{"product_id":"urushi-pen-holder","title":"Urushi Pen Holder","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDip pen holders are often overlooked, even by the artists and calligraphers who use them most, because after all, it's the nib that makes the mark. But in our experience, using a good pen holder makes it easier to realize your vision and reduce mistakes. The holder's body should be balanced and comfortable, and its nib mount should be secure and easy to use. Most cheap holders have maybe one of these features. Kakimori's artisan-made pen holders have all of them—plus, they're made with natural materials for a stunning look and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the Kakimori Urushi Pen Holder, a lovely example of traditional Japanese lacquerware. \u003cem\u003eUrushi\u003c\/em\u003e is the fine craft of applying lacquer in thin, repeated coats, to finish items intended for long and distinguished use. Through this process, the porous wood is thoroughly infused with \u003cem\u003eurushi \u003c\/em\u003elacquer, highlighting the grain and resulting in an elegant matte black finish. Japanese cherry is used for these holders, so the texture and feel are absolutely gorgeous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Kakimori dip pen holder is fitted with a Tachikawa universal nib mount. The Tachikawa mount is a favorite among pros who use ink, like our resident cartoonist Curt. Unlike the Western style dip pen mount with a large, open hole and metal prongs, the plastic press-to-fit Tachikawa mount is rustproof and harder to gum up with ink. It also holds the nib much more securely than metal nib mounts, which lose their tensile strength when used repeatedly.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note, a nib is not included. Use your Kakimori pen holder with all shapes and sizes of dip pen nibs, including the incredible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/products\/kakimori-brass-nib\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKakimori Brass Nib\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/products\/kakimori-stainless-steel-nib\"\u003eKakimori Stainless Nib\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/products\/kakimori-pen-nib\"\u003eKakimori Pen Nib\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade product is available to us in very limited quantities, so although we intend to stock it permanently, we will likely sell out between shipments from Japan. If it's not currently in stock, we recommend signing up for a restock notification by clicking the green \"Email When Available\" button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in a triangular Kakimori gift box. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Kakimori:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eKakimori began as a stationery shop in east Tokyo, and they've quickly become one of the most creative and thoughtful product design firms in our industry. Drawing on a tight-knit network of Japanese artisans and manufacturers, Kakimori offers playful and poetic supplies that bring traditional media into the contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/kakimori\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/collections\/kakimori\"\u003eBrowse our full Kakimori collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kakimori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42983031701762,"sku":"798237948744","price":89.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/kakimori-pen-holder-urushi-pow.jpg?v=1657586345","url":"https:\/\/stlartsupply.mom\/en-au\/products\/urushi-pen-holder","provider":"St. Louis Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}