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The Collection is Hahnemühle's celebration of the best techniques and materials, in formats that suit the contemporary artist. All of the paper pads in The Collection are made from 100% cotton rag, using the best paper-making technology, with an ingredient list that is completely vegan and safe for archival use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Collection Watercolor Blocks are among the finest watercolor paper options in the world, but they cost much less than other high-quality European watercolor blocks. They are made by the traditional \"cylinder mould\" technique, which is much more labor-intensive and time-consuming than modern, high-speed machines. A slowly rotating cylinder collects cotton pulp from the water vat, then deposits the wet sheet of paper on a natural felt surface for drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a much stronger and more uniform sheet, thanks to the random distribution of fibers created by this old-fashioned technique. With cheaper modern machines, the fibers are all aligned in one direction, meaning the paper tears too easily in that direction and too roughly in the other direction. Cylinder mould watercolor paper can be torn in both directions and boasts a more natural-looking grain pattern from the felt pad used to dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to this time-honored technique, Hahnemühle uses the very best ingredients for The Collection watercolor paper. The fibers are 100% cotton rag, and the vegan sizing offers excellent handling of paint and resistance to wetting, soaking, scrubbing, masking, and any other technique used by the professional watercolorist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn another traditional touch, The Collection watercolor paper is bound in a block, with black glue around all four sides, so it's impossible for the paper to warp while you paint on it. Let your work dry, then insert a smooth knife in the gap at the top of the block to release the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth protective sheet is bound into the block so that the surface is absolutely perfect when it reaches you. Peel off this printed sheet to start using your new paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the rough surface version of The Collection watercolor paper. With more pronounced pockets than cold press paper, pigment can gather and create extra depth for natural subjects and complex lighting. Rough surface paper is especially nice with granulating colors like ultramarine blue (pictured), which naturally have light and dark areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also stock The Collection watercolor blocks in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-cold-press\"\u003ecold press\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-hot-press\"\u003ehot press\u003c\/a\u003e surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 gsm (140#) weight. Ten sheets per block. 24 x 32 cm (9.4\" x 12.6\"). 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All of the paper pads in The Collection are made from 100% cotton rag, using the best paper-making technology, with an ingredient list that is completely vegan and safe for archival use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Collection Watercolor Blocks are among the finest watercolor paper options in the world, but they cost much less than other high-quality European watercolor blocks. They are made by the traditional \"cylinder mould\" technique, which is much more labor-intensive and time-consuming than modern, high-speed machines. A slowly rotating cylinder collects cotton pulp from the water vat, then deposits the wet sheet of paper on a natural felt surface for drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a much stronger and more uniform sheet, thanks to the random distribution of fibers created by this old-fashioned technique. With cheaper modern machines, the fibers are all aligned in one direction, meaning the paper tears too easily in that direction and too roughly in the other direction. Cylinder mould watercolor paper can be torn in both directions and boasts a more natural-looking grain pattern from the felt pad used to dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to this time-honored technique, Hahnemühle uses the very best ingredients for The Collection watercolor paper. The fibers are 100% cotton rag, and the vegan sizing offers excellent handling of paint and resistance to wetting, soaking, scrubbing, masking, and any other technique used by the professional watercolorist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn another traditional touch, The Collection watercolor paper is bound in a block, with black glue around all four sides, so it's impossible for the paper to warp while you paint on it. Let your work dry, then insert a smooth knife in the gap at the top of the block to release the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth protective sheet is bound into the block so that the surface is absolutely perfect when it reaches you. Peel off this printed sheet to start using your new paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the hot press version of The Collection watercolor paper. Also called \"satin finish,\" hot press is the smoothest watercolor paper available. It's great for work that benefits from super sharp brushstrokes, like abstract pieces and ultra-realistic portrait work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also stock The Collection watercolor blocks in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-cold-press\"\u003ecold press\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-rough\"\u003erough\u003c\/a\u003e surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 gsm (140#) weight. Ten sheets per block. 24 x 32 cm (9.4\" x 12.6\"). 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All of the paper pads in The Collection are made from 100% cotton rag, using the best paper-making technology, with an ingredient list that is completely vegan and safe for archival use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Collection Watercolor Blocks are among the finest watercolor paper options in the world, but they cost much less than other high-quality European watercolor blocks. They are made by the traditional \"cylinder mould\" technique, which is much more labor-intensive and time-consuming than modern, high-speed machines. A slowly rotating cylinder collects cotton pulp from the water vat, then deposits the wet sheet of paper on a natural felt surface for drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a much stronger and more uniform sheet, thanks to the random distribution of fibers created by this old-fashioned technique. With cheaper modern machines, the fibers are all aligned in one direction, meaning the paper tears too easily in that direction and too roughly in the other direction. Cylinder mould watercolor paper can be torn in both directions and boasts a more natural-looking grain pattern from the felt pad used to dry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to this time-honored technique, Hahnemühle uses the very best ingredients for The Collection watercolor paper. The fibers are 100% cotton rag, and the vegan sizing offers excellent handling of paint and resistance to wetting, soaking, scrubbing, masking, and any other technique used by the professional watercolorist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn another traditional touch, The Collection watercolor paper is bound in a block, with black glue around all four sides, so it's impossible for the paper to warp while you paint on it. Let your work dry, then insert a smooth knife in the gap at the top of the block to release the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth protective sheet is bound into the block so that the surface is absolutely perfect when it reaches you. Peel off this printed sheet to start using your new paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the cold press version of The Collection watercolor paper. Cold press is the most popular and historically important type of watercolor paper, with its characteristic textured surface that makes landscapes look more real. Pigment gathers in the deeper areas of the paper, creating the illusion of depth and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also stock The Collection watercolor blocks in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-hot-press\"\u003ehot press\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/the-collection-watercolor-block-rough\"\u003erough\u003c\/a\u003e surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 gsm (140#) weight. Ten sheets per block. 24 x 32 cm (9.4\" x 12.6\"). Made in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hahnemühle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39254022062259,"sku":"4011367111540","price":28.