{"product_id":"shizuku-pen-gaia-as-is-sale","title":"Shizuku Pen - Gaia [AS IS Sale]","description":"\u003ch5\u003eConverter Type Glass Nib Fountain Pen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAS IS Note: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen has some minor imperfections on the acrylic finish of the body. These imperfections are purely cosmetic and do not affect the pen's functionality or writing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShizuku Gaia - Perfect Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Greek Mythology, Gaia is the personification of Earth, and she is the Mother of the Gods - the All-Mother. The Shizuku Gaia evokes the ancient imagery of Gaia through the deep green color, representing the natural beauty of nature and the beginning of life on Earth itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the glass nib is compatible with converter, the body's shape is different from the rest of the Shizuku collection due to its hard resin material, and thicker circumference. The other pens in the collection represent other planetary bodies, yet the Gaia is special for its committment to the only planet in our solar system conducive to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shizuku Glass Nib Fountain Pen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Shizuku in Japanese is inspired from the picture of a water (or ink) drop on the surface. Shizuku is a special fountain pen featured with handmade glass nib and converter mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, glass pen was developed since Meiji period and it was very popular. However, due to the fact that the ink couldn't be stored and the inconvenience of carrying and ink stains, glass pens became less favored than fountain pens and ballpoint pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis time we would like to gain back the popularity of glass pen by introducing Shizuku glass nib fountain pen with which aforementioned problems were solved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/8371\/3324\/files\/IMG_1393_large.jpg?v=1539844355\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirstly, you won't be bothered with the ink storage problem of glass pen any more since our Shizuku glass nib fountain pen works well with an ink converter. Glass nib can connect directly to a converter. Therefore, you can write with a glass pen for as long as when writing with fountain pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/8371\/3324\/files\/IMG_9601_f4643b01-a35e-4e4d-938e-d07f93081264_large.JPG?v=1557472224\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, the techniques used in creating our Shizuku pen are originally invented and developed by Mr. 楊森 who had been researching and making glass for decades. The nib is crafted using hard-cured resin (hard resin) to ensure a smooth, impact-resistant body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the original Shizuku pens were made from the impressive Duralumin material, the Andromeda and Gaia were made using hard resin in reference to the common utilization of hard-cured epoxy resin in JPL (Jet Propulsion Labs), research facilities, and of course, aerospace. The resin material makes the pen strong yet flexible while retaining a good resistance to cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the pen, relax your arm, then touch the glass nib on paper, you will not only enjoy the look but also feel an ultimate smoothness and amazing ink flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/8371\/3324\/files\/IMG_9586_large.JPG?v=1557472256\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Glass Nib Fountain Pen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe converter mechanism of glass nib has been registered under Japan Patent Office with Certificate of Utility Model Registration. The glass nib is proved to be able to supply ink directly from the converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/8371\/3324\/files\/IMG_9579_large.JPG?v=1557472270\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Utility Model Registration - Glass nib that can supply ink directly from converter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/8371\/3324\/files\/Shizuku_Glass_pen_patent_in_Japan_censor_grande.jpg?v=1557459089\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Address is covered due to private information of patent owner - who created this mechanism)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShizuku glass nib is available in extra fine, fine and medium size with color of clear or black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/8371\/3324\/files\/nib-comparison_7b861666-997f-4a77-86bc-c21e10b76433_480x480.jpg?v=1620893085\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel and Cap material: Hard Resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrip: Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap mechanism: Screw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNib: Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1519804920221_4926\"\u003eNib \/ Tip size: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 11.0-13.7 mm \/0.43- 0.54 inches (tapered)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 145 mm \/ 5.70 inches (cap closed), 128 mm \/ 5.04 inches (no cap)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 25 g \/ 0.88 oz approx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefill mechanism: Converter (International Standard).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttached accessories: Converter \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible refills: Wancher converter or European International Standard converter,\u003cbr\u003eany fountain pen ink\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wancherpen","offers":[{"title":"Clear \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":50523615264983,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Clear \/ Fine","offer_id":50523615297751,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Clear \/ Medium","offer_id":50523615330519,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/8371\/3324\/files\/shizuku-gaia.png?v=1716194683","url":"https:\/\/www.wancherpen.com\/products\/shizuku-pen-gaia-as-is-sale","provider":"Wancherpen International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}