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Vintage Japanese 1940s Celluloid Fountain Pen from Mr. Nishio Seishakusho Private Collection 

Gold Cloud ontop of Celluloid Body

Marble Brown with White Crack Accent Design + Gold Cloud by Fukuda Toshio

Eyedropper Celluloid Fountain Pen with Special Iridium Flex Gold Coated EF Nib

Our Vintage Antique Fountain Pen

Immersed in extraordinary materials and adorned with captivating designs, Japanese stationery truly embodies works of art. The moment a pen emerges from someone's pocket or pencil case, it commands attention and admiration, doesn't it? Today, I would like to introduce you to a fountain pen that hails from the 1940s, a golden era for fountain pen manufacturing in Japan. This particular fountain pen has remained in stock for a significant period of time at its original factory.

*Specifications*

Brand: Nishio Collection Pens

Material: Celluloid

Filling mechanism: Sac Lever System 

Nib: Gold Coated Iridium Flex Nib

Size: 125 mm (From the Cap) and 112  mm (From the Nib)

Weight:13 g 

*History of Pre-War Vintage Japanese Fountain Pen: Nishio Private Collection*

Crafted by the esteemed Japanese manufacturer "NISHIO SEISHAKUSHO," renowned for their fountain pen production, this model comes from Osaka, one of Japan's largest cities. "NISHIO SEISHAKUSHO" embarked on its journey in the early 1900s and, although no longer operational, its legacy endures. The company's president and owner, Mr. Zero Nisho, who is now above 84 years old, holds the esteemed position of being considered one of Osaka's intellectual figures in the stationary revolution that followed World War II.

During that era, numerous distinctive pens were manufactured and sold by three prominent giants in the industry: Pilot, Sailor, and Platinum. Japan experienced unprecedented economic growth throughout the country, leading to the establishment of several stationary factories that, sadly, no longer exist today. In this regard, I am delighted to present a pen that originated in 1940s Osaka, Japan—a remarkable piece of history that is no longer readily available.

This pen carries the history, of the Laurel Fountain pen for more than 100 years. 

This pen is a piece of fountain pen history that was once forgotten and is now retold to you.

*ABOUT MR NISHIO'S OSAKA STATIONERY COLLECTION*

Mr. Nishio was one of the prominent fountain pen sellers from the 1900s. with a vast collection of ebonite and celluloid fountain pens. Mr. Nishio is also known to not only sells his own fountain pens but make fountain pens for other companies. However, his endeavor came to an end when the war broke out and forced him to close down. His remaining collection of his was kept in the depository for a long time. Recently we were able to get a hold of his private collection which was in great condition! needing almost no repair or restoration work. The supreme quality of his collection forces us to list the item for it to find a new home.

*Semi-Flex Nib: Warranted Hardest Point*

Japanese Vintage Fountain pen uses a lot of Semi-Flex nib configurations. This is because, Semi-flex nibs allow writers to write broader strokes in and between each stoke by pressing on the nib, giving the writer the flexibility to write calligraphy. It is very crucial that a semi-flex nib is included in the fountain open back in the 1930s. It is because Japanese writers use a semi-flex ability to write kanjis and other characters that require broader strokes between the fine strokes. 

Warranted Hardest Point specifically was designed for hard-pressed writers. A tough nib that can take abuse! Hardest Point nibs are famous among workers who work in fast-paced like train locomotive occupations hence it was popular during the early days of locomotives in Japan

*Writing Sample*

*CELLULOID FOUNTAIN PENS: HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE *

The history of celluloid usage in fountain pens in Japan traces back to the early 20th century. Celluloid, a synthetic material derived from cellulose nitrate, gained popularity due to its unique properties and versatility.

During that time, fountain pen makers in Japan were in search of an alternative material to replace hard rubber, which was commonly used for pen barrels and caps. Celluloid emerged as a favorable choice due to its advantages over rubber. It offered greater flexibility, enabling pen manufacturers to produce pens with intricate designs and shapes. Additionally, celluloid was lightweight, durable, and resistant to cracking or shattering, making it an ideal material for daily use.

This pen has a very unique design! it's a celluloid fountain pen, however, has a motif like a marble material, with white cracks over a brown transparent design. And what's more unique is

CUSTOMIZATION: GOLD LACQUER 

Customizing memorabilia, and collections is a big hobby culture in Japan. By using Lacquer paint many people in Japan can enjoy their collections either its stationery or collectibles such as Gundam and Tamiya cars. You can really breathe a new life and tell a new story with them. With a similar feature, we have coated the pen with Laquer paint by our own fountain pen engineers with the purpose of creating a new aesthetic and breathing a new life into this pen. Our pen engineers are not Urushi artisans hence this lacquer is different than Urushi Lacquer. Urushi Lacquer will set you back thousands of dollars but of course with a higher quality. This pen however is a fun experiment with Lacquer paint to see how the pen would appear and if anyone sees appreciate it too

DESIGN INSPIRATION: GOLD CLOUDS 

The magic doesn't stop there – a touch of opulence is added with the infusion of gold lacquer paint. This exquisite combination creates a stunning gold cloud like pattern ontop of the celluloid body 

 Elevate your writing experience with a pen that goes beyond functionality, embodying the timeless allure of nature's beauty.

This Piece was done by hand by one of Takada's Local Artists who attended Osaka University an Art Major in Japan. Mr Takada. His work extends beyond Fountain pen customization. He majors in oil painting and has been painting for a long time 

Support local artists in Takada, Japan is also one of the main purposes of Engeika as a Sub Brand to Wancher 

There are imbalance lacquer spots on the body because it is coated by hands

PAINTINGS MADE BY MR FUKUDA TOSHIO

SPECIAL ENGEIKA: KEYCHAIN TOP CAP SEAL 

Restoring a fountain pen can be quite challenging, primarily due to the scarcity of available parts. This particular pen arrived without a clip, nib, or filling system, a common occurrence since most discontinued factories often opted to sell their remaining stock as raw materials rather than fully assembled pens. When our team acquired this pen, we began the restoration process by utilizing vintage pre-war clips, vintage Japanese rubber sacs for the filler system, and vintage Japanese nibs. To add an extra touch of uniqueness to this pen, we introduced a small twist: a keychain hole in the top cap, allowing you to attach it to your keys and more.

*How to Use*

The eyedropper has a piston mechanism that helps you to intake a huge amount of ink in the barrel and when you almost finish using the ink, the piston will help you to drain out the rest of ink when you clean your pen. This mechanism creates an airtight atmosphere to ensure the leaking out of ink and also constant ink flow to the feeder. To use the pen

1. unwind the grip to separate the grip from the body
2. inject ink into the body of the pen using an eyedropper and 
3. attach the grip back to the body
4. after sealing the grip to the body tightly, wind down the piston that is located at the end of the barrel
5. station the pen downward to allow the ink to flow into the nib, after a few minutes the pen should release ink from the nib
6. to clean the nib, you can use the piston to push out the remaining ink from the barrel to the nib

*Condition*

The pen is in Good Condition! S Tier (Please Read Below on our Condition Grade), The clip has a No rust but the whole body of the pen is in great condition

Obtained from Nishio San's Private collection that has been bestowed to us by his son. with the purpose of finding a new home and a new owner to carry the legacy of Mr. Nishio

Customized! by applying gold color lacquer paint on top of the celluloid body by a local Japanese Takada Artist Named Fukuda Toshio

Please treat the pen with the utmost care, if you do not know what you are doing, please refrain from opening hinges or things that might appear untightened, due to the age of this pen and hard contact or excessive force exerted on the pen damage the pen