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ystudio Pens Singapore: The Complete Brand Guide (2026)

Some pens are made to disappear into a pocket. ystudio pens are made to be felt. Founded in Taiwan in 2012, ystudio believes that through words and writing, people can manage their thoughts — recognising in themselves who they are, and who they want to be. They build instruments from solid brass, copper and wood that carry real heft and honest materials, and that develop a unique patina the longer you use them.

The philosophy is called the weight of words. It is the opposite of disposability. Every piece is designed and made in Taiwan, in factories where the metal is shaped by furnace heat and finished by craftspeople with decades of experience. At Cityluxe, Singapore's authorised ystudio retailer, you can handle the full range at our Sims Drive WorkRoom — and have any piece precision-engraved on site.

Quick Verdict: Which ystudio Is Right for You?

✏️ First ystudio

Resin Fountain Pen — SGD 117

Acrylic body with a brass core and smooth matte finish. The most accessible way into the brand's writing feel.

🖊 Everyday carry

Brassing Portable Ballpoint — SGD 136

Compact, clip-on, and built to develop its own patina in your pocket. A pen that records you.

🎁 Gift or collector

Classic Revolve Fountain Pen — SGD 250

The 10-year milestone pen. Solid brass, smooth nib, serious presence — and it engraves beautifully.

Brand History: The Weight of Words

ystudio is a young brand with an old soul. In an age that prizes lightness and disposability, it went the other way — toward weight, permanence, and materials that age with grace.

2012

Founded in Taipei — words give shape to who we are

Designers Yi and Yanko found ystudio in Taiwan on a single belief: that through words and writing, people manage their thoughts and recognise who they are and who they want to be. The founding products set the brand's signature from day one — solid brass and copper barrels with the brassing finish, a matte coating that wears wherever the hand falls to reveal warm metal beneath, so each pen becomes an honest record of its owner.

2022

The tenth year — Classic Revolve and Glamour Evolve

ystudio Classic Revolve fountain pen blue — the 10-year milestone pen at Cityluxe Singapore — Classic Revolve · 2022

To mark its first decade ystudio releases the Classic Revolve Fountain Pen — a solid-brass, hexagonal-barrel evolution of the original Classic, in four deep lacquer colours with steel Fine and Medium nibs — alongside the new Glamour Evolve series, including the Ocean Sustainable line made from recycled Taiwanese fishing nets. The same year, the brand's YAKIHAKU craft work earns a Taiwan Golden Pin Design Award.

2023

Craftsmanship recognised — the Classic Renaissance tier

ystudio Classic Renaissance Kazari Kanagu Dragon fountain pen — craft edition at Cityluxe Singapore — Classic Renaissance · Golden Pin 2023

The Classic Renaissance Crafts tier fuses ystudio's brass form with centuries-old Japanese and Taiwanese metal craft — Kazari Kanagu (chiselled copper inlay) and YAKIHAKU foil work. The Kazari Kanagu Orchid rollerball wins a Taiwan Golden Pin Design Award in 2023, cementing ystudio's move from everyday brass into collectible craft.

Today

Collected worldwide — and engraved at Cityluxe

ystudio solid brass desk writing set — pen and accessories at Cityluxe Singapore — In 37+ countries

ystudio is now sold in more than 37 countries, every pen still designed by Yi and Yanko. In Singapore, the full range is available at Cityluxe — Classic, Brassing, Glamour Evolve and the Crafts editions — with in-house name and logo engraving at the Sims Drive WorkRoom.

Design Philosophy: Honest Materials, Honest Ageing

ystudio's whole worldview lives in the Brassing finish. A brass or copper barrel coated in matte black that wears precisely where your fingers fall, revealing warm metal beneath. The pen becomes a record of its owner — a slow, honest portrait drawn by use rather than design. It is the opposite of a screen that looks the same the day you retire it as the day you bought it.