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/files\/hahnemuhle-collection-140-cold-9x12-pow.jpg?v=1712071913"},{"product_id":"princeton-velvetouch-watercolor-brush-set","title":"Velvetouch Watercolor Brush Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelvetouch is the best mixed media brush from Princeton Artist Brush Co., one of the world's leading brush manufacturers. Its modern synthetic fibers are springy, absorbent, and easy to clean, and the red handles are as pleasant to hold as they are to look at.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this set are four essential watercolor brushes: Round #4, Long Round #8, Angle Shader 3\/8\", and Wash 1\/4\". It's an excellent choice for anyone who needs a complete set of brushes for watercolor, gouache, or fluid acrylic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in a reusable plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princeton Brush","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39486547951795,"sku":"757063395474","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/files\/velvetouch-set-2024.jpg?v=1730150868"},{"product_id":"mitsubishi-hi-uni-pencil-art-set-of-22","title":"Hi-Uni Pencil, Art Set of 22","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis complete set of Mitsubishi Hi-Uni pencils features all 22 grades, from ultra-soft to needle-sharp, in a handsome black storage tin. With a wider range of options than virtually any other pencil set on the market, the Hi-Uni Art Set is a wonderful choice for the serious pencil artist. Use the harder grades for fine detail and architectural drafting, and use the softer grades for shading and expressive sketching. You'll be ready to render absolutely any subject in graphite with this premium pencil set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hi-Uni Art Set makes a thoughtful gift for your favorite artist. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/gift-wrap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRemember, we offer free gift wrapping!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Mitsubishi Hi-Uni pencils:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMitsubishi's Hi-Uni pencils are the flagship of a proud and historic manufacturer, and they are widely considered the best pencils available anywhere. The Hi-Uni design exceeds all reasonable expectations and handles every detail with elegance and seriousness of purpose. Products like this are the reason we sell art supplies, so please indulge us as we describe each aspect of this outstanding object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll start with the graphite core. Mitsubishi's patented graphite production process is the heart and soul of every Hi-Uni. The carbon particle size is incredibly small and evenly distributed through the lead, creating Hi-Uni's signature smooth feel and generous laydown. No other graphite manufacturer comes close to Hi-Uni's combination of creamy texture, strength, and point retention. Even the harder grades are smooth, and the softer grades are unbelievably dark and rich.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi-Uni's core is encased in the most beautiful cedar we've ever seen used in a pencil. The reddish color stands out immediately when you sharpen Hi-Uni. Then you'll notice the distinctive cedar fragrance, which, due to the high grade of wood used, is much more intense than other cedar pencils. Finally, if you're using a good sharpener, you'll see that the wood of a Hi-Uni neatly curls off the pencil in a long, continuous spiral. The lead is precisely centered in the wood case, so long-point sharpeners work perfectly with Hi-Uni and don't break the lead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the unfinished wood is gorgeous in its own right, Mitsubishi doesn't stop there. Hi-Uni is dipped in an extra-thick layer of glossy, deep burgundy lacquer, which makes the pencil both attractive and super smooth to the touch. The company name and logo are stamped in gold on one side, and the pencil's grade is stamped on all six sides so you can always grab the right one at a glance. The back of the pencil is finished with a gold ring and a black and gold endcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40284309586099,"sku":"4902778040898","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mitsubishihi-uniartsetof22.jpg?v=1627674535"},{"product_id":"sakura-wood-pen-holder","title":"Sakura Wood Pen Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDip pen holders are often overlooked, even by the artists and calligraphers who use them most, because after all, it's the nib that makes the mark. But in our experience, using a good pen holder makes it easier to realize your vision and reduce mistakes. The holder's body should be balanced and comfortable, and its nib mount should be secure and easy to use. Most cheap holders have maybe one of these features. Kakimori's artisan-made pen holders have all of them—plus, they're made with natural materials for a stunning look and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Kakimori Sakura Wood Pen Holder, made from Japanese cherry by local woodworkers.  It's sanded perfectly smooth and treated with a nearly invisible coat of ink-resistant finish, so you have a moment to clean off stray ink before it absorbs into the wood. The organic surface and the understated, graceful appearance of natural cherry wood are on full display, without a thick coat of lacquer to obscure them. The holder is gently tapered toward the back, with a low center of gravity and a perfect 7\" length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Kakimori dip pen holder is fitted with a Tachikawa universal nib mount. The Tachikawa mount is a favorite among pros who use ink, like our resident cartoonist Curt. Unlike the Western style dip pen mount with a large, open hole and metal prongs, the plastic press-to-fit Tachikawa mount is rustproof and harder to gum up with ink. It also holds the nib much more securely than metal nib mounts, which lose their tensile strength when used repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note, a nib is not included. Use your Kakimori pen holder with all shapes and sizes of dip pen nibs, including the incredible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/kakimori-brass-nib\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKakimori Brass Nib.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged in a triangular Kakimori gift box. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout Kakimori:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eKakimori began as a stationery shop in east Tokyo, and they've quickly become one of the most creative and thoughtful product design firms in our industry. Drawing on a tight-knit network of Japanese artisans and manufacturers, Kakimori offers playful and poetic supplies that bring traditional media into the contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/kakimori\"\u003eBrowse our full Kakimori collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kakimori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42196482457858,"sku":"798237948720","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/files\/kakimorinewpenholderspow-3.jpg?v=1693952199"},{"product_id":"kakimori-brass-nib","title":"Kakimori Brass Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe don't often see genuinely new tools for artists. More commonly, manufacturers announce refinements to existing products, new colors, etc., but the analog art materials business is a very old one, and it's often thought that there's nothing really new to be invented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brass dip pen nib from Kakimori is a rare exception. We've never seen anything quite like it: a conical nib with eight capillary slits carved into the sides, capable of holding a surprising amount of ink near the surface of the nib. Submerge the Kakimori Brass Nib in pigment ink, liquid watercolor, or any other water-based artist ink, and it quickly fills with color. Then, you can write or draw for a long time before needing to dip again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not just the high capacity that distinguishes this nib from traditional dip pens. It's an incredibly expressive sketching tool, because the ink is continually drawn to the variously shaped surfaces of the nib through capillary action. The ink doesn't run and drip; it adheres to the tip and the wider, wedge-shaped areas around it. As a result of this unique design, you can quickly transition between line weights, shapes, and flow rates by turning and angling the nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause you can use it with such a wide range of wet media, the Kakimori Brass Nib is truly a game-changer for artists in a variety of disciplines. Calligraphers will appreciate the ability to write longer pieces without constant re-inking and the unique line transitions this nib offers. Illustrators and cartoonists can pair the ease of use of a fountain pen with their favorite pigment inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you enjoy watercolor sketching, the Brass Nib might just change the way you work. Fill it with liquid watercolor and draw freely on watercolor paper, then use a wet brush to blend and texture your piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedless to say, we've really enjoyed our studio time with the Kakimori Brass Nib, and we're thrilled to be among the first retailers to offer it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits in standard dip pen holders. We recommend pairing your Brass Nib with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/sakura-wood-pen-holder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKakimori Pen Holder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/kakimori-pigment-ink-02-torori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKakimori Pigment Ink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in a Kakimori gift box. