History of BUNGUBOX Original Fountain Pen

History of BUNGUBOX Original Fountain Pen

We would like to introduce a number of original fountain pens that Bungubox has released to date.

Happy Yellow Fountain Pen - [April 2010] JPY 22,000

“The Yellow Fountain Pen of Happiness” marked the release of BUNGUBOX’s very first original fountain pen. It was created from store manager Kaoru’s heartfelt wish to give such a pen to her late mother.

Based on the Sailor 1911 Standard, the cap ring was engraved with the message “I wish you a lot of happiness.”

The fountain pen was presented as a three-piece set with the original miniature picture book The Story of Bungufox and the original bottled ink “Happiness.” The set was limited to 30.

Dandyism × FDM - [October 2010] JPY 35,200

Following the release of the "Dandyism" bottled ink in May of the same year, BUNGUBOX launched the "Dandyism x FDM" fountain pen.

This pen was a deep green, inspired by the color of the ink. It's based on the Sailor Professional Gear model, with a special feature: the "FDM" nib. This stands for "Fude De Mannen" ("Fountain Pen as a Brush") and is a unique 21k gold nib from Sailor, designed to create a variety of line widths depending on the writing angle, similar to a brush.

These were a limited edition of only 30 pens.

Woman - [October 2010] JPY 33,000

Around the same time as the release of the "Dandyism x FDM," BUNGUBOX announced the "WOMAN" fountain pen. It features a reddish-purple body inspired by the original bottled ink, "La'mant."

This pen holds a sincere wish: for women to shine even brighter! Furthermore, a portion of the proceeds from its sales was donated to a Pink Ribbon organization.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Pink Gold model, it was a limited edition of 30 pens.

First Love - [June 2012] JPY 121,000

This fountain pen was conceived to hold BUNGUBOX's most popular and beautiful blue ink, "Hatsukoi" (First Love).

The blue stripes were commissioned to Takuya Hino, a Maki-e artisan from Wajima. He meticulously inlaid gradient blue lacquer, stripe by stripe, into the ribbed barrel. Applying multiple coats and polishing it to perfection, the result is a true masterpiece.

The cap ring is engraved with the French phrase "Premier amour" (First Love).

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Gathered model, it was a strictly limited edition of only 20 pens.

Another First Love - [June 2012] JPY 19,800

This fountain pen features the same translucent white barrel as the "First Love" pen, with the finial adorned in a matching Raden (mother-of-pearl) ivy leaf motif.

Offered at an accessible price point, it sold out almost instantly. The cap ring is elegantly engraved with the same message found on the "Happy Yellow Fountain Pen": "I wish you a lot of happiness."

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim model, it was a limited edition of 45 pens.

Norwegian Wood - [October 2012] JPY 41,800

This fountain pen was created specifically for the original ink, "Norwegian Wood."

The deep, translucent green barrel features fine, sparkling glitter, evoking the image of a Norwegian forest in summer. In contrast, the gunmetal nib and cap ring conjure the atmosphere of a frozen winter forest.

The barrel is beautifully blind-engraved with the words "Norwegian wood" in an elegant calligraphy font.

Based on the Sailor 1911 Realo model, it was a limited edition of 50 pens.

Shandy Gaff - [December 2012] JPY 14,520

A "Shandy Gaff" is a cocktail made by mixing beer with ginger ale. BUNGUBOX recreated this image in the pen's barrel color, producing two versions: gold trim and silver trim.

Released in the lead-up to Christmas, they sold out almost instantly. The cap ring is elegantly engraved with the same message featured on the "Happy Yellow Fountain Pen": "I wish you a lot of happiness."

Based on the Sailor 1911 Standard model, this was a limited edition of 25 pens for each 

Canneberge - [March 2013] JPY 30,800

This fountain pen features a beautifully sparkling barrel, matching the color of the original ink, "The Clown's Tears."

"Canneberge" is the French word for cranberry. Cranberries are known to be a favorite fruit of cranes, which are a traditional symbol of good fortune in Japan. This auspicious connection makes the pen perfect for celebrating special occasions.

The barrel is elegantly blind-engraved with the name "Canneberge" in a beautiful calligraphy font.

Based on the Sailor 1911 Large model, the initial release was a limited edition of 35 pens.

Kurogaki (Black Persimmon) - [April 2013] JPY 132,000

This was BUNGUBOX’s first original fountain pen featuring a luxury wooden barrel.

Exuding elegance and a profound presence, every single pen boasts a completely unique wood grain pattern, making it a highly coveted piece.

Based on the Sailor 1911 Large model, the initial release was strictly limited to 18 pens.

Ebon (Ebony) - [June 2013] JPY 110,000

Following the "Kurogaki," this was BUNGUBOX's second luxury wooden fountain pen.

Just like the Kurogaki, it is based on the Sailor 1911 Large model.

The initial release was limited to only 15 pens.

Soleil - [November 2013] JPY 41,800

This yellow fountain pen, named after the sun, was created specifically for the original ink, "Soleil."

