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ARTEX x National Palace Museum Heart Sutra Calligraphy Rollerball Pen Gift Set - 2 Colors Available
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$2,900 TWD
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Product Description

This product's concept is derived from the National Palace Museum's collection
"Ming Dynasty Qiu Ying's Scroll of Tea Exchange and Wen Zhengming's Heart Sutra"

■ Product includes 1 Heart Sutra rollerball pen, 1 set of sutra-copying notebooks
■ Sutra-copying notebook set includes: 1 hardcover storage case, 1 authentic Heart Sutra calligraphy print, 10 sheets of sutra-copying paper
■ Retractable rollerball pen uses a German Schmidt black refill, ensuring smooth writing and easy replacement
■ Trace and copy Wen Zhengming's authentic calligraphy, calming your mind with pen and paper for a journey through time
■ 100% of the product and packaging are made in Taiwan, supporting excellent local Taiwanese craftsmanship
■ Includes original gift box and brand gift bag, making it a perfect gift

Design Notes


Taiwanese writing instrument brand ARTEX takes "ART Expression" and the diverse styles of art as its core brand design. In mid-2020, while exploring artistic lineages,
we encountered the "National Palace Museum," ready to ignite more wonderful artistic sparks!

The National Palace Museum houses the world's largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, with items spanning almost the entire five thousand years of Chinese history. It is considered one of the world's top five museums, alongside the Louvre in France, the British Museum in the UK, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the US, and the Hermitage Museum in Russia. ARTEX's brand value lies in its diverse stylistic expression, bringing art into everyday life; the existence of the National Palace Museum is to immerse the beauty of art into our lives.

COLLECTION AND DESIGN INTRODUCTION


"Ming Dynasty Qiu Ying's 'Changing Tea' and Wen Zhengming's 'Heart Sutra' Joined Scroll"

Jiajing 21st year of Emperor Shizong of Ming (1542 AD)

Qiu Ying, from Taicang, Jiangsu, was skilled at imitating ancient works, almost indistinguishable from the originals, and was one of the Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty.

Wen Zhengming was a famous calligrapher of the Ming Dynasty, whose regular script and running script were highly praised by later generations and are considered models of Ming Dynasty calligraphy.

This painting depicts Zhou Yushun of Kunshan asking Wen Zhengming to transcribe the Heart Sutra and Qiu Ying to complete the painting, portraying the scene of changing tea for Zhao Mengfu's Heart Sutra.

1. First, select key parts of the painting from the inside cover of the sutra-copying book.


2. The text on the sutra-copying pages and the etched Heart Sutra characters on the pen body are taken from Wen Zhengming's original Heart Sutra calligraphy.



"A JOURNEY OF SELF-CULTIVATION THROUGH ANCIENT AND MODERN TIMES"



Copying the Heart Sutra is both an advancement in writing skills and a spiritual retreat.

This gift set uses the authentic calligraphy of Ming Dynasty master calligrapher Wen Zhengming as a model for copying, perfectly combining traditional and modern sutra-copying art.

The product also includes a complete set of Heart Sutra pens and a sutra-copying book, allowing you to experience the calming power of ancient and modern blending in every stroke, feel the balance and stability of body and mind, and embark on a spiritual journey of self-cultivation.

 "IDEAL FOR GIFTING OR PERSONAL USE"


PRODUCT CONTENT INTRODUCTION
■ Product includes 1 Heart Sutra pen, 1 set of sutra-copying books, and comes in an exquisite gift box.
■ Sutra-copying book includes: 1 hardcover storage book, 1 authentic Heart Sutra artwork, 10 sheets of sutra-copying paper.

The pen comes in 2 colors and nib specifications to choose from, according to personal writing preferences:



This is for the rollerball pen gift set (available in 2 colors). If you need a fountain pen gift set, please visit the relevant product page.

1. Rollerball Pen Product Specifications

Material: Brass pen body combined with etching technology, followed by electroplating, baking paint... multiple complex processing steps.
Dimensions: Length 14 cm, Diameter 1.2 cm.
▇Refill: Uses German SCHMIDT high-quality long-lasting water-based black 0.6mm rollerball refill.

2. Sutra-Copying Book Product Specifications



Material: Hardcover storage book - Royal Dutch cloth mounted on gray board with black hot stamping, sutra-copying paper - 150lb selected white snow paper.
Dimensions: Hardcover storage book - closed dimensions 14.8x10.5x1.5cm, sutra-copying paper - unfolded whole sheet dimensions 18.5x13cm.

"CREATING A SMOOTH WRITING EXPERIENCE"

Whether it's a fountain pen or a rollerball pen, ARTEX uses world-renowned German Schmidt brand refills, known for their smooth ink flow and stable quality, suitable for daily writing.

Another great advantage of international standards is that you won't have trouble finding replacement refills, making them convenient to replace and universally compatible!

"APPRECIATING THE BEAUTY OF ETCHING CRAFTSMANSHIP"

The entire Heart Sutra inscribed on the pen body is cleverly presented using etching craftsmanship. Etching, as a precise technique, utilizes chemical reactions to engrave delicate text patterns on metal surfaces. The pen body is first covered with a corrosion-resistant protective layer, then the layout of the Heart Sutra text is created by carving. The exposed parts are then subjected to precise etching in an acidic solution. Through carefully controlled depths and details, each character is endowed with a three-dimensional and delicate texture, demonstrating the perfect fusion of craftsmanship and culture.


"TWIST-OFF CAP FOR A RITUALISTIC WRITING EXPERIENCE"

The twist-off cap, with its special spiral design, provides a buttery-smooth uncapping experience. You can even romantically view it as an elegant ritual of writing, guiding you into the world of writing through the twisting motion of opening and closing the cap.

►Should the cap be placed on the back of the pen while writing?  

When designing this pen, we considered that different users have different hand sizes and may have different needs regarding the balance of the writing experience. Here are our suggestions:

① For those with smaller hands: Remove the cap's weight while writing and write directly.

② For those with larger hands: Twist the cap back onto the pen body and write with it, increasing the pen's length for a more stable and comfortable writing experience.

Now, try out which writing style you prefer!


"ALL PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING ARE 100% MADE IN TAIWAN, SUPPORTING LOCAL TAIWANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP"

ARTEX inherits 30 years of design and OEM craftsmanship, working closely with various Taiwanese master craftsmen and factories. All products and packaging for this collection are completed in Taiwan, a joint effort by local Taiwanese artisans!




 

Product Specifications and Precautions

1. Ballpoint Pen Product Specifications
▇ Material: Brass pen body combined with etching technology, then processed through multiple complex procedures such as electroplating and baking paint.
▇ Dimensions: Length 14 cm, Diameter 1.2 cm
▇ Refill: German SCHMIDT high-quality, long-lasting 0.6mm black liquid ink rollerball refill

2. Sutra Copybook Product Specifications
▇ Material: Hardcover storage case - Royal Holland cloth-covered grey board with black hot stamping; Copying paper - 150gsm selected white snow paper
▇ Dimensions: Hardcover storage case - Closed dimensions 14.8 x 10.5 x 1.5 cm; Copying paper - Unfolded full sheet dimensions 18.5 x 13 cm

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