Eboya Kyouka Nichibo Sunset Medium Fountain Pen
The Eboya Kyouka Nichibo Sunset Medium Fountain Pen combines Japanese craftsmanship with a traditional Onoto-inspired silhouette and warm marbled ebonite. Its clipless design, 142 mm closed length and 15 mm diameter give it balanced proportions for everyday writing. A 14K gold nib and international cartridge/converter filling system complete this distinctive writing instrument made in Tokyo.
Concept and Design
The name Kyouka (鏡花) comes from the Japanese expression Kyoukasuigetsu (鏡花水月), literally “the flower reflected in a mirror and the moon reflected on water”. It evokes a special beauty that can be seen and admired but cannot easily be grasped.
The Kyouka follows a traditional Onoto-inspired form. Its clipless construction preserves the continuity of the silhouette, while the characteristic grid-patterned relief adds texture and visual depth without concealing the natural beauty of the ebonite.
Nichibo (日暮) means “sunset” or “twilight”. Its orange and vermilion marbling appears over a black ebonite base, recalling the last warm light of the day against a darkening sky. Eboya also associates this colour with the evening scenery of Tokyo’s traditional neighbourhoods, including the Nippori area connected to the company’s history. The distribution of the marbling varies naturally, ensuring that no two pens are exactly alike.
Functionality and Filling System
The Kyouka Nichibo Sunset Medium is fitted with a 14K gold Bock No. 6 nib, providing smooth, controlled and balanced writing. Nib widths F, MF, M and B are available subject to stock.
It accepts international-standard cartridges and converters, including compatible Pelikan products. This dual filling system allows the writer to choose between the convenience of cartridges and the wider range of colours offered by bottled fountain pen inks.
Package Contents
• Eboya Kyouka Nichibo Sunset Medium fountain pen
• Standard international converter
• Complimentary ink bottle
• Paulownia wood presentation box (for Inktraveler, the standard cardboard packaging is replaced by this premium wooden case)
• Instructions and care card
(Photographs are for reference only. The position and intensity of the orange, vermilion and black marbling may vary because every ebonite body has its own individual pattern.)
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Eboya
- Model: Kyouka
- Finish: Nichibo Sunset
- Size: Medium
- Body and cap material: marbled ebonite by Nikko Ebonite Manufacturing
- Colour: orange and vermilion marbling over a black base
- Closed length: 142 mm
- Barrel diameter: 15 mm
- Cap diameter: 15 mm
- Nib: 14K gold Bock No. 6
- Nib widths: F, MF, M and B, subject to availability
- Filling system: international-standard cartridge or converter
- Design: clipless, with grid-patterned relief
- Made in Tokyo, Japan
Care and Maintenance
To preserve the colour and natural lustre of the ebonite, keep the pen away from prolonged direct sunlight and humidity. Store it in a dark, dry place and wipe its surface occasionally with a soft cloth. Flush the filling system thoroughly with water before changing inks or storing the pen for an extended period. Eboya advises against using pigment inks in its fountain pens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kyouka mean?
Kyouka comes from Kyoukasuigetsu, an expression referring to a flower reflected in a mirror and the moon reflected on water. It represents something special and beautiful that can be perceived but cannot easily be held.
What does Nichibo mean?
Nichibo means “sunset” or “twilight”. Its orange and vermilion marbling over a black base evokes the warm light visible at the end of the day.
Does the Kyouka Nichibo have a clip?
No. Its clipless design preserves the continuous outline of the traditional Onoto-inspired form and leaves more of the marbled ebonite visible.
Are all Kyouka Nichibo pens identical?
No. The marbled pattern varies throughout every ebonite rod, giving each finished pen its own individual appearance.
Which filling system does it use?
It accepts international-standard cartridges and converters. The supplied converter allows the pen to be filled directly from bottled ink.
Eboya History and Philosophy
Eboya is the fountain pen brand of Nikko Ebonite Manufacturing, founded in Tokyo in 1952 and recognised as Japan’s only specialised ebonite manufacturer. The company developed its own coloured and marbled ebonite in 2008 and began producing fountain pens under the Eboya name in 2009.
By producing both the ebonite and the finished writing instrument, Eboya can apply its knowledge of the material throughout the manufacturing process. The Kyouka Nichibo reflects this philosophy through its warm touch, individual marbling and carefully finished form.
“Like the final light of sunset reflected on water, every written word leaves a quiet and unrepeatable glow.”
