{"product_id":"guitar-glass-pen-aurora-borealis","title":"Teranishi Guitar Glass Dip Pen Aurora Borealis","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGuitar Glass Dip Pen Aurora Borealis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Guitar Glass Dip Pen Aurora Borealis is a handcrafted writing instrument from Teranishi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. — a Japanese manufacturer with over a century of ink and stationery expertise, founded in Osaka in 1916. Part of Guitar's glass pen lineup, the Aurora Borealis pairs a precision-made hard glass nib with a marbled acrylic barrel that swirls with colour, each one subtly unique by virtue of its handmade construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Aurora Borealis takes its name from the luminous, flowing patterns worked into its transparent acrylic resin barrel. Three colour variants are available — Aqua Blue, Aqua Pink, and Aqua Purple — each featuring translucent swirling marble patterns that shift in the light. The screw-on acrylic cap protects the glass nib during storage and transport, making this pen more practical for everyday desk use than traditional uncapped glass pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Glass Nib\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe nib is handmade from hard glass, ground and shaped to form a series of fine spiral channels that hold and deliver ink through capillary action. Unlike a fountain pen, the Aurora Borealis is a dip pen: the nib is dipped briefly into an ink bottle before writing, then drawn across the page. The spiral channel design allows for a longer writing run per dip than a simple pointed nib, and the smooth glass surface produces a distinctive, gliding line quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe glass nib is compatible with water-based dye inks, pigment inks, and shimmer inks — making it an ideal tool for ink sampling, calligraphy, illustration, and expressive writing. Replacement nibs are available separately; please note that we do not currently stock them at Shosai, but we are happy to assist you in sourcing one if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCleaning the Aurora Borealis is straightforward. After use, rinse the nib under cool running water until the ink runs clear, then gently blot dry with a soft cloth or tissue. For stubborn residue, a soft brush can be used to clean the spiral channels. The nib and barrel are fully separable for thorough cleaning. Avoid soaking the acrylic barrel for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eVariants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Aurora Borealis is available in three colour variants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAqua Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e (GLAA-AQBL) — translucent blue with white and aqua marble swirls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAqua Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e (GLAA-AQPK) — translucent pink with rose and white marble swirls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAqua Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e (GLAA-AQPU) — translucent purple with violet and lavender marble swirls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach pen is handmade; marble patterns vary slightly between individual pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNib material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handmade hard glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acrylic resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCap\u003c\/strong\u003e: Screw-on acrylic cap included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInk compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water-based dye inks, pigment inks, shimmer inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Available separately (not currently stocked at Shosai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: GLAA-AQBL \/ GLAA-AQPK \/ GLAA-AQPU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shosai","offers":[{"title":"Aqua Blue","offer_id":48092696707297,"sku":"GLAA-AQBL","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aqua Pink","offer_id":48092696740065,"sku":"GLAA-AQPK","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aqua Purple","offer_id":48092696772833,"sku":"GLAA-AQPU","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/files\/IMG_5628.jpg?v=1773693968","url":"https:\/\/shosai.ca\/products\/guitar-glass-pen-aurora-borealis","provider":"Shosai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}