Masters Of The Fountain Pen

[inkstick]

Thank you taking the time to share the informative video with us again!

I wanna visit Kakimori if I were in Japan now. sigh...

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Thank you taking the time to share the informative video with us again!

I wanna visit Kakimori if I were in Japan now. sigh...

 

You're welcome, inkstick.

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Masters of the Fountain Pen - Motoshi Kazuno （Stylo-Art in Karuizawa, Japan） -

 

Handmade Fountain Pen & Stationery

 

Handmade fountain pens and stationery are made by Motoshi Kazuno at Stylo Art Karuizawa. He is a pen maker as well as a wood worker living in the north of Karuizawa in Japan. Most of his pens are made by natural wood such as ebony, rosewood, cocobolo, snake wood etc. All of wooden parts are finished with oil and wax. Because of being handmade, the designs and patterns are same but each is unique. Each is designed to take full advantage of their grains. He fine nibs before shipping.

 

Website （English）
http://stylo-art.com/?mode=f10

 

 

Just for your information,

Kota

[JJ51]

Masters of the Fountain Pen - Motoshi Kazuno （Stylo-Art in Karuizawa, Japan） -

 

Handmade Fountain Pen & Stationery

 

Handmade fountain pens and stationery are made by Motoshi Kazuno at Stylo Art Karuizawa. He is a pen maker as well as a wood worker living in the north of Karuizawa in Japan. Most of his pens are made by natural wood such as ebony, rosewood, cocobolo, snake wood etc. All of wooden parts are finished with oil and wax. Because of being handmade, the designs and patterns are same but each is unique. Each is designed to take full advantage of their grains. He fine nibs before shipping.

 

Website （English）

http://stylo-art.com/?mode=f10

 

 

Just for your information,

Kota

 

Hi Virtu,

 

For me, this is the first time to see this shop.

The fountain pen shops you inform us are always fascinating.

 

 

Thank you as usual!

[notVirtuThe3rd]

 

Hi Virtu,

 

For me, this is the first time to see this shop.

The fountain pen shops you inform us are always fascinating.

 

 

Thank you as usual!

 

Thanks, JJ51. Stylo-art is well known throughout Japan. As far as we can tell, most of the Japanese fountain pen users know the shop a lot because of the beautiful wooden stationery. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say Stylo-art is a prestige fountain pen shop in Japan.

 

 

 

[terminal]

Do you know where Stylo-art gets their nibs? I'm having trouble finding out, forgive me if it says and/or you keep having to answer this

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Do you know where Stylo-art gets their nibs? I'm having trouble finding out, forgive me if it says and/or you keep having to answer this

 

When you order the fountain pen at Stylo-art, you can choose 4 kinds of nibs. Pilot or Platinum or Sailor or Bock (http://www.peter-bock.com/content). For more information, please contact Stylo-art by e-mail.

Edited October 22, 2013 by VirtuThe3rd

[notVirtuThe3rd]

* coffee break

 

 

- Japanese Hot Spring （HOSHINOYA Karuizawa Resort） -

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2m-3F8Jp4M

 

Japan delivers with holistic spas and rural retreats. For centuries the Japanese have travelled to Karuizawa to benefit from the healing hot springs and mineral waters found in the valley.

 

HOSHINOYA is an embodiment of the vision, "Discover the Ultimate Japan Experience", a new class of Japanese resorts infused with contemporary style, and is dedicated to upholding the standard of Japanese hospitality.

 

Located one hour from Tokyo by bullet train, in Nagano Prefecture, HOSHINOYA Karuizawa is a secluded resort surrounded by mountains and forests.

 

HOSHINOYA's original ecotours offer unforgettable and exciting encounters with nature. Experience full relaxation in the hot spring baths and spa with extensive treatment menu.

 

HOSHINOYA : website
http://www.hoshinoyakaruizawa.com/

Edited October 23, 2013 by VirtuThe3rd

[icevic]

How do the Japanese manage to make the simplest things so beautiful?

[josephchow42]

Nice work on adding the subtitles! thank you so much!

[symphony]

What a beautiful hot spring!

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Thank you so much for the comments, icevic, josephchow42 and symphony. We Japanese call hot springs "ONSEN". An ONSEN is a mineral hot-spring spa which is said to have healing and health promoting properties. At HOSHINOYA, you can watch the snow fall while taking a bath in the outdoor hot springs.


*coffee break

- Sailor Zoom vs Naginata-Togi （English） -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvqTTEBM8po

Edited October 23, 2013 by VirtuThe3rd

[notVirtuThe3rd]

- Master of the order-made notebooks （Design.Y） -

 

"Design.Y" is Mr. Hiroshi Yoshino's brand.
He has worked as a professional designer in Japan and he is a good craftsman too.
All of Design.Y's Leather-bound Notebooks are crafted by himself.

 

Design.Y : website （English）
http://design-y.near-mint.com/

[Lordrdx666]

This is an amazing post.. Thank you sir for sharing such amazing information!

[notVirtuThe3rd]

This is an amazing post.. Thank you sir for sharing such amazing information!

 

You're more than welcome, Lordrdx666.

 

 

*coffee break

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v9FojKoAsc

[wisma46]

- Master of the order-made notebooks （Design.Y） -

 

"Design.Y" is Mr. Hiroshi Yoshino's brand.

He has worked as a professional designer in Japan and he is a good craftsman too.

All of Design.Y's Leather-bound Notebooks are crafted by himself.

 

Design.Y : website （English）

http://design-y.near-mint.com/

 

Nice leather notebooks...create a desire to order! I have to say thank you again.

[notVirtuThe3rd]

 

Nice leather notebooks...create a desire to order! I have to say thank you again.

 

Thanks, wisma46.

I'm really glad to hear you say so!

 

Have a good weekend,

Kota Adachi

[Mainecoon]

Just fabulous coffee break again! Thank you for that. That person knows how to draw!

[mongrelnomad]

- Master of the order-made notebooks （Design.Y） -

 

"Design.Y" is Mr. Hiroshi Yoshino's brand.

He has worked as a professional designer in Japan and he is a good craftsman too.

All of Design.Y's Leather-bound Notebooks are crafted by himself.

 

Design.Y : website （English）

http://design-y.near-mint.com/

I've been using Mr. Yoshino's notebooks almost exclusively for the past year. They are absolutely phenomenal.

 

My favourite is the 288, however I find the 336 more practical. In scaling it up, however, something has been lost in the delicacy of proportion...

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Just fabulous coffee break again! Thank you for that. That person knows how to draw!

 

Yes, he is a famous artist "Shohei Otomo".

And his father is Katsuhiro Otomo, who is well known as a director of AKIRA.

 

 

- Shohei Otomo -

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FEUCeTW3C0