67g, a space for thought. Why minimalists love this "manual-folding ultralight umbrella."


"It was sunny this morning, but then the rain started suddenly. I had no choice but to carry a heavy umbrella, which occupied space in my bag all day and weighed down heavily on my shoulder."

Has the act of preparing for the weather forecast become an unnoticed source of daily stress? We have been grappling with this issue for many years. If you seek lightness, you lose strength; if you seek durability, it becomes heavy. One of the solutions we have reached regarding this challenge is the ultra-lightweight folding umbrella we are introducing today.

The true rationality hidden behind "inconvenience"

"Isn't an umbrella that is too light unreliable?" "The type where you have to fold each rib one by one seems like a hassle..."

There are many who think this way. However, among those who prefer a minimalist style stripped of excess, this "manually folding" ultra-lightweight umbrella is being chosen intentionally. The reason is that within its seemingly analog structure lies a rationality optimized for modern urban life.

  • A liberating feeling that makes you forget you're carrying it: For those who trim the total weight of their bags gram by gram and pursue lightness, an umbrella weighing less than 100g is ideal equipment. It enables a positive form of preparedness: "I didn't use it, but I'm glad I brought it."

  • A "two-fold" design because of its simple structure: Because it lacks complex mechanisms, you can carry it in a two-folded state without having to fully stow it away. Whether you're getting on or off a train or bus, or moving temporarily in a store, this "temporary storage" state allows for surprisingly smooth movements.

  • Slimness that creates no dead space: Since it has no mechanical parts like an automatic opening system, its form when stored is extremely thin and linear. It fits into the narrowest gaps in your bag, much like sliding in a pencil.

The impact of 67g. The "freedom" defined by pentagon67

As a result of pursuing lightness, durability, and beauty as a tool, one product was born. That is the pentagon67, which achieves the astonishing weight of just 67g. Lighter than a single convenience store rice ball, it is truly a revolutionary weight.

This umbrella is not just about competing on numbers.

  • The rigidity of carbon fiber: By using carbon fiber, also used in aircraft, for the frame, we achieved a toughness that can withstand wind speeds of 15m/s.

  • Sustainable functionality: Features include "Easy-Dry processing" for long-lasting water repellency and the use of eco-friendly OEKO-TEX® certified fabric. You can carry comfort and responsibility at the same time.

Its refined appearance is also featured in the Matsuya Ginza "Design Collection" as a symbol of excellent design.

Lightness updates your everyday life

The weight of your belongings is directly linked to the weight on your mind. If you wish to be freed from small daily stresses and walk the city more freely, please pick up the pentagon67.

The joy of mastering a tool and overwhelming lightness. When these two come together, the scenery on a rainy day is sure to look different.


アンベル株式会社 CEO

執筆者:辻野義宏

30年以上に渡って傘の開発および研究を続けている。革新的な機能を追求し続ける日本の傘ブランド「AMVEL (アンベル) 」では、時代によって変化するベストを追求し、最先端の技術を駆使した傘をお届けしています。