Bronze one pen rest on white background
Glossy navy blue one pen rest on white background
Black one pen rest with metallic splotches on white background
Bronze two pen rest on white background
Glossy navy blue two pen rest on white background
Black two pen rest with metallic splotches on white background
Two navy blue pen rests on white surface
Bottom of Hasami pen rests showing Kakimori inscription underneath against white surface
Set of four dip pens resting on Hasami pen rests on white background
Pen on black pen rest and ink bottle on a leather surface with a bottle cap
Fountain pen with wooden handle on a pen rest on a wooden surface with ink bottle and paper.

Hasami Pen Rest

$30.00
Kakimori

Inspired by the natural form of water droplets, the porcelain Hasami Pen Rest from Kakimori offers an elegant resting place for your dip pen. Available in three distinctive colors, its soft, sculpted contours gently cradle and hold your pen steady—so it always has a home on your desktop or studio table.

Designed in collaboration with Makoto Koizumi, the Hasami Pen Rest is crafted in the historic town of Hasami in Japan's Nagasaki prefecture—a region known for over 400 years of porcelain-making tradition. Drawing inspiration from the organic forms and quiet beauty of nature, Kakimori works with local potters and artisans to thoughtfully design and masterfully create each piece.

Kindei:  Golden granules mixed into this glaze create an elegant yet striking finish that complements any material and color. The unique and variable nature of pottery work is evident here with the finished coloring dictated by the position inside the kiln and revealed upon firing.

Ruri:  A traditional glaze that has been used in Arita and Hasami ware for centuries, this reddish brown glaze reacts with the heat of Kakimori's kiln Koushun-gama, resulting in a beautiful cobalt blue. The smooth gloss finish pairs perfectly with Kakimori's Pigment Ink bottles.

Yuteki:  Meaning “oil drops”, this glaze was named after its speckled appearance resembling oil splatters. The deep and lustrous black has a refined presence that elevates any space. Iron is sprayed over the glaze to create the surface pattern. The process is carried out by hand, and no two pieces are identical.

Take a step into Kakimori's production kiln in Mount Nakao. Then, read their companion piece that describes how this product was inspired by water droplets. 

Materials:  porcelain

Made by:  Kakimori

Made in:  Japan

Specifications:  

  • One Pen Rest measures 2" x 1.1" x 0.5"
  • Two Pen Rest measures 2.4" x 1" x 0.6"

Some variation in color and finish may occur. 

Further Reading:  Specializing in Japanese stationery and writing tools, Kakimori fosters a community for those who find pleasure in the simple act of writing. They celebrate and encourage self-expression through their thoughtfully made dip pens, inks, notebooks, and papers.

For more Japanese stationery and office supplies, explore our full selection of Kakimori products. 

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