Nobumichi Tosa

Artist

Tokyo(Japan)

I use the Stylo so much that I give it my own name as a nickname- the "Tosa Pen".

Q.Which Stylo series pen do you use?
Tradio stylo sketch pen
Q.How did you find the Stylo/Tradio pen?
I just happened to spot it in a stationary shop.
Q.How long have you been using the Stylo/Tradio pen?
If we count from my first Stylo, 20 years.
Q.When do you like to use the Stylo/Tradio pen?
Sketching ideas.
Q.Do you have any specific ways that you use the Stylo/Tradio pen?
I buy a box of cartridges and then only use the ones that feel right to write with.

Q.When have you enjoyed using your Stylo/Tradio pen?
The pen's excellent centre of gravity.How it can do everything from very thin lines to thick lines.Even if you use a Copic the ink doesn't run.
Q.Are there any points that you want the Stylo/Tradio to improve on?
I think I've lost more than 50 pens at this point. If only there was a Stylo that could call out "Hey! I'm over here!"...
Q.What would you like to say to the Stylo/Tradio to celebrate their 40th anniversary this year?
I use Stylo's so much they've started being called the "Tosa Pen". Without mine I can't sketch out any of my ideas. For me it's kind of like an enema that pulls out ideas from my brain.

Nobumichi Tosa