Needless to say, Mr. Sakai made pens in many shapes, some of which I have shown on these pages. However, balance models in a number of sizes and decorations were a very common canvas that came out of Sakai's lathe.
Four Ban-ei balance pens in four different sizes.
On the following pictures we see Sakai's prototypes and balance Ban-ei pens side by side. Do they share a common language?
On top, Ban-ei "nashi nuri" in size 5-bu. Bottom, Pilot's Sakai #3.
Pilot Custom 74, Yamada Seisakusho – Diamine Teal
Bruno Taut
March 21st 2024
Etiquetas: Pilot, Ban-ei, Sakai Eisuke
Bruno Taut
March 21st 2024
Etiquetas: Pilot, Ban-ei, Sakai Eisuke
4 comments:
They speak a common language. No doubt!
Very beautiful pieces all of them. Sleek and classy.
Very interesting information along the related posts. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks, Papish, for your continuous support.
I am happy to see I am not the only one to see those commonalities among those pens.
Thanks for your comments.
Cheers,
BT
How to find a 4 bu Ban-ei! Were they exported, or mainly for the domestic market?
Saltire,
Thanks again for your comment. Those Ban-ei were intended for the domestic market. Now, you can find some overseas, particularly in the US.
The Danitrio Ban-ei series had a similar sized balance pen in red urushi. That might be what you were looking for. You can see it in here: https://estilofilos.blogspot.com/2012/11/reissue.html
Cheers,
BT
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