Kairu x SKB Transparent Specimen Fountain Pen Gift Set - Six Colors Available, Featuring Plecostomus Fish

**// Product Features //** See With Us, Sea With Us Let's make the ocean familiar through good design. Kairu Studio and SKB Classic Pen present a collaborative transparent specimen fountain pen. Available in six popular aluminum alloy barrel colors, this quality fountain pen, featuring a transparent fish, is an entry-level piece that combines the timelessness of a fountain pen with the permanence of a specimen. It’s a perfect pairing for someone special. Let's savor a refined lifestyle, enjoying the art of writing, inspired by the sea. How does Kairu make fish transparent? Transparent biological specimen preparation is a method initially used for scientific research. Kairu uses specimens sourced from discarded catches, invasive species, or deceased farmed aquatic life. Through a multi-step process involving various reagents and dyes, without damaging the organism's integrity, Kairu gives new life to fading biological remains, transforming them into exquisite and unique transparent specimens. https://www.pinkoi.com/product/juJtP3HX (DIY Kit: Kairu’s Marine Lab Transparent Specimen Making Kit) **// Product Specifications //** // Contents // Transparent Biological Specimen Fountain Pen Cartridge ink converter // Pen Colors // Champagne Gold Sand Chrome Silver Sky Blue Pink Black Dark Blue **Designed by Kairu Studio / Made in Taiwan** **// Biology Corner //** Armored Catfish (Loricariidae) These fish have elongated, slightly compressed bodies covered in tough bony plates. Some species feature barbels or papillae around the mouth and have spines at the front. Compared to other fish species, they have a relatively long digestive tract. As the most diverse family within the order Siluriformes, classification can be challenging due to geographical variations and individual differences. Features useful for identification include body color, the dental structure of the mouth, tooth structure, scale distribution, or the relative proportions between different characteristics. Various types of armored catfish are currently found in Taiwan's wild, inhabiting major rivers and streams in the north, central, and south. Due to long-term abandonment by pet owners or escapes from captivity, coupled with their adaptation to the local environment, wild populations continue to expand, leading to competition for habitat and disturbance of native species. Armored catfish possess hard, tough specialized scales and spines that can deter predators from attacking or consuming them. They can also slow down water loss when out of water, demonstrating high adaptability to adverse conditions such as food scarcity, hypoxia, and dryness. **// Precautions //** > The product is a biological specimen made from deceased organisms after post-processing. Sources primarily include discarded catches or naturally deceased creatures. > For normal writing use only. Repair services do not cover damage from scratches, improper use, accidental drops, knocks, or severe impacts. > These are real biological specimens. Photos are for reference only. Minor imperfections, such as incomplete fins, are normal. > Recommended for storage in a cool place, away from direct sunlight. > The preserving solution, glycerin, is a non-toxic liquid. If contact occurs, rinse with clean water. > Air bubbles within the glycerin preserving the specimen can be used to adjust the specimen's pose. > Handmade specimens may have color variations. Photos are for reference only. If you have specific color requirements, please contact us before placing your order. **// About Kairu //** The members of Kairu Eco-Art Studio all have backgrounds in marine biology and museum experience. Starting with transparent biological specimens and other marine life-themed cultural and creative products, Kairu Studio aims to introduce more people to the marine friends living in Taiwan's surrounding waters, **making the ocean feel less distant.**