HIDA - Wood Pens -

Premium Wood Fountain Pen Ichii(Yew)

Model noTWM18200

The Japanese word for yew, ichii, means “first rank.” It is said that the Emporor once made ceremonial items from Hida yew, and was so pleased with them that he gave the wood the highest rank, sho-ichii. Today, the Hida mountains produce the most yew in Japan, a symbol of success and victory. Enjoy the smooth feel of this resilient wood that was once a favorite of Japan’s aristocracy.

• Length: 130 x 17mm diam
• Weight: 52g
• Dayacom metal nib and hardware
• Letter size: Medium
• Ink:European standard cartridge
• Dayacom converter for ink included with pen

Premium Wood Fountain Pen Yamazakura(Cherry)

Model noTWM18204

The cherry tree is one of Japan’s most iconic trees and can be found all over the country.

Cherry trees have all kinds of uses, as a material for building as well as for food. All parts of the cherry tree are put to good use in Japan, from its flowers, leaves, wood, and bark. Even small trimmings of cherry wood are not thrown away, as is the case with KOZO pens which are made from the trimmings of larger pieces of lumber.

Cherry is a great choice as a souvenir of Japan, but also as a gift for starting school or a new job, as cherry blossoms symbolize spring, new beginnings, and success.

Premium Wood Fountain Pen Kokutan(Ebony)

Model noTWM18205

Ebony, along with sandalwood and Siamese cassia, is known as one of the “three precious tropical woods,” or “karaki,” from the Tang Dynasty (China).

In Japan, ebony is used as a raw material for traditional crafts such as Buddhist altars and ceremonial objects. Many precious objects made of ebony are among the treasures of the Shosoin Repository in Nara.

Jet-black ebony, which has been over-forested in the past, is in danger of depletion. For this reason, KOZO’s only produces ebony pens in limited quantities.

• Length: 130 x 17mm diam
• Weight: 52g
• Dayacom metal nib and hardware
• Letter size: Medium
• Ink:European standard cartridge
• Dayacom converter for ink included with pen

Premium Wood Fountain Pen Kuri(Chesnut)

Model noTWM18206

Chestnut has a lustrous grain and is reasonably firm. It is highly moisture-resistant. After a few years of use, chestnut pens that were light grey will change to a slightly darker brown.

Chesunut seeds have been found at archeological sites in Japan dating back thousands of years and is a common ingredient in Japanese foods. Its wood is used in everything from construction materials to furniture, making it a very familiar tree in Japan. Due to its resistance to decay, it is considered a symbol of hard work and perseverance in Japan.

• Length: 130 x 17mm diam
• Weight: 52g
• Dayacom metal nib and hardware
• Letter size: Medium
• Ink:European standard cartridge
• Dayacom converter for ink included with pen

Premium Wood Fountain Pen Karin(Rosewood)

Model noTWM18301

Rosewood is a rare tree that grows wild in Okinawa’s Yaeyama Islands. It is reddish-brown with dark and light stripes. Rosewood is heavy, hard and solid to the touch.

Rosewood is called “karin” in Japanese. “Karin” shares the same pronunciation as the word for “not to borrow money,” so it is popular as a good-luck charm for business prosperity, meaning that money does not have to be borrowed, and is a great choice as a gift for someone starting a business.

• Length: 130 x 17mm diam
• Weight: 52g
• Dayacom metal nib and hardware
• Letter size: Medium
• Ink:European standard cartridge
• Dayacom converter for ink included with pen

Premium Wood Fountain Pen Yakusugi(Yakusugi Cedar)

Model noTWM18303

Yakusugi cedar grows on the island of Yakushima in southern Kyushu from which it takes its name.

Unlike most cedars, Yakusugi cedar is resinous and has a strong fragrance. Because it grows slowly, the tree’s annual rings are tight and the wood has a unique grain.

There are many cedars on Yakushima that have lived for thousands of years, like the famous “Jomon Cedar,” a tree said to be 4000 years old which has become a tourist attraction for the island.

For Japanese people, Yakusugi cedar is very symbolic so this pen is a popular choice.

• Length: 130 x 17mm diam
• Weight: 52g
• Dayacom metal nib and hardware
• Letter size: Medium
• Ink:European standard cartridge
• Dayacom converter for ink included with pen

Gifu Wood Ballpoint Pen Hinoki(Japanese cypress)

Model noTWD1700

This ballpoint pen is made from wood from Gifu Prefecture, where woodworking culture is the most developed in Japan.

Used in the construction of shrines, temples, bath houses, furniture, handicrafts, and more, the fragrance of hinoki instantly evokes memories of Japan. Hida hinoki is highly prized in Japan, as it is used in some of the country’s most famous cultural properties, such as Ise Jingu Shrine and Horyuji Temple.

Hinoki is highly resistant to moisture, and has a mid-range hardness and elasticity, which is the most balanced in the Kozo HIDA linup.

Because of its good resistance to moisture and water and its high preservation properties, it is used as a high-grade building material for temples and shrines, as well as being widely used for fittings and furniture materials.

