Kuretake Fountain Brush Pen Yume Ginga Deer Antler / Kuretake

Kuretake is a Japanese manufacturer of calligraphy and writing instruments, founded in 1902 in Nara as a producer of traditional sumi ink. Utilizing its ink-making expertise, the company developed products such as liquid ink, brush pens, and markers. It holds a top-class share of the brush pen market in Japan. Today, centered on the value of handwriting, Kuretake has expanded into the art and craft field as well as overseas markets.    Kuretake’s Mannen Mouhitsu fountain brush pen series transforms the expressive qualities of traditional brush writing into an everyday writing instrument.
While preserving the variation and rhythm unique to brush lettering, the cartridge ink system and replaceable brush tip allow users to enjoy a stable, consistent writing experience over time.

“Yume Ginga” is an authentic fountain brush pen featuring a tip made from natural weasel hair, known for its flexibility and ability to create expressive line variation.
The barrel incorporates urushi lacquer, natural materials, and Makie decoration, giving the pen the presence of a craft piece while remaining a practical writing tool. It is also suitable as a gift.

The “Deer Antler” model draws inspiration from Nara’s cultural heritage, where deer have long been regarded as sacred messengers, and features a barrel made from natural deer antler.
Its ivory-based tones blended with soft browns create the unique coloration only natural materials can offer, bringing a sense of calm and a distinct presence.
Each pen has its own individual character, allowing users to experience a sense of Japanese culture and storytelling.

Features

- Uses replaceable ink cartridges.
- Includes 3 spare black water-based pigment ink cartridges, 1 replacement brush tip (fine type), and 1 replacement hard tip.
- One spare ink cartridge provides an approximate writing distance of 50–100 meters.
- Compatible replacement tips are available in three types: fine brush type, medium brush type, and hard type.

Important Notes

- Keep out of reach of small children. 
- Do not use for purposes other than writing, 
- Always close the cap tightly after use. 
- Repeatedly removing and reinserting a used ink cartridge or subjecting it to strong impact may cause ink leakage. 
- Ink stains on clothing may not be removable; handle with care. 
- Do not store in direct sunlight or high-temperature locations. 
- When writing, do not post the cap on the end of the barrel; this allows for a more comfortable brush writing feel. 
- If the brush tip dries out and ink flow becomes poor, remove the cartridge and soak the tip section (nib unit) in water or lukewarm water, changing the water several times until the ink color fades. After rinsing, thoroughly remove moisture from inside the tip.
- Use only the recommended ink. Other inks may cause clogging or poor ink flow.

137 × Diameter 15mm (excluding clip)
Box: 155 × 37 × 207mm

22g

Body & cap: Deer antler
End cap: PMMA (acrylic resin)
Clip: Steel (carbon steel)
Grip section (nib base): PP (polypropylene)
Nib: Natural hair (weasel hair)
Ink: Water-based pigment ink