Sakura Craft Lab 001 Ballpoint Pen
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Estimated Delivery:Oct 04 - Oct 08
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Free Shipping & Returns: On all orders over $35
Sakura Craft Lab 001 Ballpoint Pen
The Sakura Craft Lab 001 Ballpoint Pen is the celebrated Grand Prix winner of the Japan Stationery Awards, redefining modern Japanese writing instruments. Harmonizing vintage optical smoked acrylic with solid aged brass components and an antique watch-crown rotary mechanism, this 35g pen is charged with Sakura’s revolutionary 0.5mm hybrid gel-oil ink in five nuanced "adult black" tones.
Key Features
- Smoked Acrylic & Solid Brass Fusion: Dual-material barrel merges the warmth and visual depth of smoked translucent acrylic with raw turned brass hardware.
- Antique Watch-Crown Twist Mechanism: Knurled brass crown cap rotates with smooth mechanical dampening inspired by luxury mechanical timepieces.
- Five Sophisticated "Black" Shades: Specially formulated in nuanced undertones: Pure Black, Blue Black, Brown Black, Green Black, and Bordeaux Wine Black.
- Archival 0.5mm Hybrid Gel-Oil Ink: Ultra-fine Japanese ink formulation delivers dark, water-resistant lines with the effortless gliding feel of fine liquid ink.
- Living Brass Patina: The unlacquered solid brass nose cone and crown develop a rich, customized vintage patina as you write over the years.
Specifications
- Brand: SAKURA (Craft_lab Atelier Japan)
- Model: Craft_lab 001
- Tip Size: 0.5 mm Extra Fine
- Materials: Smoked Colored Acrylic & Solid Brass (Weight: 35 g)
- Dimensions: Length 130 mm × Diameter 10.5 mm
- Ink Formulation: Water-Resistant Gel-Oil Hybrid Ink (Refill: R-LGB05A)
- Origin: Made in Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the five nuanced black ink colors?
The collection offers five subtle color-tinted blacks: Pure Black, Blue Black, Brown Black, Green Black, and Bordeaux Wine Black, designed to bring personal character to formal writing.
Does the brass tarnish over time?
Yes, the brass elements are untreated to celebrate authentic Japanese aging ("wabi-sabi"), allowing the metal to develop a personal antique patina that can also be polished back to bright gold if desired.
What refills does the Craft_lab 001 use?
The pen uses authentic Sakura Craft_lab R-LGB05A (0.5mm) replacement cartridges in matching nuanced black shades.
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