Collection: Opus 88: The Eyedropper Arts of Taipei

Opus 88: The Eyedropper Arts of Taipei

There is a particular kind of trust built across forty-five years of making things well. Opus 88 has been crafting fine writing instruments in Taipei, Taiwan, since 1988 — initially as a precision OEM manufacturer for some of the most respected names in the pen world, and since 2005, under its own banner, quietly redefining what an eyedropper fountain pen can be.

The Taipei Standard

The company was founded at the intersection of engineering precision and a deep love of art. The name Opus reflects this ambition — a declaration that the brand works fluently across materials: brass, wood, shell, sterling silver, acrylic, and ebonite. The number 88 marks the year it all began.

The Eyedropper Difference

Opus 88 pens are particularly admired for their eyedropper filling systems and transparent demonstrator designs. Unlike cartridge or converter pens, genuine eyedropper construction demands exacting tolerances — a system once reserved for the most high-end Japanese Maki-e pens. Opus 88's signature contribution is a screw-down shut-off valve that seals ink away from the nib when the pen is capped, enabling safe everyday carry with a barrel full of ink. The result is one of the largest ink capacities available in any modern fountain pen, without the leakage risk that typically accompanies eyedropper designs.

The Collection at Shosai

The Opus 88 lineup spans a broad family of models — from the colourful resin-and-ebonite Koloro, to the sleek Jazz, the large-format Omar, the transparent Demonstrator, the playful Fantasia and Mini, and the refined Opera and Harmony. Each series carries a distinct personality while sharing the same foundational commitment: pens engineered to last, filled with your ink of choice, and expressive enough to stand apart in any collection.

At Shosai, we carry a curated selection of Opus 88 fountain pens, available in our Gatineau boutique and online, serving the Ottawa–Gatineau National Capital Region and beyond. Whether you are picking up your first fountain pen or adding a serious eyedropper to an established collection, Opus 88 belongs in the conversation.