KyotoCelluloid
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What is Kyoto-Celluloid
by Azone co.,ltd
In 1870,the first thermoplastic resin available to mankind was celluloid, a natural resin made from wood and cotton.
Although it is the oldest material, it is an ecological material that is now in demand. Kyoto Celluloid offers products made of celluloid, a natural material with its soft touch, deep and vivid colors, and gentle luster.
Celluloid strings are made and braided into the pen barrel of a celluloid pen using the traditional "Braid" technique of Kyoto.
Depending on how it is braided, various patterns can be created. When you touch it, you can feel the woven texture in your hand.
celluloid that more it uses it, more becomes familiar with hand
Celluloid, it is the first thermoplastic, was encountered accidentally.
Celluloid, it is the first thermoplastic, was encountered accidentally. "Whoever sight out substitute for the ivory in billiard balls shall have reward of 10$." In 1863, Hyatt Brothers, engaged in printing industry in New Jersey, tried this competition. After trial and error, they gained inadvertently the inspiration for the invention. It was the result of spilling a bottle of collodion, used as water adhesive plaster. Having had gave attention to nitrocellulose included in the mark, by repetition of effort, they made celluloid by adding campher. In 1870, they obtained the patent for marketing of their invention after several improvements. it was the origin of celluloid.
Celluloid in Japan
In Japan the celluloid was first imported through Kobe as the sample goods in 1877. Celluloid manufacturing was corporatized by zaibatsu, and natural camphor which is obtained from cinnamomum camphora is distributed exclusively in the Far East, so Japan's celluloid production was on the rise and got to account for 40 percent of the world. In 1952,in the aftermath of World WarⅡ,export of celluloid accounted for over 50 paercent of total
How to make Celluloid pen
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Braid fountain pen Cigar type
by Azone co.,ltd
This type is a “cigar type”.
The shape of the tip is processed by remodeling celluloid into a round shape.
All of the body is made with the same pattern of celluloid, giving it a sense of unity.
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Cherry blossom ballpoint pen Cylinder type
by Azone co.,ltd
This is a cherry blossom-themed ballpoint pen with a beautiful contrast of bright cherry blossom color and white.
Cherry Blossoms are familiar to Japanese people as the flower that heralds spring.
Cylinder type (cylindrical)
The shape is made by dropping the edges and fitting an acrylic top crown and butt screws. The overall impression is sharp.
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Cherry blossom ballpoint pen Cigar type
by Azone co.,ltd
This is a cherry blossom-themed ballpoint pen with a beautiful contrast of bright cherry blossom color and white.
Cherry Blossoms are familiar to Japanese people as the flower that heralds spring.
This type is a “cigar type”.
The shape of the tip is processed by remodeling celluloid into a round shape.
All of the body is made with the same pattern of celluloid, giving it a sense of unity.
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Cherry blossom fountain pen Cylinder type
by Azone co.,ltd
This fountain pen has a cherry blossom theme with a beautiful contrast of bright cherry blossom color and white.
Cherry Blossoms are familiar to Japanese people as the flower that heralds spring.
Cylinder type (cylindrical)
The shape is made by dropping the edges and fitting an acrylic top crown and butt screws. The overall impression is sharp.
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Cherry blossom fountain pen Cigar type
by Azone co.,ltd
This fountain pen has a cherry blossom theme with a beautiful contrast of bright cherry blossom color and white.
Cherry Blossoms are familiar to Japanese people as the flower that heralds spring.
This type is a “cigar type”.
The shape of the tip is processed by remodeling celluloid into a round shape.
All of the body is made with the same pattern of celluloid, giving it a sense of unity.
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Pine needle ball-point pen Cylinder type
by Azone co.,ltd
White lines mixed randomly with deep brown.
A fountain pen with the theme of "pine needles".
Pine needles are considered to be an auspicious design, signifying youth and longevity. It is often used in Kabuki, Noh, and Kyogen, traditional Japanese performing arts, and has become a symbol of Japanese culture.
Cylinder type (cylindrical)
The shape is made by dropping the edges and fitting an acrylic top crown and butt screws. The overall impression is sharp.
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Pine needle ball-point pen Cigar type
by Azone co.,ltd
White lines mixed randomly with deep brown.
A fountain pen with the theme of "pine needles".
Pine needles are considered to be an auspicious design, signifying youth and longevity. It is often used in Kabuki, Noh, and Kyogen, traditional Japanese performing arts, and has become a symbol of Japanese culture.
This type is a “cigar type”.
The shape of the tip is processed by remodeling celluloid into a round shape.
All of the body is made with the same pattern of celluloid, giving it a sense of unity.
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Pine needle fountainCylinder type
by Azone co.,ltd
White lines mixed randomly with deep brown.
A fountain pen with the theme of "pine needles".
Pine needles are considered to be an auspicious design, signifying youth and longevity. It is often used in Kabuki, Noh, and Kyogen, traditional Japanese performing arts, and has become a symbol of Japanese culture.
Cylinder type (cylindrical)
The shape is made by dropping the edges and fitting an acrylic top crown and butt screws. The overall impression is sharp.
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Pine needle fountainCylinder type
by Azone co.,ltd
White lines mixed randomly with deep brown.
A fountain pen with the theme of "pine needles".
Pine needles are considered to be an auspicious design, signifying youth and longevity. It is often used in Kabuki, Noh, and Kyogen, traditional Japanese performing arts, and has become a symbol of Japanese culture.
Cylinder type (cylindrical)
The shape is made by dropping the edges and fitting an acrylic top crown and butt screws. The overall impression is sharp.
