Vintage Pen
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Estimated Shipping ScheduleOrders placed September 8 – October 5, 2026 → Shipping begins in early November 2026Orders placed October 6 – November 3, 2026 → Shipping begins in early December 2026Orders placed November 4 – November 30, 2026 → Shipping begins in early January 2027Orders placed December 1, 2026 – January 4, 2027 → Shipping begins in early February 2027Orders placed January 5 – February 1, 2027 → Shipping begins in early March 2027Orders placed February 2 – March 1, 2027 → Shipping begins in early April 2027All orders will be shipped in the order they are received.All dates and times are based on Japan Standard Time (JST).
Size：28.5×21cm
Pages：P256
All pages in Japanese
The Definitive Guide to Vintage Pens — The Second Luxury Edition Following The Nib Anthology
Explore the timeless world of vintage pens through more than 20 years of editorial archives from Shumi no Bungubako, Japan's leading magazine dedicated to fountain pens and fine writing instruments.
Since its launch in 2004, Shumi no Bungubako has worked with specialist pen dealers and collectors to explore the fascinating history and craftsmanship of vintage pens. This special volume brings together carefully selected articles from the magazine's extensive archive, including the popular series "The Allure of Vintage Pens," first published in 2008.
Spanning 256 pages, this book covers everything from the essential knowledge needed to purchase vintage pens to iconic models from renowned brands such as Montblanc, Pelikan, Parker, Sheaffer, and Pilot. It also explores the evolution of nib designs, filling mechanisms, and other distinctive features across different eras.
Discover rare and remarkable pens, including many models that are now difficult to find and rarely seen outside the pages of this book.
The volume also features a special introductory essay by Eizo Fujii of Euro Box, a renowned vintage fountain pen specialist in Tokyo's Ginza district. At the end of the book, Fujii takes a closer look at Pilot's exceptional "Kinshi-Temari Raden Maki-e Fountain Pen," offering further insight into this remarkable piece of Japanese craftsmanship, along with previously unpublished photographs.
Following The Nib Anthology, this is another essential collector's volume from Shumi no Bungubako—a celebration of the beauty, history, and enduring appeal of vintage fountain pens.
The Archives series
The Archives series gained popularity when it was published few years ago.
Reissue of the Archives series was long-waited by vintage fans all over the world.
We are pleased to announce the reissuing of the series.