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Kakimori:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eKakimori began as a stationery shop in east Tokyo, and they've quickly become one of the most creative and thoughtful product design firms in our industry. Drawing on a tight-knit network of Japanese artisans and manufacturers, Kakimori offers playful and poetic supplies that bring traditional media into the contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/kakimori\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrowse our full Kakimori collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kakimori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42199952425218,"sku":"798237948577","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/kakimorimetalnibspow2023-1.jpg?v=1679775530"},{"product_id":"mono-100-pencil-2h-set-of-12","title":"MONO 100 Pencil, 2H, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eTombow MONO 100 pencils were first sold in 1967, to mark the occasion of Tombow Pencil's 55th anniversary. Today, MONO 100 remains the jewel of Tombow's product line and one of the best-regarded traditional pencils in the world. This professional-grade pencil embodies everything Tombow has learned in over a century of manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of each MONO 100 is the graphite core. The name \"MONO 100\" is actually a reference to the particle density of this ultra-refined core: 10 billion particles per cubic millimeter, or 100 times 100 million, as Tombow originally advertised. These pencils are extremely smooth and dark, and offer a writing or drawing experience miles ahead of almost any other pencil in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the other famous feature of MONO 100 is its stunning midcentury design. Tombow hired legendary designer Takashi Kono, who also worked on the 1964 Olympics and Japan's pavilion at the 1970 World's Fair. His black, white, and gold design has been left largely unchanged over the last 55 years, and for good reason. It's sleek, impressive but not showy, with a timeless look that connotes seriousness and professionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike almost all premium pencils, MONO 100 is made with incense cedar from California, which sharpens cleanly, smells lovely, and has an attractive reddish color and grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set of twelve MONO 100 comes in a reusable plastic case with a hinged, transparent lid that showcases your good taste in pencils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tombow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42232779964674,"sku":"4901991000030","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mono-100-outer-box-inner-box-2h.jpg?v=1641001832"},{"product_id":"mono-100-pencil-h-set-of-12","title":"MONO 100 Pencil, H, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eTombow MONO 100 pencils were first sold in 1967, to mark the occasion of Tombow Pencil's 55th anniversary. Today, MONO 100 remains the jewel of Tombow's product line and one of the best-regarded traditional pencils in the world. This professional-grade pencil embodies everything Tombow has learned in over a century of manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of each MONO 100 is the graphite core. The name \"MONO 100\" is actually a reference to the particle density of this ultra-refined core: 10 billion particles per cubic millimeter, or 100 times 100 million, as Tombow originally advertised. These pencils are extremely smooth and dark, and offer a writing or drawing experience miles ahead of almost any other pencil in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the other famous feature of MONO 100 is its stunning midcentury design. Tombow hired legendary designer Takashi Kono, who also worked on the 1964 Olympics and Japan's pavilion at the 1970 World's Fair. His black, white, and gold design has been left largely unchanged over the last 55 years, and for good reason. It's sleek, impressive but not showy, with a timeless look that connotes seriousness and professionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike almost all premium pencils, MONO 100 is made with incense cedar from California, which sharpens cleanly, smells lovely, and has an attractive reddish color and grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set of twelve MONO 100 comes in a reusable plastic case with a hinged, transparent lid that showcases your good taste in pencils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tombow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42276598382850,"sku":"4901991000023","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mono-100-outer-box-inner-box-h.jpg?v=1641836576"},{"product_id":"mono-100-pencil-hb-set-of-12","title":"MONO 100 Pencil, HB, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eTombow MONO 100 pencils were first sold in 1967, to mark the occasion of Tombow Pencil's 55th anniversary. Today, MONO 100 remains the jewel of Tombow's product line and one of the best-regarded traditional pencils in the world. This professional-grade pencil embodies everything Tombow has learned in over a century of manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of each MONO 100 is the graphite core. The name \"MONO 100\" is actually a reference to the particle density of this ultra-refined core: 10 billion particles per cubic millimeter, or 100 times 100 million, as Tombow originally advertised. These pencils are extremely smooth and dark, and offer a writing or drawing experience miles ahead of almost any other pencil in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the other famous feature of MONO 100 is its stunning midcentury design. Tombow hired legendary designer Takashi Kono, who also worked on the 1964 Olympics and Japan's pavilion at the 1970 World's Fair. His black, white, and gold design has been left largely unchanged over the last 55 years, and for good reason. It's sleek, impressive but not showy, with a timeless look that connotes seriousness and professionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike almost all premium pencils, MONO 100 is made with incense cedar from California, which sharpens cleanly, smells lovely, and has an attractive reddish color and grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set of twelve MONO 100 comes in a reusable plastic case with a hinged, transparent lid that showcases your good taste in pencils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tombow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42276600971522,"sku":"4901991000016","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mono-100-outer-box-inner-box-hb.jpg?v=1641836687"},{"product_id":"mono-100-pencil-b-set-of-12","title":"MONO 100 Pencil, B, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eTombow MONO 100 pencils were first sold in 1967, to mark the occasion of Tombow Pencil's 55th anniversary. Today, MONO 100 remains the jewel of Tombow's product line and one of the best-regarded traditional pencils in the world. This professional-grade pencil embodies everything Tombow has learned in over a century of manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of each MONO 100 is the graphite core. The name \"MONO 100\" is actually a reference to the particle density of this ultra-refined core: 10 billion particles per cubic millimeter, or 100 times 100 million, as Tombow originally advertised. These pencils are extremely smooth and dark, and offer a writing or drawing experience miles ahead of almost any other pencil in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the other famous feature of MONO 100 is its stunning midcentury design. Tombow hired legendary designer Takashi Kono, who also worked on the 1964 Olympics and Japan's pavilion at the 1970 World's Fair. His black, white, and gold design has been left largely unchanged over the last 55 years, and for good reason. It's sleek, impressive but not showy, with a timeless look that connotes seriousness and professionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike almost all premium pencils, MONO 100 is made with incense cedar from California, which sharpens cleanly, smells lovely, and has an attractive reddish color and grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set of twelve MONO 100 comes in a reusable plastic case with a hinged, transparent lid that showcases your good taste in pencils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tombow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42276604838146,"sku":"4901991000122","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mono-100-outer-box-inner-box-b.jpg?v=1641836762"},{"product_id":"mono-100-pencil-2b-set-of-12","title":"MONO 100 Pencil, 2B, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eTombow MONO 100 pencils were first sold in 1967, to mark the occasion of Tombow Pencil's 55th anniversary. Today, MONO 100 remains the jewel of Tombow's product line and one of the best-regarded traditional pencils in the world. This professional-grade pencil embodies everything Tombow has learned in over a century of manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of each MONO 100 is the graphite core. The name \"MONO 100\" is actually a reference to the particle density of this ultra-refined core: 10 billion particles per cubic millimeter, or 100 times 100 million, as Tombow originally advertised. These pencils are extremely smooth and dark, and offer a writing or drawing experience miles ahead of almost any other pencil in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the other famous feature of MONO 100 is its stunning midcentury design. Tombow hired legendary designer Takashi Kono, who also worked on the 1964 Olympics and Japan's pavilion at the 1970 World's Fair. His black, white, and gold design has been left largely unchanged over the last 55 years, and for good reason. It's sleek, impressive but not showy, with a timeless look that connotes seriousness and professionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike almost all premium pencils, MONO 100 is made with incense cedar from California, which sharpens cleanly, smells lovely, and has an attractive reddish color and grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set of twelve MONO 100 comes in a reusable plastic case with a hinged, transparent lid that showcases your good taste in pencils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tombow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42276607623426,"sku":"4901991000139","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mono-100-outer-box-inner-box-2b.jpg?v=1641836863"},{"product_id":"mono-100-pencil-4b-set-of-12","title":"MONO 100 Pencil, 4B, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eTombow MONO 100 pencils were first sold in 1967, to mark the occasion of Tombow Pencil's 55th anniversary. Today, MONO 100 remains the jewel of Tombow's product line and one of the best-regarded traditional pencils in the world. This professional-grade pencil embodies everything Tombow has learned in over a century of manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of each MONO 100 is the graphite core. The name \"MONO 100\" is actually a reference to the particle density of this ultra-refined core: 10 billion particles per cubic millimeter, or 100 times 100 million, as Tombow originally advertised. These pencils are extremely smooth and dark, and offer a writing or drawing experience miles ahead of almost any other pencil in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the other famous feature of MONO 100 is its stunning midcentury design. Tombow hired legendary designer Takashi Kono, who also worked on the 1964 Olympics and Japan's pavilion at the 1970 World's Fair. His black, white, and gold design has been left largely unchanged over the last 55 years, and for good reason. It's sleek, impressive but not showy, with a timeless look that connotes seriousness and professionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike almost all premium pencils, MONO 100 is made with incense cedar from California, which sharpens cleanly, smells lovely, and has an attractive reddish color and grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set of twelve MONO 100 comes in a reusable plastic case with a hinged, transparent lid that showcases your good taste in pencils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tombow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42276610179330,"sku":"4901991000153","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mono-100-outer-box-inner-box-4b.jpg?v=1641836927"},{"product_id":"hi-uni-pencil-2h-set-of-12","title":"Hi-Uni Pencil, 2H, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eMitsubishi's Hi-Uni pencils are the flagship of a proud and historic manufacturer, and they are widely considered the best pencils available anywhere. The Hi-Uni design exceeds all reasonable expectations and handles every detail with elegance and seriousness of purpose. Products like this are the reason we sell art supplies, so please indulge us as we describe each aspect of this outstanding object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll start with the graphite core. Mitsubishi's patented graphite production process is the heart and soul of every Hi-Uni. The carbon particle size is incredibly small and evenly distributed through the lead, creating Hi-Uni's signature smooth feel and generous laydown. No other graphite manufacturer comes close to Hi-Uni's combination of creamy texture, strength, and point retention. Even the harder grades are smooth, and the softer grades are unbelievably dark and rich.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi-Uni's core is encased in beautiful California incense cedar. The reddish color stands out immediately when you sharpen Hi-Uni. Then you'll notice the distinctive cedar fragrance, which, due to the high grade of wood used, is much more intense than other cedar pencils. Finally, if you're using a good sharpener, you'll see that the wood of a Hi-Uni neatly curls off the pencil in a long, continuous spiral. The lead is precisely centered in the wood case, so long-point sharpeners work perfectly with Hi-Uni and don't break the lead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the unfinished wood is gorgeous in its own right, Mitsubishi doesn't stop there. Hi-Uni is dipped in an extra-thick layer of glossy, deep burgundy lacquer, which makes the pencil both attractive and super smooth to the touch. The company name and logo are stamped in gold on one side, and the pencil's grade is stamped on all six sides so you can always grab the right one at a glance. The back of the pencil is finished with a gold ring and a black and gold endcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of 12 Hi-Unis includes Mitsubishi's durable plastic case with a transparent hinged lid and a textured surface. This box would be a great pencil case in its own right if it were sold empty, and it's included with every dozen Hi-Uni pencils because something this special deserves to be stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend Hi-Uni for writing (grades 2H through B), drawing (all grades), and loose sketching (grades 2B through 10B).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42427958886658,"sku":"4902778972953","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/hi-uni-hb-dozen-pow.jpg?v=1645071148"},{"product_id":"hi-uni-pencil-b-set-of-12","title":"Hi-Uni Pencil, B, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eMitsubishi's Hi-Uni pencils are the flagship of a proud and historic manufacturer, and they are widely considered the best pencils available anywhere. The Hi-Uni design exceeds all reasonable expectations and handles every detail with elegance and seriousness of purpose. Products like this are the reason we sell art supplies, so please indulge us as we describe each aspect of this outstanding object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll start with the graphite core. Mitsubishi's patented graphite production process is the heart and soul of every Hi-Uni. The carbon particle size is incredibly small and evenly distributed through the lead, creating Hi-Uni's signature smooth feel and generous laydown. No other graphite manufacturer comes close to Hi-Uni's combination of creamy texture, strength, and point retention. Even the harder grades are smooth, and the softer grades are unbelievably dark and rich.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi-Uni's core is encased in beautiful California incense cedar. The reddish color stands out immediately when you sharpen Hi-Uni. Then you'll notice the distinctive cedar fragrance, which, due to the high grade of wood used, is much more intense than other cedar pencils. Finally, if you're using a good sharpener, you'll see that the wood of a Hi-Uni neatly curls off the pencil in a long, continuous spiral. The lead is precisely centered in the wood case, so long-point sharpeners work perfectly with Hi-Uni and don't break the lead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the unfinished wood is gorgeous in its own right, Mitsubishi doesn't stop there. Hi-Uni is dipped in an extra-thick layer of glossy, deep burgundy lacquer, which makes the pencil both attractive and super smooth to the touch. The company name and logo are stamped in gold on one side, and the pencil's grade is stamped on all six sides so you can always grab the right one at a glance. The back of the pencil is finished with a gold ring and a black and gold endcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of 12 Hi-Unis includes Mitsubishi's durable plastic case with a transparent hinged lid and a textured surface. This box would be a great pencil case in its own right if it were sold empty, and it's included with every dozen Hi-Uni pencils because something this special deserves to be stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend Hi-Uni for writing (grades 2H through B), drawing (all grades), and loose sketching (grades 2B through 10B).