The barrel is elegantly blind-engraved with the word "Soleil" in a beautiful calligraphy font.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Realo model, the initial release was limited to 50 pens.

Capless Decimo "Thé" - [April 2014] JPY 23,100

This retractable fountain pen marked BUNGUBOX’s first collaboration with Pilot.

Tea is one of Shizuoka Prefecture’s most celebrated agricultural products. The barrel was inspired by the contrast of green and shadow across the tea fields during Hachijuhachiya, the traditional 88th night of spring.

The clip is engraved with “thé,” the French word for tea.

Based on the Pilot Capless Decimo, this special edition was limited to 100 pens.

Norwegian Wood 2014 - [August 2014] JPY 35,200

This fountain pen was created as a slightly modified version of the highly acclaimed “Norwegian Wood,” originally released in 2012.

The ink-filling system was changed from a piston-filling system to a cartridge/converter system. The new edition was warmly welcomed by customers who had missed the opportunity to purchase the original 2012 release.

Based on the Sailor 1911 Large, this edition was limited to 35 pens.

Piano Mahogany - [September 2014] JPY 203,500

Born from a three-year dream to create a fountain pen that embodies Hamamatsu, the City of Musical Instruments, this remarkable pen finally brought that vision to life.

True to its name, it transforms the image of a mahogany piano into a fountain pen, becoming, in a sense, a portable mahogany piano. Its gleaming barrel features a high-gloss piano finish, while the cap ring is engraved with a piano keyboard motif. Even the cap threads were specially crafted.

Sharing the same form as the Sailor Professional Gear Micarta, this exceptionally rare fountain pen was unlike any other. Limited to 20 pens.

Sapphire - [December 2014] JPY 19,800

A beautiful blue fountain pen shimmering with glitter and filled with distinctive BUNGUBOX details throughout.

Based on the Pilot Custom Heritage 91, this edition was limited to 100 pens. Its barrel featured a completely original glittering blue color created exclusively for this model.

The 14K rhodium-finished nib was available exclusively in FM and engraved with the BUNGUBOX logo.

Canneberge 2015 - [April 2015] JPY 33,000

Originally released in the spring of 2013, “Canneberge” returned in 2015 with new pink gold trim.

Based on the Sailor 1911 Large model, this was a limited edition of 38 pens.

Di Moda - [July 2015] Fountain Pen JPY 82,500 / Ballpoint Pen JPY 44,000 / Set JPY 126,500

“Di moda” marked BUNGUBOX’s first collaboration with the Italian company DELTA.

The name “Di moda” conveys the idea of being skillful at mixing and matching outfits. With a reddish-purple accent set against its deep green barrel, this stylish, unisex pen brings that concept to life.

Based on the DELTA Dolcevita Slim, the collection was limited to 50 fountain pens and 50 ballpoint pens, each individually numbered.

The Witch - [August 2015] JPY 22,000

This popular fountain pen recreated the color of “The ink of witch,” one of BUNGUBOX’s most beloved original inks, on its barrel.

The barrel appeared reddish-purple yet almost black. The finial featured Raden (mother-of-pearl) work inspired by a witch’s hat, while the cap ring was engraved with the incantation “Hocus pocus Hocus pocus.”

A true “witch’s fountain pen,” it sold out almost immediately after its release. Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this edition was limited to 100 pens.

Capless Fountain Pen "Energeia" - [November 2015] JPY 23,100

The second BUNGUBOX original Capless is a fountain pen brimming with energy, featuring beautiful orange marbling set off by striking gold trim.

“Energeia” is a Greek word from which the familiar term “energy” is derived. Energy can mean the capacity to do work, the willpower and vitality to accomplish something, or the power held within the body as a source of activity.

This fountain pen is so full of power that simply holding it will fill you with energy.

Based on the Pilot Capless, this edition was limited to 100 pens.

Love Pink - [March 2016] JPY 22,000

This fountain pen brings the image of the original bottled ink “SWEET LOVE PINK” to life.

The cute, sweet pink barrel shimmers beautifully with glitter, while black IP finishes on the clip, cap ring, and nib provide a deliberate contrast. The gunmetal trim adds a striking edge to the sweetness, and the cap ring is engraved with the message, “I wish you a lot of happiness!”

The finial of each pen features a clover, a symbol of happiness, individually crafted from cut blue-green abalone shell. Each piece was affixed with lacquer, surrounded with additional layers of lacquer, and carefully polished to reveal the Raden clover design in a togidashi maki-e finish.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this edition was limited to 100 pens.

Energeia Theros - [May 2016] JPY 23,100

The third BUNGUBOX original Capless Decimo is a beautiful fountain pen brimming with the energy of summer.

Named “energeia theros,” it is the silver-trim version of “energeia.” The silver clip is engraved with the name “energeia.”

Simply holding this pen fills you with energy, while every word it brings to life on the page is imbued with power.

This edition was limited to 100 pens.

