After the careful application of many layers of Urushi and ornamentation, Urushi brings great protection for the art piece as it makes the object able to withstand erosion from water, acids, alcohol, and changes in weather conditions. Each creation of the Urushi art piece requires a lot of time and skills.
And you can feel the dedication of an artisan when you touch and feel the quality of the final product. Every single pen is painted by the hands of Japanese craftsmen in Wajima.
The creation of an Urushi fountain pen takes a least 3 months or even longer to make sure the final piece of art is at its most beautiful finish. Material & art: Ebonite, Urushi. 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.