What kind of material is the 'celluloid' mentioned in the fountain pen description?
While looking at the specifications of the Keihan Electric Railway commemorative fountain pen, the celluloid material used for the cap and body was unfamiliar, making me want to know what characteristics it has.
Celluloid is a classic material made by processing plant-based cellulose, and its general characteristics are a soft touch and deep coloration.
Celluloid is a classic material made by processing natural plant-based cellulose as a raw material. It is demanding to process because it takes a long time to harden and dry, but unlike plastic, the finished surface has the characteristic of holding a soft warmth rather than feeling cold. Thanks to its deep luster subtly emanating from within and its vivid coloration, it has long been used as a body material for premium fountain pens.
TAG STATIONERY used celluloid for the entire cap and body of the Keihan Electric Railway official fountain pen[1][2]. The colors of the Keihan Electric Railway old 3000 series limited express train, which retired on 2013-03-31, were captured exactly as they were in this fountain pen[3]. It is a composition completed by placing the unique train colors onto celluloid's distinctive smooth and deep texture.
The specific manufacturing process of the celluloid body and handling precautions to keep in mind during storage have not yet been confirmed.
Product measurements
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京阪電車公式万年筆 旧3000系特急車両
Other stated figures
| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| 길이 ◦ | 135mm |
| 지름 | 13.5mm |
For rows marked with ◦, flat measurement or circumference could not be confirmed in official sources, so hmmm determined them using figures from the same item.