Our commitment to a single screw. Why we don't use off-the-shelf parts. God is in the details. We craft even those details ourselves.
Among the parts that make up a lighting fixture, the smallest and least noticeable is the screw. While inexpensive off-the-shelf screws are readily available, CTSH deliberately has custom screws made by a partner factory, starting with a single screw. This is why.
“Brass flat-head screw”: A symbol of nostalgia and elegance Most modern products use “Phillips-head screws” because they can be tightened efficiently. However, for CTSH designs, we deliberately choose “flat-head screws” and have them made by a partner factory in Japan.
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Design consistency: The cross-shaped slot of a Phillips screw can feel distinctly “industrial,” while the single line of a flat-head slot creates a classic, sophisticated impression reminiscent of vintage watches and antique furniture.
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Material purity: Rather than using commercially available brass-plated screws, we make them from the same solid brass as the fixture itself, allowing them to age beautifully at the same pace.
“Knurled brass screw”: A tactile experience at your fingertips For parts adjusted by hand, we use “knurled screws” with grooves that prevent slipping.
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Meticulous “knurling”: We carefully cut each of these fine ridges (knurling) one by one. They offer a sharp, defined texture that off-the-shelf parts cannot match. We hope that this tactile sensation alone allows you to feel how much care went into creating this light.
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Form as functional beauty: Rather than merely preventing slipping, the knurling itself shines like a work of art, serving as “functional decoration” that defines the character of the product.
Key Point!
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Our commitment to eliminating “discord”: No matter how carefully an idea is realized, if the screws are generic, they can look out of place. To create a harmonious whole, even the screws must share the same “lineage.”
Integrity in unseen places
You might be told, “No one ever sees that.” But we know that refusing to compromise on every single screw directly affects the “aura” and “sense of trust” the product exudes. When you hold a CTSH light, please run your finger over the head of one of those small screws. You should be able to feel our obsession with craftsmanship right there.
We create products with the goal of delivering “flawless beauty” in everything we do.
Our commitment to screws is one part of that goal.
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