Short + 2026 Spring collection (Burgundy / Yellow green / Sky blue)

Spring flowers: lavender, fresh greenery, and sky. The lavender is inspired by a slightly darker French lavender, and this ebonite was custom ordered with the specified color and proportions . Nikko Ebonite provided the material.

As this is our first attempt at custom coloring, the number of pieces is limited to 15. Ordered ebonite takes 5 months to deliver, so no additional pieces will be available.

The Short began when my vintage Waterman 52 1/2 fountain pen started leaking ink. I felt a sense of mission to create something that would retain its size while using a modern unit and be safe. I should have stopped there, but ever since making the Short, I couldn't resist the desire to add a point (accent) to the balance, so I drew up plans, created tools, equipment, and jigs to achieve this, and the Short+ was born. I've kept the name "Short" to avoid further derivative works.

About the material

What is the ebonite material? Ebonite is a semi-natural resin invented by Goodyear in 1839, named for its similar appearance to ebony. It is not a plastic, but is classified as a "hard rubber" of natural rubber. Ebonite is slightly porous. This gives it a soft, moist feel that clings to your hand , similar to human skin, not too cold and familiar to your fingers, and a warm texture. The more you use it, the more the oils from your hands will absorb into the shaft, giving it a rich character.

*Ebonite will become cloudy if exposed to UV rays for a long time. We recommend storing it in a dark place.

*Due to the nature of the material, the patterns are random as shown in the photo and no two pieces are the same.

The nib, which can be said to be the heart of a fountain pen, is made by JOWO.

(There may be stock available after the sale period, so please contact us if you are interested.)

The reservation period is from 8:00 PM on November 20, 2025 to 11:59 PM on December 20, 2025, with delivery in early February. A 10% deposit is required upon reservation. The remaining balance will be invoiced on February 10, and the item will be shipped after payment has been confirmed.

<Specifications>

• Pen tip
  • German JOWO Stainless Steel #5 F (Fine), M (Medium)
• Converter/cartridge type mechanism
  • Standard : Short converter & short cartridge 
• Length when stored: 110mm
• Writing length (butt post) 106mm (145mm)
• Cap thickness: 13.7 to 13 mm
• Cross section thickness 9.8 - 9.2mm
• Body thickness: 11.7 - 11.5mm
• Weight 12g (empty)
• Material: Japanese colored ebonite
• Accessories converter, box
• Delivery method: Courier

<Scheduled shipping> February - March 2026

International shipping available ( Click here for US shipping )

*The relevant items are arrow types.