If you’re into vintage stationery, love mechanical pencils, or just appreciate beautifully crafted tools, this is one collector’s dream you don’t want to miss. 🎯
💎 Platinum Pen Co. has just brought back to life a piece of Japanese stationery history with a limited-edition replica of the Hayakawa-style screw pencil — the very first practical mechanical pencil made in Japan, originally invented way back in 1915! 🛠️🇯🇵
⚙️ So, What Makes This Pencil So Special?
This isn't just another mechanical pencil — it's a masterpiece that marries history, elegance, and innovation. 😍🖋
Here’s what makes it sparkle:
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✨ Classic meets modern: While the original design is respected, inside you’ll find a sleek 0.5mm lead mechanism — perfect for everyday writing.
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🔁 Twist to click: The pencil uses a twist-knock mechanism. It’s smooth, stylish, and feels great to use.
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🌀 Tiny details, huge wow: The silver-plated cap ring has fine engravings to stop your fingers from slipping, making it practical and pretty!
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🎨 Old-school craftsmanship: The body design is made with a super-fine engraving technique called engine-turning, giving each piece a distinct, vintage texture that looks straight out of the Taisho Era (think Japanese Art Deco vibes 🌸🎩).
📏 Pencil Specs (for the true stationery nerds 😎)
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Length: 130.5 mm
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Diameter: 8.3 mm
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Weight: 24.1 g
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Body material: Silver-plated brass
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Clip: Silver-plated iron
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Mechanism: Twist-click (rotation knock)
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Bonus: Comes in a stylish wooden box with a cleaning cloth! 🎁🧽
🧠 Why You Might Want One (Besides the Cool Factor)
This isn’t just for collectors. It’s for writers, designers, stationery bloggers, and anyone who:
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Appreciates the feel of a well-weighted tool in their hand
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Loves vintage-inspired design
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Wants a story behind what they use 💬📖
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Enjoys rare, limited-run items 🏷️🚨
And let’s be real — this pencil is a flex. Whether on your desk or in your pencil case, it’s sure to start conversations. 🗣️
Article: https://www.buntobi.com/articles/entry/news/020448/