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Pine needle fountainCigar type
by Azone co.,ltd
White lines mixed randomly with deep brown.
A fountain pen with the theme of "pine needles".
Pine needles are considered to be an auspicious design, signifying youth and longevity. It is often used in Kabuki, Noh, and Kyogen, traditional Japanese performing arts, and has become a symbol of Japanese culture.
This type is a “cigar type”.
The shape of the tip is processed by remodeling celluloid into a round shape.
All of the body is made with the same pattern of celluloid, giving it a sense of unity.
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Black&Red ball-point pen Cylinder type
by Azone co.,ltd
It is based on black and brown,with a reddish earth color to add a touch of glamour.
I named this fountain pen "Kuro-ta黒丹" to express the image of the earth and the power it contains.
The pearl color in the pen also shines elegantly.
Kuro-tan is named after the color contained in the pattern, which is reminiscent of earth. The black of iron represents prestige and strength, and in alchemy it represents wealth and property.
Tan is the red of earth(a compound of mercury and sulfur)and has been believed to have the power to ward off evil since ancient times.
Cylinder type (cylindrical)
The shape is made by dropping the edges and fitting an acrylic top crown and butt screws. The overall impression is sharp.
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Black&Red ball-point pen Cigar type
by Azone co.,ltd
It is based on black and brown,with a reddish earth color to add a touch of glamour.
I named this fountain pen "Kuro-ta黒丹" to express the image of the earth and the power it contains.
The pearl color in the pen also shines elegantly.
Kuro-tan is named after the color contained in the pattern, which is reminiscent of earth. The black of iron represents prestige and strength, and in alchemy it represents wealth and property.
Tan is the red of earth(a compound of mercury and sulfur)and has been believed to have the power to ward off evil since ancient times.
This type is a “cigar type”.
The shape of the tip is processed by remodeling celluloid into a round shape.
All of the body is made with the same pattern of celluloid, giving it a sense of unity.
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Black&Red fountain penCylinder type
by Azone co.,ltd
It is based on black and brown,with a reddish earth color to add a touch of glamour.
I named this fountain pen "Kuro-ta黒丹" to express the image of the earth and the power it contains.
The pearl color in the pen also shines elegantly.
Kuro-tan is named after the color contained in the pattern, which is reminiscent of earth. The black of iron represents prestige and strength, and in alchemy it represents wealth and property.
Tan is the red of earth(a compound of mercury and sulfur)and has been believed to have the power to ward off evil since ancient times.
Cylinder type (cylindrical)
The shape is made by dropping the edges and fitting an acrylic top crown and butt screws. The overall impression is sharp.
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Black&Red fountain pen Cigar type
by Azone co.,ltd
It is based on black and brown,with a reddish earth color to add a touch of glamour.
I named this fountain pen "Kuro-ta黒丹" to express the image of the earth and the power it contains.
The pearl color in the pen also shines elegantly.
Kuro-tan is named after the color contained in the pattern, which is reminiscent of earth. The black of iron represents prestige and strength, and in alchemy it represents wealth and property.
Tan is the red of earth(a compound of mercury and sulfur)and has been believed to have the power to ward off evil since ancient times.
This type is a “cigar type”.
The shape of the tip is processed by remodeling celluloid into a round shape.
All of the body is made with the same pattern of celluloid, giving it a sense of unity.
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Large goldfish pattern ballpoint pen Cylinder type
by Azone co.,ltd
This ballpoint pen has a strong presence with its brightly colored large goldfish pattern.
Goldfish originated in Zhejiang Province, China, and were introduced to Japan in the Latter half of the Muromachi Period(1336-1573), and have been widely loved as ornamental fish ever since. In China, goldfish are considered to be a good omen for making more money.
This type is a “cylinder type (cylindrical)”cylinder type (cylindrical)
The shape is made by dropping the edges and fitting an acrylic top crown and butt screws. The overall impression is sharp.
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Large goldfish pattern ballpoint pen Ciger type
by Azone co.,ltd
This ballpoint pen has a strong presence with its brightly colored large goldfish pattern.
This type is a “cigar type”.
The shape of the tip is processed by remodeling celluloid into a round shape.
All of the body is made with the same pattern of celluloid, giving it a sense of unity.
Goldfish originated in Zhejiang Province, China, and were introduced to Japan in the Latter half of the Muromachi Period(1336-1573), and have been widely loved as ornamental fish ever since. In China, goldfish are considered to be a good omen for making more money.
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Goldfish Pattern Fountain pen Cylinder type
by Azone co.,ltd
Goldfish originated in Zhejiang Province, China, and were introduced to Japan in the Latter half of the Muromachi Period(1336-1573), and have been widely loved as ornamental fish ever since. In China, goldfish are considered to be a good omen for making more money.
This fountain pen has a strong presence with its brightly colored large goldfish pattern.
Cylinder type (cylindrical)
The shape is made by dropping the edges and fitting an acrylic top crown and butt screws. The overall impression is sharp.
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Goldfish Pattern Fountain pen Cigar Type
by Azone co.,ltd
Goldfish originated in Zhejiang Province, China, and were introduced to Japan in the Latter half of the Muromachi Period(1336-1573), and have been widely loved as ornamental fish ever since. In China, goldfish are considered to be a good omen for making more money.
This fountain pen has a strong presence with its brightly colored large goldfish pattern.
This type is a “cigar type”.
The shape of the tip is processed by remodeling celluloid into a round shape.
All of the body is made with the same pattern of celluloid, giving it a sense of unity.