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42427973501186,"sku":"4902778972991","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/hi-uni-hb-dozen-pow_91c7c551-e271-4f64-a83f-457db71655dc.jpg?v=1645071839"},{"product_id":"hi-uni-pencil-4b-set-of-12","title":"Hi-Uni Pencil, 4B, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eMitsubishi's Hi-Uni pencils are the flagship of a proud and historic manufacturer, and they are widely considered the best pencils available anywhere. The Hi-Uni design exceeds all reasonable expectations and handles every detail with elegance and seriousness of purpose. Products like this are the reason we sell art supplies, so please indulge us as we describe each aspect of this outstanding object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll start with the graphite core. Mitsubishi's patented graphite production process is the heart and soul of every Hi-Uni. The carbon particle size is incredibly small and evenly distributed through the lead, creating Hi-Uni's signature smooth feel and generous laydown. No other graphite manufacturer comes close to Hi-Uni's combination of creamy texture, strength, and point retention. Even the harder grades are smooth, and the softer grades are unbelievably dark and rich.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi-Uni's core is encased in beautiful California incense cedar. The reddish color stands out immediately when you sharpen Hi-Uni. Then you'll notice the distinctive cedar fragrance, which, due to the high grade of wood used, is much more intense than other cedar pencils. Finally, if you're using a good sharpener, you'll see that the wood of a Hi-Uni neatly curls off the pencil in a long, continuous spiral. The lead is precisely centered in the wood case, so long-point sharpeners work perfectly with Hi-Uni and don't break the lead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the unfinished wood is gorgeous in its own right, Mitsubishi doesn't stop there. Hi-Uni is dipped in an extra-thick layer of glossy, deep burgundy lacquer, which makes the pencil both attractive and super smooth to the touch. The company name and logo are stamped in gold on one side, and the pencil's grade is stamped on all six sides so you can always grab the right one at a glance. The back of the pencil is finished with a gold ring and a black and gold endcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of 12 Hi-Unis includes Mitsubishi's durable plastic case with a transparent hinged lid and a textured surface. This box would be a great pencil case in its own right if it were sold empty, and it's included with every dozen Hi-Uni pencils because something this special deserves to be stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend Hi-Uni for writing (grades 2H through B), drawing (all grades), and loose sketching (grades 2B through 10B).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42427978154242,"sku":"4902778973028","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/hi-uni-hb-dozen-pow_33f9f45c-4bab-4e61-aa8e-43c4bc2c9534.jpg?v=1645072032"},{"product_id":"hi-uni-pencil-6b-set-of-12","title":"Hi-Uni Pencil, 6B, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eMitsubishi's Hi-Uni pencils are the flagship of a proud and historic manufacturer, and they are widely considered the best pencils available anywhere. The Hi-Uni design exceeds all reasonable expectations and handles every detail with elegance and seriousness of purpose. Products like this are the reason we sell art supplies, so please indulge us as we describe each aspect of this outstanding object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll start with the graphite core. Mitsubishi's patented graphite production process is the heart and soul of every Hi-Uni. The carbon particle size is incredibly small and evenly distributed through the lead, creating Hi-Uni's signature smooth feel and generous laydown. No other graphite manufacturer comes close to Hi-Uni's combination of creamy texture, strength, and point retention. Even the harder grades are smooth, and the softer grades are unbelievably dark and rich.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi-Uni's core is encased in beautiful California incense cedar. The reddish color stands out immediately when you sharpen Hi-Uni. Then you'll notice the distinctive cedar fragrance, which, due to the high grade of wood used, is much more intense than other cedar pencils. Finally, if you're using a good sharpener, you'll see that the wood of a Hi-Uni neatly curls off the pencil in a long, continuous spiral. The lead is precisely centered in the wood case, so long-point sharpeners work perfectly with Hi-Uni and don't break the lead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the unfinished wood is gorgeous in its own right, Mitsubishi doesn't stop there. Hi-Uni is dipped in an extra-thick layer of glossy, deep burgundy lacquer, which makes the pencil both attractive and super smooth to the touch. The company name and logo are stamped in gold on one side, and the pencil's grade is stamped on all six sides so you can always grab the right one at a glance. The back of the pencil is finished with a gold ring and a black and gold endcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of 12 Hi-Unis includes Mitsubishi's durable plastic case with a transparent hinged lid and a textured surface. This box would be a great pencil case in its own right if it were sold empty, and it's included with every dozen Hi-Uni pencils because something this special deserves to be stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend Hi-Uni for writing (grades 2H through B), drawing (all grades), and loose sketching (grades 2B through 10B).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42427980054786,"sku":"4902778973042","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/hi-uni-hb-dozen-pow_3eab5cf6-f508-46cd-b121-d9aae74cff82.jpg?v=1645072134"},{"product_id":"hi-uni-pencil-9b-set-of-12","title":"Hi-Uni Pencil, 9B, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eMitsubishi's Hi-Uni pencils are the flagship of a proud and historic manufacturer, and they are widely considered the best pencils available anywhere. The Hi-Uni design exceeds all reasonable expectations and handles every detail with elegance and seriousness of purpose. Products like this are the reason we sell art supplies, so please indulge us as we describe each aspect of this outstanding object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll start with the graphite core. Mitsubishi's patented graphite production process is the heart and soul of every Hi-Uni. The carbon particle size is incredibly small and evenly distributed through the lead, creating Hi-Uni's signature smooth feel and generous laydown. No other graphite manufacturer comes close to Hi-Uni's combination of creamy texture, strength, and point retention. Even the harder grades are smooth, and the softer grades are unbelievably dark and rich.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi-Uni's core is encased in beautiful California incense cedar. The reddish color stands out immediately when you sharpen Hi-Uni. Then you'll notice the distinctive cedar fragrance, which, due to the high grade of wood used, is much more intense than other cedar pencils. Finally, if you're using a good sharpener, you'll see that the wood of a Hi-Uni neatly curls off the pencil in a long, continuous spiral. The lead is precisely centered in the wood case, so long-point sharpeners work perfectly with Hi-Uni and don't break the lead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the unfinished wood is gorgeous in its own right, Mitsubishi doesn't stop there. Hi-Uni is dipped in an extra-thick layer of glossy, deep burgundy lacquer, which makes the pencil both attractive and super smooth to the touch. The company name and logo are stamped in gold on one side, and the pencil's grade is stamped on all six sides so you can always grab the right one at a glance. The back of the pencil is finished with a gold ring and a black and gold endcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of 12 Hi-Unis includes Mitsubishi's durable plastic case with a transparent hinged lid and a textured surface. This box would be a great pencil case in its own right if it were sold empty, and it's included with every dozen Hi-Uni pencils because something this special deserves to be stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend Hi-Uni for writing (grades 2H through B), drawing (all grades), and loose sketching (grades 2B through 10B).