{"product_id":"boku-undo-natural-bamboo-dip-pen","title":"Boku-Undo Natural Bamboo Dip Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a bamboo dip pen, handcrafted by Boku-undo in Nara, Japan. No reservoir, no cartridge. You dip the tip in ink, write until it runs dry, and dip again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(18, 102, 56);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/komorebistationery.com\/collections\/japanese-glass-dip-pens\" title=\"Glass Dip Pen\" style=\"color: rgb(18, 102, 56);\"\u003eglass dip pens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with deep channels carved along the nib, this pen doesn't hold a lot of ink per dip. Bamboo carries ink on its surface rather than inside grooves, so you'll get a shorter run of writing each time. The line starts rich and gradually fades as the ink runs out, which gives your writing a natural variation in tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product photos walk you through the full process: dipping in blue ink and writing, re-dipping and writing again, rinsing the tip in water, then switching to a red-orange ink. You can see how much writing you get from each dip, how the line fades as the ink runs out, and how cleanly the color switches after rinsing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause bamboo is a natural material, it feels lighter and more organic in hand than glass or metal nibs. The lines have a soft, warm quality that works nicely in journals, hand-lettered headings, sketches, or mixed-media projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't meant to replace your everyday pen. It's more of a way to slow down, enjoy working with ink directly, and experience the simple combination of bamboo and ink that goes back centuries across East Asia. If you're into journaling or art projects and want something with a different feel, it's worth a try.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tip can be trimmed with a craft knife to adjust the line width to your preference. Each pen is handmade from natural bamboo, so expect slight variations in shape and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 7.1\" × 0.4\" (18.0 cm × 1.0 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.2 oz (6 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip Size: Customizable (trim the tip with a craft knife to your preferred width)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bamboo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand:  Boku-undo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eAs each pen is handmade using natural bamboo, slight variations in color and pattern are natural and unique to every piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Boku-undo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ink became a hobby, it was essential infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 7th-century Japan, Buddhist monks in Nara needed ink to copy sutras. Thousands of pages, by hand, with precision. Nara became the center of Japan's ink-making tradition not by accident, but because it had to. That craft took root, and it never left. Today, over 90% of Japan's traditional ink is still made in Nara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoku-undo was founded in 1805 in that same city. Starting as a small shop called Gobotoh, they have spent over two centuries doing one thing: making ink well. They handle every step in-house, from raw materials to distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat kind of continuity is rare. Of the 38 ink makers operating in the Edo era, only 13 survived the Meiji Restoration. Boku-undo is one of them. What kept them going wasn't nostalgia. It was constant research into soot composition, glue chemistry, and pigment dispersion, with the same rigor you'd find in any modern materials lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir lineup reflects that range: solid sumi ink sticks, liquid inks, gansai watercolor sets, and handcrafted bamboo pens. All of it built on the same craft that started in 1805.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Komorebi Stationery, we carry Boku-undo because we believe the best tools have a reason behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakasan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51707969208603,"sku":"28615","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/0333\/2635\/files\/boku-undo-natural-bamboo-dip-pen-komorebi-stationery-1.jpg?v=1773401261","url":"https:\/\/komorebistationery.com\/products\/boku-undo-natural-bamboo-dip-pen","provider":"Komorebi Stationery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}