The literal translation of Susutake is "smoked bamboo." Each of these pens is unique and handmade. The bamboo is obtained from the ancient roofs of traditional Japanese thatched-roof style houses. Due to the scarcity of this material and the craft involved in working with it, production of each individual pen can take up to two years.

The coloring comes from continuous exposure to the "ironi," a Japanese sunken fireplace. Different color tones are created depending on the location of the timbers and the amount of smoke they were exposed to. This material, exceeding 150 years in age, is becoming increasingly rare in a Japan that is rapidly urbanizing.

While their appearance is unique, these are also highly practical fountain pens - they can be filled with bottled ink using the provided converter, and can also use Sailor brand ink cartridges.

A fabric kimono clasped with a spear of bamboo protects each pen. A softwood presentation box, larger than the standard Sailor wood box, is covered by an outer paper box, giving full protection to this one-of-a-kind pen.

Specifications:

Ink Capacity: 0.9ml

Filling System: Cartridge Converter

Cap Type: Snap

Clip: No Clip

Cartridge Capacity: 0.9 ml

Converter Capacity: 0.5 ml

Postable: Not Postable

Pen Weight: 36 grams

Style: Oversize

Nib: Naginata Togi 21k NMF

Naginata Togi: Provides variable line width depending on the angle of the pen to the paper - the lower the angle, the broader the line.

Condition: New

What you see is what you get.