Wancher Dream Fountain Pen Echizen Urushi Sakura Zukiyo Calligraphy Pen

  

The symbol of spring in Japan is the Sakura or Cherry Blossom. During this time, the beauty of the cherry blossoms is reflected under the gentle sunlight. This beauty is an ethereal, fleeting moment that we want to remember forever. Through these fountain pens, we hope to remind you of that moment.

The Design - SAKURA ZUKIYO. Witnessing cherry blossom petals drifting in the moonlit spring night along a pathway carries a beauty reminiscent of Japan's essence and the concept of "Wabi-sabi" (appreciating beauty in imperfection). In an effort to capture the spirit of Japan, we chose to depict this imagery and design through the world renowned art of Echizen Urushi. While it is impossible to truly represent the essence of Japan in a single object, the beauty can be found in our best efforts to achieve the impossible. Echizen Urushi - ORIGIN Echizen Urushi is made in the Echizen region of Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

The lacquer used to make Echizen Urushi is produced from the sap of the urushi tree, which is native to Japan and has been used in lacquerware production for over 9000 years. Echizen Urushi is known for its high quality and durability, as well as its beautiful, lustrous finish. The lacquer is applied in thin layers and each layer must be allowed to dry completely before the next one is applied. This process can take several months to complete. The Technique - Kindai Maki-e.

The Echizen Urushi artisans apply lacquer onto the body of the fountain pen and decorate it using the Modern Maki-e Technique - derived from the historic Maki-e technique. While the secrets of the Modern Maki-e technique cannot be revealed as each one is modified by the specific artisan, it is clear that the basic technique by itself results in beautifully designed fountain pens. Material & art: Ebonite, Urushi, Oshita Maki-e. Filling mechanism: Converter or Cartridge (European International Standard). Nib: #6 Jowo stainless steel.

Compact air-tight cap: Preven dried-out ink problem. Traditional Japanese Wooden Box + Pen Kimono + Instructional Materials + Certificate + Converter + Cartridge. The hand-making process makes every single pen a unique one, there is no pen exactly resembling one another.

The one you will receive might be slightly different from the one here in the pictures but if you appreciate that beauty of hand-craftsmanship, you will be happy with the pen we've made for you.