This is a handcrafted, thick-bodied wooden ballpoint pen made from Yakusugi (Yakushima cedar) wood. Each pen is carefully carved by Fumi Pen & Tomo Pen Kobo, bringing out the unique fragrance and beautiful wood grain of Yakusugi to the fullest. Approximately 14cm long and about 18mm in diameter, this pen has a stable, thick body. It uses Mitsubishi SN80 New Liner refills, and commercially available refills can also be used. Suitable for everyday use and as a gift. There may be small scratches on the surface from the manufacturing process, but they blend in with the wood grain pattern and can be enjoyed as a natural texture. Please understand this as a unique characteristic of a one-of-a-kind item. ⸻ Features of Yakusugi Yakusugi is a mystical cedar tree that grows naturally on Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture and is over 1,000 years old. It contains a high oil content, giving it a pleasant fragrance and excellent insect repellent and preservative properties. The annual rings are dense, and the wood grain changes from golden to reddish-brown. It is characterized by its increasing depth and luster with use, allowing you to enjoy the aging process. It has long been revered as a "tree where gods reside" and is used in crafts and temple and shrine architecture. ⸻ Wood Words The wood words of Yakusugi are "longevity, prosperity, and peace." It is a symbol of a life that has spanned over a thousand years and is said to bestow "calmness," "enduring strength," and "quiet happiness" upon those who possess it. ⸻ This pen harmonizes the patterns drawn by nature with the warmth of handcraftsmanship. Enjoy a high-quality time, healed by the scent of wood and the writing comfort. Recommended as a gift or a reward for yourself.