Products
Glass Dip Pen
Glass dip pens originated in Japan. As the name indicates, it isa writing instrument where you dip in ink to write.
The glass dip pens from Kawanishi Glass are all individually made by hand, from the tip to the stem, using borosilicate glass.
Borosilicate glass is light and hard, so it is possible to make highly durable, ware-resistant glass dip pens.
Each pen goes through a thorough check including a writing test before it is delivered to your door.
As the most intricate and critical part of the pen, we pay particular attention to the tip of the pen. Each groove of glass is painstakingly crafted by hand.
Unlike fountain pens or metallic calligraphy pens, glass dip pens allow you to write on all 360° sides of the pen.
Through capillary action from the deep grooves on the tip, you will get consistent ink flow from the beginning to the end.
Our highly crafted glass dip pens are very smooth to write with, and allow you to writebetween 300 to 500 letters with each dip.
A single glass dip pen will give you the pleasure of enjoying a limitless number of inks.
-Things to be careful when using glass dip pens –
While this product is made of highly durable borosilicate glass, the tip is crafted with a very fine point.
Please do not apply excessive force when writing.
When using this pen, please dip the tip in ink for approximateIy 2 seconds, and make sure the ink has traveled all the way to the base of the grooves. PIease aIso be careful of excess dripping from over-saturation of ink.
GIass dip pens have a unique sweet spot for their writing angle and pen pressure.
I hope you will be abIe to find that sweet spot over time.
It is recommended that you write with a slightly lower angle to the paper compared to other writing instruments.
To get an even distribution of the ink, it is recommended that you periodically rotate the pen in your hand while writing.
This will allow you to write for a longer period.
Once you are done using the pen, please wash the tip under running water. If the ink is left to dry, it will iclog up the grooves and affect the writing experience.
Please use dye-based liquid ink, not pigment based inks.
-Servicing of the pen –
Some forms of pen tip damages are repairable.
The repair fee is 3,300 JPY(including tax).
|f you wish to have your pen repaired,
pIease understand that we will be asking you to be responsible for the postage and repair fees.
If we accidentally damage your pen during the repair process, we will provide you with an equivalent replacement.
For any other questions,
pIease contact us via e-mail at info@kawanishigIass.com.
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ryousen
This pen features an original three-dimensional pattern on the top and bottom of the shaft, showcasing the outstanding beauty of the fuming technique. As a result of its solid weight, you can enjoy writing smoothly without applying much pressure. A one-of-a-kind glass pen that exudes refinement and luxuriousness.
ryusen
This pen showcases an original three-dimensional pattern on the shaft. The beautiful, streamlined shape, extending from the tip to the end of the shaft, is what makes it so memorable. The flowing three-dimensional pattern on the handle is Kawanishi Glass’s flagship design and is also used on wrapping paper and ink bottles.
rasen
This pen has an original “Rasen” design (spiral pattern) on its shaft and features an overall slim structure, which makes it a lightweight model.
yagasuri
This pen features an original “Yagasuri” design (resembling the feathers of an arrow) on its shaft. By giving the entire pen a rather thick design, you can enjoy a stable writing experience with a perfectly balanced center of gravity.
rasen tiny
While retaining the original Rasen design (spiral pattern), this pen is designed to comfortably fit in the palm of your hand, allowing you to experience a sensation beyond imagination.
sazanami
A classic glass pen design, where the beauty of the glass is enhanced by the wavelet pattern. Thanks to its lightweight, it is easy to hold and does not slip from your grasp .
sazanamiST
This design features a straight wavelet pattern that runs from the tip to the bottom of the shaft. It is also available in a wide variety of colours.
sazanami tiny
The smallest glass pen in the wavelet pattern series, measuring 10 cm in length.
rikka
Due to the shaft being hollow, the center of gravity falls to the tip of the pen. While utilizing the fuming technique, a geometric hexagonal pattern that resembles the form of snow crystals can be achieved.
ginka
An altered design of the “Rikka” handle. The shape is crafted to provide a firm hold.
marble
design that emphasizes the shaft’s constriction. Since this design mainly employs coloured glass, a wide variety of colours can be realized. It is a size that fits perfectly in your hand.