4677 Rare Tsuchida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smooth Fine Semi Flexible FIVE STAR Nib. Mint and Boxed.

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4677 Rare Tsucida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smoot
  • 4677 Rare Tsucida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smoot
  • 4677 Rare Tsucida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smoot
  • 4677 Rare Tsucida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smoot
  • 4677 Rare Tsucida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smoot
  • 4677 Rare Tsucida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smoot
  • 4677 Rare Tsucida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smoot
  • 4677 Rare Tsucida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smoot
  • 4677 Rare Tsucida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smoot
  • 4677 Rare Tsucida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smoot

  • 4677 Rare Tsuchida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Black Urushi. Smooth Fine Semi Flexible FIVE STAR Nib. Mint and Boxed.

  • £995.00

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Summary; 

  • Make and Model: Tsuchida Ban-ei Oversize Fountain pen.
  • Origin: The pen was made in Japan around 1960.
  • Finish: Black Urushi with gold filled trim.
  • Overall Length: 142mm. 
  • Filling Type: Eye Dropper with Shut-off device.
  • Nib: 14ct, Fine Semi Flex, No.50.
  • Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description;

This is a very large and beautiful fountain pen. It was made in Japan around 1960 by Tsuchida, the renowned Japanese pen manufacturers.

The pen is a handmade Ban-ei finished in the beautiful Black Urushi which is made up of an ebonite base with many layers of Urushi lacquer burnished and built up over time to produce a stunning deep finish.

The pen is a Japanese style eyedropper filler. The pen will be supplied with an eye dropper syringe. It is also fitted with the Japanese style ink shut off device. The shut off device has been full serviced with new seals fitted.

The pen is fitted with a wonderful large No.50 14ct Fine flex nib which is described as "Wet and Bouncy". The nib was made by the legendary Kabutogi Ginjiro.

The pen is in excellent condition, the lacquer is faultless, and the gold plate is very good.

The Warranty (In Japanese but a translation is provided in the photographs) tells us the names of the skilled workers involved in the making of this pen. The most important one is the Pen Nib maker, Kabutogi Ginjiro, the legendary craftsman responsible for the best nibs to come out of Japan. Sadly, Ginjiro died in 1997 but he left behind a legacy that has continued through his son Kabutogi Jr.

Modern Ban-ei eyedroppers are relatively common but vintage pens like this model are incredibly rare to find in this condition.

Condition:  Grade A

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