• Length: 135 x 8mm
• Weight: 19g
• Oil-based ballpoint: 0.7mm
• Ballpoint pen refills: uni-ball SK-8 or CROSS 8514

Gifu Wood Ballpoint Pen Sugi(Cedar)

Model noTWD1700

This ballpoint pen is made from wood from Gifu Prefecture, where woodworking culture is the most developed in Japan.

Japanese cedar is the most commonly planted tree not only in the Hida region, but also throughout Japan, and has been a staple wood in Japanese woodcrafting culture since ancient times. It is a natural element in Japanese-style interiors, including flooring, fittings, and furniture.

Its hardness and elasticity are the softest of the Kozo HIDA lineup, and the changes that naturally occur with a soft wood, such as small scratches, are welcomed in Japan and enjoyed as part of its changing aesthetic.

• Length: 135 x 8mm
• Weight: 19g
• Oil-based ballpoint: 0.7mm
• Ballpoint pen refills: uni-ball SK-8 or CROSS 8514

Gifu Wood Ballpoint Pen Keyaki(Zelkova)

Model noTWD1700

This ballpoint pen is made from wood from Gifu Prefecture, where woodworking culture is the most developed in Japan.

Zelkova has been used by furniture makers in the Hida region since ancient times. It has excellent resistance to moisture and durability, but it is a very hard material, and takes a lot of time to dry and work with.

It is the hardest and least elastic of the Kozo HIDA lineup, and it is recommended for users who write with a firm grip.

Zelkova’s grain is well-defined. It is often used for the daikoku-bashira, or central pillar in traditional Japanese farmhouses. In Japan, the daikoku-bashira also refers to someone who is a “pillar of the family, community, or company”, making this zelkova HIDA pen a good gift for such a person.

• Length: 135 x 8mm
• Weight: 19g
• Oil-based ballpoint: 0.7mm
• Ballpoint pen refills: uni-ball SK-8 or CROSS 8514

Gifu Wood Ballpoint Pen Kuri(Chesnut)

Model noTWD1700

Chestnut has a lustrous grain and is reasonably firm. It is highly moisture-resistant. After a few years of use, chestnut pens that were light grey will change to a slightly darker brown.

Chesunut seeds have been found at archeological sites in Japan dating back thousands of years and is a common ingredient in Japanese foods. Its wood is used in everything from construction materials to furniture, making it a very familiar tree in Japan. Due to its resistance to decay, it is considered a symbol of hard work and perseverance in Japan.

• Length: 135 x 8mm
• Weight: 19g
• Oil-based ballpoint: 0.7mm
• Ballpoint pen refills: uni-ball SK-8 or CROSS 8514

Gifu Wood Ballpoint Pen Himeko-matsu(White Pine)

Model noTWD1700

This ballpoint pen is made from wood from Gifu Prefecture, where woodworking culture is the most developed in Japan.

Japanese white pine has a finer grain and is softer and gentler to the touch than other pine species such as red pine and black pine.

Although it grows wild in many places throughout Japan, it is considered a rare tree. It is familiar to the people of the Hida region though, and is often used in beams for houses in the area.

The hardness and elasticity of the wood is in the middle of the range of the Kozo HIDA lineup, and is recommended for users who are using wooden pens for the first time.

Generally, spruce is used around the world for the soundboards of violins and pianos. But Japanese white pine has a long history of use for instruments produced in Japan, making it a good choice for music lovers.

• Length: 135 x 8mm
• Weight: 19g
• Oil-based ballpoint: 0.7mm
• Ballpoint pen refills: uni-ball SK-8 or CROSS 8514

Gifu Wood Ballpoint Pen Tono Hinoki(Eastern Japanese cypress)

Model noTWD1701

This ballpoint pen is made from wood from Gifu Prefecture, where woodworking culture is the most developed in Japan.

Used in the architecture of shrines, temples, bathhouses, furniture and crafts, the scent of Japanese Cypress, or hinoki instantly evokes memories of Japan.
Hinoki is resistant to moisture and has a medium level of hardness and elasticity, making it the most well-balanced wood in the Kozo HIDA line-up.
In particular, hinoki from the ‘Tono’ Region in the eastern part of Gifu Prefecture, where only trees over 70 years old are felled and carefully selected for distribution on the log market, boasts high quality control!

• Length: 135 x 8mm
• Weight: 19g
• Oil-based ballpoint: 0.7mm
• Ballpoint pen refills: uni-ball SK-8 or CROSS 8514+AI46

Gifu Wood Ballpoint Pen Nagara Sugi(Nagara Cedar)

Model noTWD1701

This ballpoint pen is made from wood from Gifu Prefecture, where woodworking culture is the most developed in Japan.

Japanese cedar is the most commonly planted tree not only in the Hida region, but also throughout Japan, and has been a staple wood in Japanese woodcrafting culture since ancient times. It is a natural element in Japanese-style interiors, including flooring, fittings, and furniture.

In particular, Nagara cedar, which is abundant along the Nagara River which runs through the center of Gifu Prefecture, is considered the ideal cedar for crafts because, as the kanji characters imply, it also means ‘long and good cedar’ and has a uniform grain and a rich appearance.

• Length: 135 x 8mm
• Weight: 19g
• Oil-based ballpoint: 0.7mm
• Ballpoint pen refills: uni-ball SK-8 or CROSS 8514+AI47