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42427981463810,"sku":"4902778040935","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/hi-uni-hb-dozen-pow_c4e48a83-e52d-45d2-8e0e-3b9416d1c3a8.jpg?v=1645072193"},{"product_id":"hi-uni-pencil-10b-set-of-12","title":"Hi-Uni Pencil, 10B, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eMitsubishi's Hi-Uni pencils are the flagship of a proud and historic manufacturer, and they are widely considered the best pencils available anywhere. The Hi-Uni design exceeds all reasonable expectations and handles every detail with elegance and seriousness of purpose. Products like this are the reason we sell art supplies, so please indulge us as we describe each aspect of this outstanding object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll start with the graphite core. Mitsubishi's patented graphite production process is the heart and soul of every Hi-Uni. The carbon particle size is incredibly small and evenly distributed through the lead, creating Hi-Uni's signature smooth feel and generous laydown. No other graphite manufacturer comes close to Hi-Uni's combination of creamy texture, strength, and point retention. Even the harder grades are smooth, and the softer grades are unbelievably dark and rich.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi-Uni's core is encased in beautiful California incense cedar. The reddish color stands out immediately when you sharpen Hi-Uni. Then you'll notice the distinctive cedar fragrance, which, due to the high grade of wood used, is much more intense than other cedar pencils. Finally, if you're using a good sharpener, you'll see that the wood of a Hi-Uni neatly curls off the pencil in a long, continuous spiral. The lead is precisely centered in the wood case, so long-point sharpeners work perfectly with Hi-Uni and don't break the lead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the unfinished wood is gorgeous in its own right, Mitsubishi doesn't stop there. Hi-Uni is dipped in an extra-thick layer of glossy, deep burgundy lacquer, which makes the pencil both attractive and super smooth to the touch. The company name and logo are stamped in gold on one side, and the pencil's grade is stamped on all six sides so you can always grab the right one at a glance. The back of the pencil is finished with a gold ring and a black and gold endcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of 12 Hi-Unis includes Mitsubishi's durable plastic case with a transparent hinged lid and a textured surface. This box would be a great pencil case in its own right if it were sold empty, and it's included with every dozen Hi-Uni pencils because something this special deserves to be stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strongly recommend Hi-Uni for writing (grades 2H through B), drawing (all grades), and loose sketching (grades 2B through 10B).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42427985821954,"sku":"4902778040942","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/hi-uni-hb-dozen-pow_9dd5038d-9517-4932-8190-a54f57d3d164.jpg?v=1645072239"},{"product_id":"kakimori-stainless-steel-nib","title":"Kakimori Stainless Steel Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe don't often see genuinely new tools for artists. More commonly, manufacturers announce refinements to existing products, new colors, etc., but the analog art materials business is a very old one, and it's often thought that there's nothing really new to be invented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stainless steel dip pen nib from Kakimori is a rare exception. We've never seen anything quite like it: a conical nib with eight capillary slits carved into the sides, capable of holding a surprising amount of ink near the surface of the nib. Submerge the Kakimori Stainless Steel Nib in pigment ink, liquid watercolor, or any other water-based artist ink, and it quickly fills with color. Then, you can write or draw for a long time before needing to dip again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not just the high capacity that distinguishes this nib from traditional dip pens. It's an incredibly expressive sketching tool, because the ink is continually drawn to the variously shaped surfaces of the nib through capillary action. The ink doesn't run and drip; it adheres to the tip and the wider, wedge-shaped areas around it. As a result of this unique design, you can quickly transition between line weights, shapes, and flow rates by turning and angling the nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine-pointed stainless steel nib is the first dip pen we've ever considered using for everyday writing and note-taking, because you can fill a whole page in a small notebook with just one dip. That makes this a genuinely practical option to turn your best, most beautiful inks into journal entries and to-do lists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur test artist, who specializes in cartooning, also loved the Stainless Steel Nib as a surprisingly precise and versatile drawing tool. He used it almost like a brush pen, quickly defining both sharp lines and more painterly areas rendered with the sides of the nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedless to say, we've really enjoyed our studio time with the Kakimori Stainless Steel Nib, and we're thrilled to be among the first retailers to offer it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits in standard dip pen holders. We recommend pairing your Stainless Steel Nib with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/sakura-wood-pen-holder\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/sakura-wood-pen-holder\"\u003eKakimori Pen Holder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/kakimori-pigment-ink-02-torori\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/kakimori-pigment-ink-02-torori\"\u003eKakimori Pigment Ink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor even more creative options, pair this precise, sharp-pointed steel nib with the smoother, broader \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/raphael\/products\/kakimori-brass-nib\"\u003eKakimori Brass Nib\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're choosing between the two Kakimori nibs, we recommend the Brass Nib if you'll mostly use it for drawing and the Stainless Steel Nib if you plan to use it for writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in a Kakimori gift box. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Kakimori:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eKakimori began as a stationery shop in east Tokyo, and they've quickly become one of the most creative and thoughtful product design firms in our industry. Drawing on a tight-knit network of Japanese artisans and manufacturers, Kakimori offers playful and poetic supplies that bring traditional media into the contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/kakimori\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/kakimori\"\u003eBrowse our full Kakimori collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kakimori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42508069634306,"sku":"798237948713","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/kakimorimetalnibspow2023-2_250ea71b-8858-4888-8b01-1171a4533ae3.jpg?v=1679775632"},{"product_id":"mitsubishi-uni-watercolor-pencils-set-of-12","title":"Uni Watercolor Pencils, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have always loved Mitsubishi's graphite pencils, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/hi-uni-pencil-hb-set-of-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHi-Uni\u003c\/a\u003e and the workday classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-9850-hb-pencils-box-of-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMitsubishi 9850\u003c\/a\u003e. So we're very excited to be the first U.S. retailer to offer Uni Watercolor Pencils, the artist-grade line of water-soluble colored pencils from the world's best cedar pencil manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUni Watercolor Pencils are made to the same high standards as Mitsubishi's beloved graphite pencils, with a gorgeous incense cedar body (you can tell from the grain, reddish color, and cedar aroma) and a soft, vibrant core that wets and blends easily. With strong pressure and lots of water, you can make richly saturated areas, and with a lighter touch, you can achieve very light and subtle shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe especially like how these watercolor pencils sharpen, with a strong and fine point that's only possible in a high-quality pencil. The core is precisely centered in the cedar, which reduces breakage and allows more of the creamy, pigmented center to be exposed by sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set of Uni Watercolor Pencils