Karin - [July 2016] JPY 77,000

This was BUNGUBOX’s first wooden-barrel fountain pen since the release of “Piano Mahogany” in 2014.

Based on the Sailor 1911 Large, this edition was limited to just 15 pens.

The cap featured the same special threading design used for Sailor’s 80th Anniversary fountain pen.

The Witch Second - [October 2016] JPY 30,800

This was the second edition of “The Witch,” a fountain pen that brought to life the image of “The ink of Witch,” one of BUNGUBOX’s most popular original inks.

The main differences from the first edition were its larger size and the Raden (mother-of-pearl) work on the finial. The cap ring was now engraved with “Hocus Pocus” three times, an English equivalent of the Japanese magic phrase “chichin puipui,” giving the witch’s power an extra boost.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear, this edition was limited to 100 pens.

Holy Night - [November 2016] JPY 22,000

 

This fountain pen brings the image of the original ink “Holy Night” to life.

Created in an original resin color that recreates the ink’s deep shade, its blue barrel appears almost black. Countless specks of fine glitter are elegantly scattered across the barrel like stars in a sacred night sky.

The nib, clip, and cap ring are all finished in black IP, further deepening the impression of the night sky. The cap ring is engraved with the message “ Silent Night Holy Night from BB.”

The finial features a snowflake rendered in platinum maki-e, with star-like Raden (mother-of-pearl) shimmering at its center.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this edition was limited to 200 pens.

Bon Voyage BB - [December 2016] JPY 21,100

The fourth BUNGUBOX original Capless Decimo, “Bon Voyage BB,” was created in two versions: one with gold trim and the other with silver trim.

“Bon Voyage” is a French expression used to wish someone a wonderful journey, while “BB” is a play on BUNGUBOX and BABY.

The barrel evokes a view from high in the sky, with the ocean glimpsed through gaps in the clouds. Clouds float above a beautiful sea rendered in varying shades of blue, while the color of the BUNGUBOX logo resembles a tiny piece of land below.

Each version was limited to 100 pens.

Ebisu Fountain Pen - [February 2017] JPY 38,500

This commemorative fountain pen was created to celebrate BUNGUBOX’s 5th anniversary, carrying the wish that BUNGUBOX would continue to be a store cherished by everyone for many years to come.

The pen was designed as a celebratory pairing with the auspicious original ink “Yebisu.” Its barrel was crafted from slightly translucent golden resin, while the cap ring was engraved with the commemorative inscription:

“BUNGUBOX 5TH ANNIVERSARY YEBIS”

The finial featured an uchide no kozuchi, a traditional Japanese lucky mallet, with the wish that the dreams of its owner would come true. The limited number of 105 pens also held a special meaning: five for the anniversary, plus the hope that BUNGUBOX would continue for another 100 years.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear, this edition was limited to 105 pens.

June Bride Something Blue - [June 2017] JPY 11,770

“June Bride Something Blue,” one of BUNGUBOX’s most popular original inks, was brought to life as a KAWECO AL Sport fountain pen.

This captivating pen featured a beautiful Oryan Blue barrel, complemented by the words “June Bride Something Blue” printed in white on the cap. It was available in two versions, one with gold trim and the other with silver trim.

This marked KAWECO’s first collaboration with a Japanese partner.

Milky Way - [August 2017] JPY 23,100
Vega & Altair - [August 2017] JPY 24,200

The once-a-year romance of the galaxy was brought to life through two fountain pens: “Milky Way” and “Vega & Altair.”

“Milky Way” featured a shimmering, milky-white barrel adorned with Wajima maki-e and Raden (mother-of-pearl), evoking a luminous band of stars.

“Vega & Altair” featured Raden at opposite ends of the pen, representing the two stars. The finial evoked Vega, the Weaver Star, while the end of the barrel evoked Altair, the Cowherd Star.

This series also marked the debut of BUNGUBOX’s original nib engraving, “Ink tells more.”

Based on the Sailor 1911 Standard, each design was limited to 100 pens.

Norwegian Wood Nouveau - [October 2017] JPY 23,100

That beautiful green fountain pen returned once again. Originally released in 2012 and 2014 to great acclaim, it featured a semi-transparent green barrel that shimmered with fine glitter. The black nib and clip gave the pen an even more refined appearance.

Based on the compact Sailor Professional Gear Slim, the pen featured a nib with BUNGUBOX’s original engraving and a Wajima maki-e leaf on the finial, making it truly worthy of the name “Nouveau,” meaning “new.”

Canneberge Nouveau - [November 2017] JPY 22,000

This was the second edition of “The Witch,” a fountain pen that brought to life the image of “The ink of Witch,” one of BUNGUBOX’s most popular original inks.

The main differences from the first edition were its larger size and the Raden (mother-of-pearl) work on the finial. The cap ring was now engraved with “Hocus Pocus” three times, an English equivalent of the Japanese magic phrase “chichin puipui,” giving the witch’s power an extra boost.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear, this edition was limited to 100 pens.

