Up for sale is a rare and highly collectible Japanese writing instrument: the OHTO Needle-Point 0.7mm Ballpoint Pen (Model MPN: NBP-507R), featuring a matte black barrel with a satin silver knurled grip.
History of OHTO & Needle-Point Technology: Founded in Japan in 1919, OHTO is legendary for pioneering writing technologyβmost notably inventing Japan's first ballpoint pen in 1949 and developing the world's first Needle-Point ballpoint tip. The needle-point design utilizes a thin, elongated brass sleeve to house the writing ball, offering an unobstructed view of the writing surface and ultra-precise line placement similar to a technical drafting pencil.
Promecha-Inspired Industrial Design: Produced in the late 1990s to early 2000s and now long discontinued, the NBP-507R was designed to complement OHTO's famous Promecha drafting pencil series. It shares the same heavy-duty industrial aesthetic, featuring a stepped front nose cone, a matte black metal barrel, a durable steel pocket clip, and a deeply knurled segmented aluminum grip section.
Item Status: Rare Discontinued Vintage Collector Stock
This pen is an authentic original Japanese-made OHTO pen preserved in exceptional vintage condition. It still features its original Japanese factory barcode/price sticker attached to the barrel (γγΌγγ«γγ€γ³γ NBP-507R γγ©γγ― [500]).
Promecha Architectural Aesthetic: Features a stepped nose cone and a heavy-duty knurled aluminum grip inspired by OHTO's iconic drafting pencils.
Precision Needle-Point Tip: 0.7mm needle-point technology provides a clear, precise line of sight to the paper for detailed writing and sketching.
Solid Metal Knurled Grip: Segmented diamond-pattern knurled grip offers superior control and a balanced, non-slip feel.
Original Factory Sticker Intact: Features the original Japanese retail label (NBP-507R γγ©γγ― [500]).
Discontinued Collector's Piece: Long out of production, making it a rare find for Japanese pen collectors and OHTO enthusiasts.
Brand: OHTO (Japan)
Model: Needle-Point Ballpoint Pen (NBP-507R)
MPN: NBP-507R
Tip Size: 0.7 mm (Needle-Point)
Colorway: Matte Black with Satin Silver Trim & Grip
Body Material: Metal Barrel with Aluminum Knurled Grip
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Condition: Vintage Collector Grade (With Original Factory Sticker)
Cosmetic & Mechanical Status: Very Fine Vintage Condition
Pen Body: Excellent cosmetic shape. The matte black finish and silver knurled grip are clean with only minor micro-scratches from storage.
Factory Sticker: The original Japanese retail sticker (NBP-507R γγ©γγ― [500]) is complete, clear, and firmly attached to the upper barrel.
Knock Mechanism: Retractable top click button operates smoothly and crisply.
Ink Refill & Status: Preserved strictly as a vintage collector's item and stored long-term. The internal original factory ink refill has not been tested for ink level or writeability due to storage age, and is sold strictly AS-IS with no guarantee on ink flow or longevity.
1 x OHTO Needle-Point 0.7mm Ballpoint Pen (NBP-507R) with Original Factory Sticker Attached
Handling Time: Your order will be dispatched within 1-2 business days after payment is cleared.
Worldwide Shipping: We ship via Thailand Post ePacket (Includes Tracking Number).
Special Note for USA Shipments:
Fast & Reliable: Faster than standard economy airmail.
Full Tracking: Trackable status via both Thailand Post and USPS websites.
Smooth Delivery: Designed for efficient customs handling and seamless handover to USPS.
(Note: Import duties and taxes remain the buyer's responsibility, if applicable.)
100% Guaranteed Authenticity: We source only genuine, original vintage Japanese stationery items.
Honest Collector Descriptions: Every detail, mechanical feature, and defect is thoroughly inspected and transparently described so there are no surprises.
Physically In-Hand: The exact item shown in the photos is sitting safely in our inventory, ready for immediate packaging. No dropshipping delays.
Collector-Grade Packaging: Your vintage OHTO pen will be wrapped carefully in protective bubble wrap and shipped inside a rigid outer box to ensure safe delivery.
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