Ystudio Classic Renaissance YAKIHAKU Portable Ballpoint Pen

Extraordinary craftsmanship with ‘Flat foil’

YSTUDIO collaborates with Rakugei, a traditional foil art workshop in Japan, to create another unique piece.

In developing this unique collection, the ancient Unryūhaku flat-foil technique was used. This technique was first discovered in a Japanese city called Kanazawa by the founder of Rakugei (and grandfather of Kohei Murata) before the Second World War. Traditionally, it was a special weaving method used in the making of the traditional Japanese kimono.

Since the original Unryūhaku technique has scarcely been documented, the Murata family has been devoted to reviving this mysterious silver foil since the post-war period. Around half a century ago, they successfully created their version of Unryūhaku which YSTUDIO has creatively used in the making of these beautiful pens.
 
Every pen is beautifully unique; deep, dark tone intensify the glittering vein-like pattern of aged foil while. To own this pen is an opportunity to own something very unique; a piece of art made using a technique, almost lost to the pages of history and steeped in centuries of rich culture and heritage. 

Each pen is presented in a beautiful deep wooden gift box, complete with a black sturdy, card outer-sleeve with matching design and an informational booklet, contained within. 

The artist behind the design
Mr. Kohei Murata, the owner of Rakugei and the third generation successor of his family-owned foil technique, learned the flat foil technique form his father while still a university student. Since then, Mr. Murata has won many awards in his traditional craftsmanship.

Specifications

Material: Brass
Dimension: 9x10x139 mm 
Weight: 34g
Box: 80x20x185 mm
Refill: 1 x 0.7 mm ystudio gel ink refill in black (can also be used with Parker type ballpoint pen refill)