【Orchid Metalwork Ballpoint Pen】Classic Craft Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak2fQiv76pU https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53383684298_a96bae5166_b.jpg In Japan, countless skills are vanishing daily. We may be witnessing the demise of traditional craftsmanship firsthand. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53382587797_c5f150c4ee_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53383820659_ba79a74c68_b.jpg "As artisans dedicated to this craft, have you considered how to pass it on?" "No. I'm 75 this year, and I've been doing this for over 50 years. All I can do now is live healthily and work until I can no longer move..." Mr. Ito said after a few moments of silence. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53383948335_51311eef2b_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53383514046_1dc0164d63_b.jpg After sincere exchanges with Mr. Ito, we gained more courage and a sense of responsibility. Within our limited capacity, we strive to share their stories and techniques. This is our humble yet earnest aspiration to perpetuate craft culture. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53383824699_85b0a7dc27_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53383514091_80c6493b6e_b.jpg The orchid-patterned metalwork ballpoint pen is designed with careful consideration for balance and feel. Its interior features corresponding damping and feedback mechanisms, with smooth, consistent ink flow as the pen glides across paper. An anti-air-dry cap liner is integrated to minimize ink drying. The tension of this liner creates a crisp metallic click when the cap is closed, offering a sensory confirmation through natural object sounds that deepens the connection between people and their possessions. For the metalwork fountain pen/ballpoint pen, copper pieces are not merely adhered to the brass body. Instead, after being meticulously carved, pressed, and trimmed, red copper pieces are inlaid into the brass body's grooves. Twelve precisely carved red copper pieces are repeatedly embedded to form a complete orchid-patterned metalwork pen. Every step and detail in this process is the result of joint discussions and tests between Taiwan and Japan. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53382592222_bd33ea5694_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53383827669_1cca6f96ea_b.jpg YSTUDIO's craft series collaboration with Japanese artisans is more than just a formal partnership. From the pen's design and prototyping to material selection and testing, every stage is undertaken with deep reverence and passion for craftsmanship, dedicating all our effort and time to create these unparalleled, rare writing instruments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W_TXOpMJ9Q *Product Specifications* Materials: Red Copper, Brass, Hot-stamped Wooden Box Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 11.9 x 130.7 mm Packaging Dimensions: 77 x 31 x 190 mm Net Weight: 61.6g, Gross Weight: 184.3g Included Refill: Schmidt 5888F Black Compatible Ballpoint Refills: SCHMIDT 888F, SCHMIDT 5888F https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53596982131_23d7acc817_b.jpg