Platinum Pen has released a reproduced version of Hayakawa Mechanical Pencil. Japan’s first mechanical pencil was invented in 1915 by Tokuji Hayakawa, the founder of Sharp Corporation. Using his knowledge and skills of decorative ornament metalworking, he has gained through apprenticeship at a dedicated shop from an early age, Tokuji produced 15 mechanical pencils embellished with elaborate decorations on the exterior.
Platinum Pen has replicated the Hayakawa Mechanical Pencil based on one of the original models, which are now preserved at Sharp Technology Innovation Museum in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture. While modern technology has been applied for the interior, including 0.5 mm lead and a new mechanism to advance the lead, delicate patterns are engraved one by one on the exterior of the barrel body with an engine turning technique to recreate the unique aesthetic of the original design. The weight, feel and design of the mechanical pencil inherit the essence of the Taisho Romanticism movement, which integrated Western art style with Japanese styles during the good old days of the Taisho era (1912-26). The masterpiece exudes the beauty of its novel design and timeless appeal, satisfying the sense of pride
of the owner.
Model No. M-15000 #9
Material Barrel : Silver plated on brass
Crown : Silver plated on brass
Clip : Silver plated on iron
Mechanism: Twist type
Size: 130.5mm x 8.3mm (max. diameter) 10.3mm
Average weight 24.1g
Limited to 3000pcs worldwide
