4773 Rare Tsuchida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Bronze Urushi. Smooth Fine Flexible FIVE STAR Nib.

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4773 Rare Tsuchida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Bronze Urushi. Smo
  • 4773 Rare Tsuchida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Bronze Urushi. Smo
  • 4773 Rare Tsuchida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Bronze Urushi. Smo
  • 4773 Rare Tsuchida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Bronze Urushi. Smo
  • 4773 Rare Tsuchida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Bronze Urushi. Smo
  • 4773 Rare Tsuchida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Bronze Urushi. Smo
  • 4773 Rare Tsuchida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Bronze Urushi. Smo

  • 4773 Rare Tsuchida Ban-ei Balance Oversize Eyedropper in Bronze Urushi. Smooth Fine Flexible FIVE STAR Nib.

  • From £275.00
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Summary; 

  • Make and Model: Tsuchida Ban-ei Oversize Fountain pen.
  • Origin: The pen was made in Japan around 1960.
  • Finish: Bronze Urushi with gold filled trim.
  • Overall Length: 144mm. 
  • Filling Type: Eye Dropper with Shut-off device.
  • Nib: 14ct, Fine Flex,
  • Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

Description;

This is a very large and beautiful fountain pen. It was made in Japan around 1960 by Tsuchida, the renowned Japanese pen manufacturers.

The pen is a handmade Ban-ei finished in the beautiful Bronze Urushi which is made up of an ebonite base with many layers of Urushi lacquer burnished and built up over time to produce a stunning deep finish.

The pen is a Japanese style eyedropper filler. The pen will be supplied with an eye dropper syringe. It is also fitted with the Japanese style ink shut off device. The shut off device has been full serviced with new seals fitted.

The pen is fitted with a wonderful large 14ct Fine flex nib which is described as "Wet and Bouncy". The nib was made by the legendary Kabutogi Ginjiro and his initials are stamped on it..

The pen is in "OK" condition, there are several areas where the lacquer has worn through, see the photos. The gold plate is good with no brassing.

Modern Ban-ei eyedroppers are relatively common but vintage pens like this model are hard to find. The wear to the lacquer has been taken into account with the price.

Condition:  Grade A

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