{"product_id":"kakimori-frost-fountain-pen","title":"Kakimori Frost Fountain Pen — Frosted Translucent Body with Swappable F\/M Nib, Made in Japan","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Pen Designed to Be Watched as Much as Written With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost fountain pens hide their mechanics behind opaque resin or metal. Kakimori's Frost does the opposite: its frosted polycarbonate body is translucent by design, softening into a satin, frosted-glass texture that lets the ink colour, ink level, and nib shape show through as part of the pen's aesthetic rather than something to conceal. Designed by Makoto Koizumi — the same designer behind Kakimori's Sakura Wood nib holder — Frost takes the visual language of frosted glass and applies it to a genuinely practical, everyday fountain pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes Frost Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrost's clipless, torpedo-shaped silhouette is a deliberate design choice: without a clip to snag or a faceted body to distract from the light passing through it, the pen reads as calm and continuous on a desk, whether capped or in use. The cap itself unscrews on a four-start thread, meaning it opens and closes in a fraction of the turns a standard screw cap requires — practically enough turns for one-handed operation, so the pen is genuinely ready to write at a moment's notice rather than something you fumble to open. The grip section is extended slightly beyond what's typical for a pen this size, giving a longer, more relaxed hold without any hard step or edge underneath the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause the body is translucent, the ink level is always visible — no shaking the pen or guessing when to refill. Frost takes standard international cartridges (the same short or long cartridges used by brands like Pelikan or Kaweco) or the included converter for bottled ink, and the nib unit itself is swappable, so a single Frost body can move between Kakimori's Fine and Medium fountain pen nibs — or even a rollerball nib — without needing a second pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach Frost measures 134mm in length with a 14mm body diameter and weighs 14g — light enough for extended writing sessions, with enough heft to feel substantial rather than hollow. The body is designed, manufactured, and assembled in Japan from polycarbonate, chosen for its combination of light weight, durability, and the specific frosted finish that gives the pen its name. The stainless steel nib is a Schmidt-manufactured #5 unit made in Germany, selected for consistent, reliable performance across both nib sizes. A plastic converter is included with every pen for those who want to write with bottled ink from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFive Colours, One Shared Language\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrost is available in five frosted colourways, each reading differently depending on the ink loaded inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTranslucent\u003c\/strong\u003e — the clearest of the five, closest to true frosted glass; ink colour and the internal converter mechanism are most visible here, making it the colour of choice for anyone who wants the ink itself to be the star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoss\u003c\/strong\u003e — a deep, muted green with the look of antique glass; reads dark and grounded when capped, with ink colour emerging more subtly through the tinted body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViolet\u003c\/strong\u003e — a soft, smoky purple that sits between playful and refined; pairs particularly well with sheening or shimmering inks, which show through the frosted violet tint with extra depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmber\u003c\/strong\u003e — a warm orange-brown tone reminiscent of vintage glass bottles; complements warm-toned inks especially well and develops a particularly rich look with darker inks loaded inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraphite\u003c\/strong\u003e — the newest addition to the range, a cool charcoal-grey tone that reads as the most understated and neutral of the five, well suited to darker inks or a minimal, monochrome desk setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrost accepts standard international cartridges (short or long) or the included plastic converter, and the nib unit is interchangeable between Kakimori's Fine and Medium fountain pen nibs. Daily use is recommended to keep the nib from drying out between writing sessions; if travelling by air, filling the pen with ink after arrival rather than before departure helps prevent leakage from altitude pressure changes. Write with gentle pressure rather than pushing down hard — the nib is designed for a light touch, in keeping with the pen's overall minimal, considered character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbout Kakimori\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKakimori is a stationery brand and shop rooted in Kuramae, Tokyo, tracing back to a family stationery business founded in 1961. Reopened in 2010 by third-generation owner Takuma Hirose as a shop dedicated entirely to the pleasure of handwriting, Kakimori has built a small, considered catalogue of pens, nibs, custom inks, and order-made notebooks — objects designed, in the brand's own words, to bring stillness and pleasure to ordinary, everyday writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKakimori\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrost Fountain Pen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMakoto Koizumi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial — Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial — Nib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel (Schmidt #5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial — Converter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH134mm × Ø14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 14g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine (F), Medium (M)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard international cartridge (short\/long) or included converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTranslucent, Moss, Violet, Amber, Graphite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody: Japan; Nib \u0026amp; converter: Germany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKakimori replacement F\/M fountain pen nibs, rollerball nib\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable at Shosai — Ottawa–Gatineau\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShosai (shosai.ca) is a fine stationery boutique serving the Ottawa–Gatineau National Capital Region. Each colour and nib size in this Frost collection is a one-of-one at Shosai — we've brought in a single unit of each combination, so once a specific colour\/nib pairing sells, it's gone until our next order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📍 In-store pickup: Gatineau, QC — J9J 0K6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛵 Local delivery: Available in the Ottawa–Gatineau area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚚 Ships Canada-wide and to the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇫🇷 Bilingual service — English and French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you're drawn to the clarity of Translucent, the warmth of Amber, or the quiet neutrality of Graphite, the Kakimori Frost is a considered, everyday fountain pen built to be watched as closely as it's written with.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kakimori","offers":[{"title":"Translucent \/ Fine (F)","offer_id":48967523074273,"sku":"KP0281","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Translucent \/ Medium (M)","offer_id":48967523107041,"sku":"KP0291","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Moss \/ Fine (F)","offer_id":48967523139809,"sku":"KP0282","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Moss \/ Medium (M)","offer_id":48967523172577,"sku":"KP0292","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Violet \/ Fine (F)","offer_id":48967523205345,"sku":"KP0283","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Violet \/ Medium (M)","offer_id":48967523238113,"sku":"KP0293","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amber \/ Fine (F)","offer_id":48967523270881,"sku":"KP0284","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amber \/ Medium (M)","offer_id":48967523303649,"sku":"KP0294","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Graphite \/ Fine (F)","offer_id":48967523336417,"sku":"KP0285","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Graphite \/ Medium (M)","offer_id":48967523369185,"sku":"KP0295","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/files\/All.jpg?v=1787424562","url":"https:\/\/shosai.ca\/products\/kakimori-frost-fountain-pen","provider":"Shosai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}