Sailor Pen Co., Ltd. 115th Anniversary Commemorative Fountain Pens HIROSHIMA 'Yosegi-Zaiku' and 'Momiji'

Sailor Pen (President: Hikaru Tamura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) will release the 115th Anniversary Commemorative Fountain Pens HIROSHIMA 'Yosegi-Zaiku' and 'Momiji' as limited editions from August 6 at Sailor Pen product retailers in Japan and overseas.

Sailor Pen Co., Ltd. 115th Anniversary Commemorative Fountain Pens HIROSHIMA 'Yosegi-Zaiku' and 'Momiji'

In creating these 115th-anniversary commemorative fountain pens, we received immense cooperation from many artisans in Hiroshima and from Higashihiroshima City. From the wood processing of the fountain pen body to the production of the instruction manual and packaging, paper materials, traditional handmade Washi processing, and even the Bingo-Gasuri fabric used for the single pen pouch—this commemorative fountain pen is a masterpiece that condenses Hiroshima's craftsmanship and materials, thoroughly committed to "Hiroshima."

The city emblem of Higashihiroshima City features a "pen nib," symbolizing academia, alongside the image of an island wishing for future prosperity.

Higashihiroshima City, which embraces a pen nib as its symbol, and Sailor, which has continued to make fountain pens in Hiroshima for 115 years. Guided by a deep connection, a special fountain pen befitting the 115th anniversary has been completed.

### 'Yosegi-Zaiku'

A fountain pen that boldly and naturally weaves the breath of three types of wood born from Hiroshima's forests.

"Harmony" from Hiroshima-felled maple, "Immutability" from ginkgo, and "Strength" from sawtooth oak. Each of these woods, imbued with meaning, is elevated into vibrant geometric patterns through the intricate calculations of Yosegi-Zaiku. It offers the soft touch unique to natural wood and the modern design depicted by Yosegi.

### 'Momiji'

Momiji (maple) is the prefectural tree (and flower) of Hiroshima Prefecture. It was designated in 1966 and chosen because it is widely distributed throughout the region and frequently seen in many famous places in Hiroshima. These are collectively designated as maples and are also the origin of Miyajima's "Momiji Manju," a representative souvenir confectionery of Hiroshima.

Image caption: 1. Yosegi-Zaiku (Nishikawa Kagu), 2. Cutting process (Sailor Pen), 3. Finished cutting (Sailor Pen), 4. Polishing (Sailor Pen), 5. Sawmilling (Kikoriya), 6. Impregnation (24 Season Stabilized wood works)

### Cap Ring

This is a cap ring with original engraving. We adopted "SAILOR 115th ANNIVERSARY HIROSHIMA Est." for the engraving. This condenses the 115th-anniversary notation with elements of Hiroshima and establishment, creating a special feel for the commemorative model.

Sailor Pen's unique 21K gold nib technology. Compared to 14K or 18K gold, which are commonly used for fountain pen nibs, it has more elasticity, preventing the nib from splitting open even under strong writing pressure, thus reducing ink flow interruptions. It glides across the paper with a "flexing" motion, providing a consistently stable ink supply and a comfortable writing experience often described as a "feather touch." It is a masterpiece that embodies the origin of the fountain pen, achieving a supple writing feel.

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### Bingo-Gasuri Single Pen Pouch

The fabric for the single pen pouch uses Bingo-Gasuri, a traditional craft of Hiroshima. The material is cotton, dyed with indigo or persimmon tannin.

Bingo-Gasuri is one of Japan's three major Kasuri (Iyo, Kurume, Bingo), developed in 1853 at the end of the Edo period by Hisaburo Tomita of Ashida-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a cotton textile characterized by its durable yet soft texture and was registered as a Hiroshima Prefectural Designated Traditional Craft in 1992.

The peak of Bingo-Gasuri was around 1960 (Showa 35). There were 250 weaving companies, accounting for about 70% (approximately 3.3 million bolts) of domestic production, but currently, only two weaving companies, "Morita Orimono" and "Kittaka Kyodai Shokai," continue to produce, inheriting the traditional manufacturing methods.

### About Recycled Origami Paper

Approximately 10 million origami cranes arrive at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park from all over the world each year. They carry prayers for peace and earnest wishes.

These origami cranes, once primarily preserved for long periods, are now given a new role. At employment support facilities in the city, each crane is carefully disassembled and sorted by hand, then dissolved in water and reborn as "recycled origami paper."

A portion of the proceeds from this project is donated to Hiroshima City's peace contribution activities. The sentiments entrusted to the origami cranes transform into paper, becoming the next seeds of peace.

### About Ootake Handmade Washi

"Ootake Handmade Washi" has continued in Ootake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, since the Edo period. It is an initiative to regenerate origami cranes dedicated to the Peace Memorial Park into "recycled origami handmade Washi" by artisans, using the clear streams of the Oze River, a first-class river flowing through the city, and carefully selected high-quality kozo (paper mulberry) as raw materials. This special Washi, imbued with prayers for peace, has been adopted for the cover of the Momiji leaflet. For the Yosegi-Zaiku, a dignified kozo-infused backing paper is used for the leaflet.