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ARTEX x The Forbidden City Heart Sutra Calligraphy Pen Gift Set - 2 colors available
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$3,200 TWD
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Product Description

This product's inspiration comes from the National Palace Museum's collection
"Ming Dynasty Qiu Ying's Tea Appreciation Painting x Wen Zhengming's Heart Sutra Calligraphy Scroll"

■ Product includes 1 Heart Sutra fountain pen, 1 set of sutra copying paper
■ Sutra copying paper set includes: 1 hardcover storage case, 1 original Heart Sutra calligraphy print, 10 sheets of sutra copying paper
■ Rotary cap fountain pen, features a German Schmidt F nib for smooth writing, includes black ink cartridge and converter
■ Copy Wen Zhengming's original calligraphy, take a journey through time and space with pen and paper
■ Product and packaging are 100% made in Taiwan, supporting local Taiwanese craftsmanship
■ Comes with original gift box and brand gift bag, perfect for gifting

Design Notes

Taiwanese writing instrument brand ARTEX takes "ART Expression" as the core of its brand design, showcasing diverse artistic styles. In mid-2020, on our journey of exploring artistic veins,
we encountered the "National Palace Museum," ready to ignite more beautiful sparks of art!

The National Palace Museum houses the largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures in the world, with its collection spanning nearly the entire five-thousand-year history of China. It is listed among 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 State Hermitage Museum in Russia. ARTEX's brand value lies in its extremely diverse stylistic expression, allowing art to begin with life; the existence of the National Palace Museum is to immerse the beauty of art into our daily lives.

COLLECTION AND DESIGN INTRODUCTION

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

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

Qiu Ying, from Taicang, Jiangsu, was skilled at copying ancient works, almost to perfection, and was one of the Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty.

Wen Zhengming, a renowned calligrapher of the Ming Dynasty, whose regular script and running script were highly esteemed by later generations, is considered one of the exemplars of Ming Dynasty calligraphy.

This painting depicts Zhou Yushun of Kunshan asking Wen Zhengming to write the Heart Sutra, and then asking Qiu Ying to supplement the painting, depicting Zhao Mengfu's Heart Sutra in exchange for tea.

1. First, an important part of the painting was extracted from the inside of the 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 authentic Heart Sutra calligraphy.

"A JOURNEY OF SELF-CULTIVATION ACROSS TIME"

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

This gift box 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 notebook, allowing you to feel the meditative power of ancient and modern integration with every stroke, experience the balance and tranquility of body and mind, and embark on a spiritual journey of self-cultivation.

 "IDEAL FOR GIFTING OR PERSONAL USE"

PRODUCT CONTENT INTRODUCTION

■ The product includes 1 Heart Sutra pen, 1 set of sutra copying books, and is packaged in an exquisite gift box.
■ The sutra copying book includes: 1 hardcover storage book, 1 authentic Heart Sutra collection piece, 10 sheets of sutra copying paper.

For the pen model, there are 2 colors and nib specifications to choose from according to personal writing preference:

This is the fountain pen gift set (available in 2 colors). If you need a rollerball pen gift set, please purchase it from the relevant listing.

1. Fountain Pen Product Specifications

Material: Brass pen body combined with etching technology, then processed through multiple complex steps such as electroplating and baking paint.
Dimensions: Length 14cm, Diameter 1.2cm
▇ Nib: German SCHMIDT stainless steel F fine nib is selected for smooth ink flow and stable quality, suitable for daily writing. Includes 1 black ink cartridge and 1 converter.


2. Sutra Copying Book Product Specifications

Material: Hardcover storage case - Royal Dutch cloth mounted on grey cardboard with black hot stamping; Sutra copying paper - 150gsm selected white snow paper.
Dimensions: Hardcover storage case - closed dimensions 14.8x10.5x1.5cm; Sutra copying paper - unfolded full sheet dimensions 18.5x13cm.

"CREATE A SMOOTH WRITING EXPERIENCE"

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

Furthermore, a major advantage of international standards is that you won't have trouble finding the right refill specifications, making replacements convenient and universally compatible!

"APPRECIATE THE BEAUTY OF ETCHING CRAFTSMANSHIP"

The full text of the Heart Sutra covering the pen body is skillfully presented using etching craftsmanship. Etching, as a precision 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 design of the Heart Sutra text is created by engraving. The exposed parts then undergo precise etching in an acidic solution. Through carefully controlled depths and details, each character is endowed with a three-dimensional and exquisite texture, showcasing a perfect fusion of craftsmanship and culture.

"TWIST-OFF CAP, A RITUALISTIC WRITING EXPERIENCE"

Twist-off cap, with a special spiral pattern design providing a buttery-smooth cap-opening experience.

You can also romantically view it as an elegant ritual for writing, with the twist-off cap leading you into the world of writing.

►Should I put the cap on when writing? 

This pen was designed with consideration for different users' hand sizes, who may have varying preferences for writing balance. Here are our recommendations:

① For smaller hands: Remove the weight of the cap when writing and write directly.

② For larger hands: Twist the cap back onto the pen body and write with it, extending 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 manufacturing expertise and has long-term close collaborations with various Taiwanese artisans and factories.

All products and packaging are completed in Taiwan, handcrafted by local Taiwanese artisans!



Product Specifications and Precautions

1. Pen Product Specifications
▇ Material: Brass pen body combined with etching process, then processed through electroplating, baking paint... multiple complex treatments.
▇ Dimensions: Length 14cm, Diameter 1.2cm
▇ Nib: German SCHMIDT stainless steel F fine nib is selected for smooth ink flow and stable quality, suitable for daily writing. Includes one black ink cartridge and one converter.

2. Sutra Copying Book Product Specifications
▇ Material: Hardcover storage case - Royal Dutch cloth mounted on grey cardboard with black hot stamping; Sutra copying paper - 150gsm selected white snow paper.
▇ Dimensions: Hardcover storage case - closed size 14.8x10.5x1.5cm; Sutra copying paper - unfolded size 18.5x13cm.

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