The forms are deliberately quiet: hexagonal barrels that echo the humble pencil, clean cylinders, no logos demanding attention. What you notice is the weight — the unmistakable density of solid metal. Everything is designed and made in Taiwan, by craftspeople who have worked with brass for decades. As the brand says: "Absolutely honest and durable, just like the people who live in Taiwan."

ystudio Brassing portable fountain pen — Cityluxe Singapore

Brassing · the patina finish

ystudio Classic Revolve portable fountain pen in raw brass — SGD 266 at Cityluxe Singapore

Classic Revolve · raw brass

Flagship: The Brassing Series

If ystudio has a single hero, it is the Brassing series. Black coating over solid brass that wears into a one-of-a-kind patina. The line covers every writing instrument type — fountain pen, rollerball, ballpoint, pencil — so a whole desk can age together.

ystudio Brassing portable fountain pen Medium nib — SGD 266 at Cityluxe Singapore

Brassing Portable FP · SGD 266

ystudio Brassing rollerball pen — SGD 168 at Cityluxe Singapore

Brassing Rollerball · SGD 168

ystudio Brassing portable ballpoint pen black — SGD 136 at Cityluxe Singapore

Brassing Portable BP · SGD 136

Brassing — full line-up

Portable Fountain Pen (Medium) · Fine — SGD 266
Rollerball — SGD 168
Portable Ballpoint Black · Red · White — SGD 136
Ballpoint (exposed spring) — SGD 132
Sketching Pencil — SGD 168

The patina is the point. The Brassing finish is designed to wear. Within weeks of daily carry the high-touch points reveal bare brass — this is the pen working exactly as intended. If you prefer raw metal from day one, choose the Classic Revolve Portable in raw brass instead.

The Classic Revolve Series

"Classic Revolve is the main series representing the core value of YSTUDIO. The element of brass and hexagonal shape are two signature symbols that create a distinctive style."

The flagship Classic Revolve Fountain Pen — ystudio's 10-year milestone piece — comes in four deep lacquer colours over brass. Six fine lines reveal the metal beneath. Fine and Medium nibs; includes converter for bottled ink.

ystudio Classic Revolve fountain pen black — SGD 250 at Cityluxe Singapore

Classic Revolve FP · Black

ystudio Classic Revolve fountain pen blue — SGD 250 at Cityluxe Singapore

Classic Revolve FP · Blue

ystudio Classic Revolve fountain pen green — SGD 250 at Cityluxe Singapore

Classic Revolve FP · Green

ystudio Classic Revolve fountain pen red — SGD 250 at Cityluxe Singapore

Classic Revolve FP · Red

ystudio Classic Revolve rollerball pen white — SGD 168 at Cityluxe Singapore

Classic Revolve Rollerball · White

ystudio Classic mechanical pencil solid brass — SGD 165 at Cityluxe Singapore

Classic Mech. Pencil · SGD 165

Classic Revolve — full line-up

Fountain Pen — Black / Blue / Green / Red (F & M) — SGD 250
Portable Fountain Pen — Brass · Brassing — SGD 266
Rollerball — White · Brass — SGD 168
Slim Ballpoint — Brass · Shiny Silver — SGD 126–130
Mechanical Pencil — SGD 165
Mechanical Pencil Lite — Black · Brass — SGD 165
Sketching Pencil — SGD 168

Resin & Glamour Series

Two series open ystudio to colour and lighter price points.

The Resin Series

"Reaching excellent balance in acrylic and brass. A smooth matte surface worthy of the weight of brass — with a brass inner tube embedded in the pen body for perfect weight balance." Available as fountain pen and rollerball in Black, Red and White.

ystudio Resin fountain pen black — acrylic and brass — SGD 117 at Cityluxe Singapore

Resin FP Black · SGD 117

ystudio Resin rollerball pen black — SGD 59 at Cityluxe Singapore

Resin Rollerball · SGD 59

Glamour Evolve — Bihex Rollerball

"Based on the classic hexagon design of YSTUDIO, scalene double hexagons result in 12 beautiful ridge lines." Body and cap are aluminium — light, vivid and convenient for carrying around. Schmidt 5888F refill.

Bihex · Blue Gin

ystudio Glamour Evolve Bihex rollerball Marsala — SGD 168 at Cityluxe Singapore

Bihex · Marsala

ystudio Glamour Evolve Bihex rollerball Absinthe — SGD 168 at Cityluxe Singapore

Bihex · Absinthe

Glamour Evolve · Ocean Sustainable

"Utilizing discarded fishing nets from Taiwan, it breathes life into its form. Themed around the ocean, five colours depict the mesmerising hues of the sea throughout a day." Made from recycled ocean-bound plastic. Five colours — Dawn Yellow, Sky Blue, Sunset Orange, Evening Purple, Sea Indigo. Schmidt 888F refill.