Tokyo Metro 90th Anniversary - Ginza Line - [January 2018] JPY 55,000

This fountain pen was created to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo Metro. Its colors were specified by Tokyo Metro, and the Sailor Professional Gear Realo was selected as the base model because its ink window resembles the window of a train car.

The barrel recreates the yellow body color of the historic Ginza Line 1000 series from the early days of the railway. The chocolate-brown color of the train’s roof appears only on the top of the cap, while the finial features Wajima Raden maki-e inspired by the single headlight of the original 1000 series.

The cap ring is engraved with “TOKYO METRO 90TH ANIVV. GINZA LINE,” and the nib bears the laser-engraved inscription “TOKYO METRO 90TH.”

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Realo, this edition was limited to 90 pens.

This fountain pen was produced under license from Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.

Sweet Love Pink 2018 - [February 2018] JPY 23,100

This fountain pen was an updated version of the Spring 2016 model inspired by the original ink “SWEET LOVE PINK.”

Its cute, sweet pink barrel shimmered beautifully with glitter, deliberately contrasted with cool black IP trim. The cap ring was engraved with “SWEET LOVE PINK 2018.”

The finial featured a heart-shaped piece of cut blue-green abalone shell, with a golden arrow rendered in maki-e to create the impression of an arrow piercing the heart.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this edition was limited to 100 pens.

Tsuyuhikari - [May 2018] JPY 35,648

This fountain pen was inspired by the original ink “Tsuyuhikari.”

Its barrel was crafted from translucent green resin, while the cap and section featured green resin elegantly infused with gold glitter.

The clear resin finial was adorned with a tea leaf rendered in Wajima maki-e and Raden (mother-of-pearl), completing an elegant fountain pen that beautifully expressed the image of “Tsuyuhikari.”

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear.

Fujiyama Blue - [June 2018] JPY 41,800

This commemorative fountain pen was created to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Mt. Fuji’s registration as a World Cultural Heritage site.

Its barrel was crafted from original resin designed to recreate the color of the original ink “FUJIYAMA BLUE.” The finial featured a Mt. Fuji motif in shimmering Raden (mother-of-pearl), set against platinum lacquerwork.

The chrome-colored section created a low center of gravity, helping to reduce fatigue during extended writing sessions. Its color also paired beautifully with the silver trim of the nib, clip, and cap ring.

The pen was presented in a paulownia wood box branded with the BUNGUBOX logo.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear.

Mandarin Orangette - [September 2018] JPY 27,500

“Orangette” is the French name for a confection originating in France, made by coating candied citrus peel in chocolate.

This fountain pen captures the deliciously charming character of the confection through a barrel inspired by the colors of two original inks: “Mandarin,” the English name for “Fresh Mandarin,” and “Valentine’s Chocobrown.”

The finial features Wajima Raden maki-e inspired by a sliced orangette. The orange flesh is rendered in shimmering Raden (mother-of-pearl), while the peel and other details are skillfully depicted in maki-e.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this edition was limited to 150 pens.

Witch the Third - [November 2018] JPY 42,900

“Witch the Third” marked the final chapter of the Witch fountain pen series.

Inspired by “The ink of Witch,” one of BUNGUBOX’s most popular original inks, this model was created based on the Sailor 1911 Realo.

As a symbol of the Witch series, the finial featured a witch’s hat crafted from cut blue-green abalone shell and rendered in maki-e within purple lacquer. The cap ring was engraved with “Hocus Pocus,” the English equivalent of the Japanese magic phrase “chichin puipui.”

Black IP plating on the nib and cap ring gave the pen a refined, gender-neutral finish.

Based on the Sailor 1911 Realo, this final edition was limited to 100 pens.

Holy Night 2018 - [December 2018] JPY 37,400

Originally released in 2016 and sold out almost immediately, “Holy Night” returned with a fresh new look.

The 21K black IP nib and the cap ring both featured BUNGUBOX’s original inscription, “Ink tells more.”

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear, this edition was limited to 100 pens.

Ice Blue - [January 2019] JPY 19,800

This marked BUNGUBOX’s first collaboration with the American fountain pen manufacturer Franklin-Christoph.

The pen featured a beautiful translucent barrel with an icy blue tint. In addition to accepting cartridges and converters, it could also be eyedropper-filled.

This edition was limited to 50 pens.

Magnolia - [February 2019] JPY 26,950

The magnolia is known by various names, reflecting its resemblance to familiar flowers such as orchids, lotuses, and lilies.

Its familiar appeal and noble presence in full bloom were expressed through a reddish-purple section and barrel, a milky-white cap, and a magnolia flower depicted in maki-e on the finial.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this edition was limited to 100 pens. As a standalone BUNGUBOX release, it was the final original fountain pen of the Heisei era.

Zodiac Series - [April 2019] JPY 20,350

Produced by stationery writer Ken Takeda, this series featured monthly releases based on a single theme over 12 consecutive months.

