ThePlatinum IzumoUrushi Maki-e Fountain Pen -Urokomon belongs to Platinum’s highest tier of luxury pens and uses only organic materialebonite, urushi lacquer (tree sap),abalone shells, powdered gold, and powdered charcoalto forma traditional Japanese pattern, called kiccho, that symbolizes protection and serves as a good omen. The barrel of this pen featuresHira maki-e, amethod ofJapanese lacquerwork from the Heian period (794-1185) that uses a variety of gold and silver powders to create metallic color in flat relief. Each urushilayer is polished with powdered charcoal to create multipletones of gold.This bold carp-scalepattern is completed with raden designs of inlaidabalone shells that catch light in a different way. This beautiful pen is not only a writing instrument but amasterpiece of traditional Japanese art.

• Style:Urokomon (Scales)
• 18k gold Platinum President nib with rhodium-plated accents
• Includesa converter,cartridge, and a small bottle of Platinum blue-black ink
• Comesin a velvet-linedwooden box with a cloth pen case
• Replacement cartridgesavailable
• Note that this pen isrecommended not to be posted
• MorePlatinumIzumo

Dimensions:

• Weight (capped): 38.0g
• Length (capped): 156.0mm
• Length (uncapped): 134.7mm
• Diameter – cap (without clip): 17.6mm
  
• Diameter – body: 15.9mm
• Diameter – grip: 10.2-14.2mm

About the Izumo Series:
Shunichi Nakata, the founder of Platinum Pen, launched the Izumo series in 2010 with the help of local craftsmen and the cooperation of officials from Izumo City in Shimane Prefecture. The name was chosen to acknowledge the birthplace of the founder, also known asIzumo-no-kuni and renowned for its production of high quality washi paper for fountain pens.Each Izumo pen is made from ebonite and coated in layers and layers of hand-applied urushi lacquer, representing the pinnacle of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.