Dawn Yellow · SGD 57

Sky Blue · SGD 57

Sunset Orange · SGD 57

Also: Evening Purple · Sea Indigo — SGD 57 each

🌊 Coming to Cityluxe — June 2026

We are bringing in the newest ystudio additions shortly. These will be listed on our website by end of June 2026:

ystudio Ocean Sustainable Ballpoint Pen Teal Green — coming to Cityluxe Singapore June 2026

Glamour Evolve · Ocean Sustainable Ballpoint Pen

The Ocean line's first ballpoint — same recycled fishing-net material, push-action, in Teal Green and Evening Purple. Perfect for those who want the sustainable story in a ballpoint format.

Classic Renaissance · Glass Paperweight (Dew Glow)

Soda glass + brass. A limited-edition desk object — part paperweight, part sculpture.

Classic Reflect · Verdant Aroma Stone

Ceramics and brass. A desk diffuser in ystudio's design language — for the full WorkRoom atmosphere at home.

Enquire at the WorkRoom or contact us to be notified when these arrive.

Classic Renaissance — The Crafts Tier

"Classic Renaissance is the combination of YSTUDIO classic style and rare craftsmanship. This series expands the possibility of YSTUDIO and shows some one-of-a-kind masterpieces."

YAKIHAKU — Japanese Flat Foil Art

ystudio collaborates with Rakugei, a traditional foil art workshop in Japan. Mr. Murata applies yakihaku — a weaving technique originally used on Japanese kimono — to the pen barrel. The YAKIHAKU pen embodies Japanese classical aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship in ystudio's brand style. A true collector's piece.

Kazari Kanagu — Orchid

Kazari Kanagu (鎏, a traditional Japanese metal craft) is applied to copper sheet and inlaid on the pen body. ystudio uses the orchid — a flower symbolising elegance in Taiwan — as the design theme: vibrant arabesque texture, centuries of Japanese craftsmanship, and the weight of words.

Kazari Kanagu — Dragon

Created to commemorate the Year of the Dragon, this pen draws from the intricate "cloud and thunder pattern" found on traditional oriental bronzes. "As the dragon emerges, it bestows auspicious blessings and symbolises the eternal cycle of nature." 14K gold nib on the fountain pen version.

ystudio YAKIHAKU rollerball pen — gold flat-foil Japanese craft — at Cityluxe Singapore

YAKIHAKU Rollerball · SGD 560

ystudio Kazari Kanagu Dragon rollerball pen — copper engraved craft edition — at Cityluxe Singapore

Kazari Kanagu Dragon RB · SGD 620

ystudio Kazari Kanagu Dragon fountain pen — 14K gold nib — at Cityluxe Singapore

Kazari Kanagu Dragon FP · SGD 1,150

Made to order: Classic Renaissance Crafts pieces are produced on request and typically ship in 1–4 weeks. They arrive in handcrafted wooden presentation boxes. Ideal for a once-in-a-career recognition gift — speak to the WorkRoom to reserve one.

Nibs, Refills & Materials

Fountain pen nibs. All ystudio fountain pens use smooth stainless-steel nibs in Fine and Medium. Medium suits most everyday writing and signatures; Fine suits smaller handwriting or a drier, more precise line. They take standard international cartridges, and most models include a brass converter for bottled ink. The Classic Renaissance Dragon FP uses a 14K gold nib.

Rollerball refills. The Bihex uses a Schmidt 5888F (safety ceramic roller). The Classic Revolve Rollerball uses the same Schmidt refill. The Brassing Rollerball uses the ystudio gel refill.

Ballpoint refills. The spring-action ballpoints use a Parker-type refill; the portable ballpoints use the ystudio gel refill (black, SGD 9). Gel refills available separately.

Brass & patina care. The metal is designed to develop character. Leave it to age naturally — or buff gently with a metal polishing cloth to restore shine. On Brassing models, avoid harsh abrasives that strip the black coating faster than intended. Singapore's humidity accelerates patina; store in the box or a Classic Pen Case to slow it.

