Platinum Hayakawa Mechanical Pencil 0.5 mm Limited Edition

Japan’s first mechanical pencil was invented in 1915 by Tokuji Hayakawa, the founder of Sharp Corporation. Using his knowledge and skills of a 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 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 Taisho era (1912-26). The masterpiece exudes the beauty of its novel design and timeless appeal, satisfying the sense of pride of the owner.

The product comes in a paulownia box exclusively produced for Hayawaka Mechanical Pencil. Airtight, mothproof and humidity-controlled paulownia wood boxes are suitable for long tern storage of writing instruments. Limited to 3000 pieces worldwide.