comes with a surprisingly nice watercolor brush, made from a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers that absorb lots of water and offer a luscious, soft touch that suits these pencils perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set of 12 includes #801 White, #807 Lemon, #813 Light Orange, #821 Pale Geranium Lake, #826 Dark Carmine, #847 Light Blue, #851 Prussian Blue, #867 Sap Green, #870 Apple Green, #876 Van Dyke Brown, #890 Venetian Red, and #899 Black. The brush in this set is a size 8 round. It's all packed in a sturdy metal tin for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in sets of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-uni-watercolor-pencils-set-of-24\"\u003e24\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-uni-watercolor-pencils-set-of-36\"\u003e36\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/mitsubishi-pencil-co\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/mitsubishi-pencil-co\"\u003eMitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the 19th century in Tokyo, Mitsubishi Pencil has been one of the world's leading pen and pencil manufacturers for generations. Well-known around the world for their Uni brand of pens and pencils, Mitsubishi continues to innovate and release new products, like POSCA paint markers and an ever-expanding lineup of writing pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun fact: \"Mitsubishi\" means \"three diamonds,\" and the name and three-diamond mark of Mitsubishi Pencil predates the better-known Mitsubishi Group by ten years. Despite sharing the same name and symbol, Mitsubishi Pencil is not related to any of the numerous other Mitsubishi companies in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42556807807234,"sku":"4902778468432","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mitsubishiuniwatercolorpencilssetof12pow_1of1.jpg?v=1647920534"},{"product_id":"mitsubishi-uni-watercolor-pencils-set-of-24","title":"Uni Watercolor Pencils, Set of 24","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have always loved Mitsubishi's graphite pencils, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/hi-uni-pencil-hb-set-of-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHi-Uni\u003c\/a\u003e and the workday classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-9850-hb-pencils-box-of-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMitsubishi 9850\u003c\/a\u003e. So we're very excited to be the first U.S. retailer to offer Uni Watercolor Pencils, the artist-grade line of water-soluble colored pencils from the world's best cedar pencil manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUni Watercolor Pencils are made to the same high standards as Mitsubishi's beloved graphite pencils, with a gorgeous incense cedar body (you can tell from the grain, reddish color, and cedar aroma) and a soft, vibrant core that wets and blends easily. With strong pressure and lots of water, you can make richly saturated areas, and with a lighter touch, you can achieve very light and subtle shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe especially like how these watercolor pencils sharpen, with a strong and fine point that's only possible in a high-quality pencil. The core is precisely centered in the cedar, which reduces breakage and allows more of the creamy, pigmented center to be exposed by sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set of Uni Watercolor Pencils comes with a surprisingly nice watercolor brush, made from a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers that absorb lots of water and offer a luscious, soft touch that suits these pencils perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set of 24 includes #801 White, #805 Lemon Yellow, #807 Lemon, #808 Canary Yellow, #813 Light Orange, #815 Dark Orange, #821 Pale Geranium Lake, #824 Rose Carmine, #826 Dark Carmine, #844 Light Cobalt Blue, #847 Light Blue, #851 Prussian Blue, #852 Dark Phthalo Blue, #855 Night Green, #867 Sap Green, #868 Moss Green, #870 Apple Green, #875 Dark Sepia, #876 Van Dyke Brown, #883 Gold Ochre, #887 Burnt Ochre, #890 Venetian Red, #891 Pompeiian Red, and #899 Black. The brush in this set is a size 8 round. It's all packed in a sturdy metal tin for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in sets of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-uni-watercolor-pencils-set-of-12\"\u003e12\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-uni-watercolor-pencils-set-of-36\"\u003e36\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/mitsubishi-pencil-co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the 19th century in Tokyo, Mitsubishi Pencil has been one of the world's leading pen and pencil manufacturers for generations. Well-known around the world for their Uni brand of pens and pencils, Mitsubishi continues to innovate and release new products, like POSCA paint markers and an ever-expanding lineup of writing pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun fact: \"Mitsubishi\" means \"three diamonds,\" and the name and three-diamond mark of Mitsubishi Pencil predates the better-known Mitsubishi Group by ten years. Despite sharing the same name and symbol, Mitsubishi Pencil is not related to any of the numerous other Mitsubishi companies in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42558375035138,"sku":"4902778468425","price":57.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mitsubishiuniwatercolorpencilssetof24pow_1of1.jpg?v=1647959301"},{"product_id":"mitsubishi-polycolor-colored-pencils-set-of-24","title":"Polycolor Colored Pencils, Set of 24","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvailable to U.S. artists exclusively at St. Louis Art Supply, Mitsubishi Polycolor oil-based colored pencils are a vibrant and affordable option that outperforms similarly priced colored pencils from better-known brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMitsubishi Pencil has been the world leader in quality graphite pencils since the 1960s, and they've put that expertise to work in these bright, soft colored pencils. Like all Mitsubishi pencils, they sharpen beautifully and offer a lovely, smooth feel on paper. The thoughtfully selected range of colors will appeal to landscape and urban sketchers, with a great balance between brights and neutrals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other oil-based pencils, there are two ways to blend these colors. First, and most popularly, they can simply be layered in overlapping gradients, so that the viewer's eye averages the colors. This is called optical blending, or dry blending. Second, for those who want a more advanced effect, Polycolor pencils are soluble in oil painting thinners like Gamsol. Lay down the colors you want to blend and carefully apply solvent with a stiff brush for a more painterly look. (There are examples of both blending styles in our product photos.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we absolutely love the refined, retro style of Polycolor pencils, which have sharp midcentury typography on the barrels and an eye-catching band of blocky colors on the outside of each metal tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike virtually all Mitsubishi products, Polycolor pencils are made in Japan, not outsourced like other brands at this humble price point. The quality difference is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of 24 includes a wide assortment of primary, secondary, and neutral colors: White, Yellow, Chrome Yellow, Orange, Yellow Green, Green, Deep Green, Light Blue, Ultramarine, Magenta, Purple, Pink, Carmine, Red, Vermilion, Dark Olive, Yellow Ochre, Reddish Brown, Brown, Vandyke Brown, Grey, Black, Blue, and Light Orange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in sets of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-polycolor-colored-pencils-set-of-12\"\u003e12\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/mitsubishi-polycolor-colored-pencils-set-of-36\"\u003e36 colors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Pencil Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42559796707586,"sku":"4902778973790","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/mitsubishipolycolorsetof24_1of1.jpg?v=1647986303"},{"product_id":"kakimori-pen-nib","title":"Kakimori Pen Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003eKakimori made its name as a shop in Tokyo where customers could mix their own special colors of ink. So it's only fitting that they would invent a nib that's a dream for ink enthusiasts. The Kakimori Pen Nib is a traditional metal dip pen, meant to be attached to a standard pen holder, but it has the soul of a fountain pen. The smooth, rounded tip writes just like a fine fountain pen, and the Pen Nib's broad, curved surface holds a surprisingly large amount of ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with a large ink collection (and those who like to write with thick inks that can't flow through fountain pens), the Kakimori Pen Nib is a maintenance-free way to write with just the ink you