HIDA - Wood Pens -

Ichii(Yew)

Model noTWM8200

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

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

Kuri(Chesnut)

Model noTWM18206

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

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

Hinoki(Japanese cypress)

Model noTWM18206

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

Sugi(Cedar)

Model noTWD1700-2

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

Keyaki(Zelkova)

Model noTWD1700-3

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

Himeko-matsu(White Pine)

Model noTWD1700-5

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