Each zodiac sign was represented by a model based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim Mini, with each edition limited to 100 pens.

The finial and nib featured the symbol of the corresponding zodiac sign, while the cap ring was engraved with celestial motifs.

Imperial Purple - [June 2019] JPY 36,300

This fountain pen was created to commemorate the beginning of Japan’s new era, Reiwa.

Based on the Sailor 1911 Large, it featured the Japanese characters “皇紫,” meaning “imperial purple,” on the nib, while the new era name was engraved on the cap ring.

This edition was limited to 88 pens, each bearing a serial number.

Kabukimono - [June 2019] JPY 71,500

This fountain pen was created in collaboration with Eboya by Nikko Ebonite, Japan’s only ebonite manufacturer.

It was imbued with the wish that it would remain in constant use, like the joshikimaku curtain of Kabuki theater. The distinctive appearance of the joshikimaku was beautifully expressed through layered ebonite.

The pen was based on Nikko Ebonite’s Hakobune L Size and featured a 14K gold nib made by the German company BOCK.

Hello San Francisco - [September 2019] JPY 25,300

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this pen was created to commemorate BUNGUBOX’s appearance as an exhibitor at the San Francisco Pen Show held that summer.

Its barrel color was inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge, an iconic symbol of San Francisco. The included converter also featured the Golden Gate Bridge depicted in Wajima maki-e.

Magic of Alice - [October 2019] Price Unavailable

Created to coincide with the Tokyo International Pen Show 2019, this fountain pen was based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim.

Its light blue cap and glittering white barrel were inspired by the costume from “Alice in Wonderland.”

Limited to 100 pens, it sold out immediately, as did the original ink “Tears of Alice,” which was released alongside it.

Holy Night the Third - [December 2019] JPY 42,900

This was the third fountain pen in the “Holy Night” series.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Realo, it featured a platinum snowflake depicted in Raden maki-e against midnight blue on the finial.

This edition was limited to 100 pens.

Norwegian Wood by Franklin-Christoph & BB - [December 2019] With clip JPY 25,300~ / Without clip JPY 24,200~

This was the second fountain pen created in collaboration with Franklin-Christoph.

Inspired by the original ink “Norwegian Forest,” it featured a dark green barrel accented with red.

This edition was limited to 50 pens in total: 25 with a clip and 25 without.

With clip: JPY 25,300–26,400
Without clip: JPY 24,200–24,300

BUNGUBOX 8th Anniversary - 4B - [January 2020] JPY 96,800

This fountain pen was inspired by a Japanese wordplay connecting the bee depicted on the original ink “4B” with BUNGUBOX’s eighth anniversary: both “bee” and “eight” are pronounced hachi in Japanese.

Its transparent ribbed barrel was finished with repeated coats of navy lacquer, creating a striped pattern.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Gathered, this edition was limited to 88 pens.

Sweet Love Pink 2020 - [March 2020] JPY 29,700

The third release following “LOVE PINK” and “Sweet Love Pink 2018” was distinguished by its most striking feature: a smiling Joker depicted in maki-e on the finial.

The combination of pink and black IP gave the pen a look that was both cool and cute.

The pen was based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim.

Fujiyama Blue 2020 - [May 2020] JPY 41,800

Following the success of the original FUJIYAMA BLUE released in June 2018, this new version was created with newly redesigned packaging and new Raden maki-e work on the finial.

It was also warmly received and sold out. This edition was limited to 100 pens.

Sanctuary Blue - [August 2020] JPY 42,900

Inspired by an ink exclusive to BUNGUBOX’s Hamamatsu main store, this fountain pen was based on the Sailor Professional Gear.

It featured a glittering transparent blue cap, a transparent green barrel, and gold trim. The nib was engraved with the BUNGUBOX logo, while the cap ring bore an engraved sea turtle motif.

A baby loggerhead sea turtle was depicted in iridescent Raden on the finial. This edition was limited to 100 pens.

Omotesando Blue - [August 2020] JPY 38,500

Inspired by an ink exclusive to BUNGUBOX’s Omotesando store, this fountain pen was based on the Sailor Professional Gear and limited to 100 pens.

Accented with silver trim, it featured a lapis lazuli blue cap and barrel with fine glitter, complemented by a green section and end of the barrel, also with fine glitter.

A single zelkova leaf was laser-engraved on the transparent finial.

Mangata - [September 2020] EF~B JPY 63,800 / Z·MS JPY 66,000

MANGATA is a distinctive Swedish word describing a path of moonlight reflected on the surface of the water. Legend has it that, on the night of a full moon, a wish entrusted to the MANGATA will be granted by the full moon.

Created during the COVID-19 era, this fountain pen embodied the hope that, as the entire world faced the same hardship, people everywhere would entrust their wishes to the MANGATA from wherever they were.

Based on the Sailor 1911 Large, the pen featured a full moon rendered in togidashi using pure silver on the finial. A “path of moonlight” was depicted with pieces of Raden scattered across waves drawn in colored lacquer, with the silver grip section connecting the design in a single, straight line.

