Boys, be ambitious! (少年よ大志を抱け Shōnen yo, taishi o idake)
Fine Writing International x Wagner Ebonite Pencket Fountain Pen: Sapporo Agricultural College (Limited Edition)
Released as a collaboration fountain pen between Fine Writing International of Taiwan and Wagner Pen Club in Japan, Sapporo Agricultural College (Limited Edition) fountain pen pays tribute to one of earliest American educators who helped the economic, educational and scientific development of Japan during the Meiji Restoration Era.
Prof. William Smith Clark
In 1876, Dr. William Smith Clark, an American professor and president of Massachusetts Agricultural College, arrived in Hokkaido. He came to help found the Sapporo Agricultural College, which later became Hokkaido University. He stayed in Japan for less than a year, but his influence lasted long after he left. He taught science, agriculture and independent thinking to a young group of Japanese students. When he departed in 1877, he is said to have turned on horseback and given them a short farewell: "Boys, be ambitious!" Those words are still a motto for generations of Japanese students today.
The Nib
The centerpiece of this limited edition is its custom-engraved 14K gold nib. It shows Dr. Clark the way Sapporo remembers him: standing tall on a pedestal in his long coat, right arm stretched out toward the horizon. The image recalls his famous bronze statue overlooking the city from Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill. Every time you uncap the pen, you see that as a reminder to look ahead and aim high.
Japanese Ebonite from Nikko
The body is turned from ebonite made by Nikko, Japan's only remaining ebonite manufacturer. Ebonite is hardened natural rubber that pen makers have trusted for more than a century. It feels warm in the hand, grips comfortably without slipping, and develops character with use, much like a good leather or wood.
This edition comes in a solid soft rosy beige, a quiet and earthy neutral tone like Hokkaido farmland in early spring.
The pen is adorned with the following gold accents, enhancing the sense of warmth and elegance:
- A polished, pill-shaped gold roll stop on the cap, a signature detail from the First Version of Pencket.
- A black-and-gold decorative center band that separates the section from the barrel.
- A gold nib that matches the warm tone of the ebonite
Caring for Your Ebonite Pen
Ebonite is a natural material, so it needs a little care. Long exposure to direct sunlight or UV light can slowly fade or oxidize the surface. Store the pen out of the sun when you're not using it, and clean it with lukewarm water only. Avoid alcohol and harsh chemicals. New ebonite may have a faint, natural rubber scent at first. This is normal and goes away over time.
About Pencket
The Pencket Series from Taiwanese brand, Fine Writing International, combines "pen" and "pocket" to term their latest, lightweight and pocket-sized fountain pen!
This pen is only 12.5cm long when capped, allowing you to easily carry it in any pocket or handbag. When using the pen, the cap can be posted onto the back to extend the pen, making the writing experience comfortable and suitable for anyone.
Each pen also comes with a short converter for easy ink refilling and features a large German-made #6 steel nib (available only in F and BB), which is seldom seen in pocket sized pens!
Packaged with: Plunger style mini-converter, Paper Pen Case.
| Pen Model | Fine Writing Int. Pencket |
| Body Color | Beige |
| Body Material | Ebonite |
| Nib Material | 14k Gold |
| Nib Color | Gold |
| Trim Color | N/A |
| Filling Mechanism | Cartridge, Converter |
| Compatible Inks | Bottled Inks, International Short Cartridge |
| Cap Type | Screw Cap |
| Packaged with | Pen Box, Converter |
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NOTE for deliveries to the USA:
For shipping to the USA, we use "Economic Tracked Shipping" (estimated delivery time: 10 - 16 business days, tax inclusive). This shipping option is carried out by a third-party agent and the last-mile delivery in the US would be carried by USPS or a local US courier. While this shipping option is inclusive of any US import tax, there is still a risk of arbitrary imposition of additional taxes or import duties on your shipment.
Note: By default on most orders, we use Hong Kong Post (Postal Service Company) to ship out international packages as an affordable service that typically does not incur extra fees at the border customs control. However, depending on your country of residence, some taxes may still be levied by the local customs, and you will be responsible for paying any assessed custom fees upon receipt.
How much is my shipping?
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For all other countries, the shipping rate is dependent on the order’s weight and will be calculated at checkout.
Which courier will my order be shipped through?
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For Taiwan, your orders will be shipped through SF Express or E-Express.
For all other countries, Standard Tracked Shipping is typically shipped through E-Express. Express Tracked Shipping is shipped through Speed Post.
When will my order arrive?
Standard Tracked Shipping: For Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, estimated delivery time is approximately 2-4 working days. For the rest of Asia, 2-7 working days. For the rest of the world, 7-14 working days.
Expedited Shipping: Within Asia, typically 2-4 days. For the rest of the world, around 3-5 days.
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Worldwide Shipping:
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Order Processing and Dispatch:
We typically dispatch orders within 24-48 hours of the time that your order was placed.
Shipping Location:
We are a retail shop in Hong Kong, and ship from our warehouse in Hong Kong.
Import Tax:
By default on most orders, we use Hong Kong Post or E-Express to ship out international packages as an affordable service that typically does not incur extra fees at the border customs control. However, depending on your country of residence, some taxes may still be levied by the local customs, and you will be responsible for paying any assessed custom fees upon receipt.
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