Laser Engraving — At the Sims Drive WorkRoom

Brass and copper are among the most rewarding materials to engrave — laser contrast on warm metal is crisp and deep, and it ages alongside the patina. We engrave ystudio pens in-house at the Cityluxe WorkRoom, 601 Sims Drive: names, initials, dates, short messages, or a company logo for corporate orders.

ystudio bespoke services (available at the WorkRoom):
• Laser engraving — applicable to all Classic Revolve series + Ocean Sustainable pens
• Hotfoil stamping — applicable to the Resin series
• Tailored packages — wooden boxes, hardcover carton, custom backing sheets (all products)
• Individual — add engraving at checkout or bring your pen in. Corporate — logo, any font, bulk orders: request a corporate quote →

ystudio in Singapore: Why It Gifts So Well

ystudio sits in the sweet spot for Singapore corporate and milestone gifting: substantial enough to feel significant, distinctive enough to be remembered, and made in Taiwan with a story worth telling. It outclasses a generic corporate pen without tipping into intimidating price territory — and it engraves beautifully on brass.

For retirement or partnership milestone gifts, the Classic Revolve Fountain Pen (SGD 250) or a Kazari Kanagu Crafts piece makes a once-in-a-career statement. For event and team gifting, the Ocean Sustainable Rollerball (from SGD 57) offers a compelling sustainability narrative in five vivid colours — and takes a logo engraving cleanly.

Series Compared

Series	Material	Character	Price from	Best for
Brassing	Solid brass, black coating	Wears to bare metal patina	SGD 132	The signature ystudio experience
Classic Revolve	Solid brass + copper	Hexagonal, architectural, weighty	SGD 126	Milestone gifts & engraving
Resin	Acrylic + brass core	Light, smooth, matte surface	SGD 59	First ystudio / daily everyday
Glamour Bihex	Aluminium body + brass tip	12-ridge faceted, vivid colour	SGD 168	A modern, jewel-like everyday writer
Glamour · Ocean	Recycled fishing-net plastic	Light, bright, conscientious	SGD 57	Event gifting & sustainability
Classic Renaissance	Brass, copper, artisanal inlay	Collector, ceremonial, one-of-a-kind	SGD 560	Once-in-a-career recognition

Frequently Asked Questions

Are ystudio fountain pens good writers?

Yes — smooth stainless-steel nibs in Fine and Medium, standard international cartridges, and most models include a brass converter for bottled ink. The solid-brass weight gives a stable, deliberate stroke that many find addictive.

Will the brass tarnish — and is that a problem?

It will develop a patina, and that is precisely the point. The Brassing finish wears at the points you touch, revealing brass beneath. If you prefer it bright, a gentle buff with a polishing cloth restores the shine. Singapore's humidity speeds the process — store in the box between uses to slow it.

Which ystudio model engraves best?

All Classic Revolve series and the Ocean Sustainable pens take logo engraving. The Resin series takes hotfoil stamping. Brass engraves particularly crisply — the laser contrast on warm metal is sharp and durable.

Which ystudio pen is best for a retirement or C-suite gift?

The Classic Revolve Fountain Pen (SGD 250) for a personal milestone, or a Kazari Kanagu Crafts piece for something truly exceptional. Both engrave beautifully and arrive in a premium box with a story.

Are ystudio pens heavy?

Yes — deliberately. Solid brass is substantially heavier than a typical pen. If you prefer something lighter, the Resin and Glamour Ocean lines use acrylic and recycled plastic respectively.

What does 'Brassing' mean?

The matte black coating on ystudio's Brassing series wears through with use, revealing the brass or copper beneath. Each pen develops a unique wear pattern based on how its owner holds it — the brand describes it as the pen recording you.

Is the Ocean line genuinely sustainable?

Yes. The Glamour Evolve · Ocean pens are made from recycled ocean-bound fishing nets from Taiwan. The packaging uses FSC-certified paper. At SGD 57 they are ystudio's most accessible pen — and a meaningful choice for eco-conscious corporate gifting.

Where can I try ystudio in Singapore?

At the Cityluxe WorkRoom, 601 Sims Drive #04-05, Mon–Fri 11am–7pm, Sat 12:30–6pm. Handle the full range, compare finishes, try nibs, and arrange engraving on the spot. The full collection is also at cityluxe.sg/collections/ystudio.

The weight of words — at Cityluxe

Shop the full ystudio range, or talk to us about engraved corporate gifting.

Shop all ystudio → Corporate & engraving →

Christine Joy

Stationery Specialist · Cityluxe Singapore

Christine Joy is Cityluxe's Stationery Specialist. She tests every pen, fills every ink, and advises Singapore's writers, collectors and corporate gift-buyers from the Sims Drive WorkRoom — where she also oversees in-house engraving on ystudio brass and copper.

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