At the intersection of science & art, Clarto reigns supreme as one of the most unique and luxurious brands for glass dip pens. It’s not just their beautifully intricate designs and amazing storytelling, either–this brand has a rich history that’s definitely worth learning about.
Why Clarto Glass Dip Pens Are Special
The story behind this brand is pretty unique!
Takeuchi Manufacturing began as an industrial endeavor in 1974 with the intent to construct innovative vials and glassware for scientific purposes. Hailing from Ryogoku—a town in Tokyo known around the world for sumo—their long-standing workshop produces carefully crafted handmade goods made from glass.
Nowadays, this brand is well-known for using their many years of experience to construct one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Writers, artists, and collectors will adore adding one of these pens to their fine writing collection—but they will appreciate the story behind it even more.
Popular Clarto Pen Series & Their Stories
Lavie Sumida River Dip Pen - Spring
Inspired by Sumida River in Spring, this delicate glass dip pen is a love story to the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms. 🌸
The tiny details on this pen are lovely! I can’t get enough of the gorgeous cherry blossom petals on the end of the barrel made of a slightly iridescent pink glass. Holding this pen is a real treat because the grooves along the pen imitate calm waves flowing through the river, almost as if you’re holding a moment in time.
Lavie Sumida River Dip Pen - Summer
Each year, Sumida River lights up on the last Saturday of July thanks to the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival. The Sumida River Summer glass dip pen celebrates the event and depicts fireworks rising from the waters below.🎇
Similar to the Sumida River Spring, the grooves and details in this pen make you feel as if you’ve captured this perfect moment on the water. The gorgeous deep blue gradient gives off a relaxing and nostalgic atmosphere.
Lavie Shirasu Dip Pen - Crab
The Lavie Shirasu is an ode to a classic Japanese delicacy. Once the annual fishing ban from January to March is lifted, fishermen flock to the sea to haul in and eat up hoards of this little adorable fish.
This pen body features a hollow liquid filled chamber which numerous white shirasu swim through as you write. The focal point is a quirky and bold crab who will follow the flow of the water. As the fish and crab make their way through the water from one end to the other, pleasant soft tapping sounds will carry.
Lavie Cat & Goldfish Glass Dip Pen - Black Cat
Just barely out of reach! 🐟🐈
This handmade pen features a hollow liquid filled chamber with a glass goldfish that swims through as you write. As they swim from side to side, you will hear a soft tapping sound. The cat appears to be endlessly trying to catch a tiny, iridescent glass fish that's always just a bit ahead.
It’s the little details that make this pen such a joy! From the never-ending chase to the tiny paw prints of iridescent glass on the backside of the pen, cat lovers will love this quirky piece of art.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the one-of-a-kind glass dip pens created by this brand, but we hope that this blog post gave you a look into what makes each of these pens (and the stories they tell) special!
If you are considering purchasing one of these pens and would like to support a small business, we would love it if you could take a look at our Clarto collection! We appreciate you taking the time to read this blog post and we hope that you learned something interesting about this very special company.
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