The nib was engraved with a full moon, while the cap ring bore the inscription “Mangata” together with motifs representing the phases of the moon. This edition was limited to 100 pens.

Twinkle Stardust - [November 2020] EF~B JPY 46,200 / Z·MS JPY 48,400

Created to commemorate the Tokyo International Pen Show 2020, this fountain pen was conceived as “a small universe you can carry with you.”

Colorful glitter scattered across its dark navy barrel evoked stars shimmering throughout the galaxy. On the finial, a Raden “*” (asterisk) gleamed as a symbol of a star.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Mini, this edition was limited to 100 pens.

Matador Red - [December 2020] EF~B JPY 52,800 / Z·MS JPY 55,000

This fountain pen was inspired by the valiant figure of a bullfighter facing a challenge head-on, embodying the bullfighter’s fiery spirit, courage, and passion.

The 21K gold nib was engraved with an estoc, or sword, while the cap ring bore an engraved fleur-de-lis. On the finial, a matador’s hat, known as a montera, was depicted in Raden.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear, the pen featured a brass section with a black IP finish, giving it a low center of gravity. This edition was limited to 100 pens.

Dandelion - [March 2021] JPY 28,600~

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this original fountain pen was inspired by the recurring cycle of a dandelion’s life.

The section and barrel, made of fresh green resin, represented its leaves and stem, while a charming yellow flower bloomed on the cap.

Completing the cycle, dandelion seeds were depicted in Wajima Raden on the finial and laser-engraved on the nib.

Fujiyama Blue 2021 - Golden Clouds and Red Mount Fuji - [April 2021] JPY 41,800~

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear, this fountain pen featured “Red Fuji,” a rare and auspicious sight, depicted in Raden maki-e on the finial.

Its low-center-of-gravity design also reflected careful attention to the writing experience.

Twinkle Milky Way - [June 2021] JPY 46,750~

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Mini, this fountain pen was inspired by the “Milky Way,” a river of stars shimmering across the night sky.

Its milky-white resin barrel was scattered with colorful glitter, while the trim featured an elegant, understated IP gold finish.

On the finial, a Raden asterisk symbolized a star, its brilliance shifting with the viewing angle.

Alice in Wonderland (Red/Black, White/Blue) - [June 2021] JPY 4,400 each

Based on the Sailor Compass, this fountain pen featured motifs from “Alice in Wonderland,” together with the BUNGUBOX logo, scattered across its transparent barrel.

The design brought the familiar world of Alice to life.

Magic of Alice 2021 - [July 2021] Price Unavailable

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this pen marked the return of “Magic of Alice,” originally created to commemorate the Tokyo International Pen Show 2019 and brought back after selling out to great acclaim.

Its light blue cap and glittering white barrel were inspired by Alice’s outfit, while the IP gold-plated metal parts evoked her blonde hair.

The nib was engraved with a door key, while the cap ring bore the inscription “Magic of Alice” together with playing card suits. On the finial, a beautiful geometric pattern reminiscent of a design seen through a kaleidoscope was rendered in maki-e and Raden.

White Magnolia 2021 - [September 2021] JPY 26,950~

This fountain pen was inspired by the hakumokuren, or white magnolia, said to be the oldest flowering tree on Earth and known for its upward-facing blossoms.

It was based on “Magnolia – 木蘭-,” released in 2019. On the finial, a white magnolia blooming against a blue sky was depicted in Raden maki-e.

Super Nova - [November 2021] JPY 55,550~

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Realo, this original fountain pen was created to commemorate the Tokyo International Pen Show 2021.

With “the cosmos” as its theme, the pen captured the glittering particles and powerful energy released at the moment of a supernova explosion.

Its custom transparent resin was infused with glitter in six colors, while all the metal parts were finished in black IP.

Holy Night 2021 - [December 2021] JPY 51,700~

This original fountain pen was inspired by the original ink “Holy Night,” a blue so deep that it appeared almost black.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear, this 2021 model was the fourth release in the series. Snowflake motifs were featured in the nib engraving and the Raden work on the finial.

The pen also featured a black brass section, giving it a low center of gravity.

BUNGUBOX 10th Anniversary - Mikkabi Mikan (Wase) - [February 2022] JPY 48,400~

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim Mini, this fountain pen was created to commemorate BUNGUBOX’s 10th anniversary. Its motif was wase mikan, early-ripening mandarin oranges shipped only from November to December each year.

The special cardboard packaging featuring the familiar Mikkabi Mikan logo was also warmly received. An additional production run was released in June, accompanied by newly redesigned white packaging.

BUNGUBOX 10th Anniversary - Mandarin Orange Tea - [February 2022] JPY 198,000

Created to commemorate BUNGUBOX’s 10th anniversary, this was the first BUNGUBOX original fountain pen based on the Sailor King of Pen.

