) > https://www.pinkoi.com/product/hvzKmVA9 **▇ Material: Hardcover storage book – Royal Dutch cloth mounted on black paperboard with hot-stamped lettering; Sutra paper – 150gsm selected Snow White paper.** **▇ Dimensions: Hardcover storage book – Closed dimensions 14.8 x 10.5 x 1.5 cm; Sutra paper – Fully opened dimensions 18.5 x 13 cm.** **"CRAFTING A SMOOTH WRITING EXPERIENCE"** Whether it's a fountain pen or a ballpoint, ARTEX utilizes the world-renowned German SCHMIDT brand, known for its smooth ink flow and stable quality, making it perfect for everyday writing. A significant advantage of international standards is the ease of finding replacement parts, eliminating the hassle of searching for compatible refills. They are convenient and universally compatible! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54033053045_fc7d1bde0d_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54031676157_4397685edb_o.jpg **"APPRECIATING THE BEAUTY OF ENGRAVING CRAFTSMANSHIP"** The entire text of the Heart Sutra adorns the pen body, meticulously presented through the art of engraving. Engraving, a precision technique, utilizes chemical reactions to carve intricate text and patterns onto metal surfaces. The pen body is first coated with a protective layer resistant to etching. Then, the design for the Heart Sutra text is created through a carving process. The exposed areas are subsequently immersed in an acidic solution for precise etching. Through carefully controlled depth and detail, each character is imbued with a three-dimensional and delicate texture, showcasing a perfect fusion of craftsmanship and culture. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54032931904_598406ef34_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54032876999_acfd113727_o.jpg **"TWIST-OPEN CAP: A CEREMONIAL WRITING EXPERIENCE"** The twist-open cap, with its unique spiral design, offers a buttery-smooth opening experience. You can also romantically view it as an elegant ritual for writing, where the act of twisting the cap to open and close ushers you into the world of writing. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54032877029_0dda87907f_o.jpg **► Should you attach the pen cap while writing?** This pen was designed with consideration for users' varying hand sizes and their distinct needs regarding writing balance. Here are our suggestions: **1. For those with smaller hands: Remove the pen cap and write directly, reducing the weight.** **2. For those with larger hands: Screw the pen cap back onto the pen body to write. This increases the pen's length, providing a more stable and comfortable writing experience.** Try both methods to discover your preferred writing style! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54031730687_ebeee6e0c4_o.jpg **ALL PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING ARE 100% MADE IN TAIWAN, SUPPORTING LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP** ARTEX inherits 30 years of design and OEM expertise, fostering long-term, close collaborations with artisans and factories across Taiwan. All products and packaging for this collection were meticulously crafted in Taiwan, encompassing pen manufacturing, screen printing, marble processing, design, production, and packaging – all brought to life by a collective of local Taiwanese craftspeople! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54032797478_e2d2e9e647_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52441446035_a1ce495113_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52441516268_c229aaf141_o.jpg --- **Simply add a note in the order checkout page stating "Please tie a ribbon for me," and we will beautifully adorn your ordered item with a ribbon at no extra charge.** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52068993952_2bf2036ec3_o.jpg ★ Optional Add-on: Limited Edition - Custom Laser Engraving ★ https://www.pinkoi.com/product/bXX6RzgZ ★ Optional Add-on: Limited Edition - Customized Wax Seal Gift Wrapping Service ★ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52070269539_f2577c48fa_o.jpg https://www.pinkoi.com/product/nVAxxDtQ ★ Optional Add-on: Limited Edition - Brand Postcard Set ★ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52070038851_88e3e9ff9b_o.jpg https://www.pinkoi.com/product/mxgXCL8X ★ Optional Add-on: ARTEX x National Palace Museum Glazed Fountain Pen Ink (Available in 6 colors) ★ https://www.pinkoi.com/product/EBRcr6Wn ★ Optional Add-on: ARTEX Monologue Fountain Pen Ink - 7 Colors Total ★ https://www.pinkoi.com/product/7JEinzhs