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A Brief Introduction To The Morita Fountain Pen Shop In Osaka, Japan

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I hope this isn't against any rules, but I had the opportunity to spend some time getting to know the owner of this "famous" little fountain pen shop in Osaka a few weeks ago and I thought the FPN community would be interested to learn some more about this man and his store that provide some unique offerings.

 

http://inklode.com/2014/09/26/morita-fountain-pen-shop/

 

http://inklode.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/MoritaPenShop_002.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VpyoV2A.jpg

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I think you should add that Mr. Morita do not accept credit cards in his shop, but only cash.

Is a nice shop, but the first time I went there, I have not been able to buy any pens, because of that.........

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Thanks all. I'm glad you guys enjoyed it! I hope that I can make this a whole series on my blog eventually with pen shops from all over the world.

 

I think you should add that Mr. Morita do not accept credit cards in his shop, but only cash.
Is a nice shop, but the first time I went there, I have not been able to buy any pens, because of that.........

 

Is this still true today? I know he accepts credit cars on his website, so I think he may have begun accepting credit cards recently. I'll have to look into this more.

http://i.imgur.com/VpyoV2A.jpg

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excellent re port thanks :thumbup:

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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I'll be heading down to Osaka and Kyoto, and I'm thinking of visiting Morita pen shop or Nagasawa. Does Morita have any vintage japanese pens?

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Is this still true today? I know he accepts credit cars on his website, so I think he may have begun accepting credit cards recently. I'll have to look into this more.

In January 2015, the last time i visited the shop, he did not accepted any credit card.

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I'll be heading down to Osaka and Kyoto, and I'm thinking of visiting Morita pen shop or Nagasawa. Does Morita have any vintage japanese pens?

I have not seen any vintage fp in his shop.

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I have not seen any vintage fp in his shop.

Thanks for that! Seeing that you were there not too long ago, do you still remember what lines of pens does he have? Are his prices for japanese pens lower than the usual street price? Thanks!

 

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nope he sells modern pens but he does have exclusives from sailor
about his price he sells at Japan SRP which with the exchange rate is reasonably already cheap
so if you still want to own a pro gear mini he has the only pen of this series left that exclusive to him...
http://www.morita.ne.jp/
you can check his e-shop for more info then go to his shop once your in Osaka

Store Exclusive Sailor Inks click here this has been my "personal obligation/service"
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Thanks for that! Seeing that you were there not too long ago, do you still remember what lines of pens does he have? Are his prices for japanese pens lower than the usual street price? Thanks!

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He has allmost all the japanese pens, and a very large choice of western pens.

 

Prices are around 5% or sometime also 10% lower than prices of main shops like Itoya or like those of dept store.

 

He has this line of pastel blue sailor with silvered metal part, made in exclusivity for his shop. The color is very nice.

 

Consider also that Mr. Morita speak very little english, and his shop is really very small.....!

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nope he sells modern pens but he does have exclusives from sailor

about his price he sells at Japan SRP which with the exchange rate is reasonably already cheap

so if you still want to own a pro gear mini he has the only pen of this series left that exclusive to him...

http://www.morita.ne.jp/

you can check his e-shop for more info then go to his shop once your in Osaka

 

Thanks! Came across that pen while researching. Looks gorgeous, but I'm afraid it won't be suitable for me in school.

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He has allmost all the japanese pens, and a very large choice of western pens.

 

Prices are around 5% or sometime also 10% lower than prices of main shops like Itoya or like those of dept store.

 

He has this line of pastel blue sailor with silvered metal part, made in exclusivity for his shop. The color is very nice.

 

Consider also that Mr. Morita speak very little english, and his shop is really very small.....!

 

Ah I see thanks for that info. I think I may pop down for a look!

 

Arieut

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