It featured a 21K two-tone Naginata-togi nib and an ebonite barrel finished in mikancha-colored urushi. On the finial, a mandarin blossom was depicted in Raden work.

Tipsy Mood - [April 2022] JPY 37,400~

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this fountain pen featured a barrel color inspired by the original ink “Sakanamachi Horoyoi,” accented with gold glitter. The clip and cap ring were finished in lustrous pink gold.

The nib featured a tokkuri sake flask and an ochoko sake cup, while cherry blossoms were depicted in Raden maki-e on the finial.

Magic of Alice - Small World - [June 2022] JPY 46,200~

Inspired by Alice becoming small after drinking a magic potion, this original fountain pen was created as a mini-sized version of “Magic of Alice,” which had been based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim.

This miniature version was based on the low-center-of-gravity Sailor Professional Gear Slim Mini.

Platinum Preppy - Blue Bird - [September 2022] Price Unavailable

Created for an event held at Keio Department Store in September 2022, this fountain pen was based on the Platinum Preppy.

It was printed with blue birds symbolizing happiness, charming birdcages, and other motifs.

BUNGUBOX 10th Anniversary Custom 823 - Fujiyama Blue - [September 2022] Price Unavailable

Based on the Pilot Custom 823, this fountain pen featured the BUNGUBOX logo engraved on the nib, while the cap ring bore an engraving of the majestic figure of Mount Fuji together with the inscription “FUJIYAMA BLUE.”

Its plunger filling mechanism allowed it to hold a generous ink capacity of approximately 1.5 ml.

Cinderella's Slipper - [October 2022] JPY 57,200

Based on the Sailor 1911 Realo, this fountain pen was created without a cap ring to emphasize its transparency.

Inspired by Cinderella’s glass slipper, it featured a translucent green-blue cap and a transparent barrel, both infused with glitter.

A Cinderella castle gleamed in Raden on the finial, surrounded by transparent resin infused with silver glitter.

Platinum Preppy - Cocktail Bar - [October 2022] JPY 900

Created to coincide with the Tokyo International Pen Show 2022, this fountain pen was based on the Platinum Preppy.

It featured a colorful cocktail bar design printed on the pen.

The Witch 2022 - [November 2022] Price Unavailable

Based on the piston-filling Sailor Professional Gear Realo, this fountain pen featured all-black metal parts.

A witch’s hat was depicted in Raden maki-e on the finial, while a “cat with a quill pen” motif was laser-engraved on the nib.

Following its favorable reception, an additional production run was scheduled for release in March 2023.

SCHONDSGN × BUNGUBOX Pocket 6 "Magic Hour" - [November 2022] JPY 48,400

Like the original pigment inks “MAGIC HOUR” (Eternal First Love, Eternal Sunset, and Eternal Musical Score), released in the fall of 2011, this original fountain pen was made in the USA and inspired by the ever-changing colors of the sky.

It featured a faceted aluminum construction, created by individually engraving each pattern into the aluminum after its initial finish had been applied.

Holy Night 2022 KOP - [December 2022] JPY 132,000

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear King of Pen, this was the fifth fountain pen in the “Holy Night” series, inspired by the original ink “Holy Night,” a blue so deep that it appeared almost black.

The pen retained the beautiful barrel with its fine, shimmering glitter, while the snowflake depicted in Raden maki-e on the finial was enlarged to give the design an even stronger presence.

Snow White - [March 2023] JPY 42,000~

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim Mini, this fountain pen featured a cap inspired by Snow White, paired with a milky-white barrel.

The cap ring bore the inscription “SNOW WHITE” together with an engraved apple, while another apple was depicted in maki-e and Raden on the finial.

Fujiyama Blue Realo - [July 2023] JPY 48,000~

Inspired by “FUJIYAMA BLUE,” this fountain pen was created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Mount Fuji’s inscription as a World Cultural Heritage site.

It was based on the Sailor Professional Gear Realo and featured a brass section.

Cinderella's Slipper - Profit Jr. - [October 2023] Price Unavailable

Based on the Sailor Compass, this was the next limited-edition model following “Alice in Wonderland,” released in June 2021.

The pen was printed with motifs from the story of Cinderella.

BUNGUBOX × Kaweco - The Little Witch AL Sport - [September 2023] Price Unavailable

Set against the backdrop of Walpurgis Night, a German festival of witches, “The Little Witch” was a BUNGUBOX original fountain pen inspired by the pen of a “little witch” tasked with memorizing 7,892 spells.

Made by the German company Kaweco, the pen drew inspiration from the popular ink “The ink of Witch.” Its purple body, so deep that it appeared almost jet black, was paired with black IP on the nib and finial, giving the pen a look that was both cool and cute.

It came in a limited-edition tin case.

The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter - Princess Kaguya - [October 2023] JPY 42,000~

Based on the low-center-of-gravity version of the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this fountain pen featured an apricot-colored barrel inspired by Princess Kaguya’s robe of feathers.

