Paraglass
A glass pen with a gentle warmth.
Paraglass is a glass artist based in Osaka, Japan, crafting glass pens with a careful eye for how they feel in the hand. Alongside clarity and form, the work focuses on smooth writing, an easy grip, and balanced weight from end to end. Pieces are made from borosilicate glass—also used for scientific glassware—without molds. The glass is melted with an oxygen burner reaching over 2000°C, then shaped one by one by hand in the studio. Themes range from Royal and Ore to Galaxy and Animal, so you can choose by mood as much as by color.
Why We Love It
If you want one pen to cover more situations, start with a 2way model so you can switch between fine and bold. Then try choosing by theme—Royal, Ore, Galaxy, or Animal—to match your desk mood. Pair it with a shimmering ink for extra sparkle under light, and after writing, rinse lightly and let it dry before putting it back in its case or on the pen rest.
PROFILE About the Company / Workshop
Paraglass is a glass artist name based in Osaka, Japan. The focus isn’t only on the silhouette: the work also considers how the pen writes and sits in the hand, including smoothness, fit, and balance. That practical mindset helps the piece feel calm and usable at the desk.
The material is borosilicate glass, a hard glass used for scientific test tubes and similar labware. No molds are used. The glass is melted with an oxygen burner reaching over 2000°C and shaped by hand, one at a time. Depending on lighting and surroundings, the color may appear slightly different, adding subtle movement to the clear body.
Products are grouped into categories such as Royal, 2way, Ore, Galaxy, and Animal. The “2way” design lets you switch between fine and bold tips on a single pen by using each end. Animal pieces use playful motifs, while other lines lean into themes like palaces, gemstones, or space.
Some items come with a pen rest, a dedicated case, and a usage manual. Shipping is guided as within about 7 days after an order, though busy event periods may take longer. Returns are generally not accepted unless there is a defect, and inquiries are handled via the BASE contact form.
Designed to be used, not just admired
Paraglass balances beauty with practicality: smooth writing, a comfortable grip, and thoughtful weight balance. It’s made to feel natural for everyday notes, letters, and journaling.
Borosilicate glass, shaped by hand
Using borosilicate glass (also used for scientific glassware), each piece is made without molds. The glass is melted with an oxygen burner above 2000°C and formed one by one in the studio.
Choose by theme: Royal, Ore, Galaxy, Animal
The lineup is organized by themes—Royal, Ore, Galaxy, Animal and more—so you can pick a world you like. Colors and motifs shift the mood, even within the same “glass pen” category.
Helpful accessories for pen time
Some sets include a pen rest, a dedicated case, and a simple manual. Because the material is glass, keeping a safe “home spot” on your desk makes day-to-day use feel easy and tidy.
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2way glass pen (fine/bold)
A 2way design with tips on both ends, letting you switch between fine and bold with a single pen. Model-to-model color nuances vary, which makes it a practical first pick for everyday writing.
Royal glass pen (Aqua)
One example from the Royal line, with a clear, aquatic palette. A fine-nib listing is available for this model. Light in the hand, and quietly striking on a desk.
Animal glass pen (Rabbit)
An Animal-series piece with a small glass animal motif on the body. It adds charm while keeping a flowing silhouette that works nicely as a daily writing tool.
Parakuma Ink (shimmer) 30ml
An original shimmer ink featuring Paraglass’s character “Parakuma.” Pair it with a glass pen to enjoy subtle sparkle as the light hits the page.