Kaimyo ? Everlasting Fountain Pen ? Weasel Hair ? Maintained ? Super Beautiful Item ? Ink Bonus ? Rare Silver

The Mannenhitsu (Fountain Pen Brush) by KAI-MEI is a brush pen (a fountain pen-style brush) highly regarded by calligraphy enthusiasts and stationery lovers, blending traditional Japanese writing culture with modern convenience.

KAI-MEI Co., Ltd. is a long-established ink manufacturer dating back to the Meiji era (the first company in Japan to develop liquid ink), and their ink technology is fully utilized in this Mannenhitsu.

Here's a clear summary of its features, appeal, and lineup.
4 Major Features of KAI-MEI's Mannenhitsu:

1. Authentic Tip Made with Real Animal Hair (e.g., Weasel Hair)
While many inexpensive brush pens use artificial nylon bristles, this KAI-MEI Mannenhitsu uses genuine weasel hair.
It offers excellent resilience (springiness), allowing for beautiful execution of strokes like tome (stopping), hane (flicking), and harai (sweeping).
Crafted by artisans, it provides an exquisite writing experience comparable to real calligraphy brushes.

2. Beautiful Ink Developed by a Long-Established Manufacturer
It uses KAI-MEI's proud, luxurious ink (or cartridge ink) (one cartridge is included as a gift).
It produces a deep, lustrous, pure black color without appearing thin, and once dry, it becomes water-resistant, making it ideal for Japanese paper and envelopes.
Additional ink cartridges can be purchased separately, and Platinum brand cartridges are also compatible.

3. Elegant Appearance (Barrel Design)
Unlike disposable plastic brush pens, it features a beautiful fountain pen-style barrel.
This silver body is a rare find these days and looks exceptionally smart when casually taken out in business settings or at celebratory occasions. Its lightweight material makes it easy to handle and stress-free to carry.

4. Long-Lasting Use with Cartridge System
When the ink runs out, you can use it semi-permanently by replacing the cartridge, just like a fountain pen. If the tip becomes damaged, you can also replace just the tip (replacement tip available).

Usage Advice (Maintenance)
Because it uses real animal hair (like weasel hair), the tip may harden or the ink may clog if left unused for a while. In such cases, detach the tip and gently wash it in lukewarm water to restore it.
This pen is an unparalleled companion for writing superior characters for various occasions, such as wedding and funeral reception books, thank-you notes, New Year's cards, or for daily sutra copying and beautiful handwriting practice. Furthermore, this silver-barreled Mannenhitsu is a rare item that KAI-MEI is no longer producing.