The cap ring bore the inscription “Kaguyahime returns to the moon,” while the finial depicted clouds trailing around the moon on the fifteenth night in Wajima maki-e and Raden.

Norwegian Wood Realo - [March 2024] JPY 58,000~

Inspired by the deep green of a Norwegian forest in the depths of a freezing winter, this fountain pen returned after 12 years.

It was based on the low-center-of-gravity version of the Sailor 1911 Realo and featured an 18K gold nib that was highly regarded among fountain pen enthusiasts.

Kacho Fugetsu (Flower) - Estie BUNGUBOX × Esterbrook - [May 2024] JPY 30,000~

Based on Esterbrook’s popular “Estie” model, this special fountain pen explored kachō fūgetsu, a theme reflecting the Japanese appreciation of nature’s beauty, with particular focus on the elegance of “flowers.”

The beauty of Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms heralding the arrival of spring was depicted across the entire barrel, while cherry blossom patterns were also scattered across the converter.

The nib was laser-engraved with the Japanese character “花” (hana, meaning “flower”), giving the design both splendor and originality.

Thumbelina - [April 2024] JPY 43,000~

With a thumb as its motif, this charming fountain pen was based on the low-center-of-gravity version of the Sailor Professional Gear Slim Mini and finished in a size that was truly reminiscent of a thumb.

The random flow of its color-shifting pearlescent resin created a marbled pattern reminiscent of the delicate veining of flower petals.

Fujiyama Blue KOP - [June 2024] JPY 130,000~

Inspired by the sacred Mount Fuji, this fountain pen captured the mountain in a deep yet translucent blue.

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear King of Pen, it featured a Mount Fuji motif rendered in Raden on the finial.

The flexibility and softness of its generously sized nib were truly worthy of the name “King of Pen.”

Silver Lining - [August 2024] JPY 52,000~

Kinka - Kotonoha (Leaves of Words) - [September 2024] JPY 30,000~

Tipsy Mood Realo - [November 2024] JPY 63,000~

Inspired by the original ink “Sakanamachi Horoyoi,” this fountain pen featured a translucent, soft hazy purple accented with gold glitter, which shimmered beautifully against the barrel.

The clip and cap ring were finished in lustrous pink gold. A tokkuri sake flask, an ochoko sake cup, and several flower petals were depicted on the nib, while a single cherry blossom bloomed with quiet dignity in Raden maki-e on the finial.

Holy Night Professional Gear Realo - [December 2024] JPY 63,000~

Never Enough Love Pink Professional Gear Realo - [February 2025] JPY 74,000~

This one-of-a-kind vivid pink fountain pen was created for those who could never get enough pink.

Inspired by the original ink “Love Pink,” it featured a heart-shaped Raden maki-e design with fluttering wings on the finial. The silver glitter in the barrel created a beautiful contrast with the black IP-finished metal parts.

Frozen Mandarin Orange - BUNGUBOX × Franklin-Christoph - [March 2025] JPY 35,000~

This fountain pen was inspired by a frozen mandarin lightly frosted on the surface, yet intensely cold, juicy, and sweet within.

The first fountain pen design created in collaboration with Franklin-Christoph, it supported cartridges and converters and could also be eyedropper-filled by placing ink directly into the barrel.

On the finial, the flesh of a sliced mandarin was depicted in Raden maki-e.

The Mini Witch Professional Gear Slim Mini - [April 2025] JPY 44,000~

The Sailor-based Witch fountain pen series was extremely popular, and this model marked the Witch fountain pen’s first appearance in a mini size.

Its barrel reproduced the color of the original ink “The ink of Witch,” a reddish-purple so deep that it appeared almost black.

The finial featured Raden work inspired by a witch’s hat, while the cap ring bore the inscription “Hocus pocus Hocus pocus,” the English equivalent of the Japanese magic phrase “chichin puipui.”

Something Blue Professional Gear Slim - [June 2025] JPY 43,000~

Based on the Sailor Professional Gear Slim, this fountain pen was inspired by the beautiful, translucent blue of the “June Bride Something Blue” ink, derived from its Bleu Orient color.

“Something Blue” is one of the “Something Four,” a group of items said to bring happiness to a bride when worn at her wedding.

A four-leaf clover, a symbol of good luck, gleamed on the finial, while the nib featured a ladybug, said to bring happiness.

Hatsukoi (First Love) Professional Gear Steel Nib - [July 2025] JPY 30,800~

Named “Hatsukoi,” meaning “first love,” this fountain pen was among the first releases of a new Professional Gear-based model with a steel nib, launched ahead of Sailor’s own release.

The nib featured iridosmine tipping, which was hand-finished by skilled craftspeople to produce an exceptionally smooth writing experience.

Its barrel was made from sparkling, translucent blue resin in the color of first love. A single wild rose, or noibara, was laser-engraved on the nib, while ivy leaves formed from fine pieces of Raden shimmered on the finial.

Kacho Fugetsu (Bird) - Estie BUNGUBOX × Esterbrook - [August 2025] JPY 63,800~