want. Unlike a fountain pen, the Pen Nib doesn't need to be flushed between colors. It cleans up with a simple rinse and dry, so you can dip it in a different little bottle of magical color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line is fairly constant, with a minimal amount of line variation and a similar width to a Japanese fine or a European extra fine. The precise writing characteristics will depend in large part on the ink you choose. Kakimori Pen Nib works with all kinds of inks, including standard dye-based fountain pen inks, pigmented fountain pen inks, and shellac drawing inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits in standard dip pen holders. We recommend using your Kakimori Pen Nib with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/sakura-wood-pen-holder\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/sakura-wood-pen-holder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKakimori Pen Holder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/kakimori-pigment-ink-02-torori\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/kakimori-pigment-ink-02-torori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKakimori Pigment Ink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor even more creative options, pair this monoline writing nib with the broader, more variable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/kakimori\/products\/kakimori-brass-nib\"\u003eKakimori Brass Nib\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/kakimori\/products\/kakimori-stainless-steel-nib\"\u003eKakimori Stainless Steel Nib\u003c\/a\u003e. All three can be used with the same holder—just rinse your nib and swap it out as needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in a Kakimori gift box. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Kakimori:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eKakimori began as a stationery shop in east Tokyo, and they've quickly become one of the most creative and thoughtful product design firms in our industry. Drawing on a tight-knit network of Japanese artisans and manufacturers, Kakimori offers playful and poetic supplies that bring traditional media into the contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/kakimori\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/collections\/kakimori\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrowse our full Kakimori collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kakimori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42735021195522,"sku":"798237948614","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/kakimoripennibpow.jpg?v=1651896044"},{"product_id":"pyrex-vista-low-form-beaker-1000-ml","title":"Pyrex Vista Low Form Beaker, 1000 mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eUbiquitous in laboratories and science classrooms, the classic Griffin Low Form beaker is easy to fill, pour, and clean out. For the same reasons, it's one of our favorite tools in the artist's studio. You can use it as a water cup, a brush vase, a mixing vessel, or a solvent cup, and in each case you can easily clean it out and use it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Pyrex from borosilicate glass and featuring distinctive blue markings, the Vista series is an inexpensive and high-quality choice in lab glass. You can use a grease pencil to mark the blue label space with the beaker's contents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1000 mL capacity with 50 mL gradations. Also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/pyrex-vista-low-form-beaker-250-ml\"\u003e250 mL\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/pyrex-vista-low-form-beaker-400-ml\"\u003e400 mL\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pyrex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42898622808322,"sku":"747989312198","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/pyrexvistalowformbeakerspow_3of3.jpg?v=1655353639"},{"product_id":"canson-classic-drawing-field-book","title":"Classic Drawing Field Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanson Classic Drawing Field Books are tough, high-quality drawing pads with stiff front and back covers for stability in the field. The double wire ring binding is very strong, allowing the Field Book to travel in backpacks and suitcases without damaging the artwork inside. When you flip the front cover around to the back, Canson Field Books are stiff enough to use without a table, so this is the perfect notebook for making sketches at the art museum or on the train.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, these books contain sixty sheets of Canson Classic Cream drawing paper, with a fine-grained ivory white surface, excellent smudge resistance, and great erasability. This 90# paper stock is intended only for dry media, like pencil and charcoal, but in our studio tests, we pushed it to its limits. We tried fountain pen, a light ink wash, pigment pens, and chisel-tipped markers, and everything worked. The ink washes caused some light dimpling, as you'd expect on drawing paper, but fountain pens were no problem, with barely any feathering. And nothing we tried caused bleedthrough to the next page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 7\" x 10\" and 9\" x 12\" sizes. Made in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canson","offers":[{"title":"7\" x 10\"","offer_id":42969942327554,"sku":"3148955711477","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9\" x 12\"","offer_id":42969942360322,"sku":"3148955711507","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/cansondrawingbookspow_1of1.jpg?v=1657195413"},{"product_id":"urushi-pen-holder","title":"Urushi Pen Holder","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDip pen holders are often overlooked, even by the artists and calligraphers who use them most, because after all, it's the nib that makes the mark. But in our experience, using a good pen holder makes it easier to realize your vision and reduce mistakes. The holder's body should be balanced and comfortable, and its nib mount should be secure and easy to use. Most cheap holders have maybe one of these features. Kakimori's artisan-made pen holders have all of them—plus, they're made with natural materials for a stunning look and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the Kakimori Urushi Pen Holder, a lovely example of traditional Japanese lacquerware. \u003cem\u003eUrushi\u003c\/em\u003e is the fine craft of applying lacquer in thin, repeated coats, to finish items intended for long and distinguished use. Through this process, the porous wood is thoroughly infused with \u003cem\u003eurushi \u003c\/em\u003elacquer, highlighting the grain and resulting in an elegant matte black finish. Japanese cherry is used for these holders, so the texture and feel are absolutely gorgeous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Kakimori dip pen holder is fitted with a Tachikawa universal nib mount. The Tachikawa mount is a favorite among pros who use ink, like our resident cartoonist Curt. Unlike the Western style dip pen mount with a large, open hole and metal prongs, the plastic press-to-fit Tachikawa mount is rustproof and harder to gum up with ink. It also holds the nib much more securely than metal nib mounts, which lose their tensile strength when used repeatedly.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note, a nib is not included. Use your Kakimori pen holder with all shapes and sizes of dip pen nibs, including the incredible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/kakimori-brass-nib\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKakimori Brass Nib\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/kakimori-stainless-steel-nib\"\u003eKakimori Stainless Nib\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/products\/kakimori-pen-nib\"\u003eKakimori Pen Nib\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade product is available to us in very limited quantities, so although we intend to stock it permanently, we will likely sell out between shipments from Japan. If it's not currently in stock, we recommend signing up for a restock notification by clicking the green \"Email When Available\" button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaged in a triangular Kakimori gift box. 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And the cap is marked with Teranishi's original \"Gold Star Guitar\" brand, which for unknown reasons features a guitar-strumming queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teranishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43010352546050,"sku":"4902071903739","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/products\/teranishi-nostalgic-honey-pow.jpg?v=1658352588"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2228\/7429\/collections\/free_wrap_2023_3_of_3_a59afab4-5ee2-4b6f-9615-96f60e6dfe9d.jpg?v=1731163028","url":"https:\/\/shop.stlartsupply.com\/en-au\/collections\/the-gift-list.oembed?page=19","provider":"St. Louis Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}