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I don't understand the relationship of "Space Man" brand. I did a little research and there's an interesting thread here, but of course the eBay auction originally referenced is long gone. However, I found this website in that thread:

 

http://www.amitynet.jp/index.html/manufacturers_id/38

 

This one kinda looks like the one in the video:

http://www.amitynet.jp/product_info.html//products_id/5276

 

 

And combined with this one:

http://www.amitynet.jp/product_info.html//products_id/5057

"One always looking for flaws leaves too little time for construction" ...

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Although I don't know much about "Space Man" brand, they're the very fountain pens Mr. Kato made. Thanks for your researching and sharing the informative websites to us.

 

P.S.

 

Mr. Kato passed away on January 23rd, 2010.

I feel deeply sorry for his loss...

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Thank you Kota for creating these videos.

 

It amazing to see the pen masters at work: the attention to detail and checking the pen from every angle to ensure it is smooth.. i can go on and on..

 

Thanks a lot for your hearty comment.

 

Sailor often offers a free service like this in cities across Japan. In this event, customers are allowed to bring "any quantities or brands" for the nib masters to adjust the nib. Mr. Kawaguchi and Mr. Nagahara are famous, has been conducting Pen Clinics across cities in Japan as well as throughout the world. They are the top two respected great legendary pen masters in Sailor.

 

 

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Sailor Pen Clinic （With English Subtitles）

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_4kQy1WaDA

 

 

Don't miss the next episode !

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Wow, they're all rare fountain pens!

In Japan, the pens he made have gone out of stock.

 

Thank you so much for the valuable link. :)

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Wow, they're all rare fountain pens!

In Japan, the pens he made have gone out of stock.

 

Thank you so much for the valuable link. :)

 

 

Hum...well, glad that I have a few in my collection.

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Thank you so much. I would be more than happy to be of service to you all.

 

"Daimaru Fujii Central" is a stationery store since 1892 which is a familiar spot to Fountain Pen Lovers in Hokkaido.

 

I've sen this youtube clip a few times and wow you Japanese know how to give excellent service, something is Australians need to inherit from you.

 

But I was quite surprised that at the end he choose a Pelikan, I would of thought been Japanese he would of chosen a Japanese pen, I suppose Pelikan fountain pens are quite liked in Japan.

 

 

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Fountain Pen Shop : Daimaru Fujii Central in Hokkaido, Japan

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gax64Flr0j0

 

Don't miss the next episode !

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Thank you for your interest in the video, Albinoni. In Japan, many fountain pen users tend to regard Pelikan (or Montblanc) as the best brand of all fountain pen brands idolatrously. But, when it comes to writing, I do personally feel and believe Sailor (or Pilot) a much comfortable writer. :)

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This is a really cool thread. I'm very impressed with the fountain pen tradition in japan and I'm just curious are there any women fountain pen masters out there?

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Thanks a lot for the comment, Mesu. Really glad to hear that.

In this shop, we Japanese can order our own customized fountain pens in our styles. :)

 

 

 

 

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This is a really cool thread. I'm very impressed with the fountain pen tradition in japan and I'm just curious are there any women fountain pen masters out there?

 

I know a woman who works for the fountain pen company to adjust nibs as a master. Some women engage in the manufacture of ebonite.

 

 

Nikko Ebonite Mfg. Co., Ltd.

 

http://www.nikkoebonite.com/english_site/index.html

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Awesome! :thumbup:

 

Your videos are always all worth watching for me as I'm interested in Japanese fountain pens very much.

(Esp, I like to use Platinum 3776 / President a lot.)

 

 

Looking forward to watching the next chapter enormously,

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