{"product_id":"sakura-craft-lab-001-ballpoint-pen-0-5mm","title":"Sakura Craft Lab 001 Ballpoint Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSakura Craft Lab 001 Ballpoint Pen\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoked Acrylic \u0026amp; Solid Brass Fusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-material barrel merges the warmth and visual depth of smoked translucent acrylic with raw turned brass hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Watch-Crown Twist Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knurled brass crown cap rotates with smooth mechanical dampening inspired by luxury mechanical timepieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive Sophisticated \"Black\" Shades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specially formulated in nuanced undertones: Pure Black, Blue Black, Brown Black, Green Black, and Bordeaux Wine Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchival 0.5mm Hybrid Gel-Oil Ink:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-fine Japanese ink formulation delivers dark, water-resistant lines with the effortless gliding feel of fine liquid ink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving Brass Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The unlacquered solid brass nose cone and crown develop a rich, customized vintage patina as you write over the years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAKURA (Craft_lab Atelier Japan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Craft_lab 001\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 mm Extra Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked Colored Acrylic \u0026amp; Solid Brass (Weight: 35 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 130 mm × Diameter 10.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInk Formulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-Resistant Gel-Oil Hybrid Ink (Refill: R-LGB05A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat are the five nuanced black ink colors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eDoes the brass tarnish over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat refills does the Craft_lab 001 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe pen uses authentic Sakura Craft_lab R-LGB05A (0.5mm) replacement cartridges in matching nuanced black shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sakura","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":50389526544418,"sku":"craft-lab-001C-1","price":100.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown Black","offer_id":50389526577186,"sku":"craft-lab-001C-2","price":100.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Black","offer_id":50389526609954,"sku":"craft-lab-001C-3","price":100.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Black","offer_id":50389526642722,"sku":"craft-lab-001C-4","price":100.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wine Black","offer_id":50389526675490,"sku":"craft-lab-001C-5","price":100.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/3045\/6354\/files\/sakura-craft-lab-001-ballpoint-pen-sakura-black.webp?v=1789984089","url":"https:\/\/www.xypen.com\/products\/sakura-craft-lab-001-ballpoint-pen-0-5mm","provider":"XYPen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}