Gifu Precious wood stationery Japanese Ballpoint pen Karin Quince Japan

(Size) : 12.5 x 1.4 cm / 4.92 x 0.55 inch 

(Weight) : Approx. 34g

(Material) : Chinese quince

(Condition) : Brand new

(Ink Color) : Black

(Metal fittings) : Made by DAYACOM in Germany

(Origin) : Made in Japan / Gifu Wooden craft

With paper box

-Refill- 
 Parker type, Refill for oil-based ballpoint pen 0.7mm
※Please purchase by specifying "Parker type".
※The spring is not attached to the refill. Please be careful not to lose it.
※To replace the ink, turn the nib fitting to the anti-clockwise to remove it.
※Please keep refills in a cool place, not in a hot place.

( Note ) : 

Chinese quince / Karin 
(Tale)
It is said that it is good for business prosperity to plant "Karin" on the front side of the garden and "Kashinoki" on the back side, that is responsible for the luck of "I lend money but do not borrow money".

(Producing area)
Taiwan, northern Thailand

(Features)
Reddish brown to yellowish brown with distinct annual rings. There are shades of stripes, and rarely appear beautiful gall wood grain.
There are few deviations and cracks, and it is heavy and hard, but it has good workability. Since it is a crossed grain, you need to be careful when you planing. When polished, it becomes glossy, but there is little change over time.

(Color tone)
The division of the sapwood is distinct, the sapwood is pale yellowish white, and the heartwood is reddish brown with a slight purple. The grain is interlaced, and a bowtie pattern appears on the grain surface.

An original handmade pen that makes use of Gifu wood and Mino-washi(Japanese paper). Try to touch the warmth and fragrance of natural wood, and the elegant and beautiful Yuzen paper. It is a handmade pen that make use of the techniques and materials that are traditional Japanese crafts.

-Meiboku Pen series-
A beautiful ballpoint pen that a wood grain carved from carefully selected high-class wood, which is a furniture material familiar to Japanese people. By continuing to use it while feeling the warmth of the wood, the texture will increase and you can enjoy the changes over time, making it your own unique one.