Kim Eo-jun's News Factory: New Sejong Gold-Nib Fountain Pen and Baeui Cap Released

Director Park Jong-jin explained, "The Sejong pen's nib color is red. It's the color of the Joseon kings. Not just plain red, it's jucheol. It's a slightly heavy, dark red." This is not simple red but a weighty, deep red meant to express the dignity of the Joseon royal court.

Director Park Jong-jin said PVD nibs are known for their firm, springy writing feel, and that considering the straight strokes of Hangul, they achieved 'Hanseong,' a balance of softness and firmness. In particular, the pen uses a size-6 nib, the kind used in large pens such as the Duofold or Pelikan M800, for a smooth, generous writing feel. Despite rising gold prices, it uses 18K gold, the material found in fountain pens priced over 1 million won, and is tuned for soft yet forceful writing suited to Hangul.

Director Park Jong-jin stressed that fountain pen makers typically drill holes in hidden parts to reduce gold usage through coat-cutting, but this method is not applied to the Sejong pen. He explained that this is a commitment to maintaining quality and design completeness even though production costs rise, and that this type of nib is very rare in the fountain pen market.

He immerses himself in the work and loses track of time, describing a state of bliss. While focused, he feels no fatigue, and he dislikes breaking his concentration, so he goes to the restroom only once or twice a day. Through this craftsman's hand, the perfect writing feel of every nib is guaranteed.

Director Park Jong-jin explained, "The nib changes first, and the body material changes too. The outer shape looks the same, but the material is changing from aluminum coating to titanium." The nib is gold and the body changes from the previous aluminum coating to titanium, reborn as a more luxurious and rare product.

Director Park Jong-jin mentioned that Parker released a titanium pen for just one year in the 1970s but halted production because the more they made, the bigger the losses. Titanium is hard and difficult to machine, so handcrafting it requires heavy labor costs, and it is a risky material that can easily lead to failure. For this reason, most pen makers have shied away from titanium, and titanium pens are so rare that they are hard to find even in the vintage market. The use of a titanium body on the Sejong gold-nib pen therefore carries special significance.

Ryu Mil-hee introduced 'Red Hem,' which evokes the hem of the king's robe with the red color so closely tied to Sejong. She also unveiled 'Dawn Galaxy,' left uncolored to highlight the natural color of titanium. Director Park Jong-jin said red is Sejong's symbolic color, and that titanium's natural gray-tinged hue has a mysterious, subtle beauty, so he expects both colors to be very popular with consumers.

Ryu Mil-hee stressed that thanks to the director's full inspection and hands-on touch, there will be no problem with pens failing to write. This reflects high confidence in product quality and a sense of responsibility toward consumers. It carries the director's commitment to delivering the best writing experience through his meticulous hand.

Ryu Mil-hee explained that many people who use fountain pens daily feel their caps loosen over time, and the problem is especially pronounced among users who habitually open and close the cap. To solve this, the Baeui cap is made from a more durable material than the original cap, so it can be used for a long time without loosening.

The newly released Baeui cap offers fresh fun with a range of colors beyond the existing ones. Ryu Mil-hee said the set includes 8 colors in total, 4 each in the Classic and Vivid lines. The Classic line features basic colors, while the Vivid line offers more lively shades. The cap can be used not only on Baeui fountain pens but also on the Fineliner, so users can choose a color that matches their preference or the body color of the pen they already own.

Selling fountain pen caps on their own is considered very rare in the fountain pen industry. Director Park Jong-jin said, "From what I've heard, selling caps alone is quite cheap. This has never happened in the history of fountain pens." He described it as an unusual sense of responsibility, a commitment to standing behind products even after they are sold. The policy is read as an effort to provide satisfaction throughout a product's lifespan, a move that reveals a seller's sense of accountability that is rarely seen these days.