Taccia Kaku-tate Asagi Fountain Pen

Taccia Kaku-tate Asagi Fountain Pen

The Taccia Kaku-tate Asagi Fountain Pen blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with a contemporary geometric design. Its barrel and cap are crafted from twelve-sided ebonite, mathematically perfect, coated with multiple layers of Asagi blue urushi lacquer. Each lacquer-dry-polish cycle enhances the two-tone contrast, where the faces reveal a vibrant pale blue and the edges display a deeper hue, creating a harmonious interplay that highlights the pen’s fractal-based shape. The final polishing step delivers a clean, luminous finish, underscoring the manual artistry and quality of each piece.

Concept & Design

The design of the Taccia Kaku-tate Asagi celebrates mathematical perfection through its twelve-sided cylindrical body. Each side of ebonite is precisely turned to form a dodecagonal prism, which, once coated with layers of Asagi blue urushi lacquer, gains unique texture and depth. The successive lacquering, drying, and polishing cycles accentuate the contrast between the flat faces and the edges, showcasing a duality of tones that reflects both geometric precision and the warmth of natural lacquer. This manual process, combining tradition with modern techniques, endows the pen with a visual balance where craftsmanship is evident in every detail.

Functionality & Filling System

Equipped with a two-tone 14K gold nib, meticulously manufactured and tuned by Sailor in Japan, this pen delivers a smooth, consistent ink flow—ideal for daily writing, calligraphy, or quick sketches. Its filling system accommodates either a Sailor cartridge or converter, providing users with flexibility. The smooth, airtight threading allows the cap to be screwed and unscrewed in a single turn, achieving a perfect seal and ensuring the pen is instantly ready to write. With a body diameter of 13.8 mm and a total length of 150 mm, this 30 g pen strikes the ideal balance between portability and stability during extended writing sessions.

Brand History & Philosophy

Taccia is a Japanese brand of fountain pens, inks, and pen cases made with kimono fabrics. It was founded in 2003 by Shu-Jen Lin in California, with the original goal of offering pens crafted using Japanese decorative techniques—such as urushi lacquer, raden (mother-of-pearl), ebonite bodies, and minimalist designs—exclusively in the United States and Canada.

In 2011, the American division of the Japanese company Itoya acquired the brand and hired Shu-Jen Lin as Brand Manager of Itoya USA to ensure continuity in design and style.

On April 1, 2018, Taccia was acquired by the stationery firm Nakabayashi, founded in 1923 in Osaka. This acquisition continued the production of distinctly Japanese-inspired pieces and improved the quality of their nibs by relying exclusively on Sailor for manufacturing.

Attention to detail is evident in features such as the perfect cap seal thanks to an internal spring mechanism and the urushi lacquer applied to the grip sections. Pens are presented in refined cases to ensure protection and impeccable presentation.

Warranty

Taccia stands behind its products with a Limited Lifetime Mechanical Warranty for the original owner. This warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship for the life of the product. It does not cover damage resulting from user abuse, misuse, or any non-factory alterations.

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