Ukiyo-e or Image of the floating world represents a Japanese artistic movement comprising not only an original popular and narrative painting, but also prints of Japanese woodcuts from the Edo period (1603-1868) which shows varioue range of scenes dedicated to nature and everyday life. Ohisa Takashima - Geisha and the art of fan. It revealed 3 beauties among the most popular in Japan during the Kansei Era (1789–1801) They became popular because of the exceptional series of Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings by Utamaro Kitagawa. The shades of pink on each model highlights their innocence and elegance. The fountain pen feature a 14K gold nib.
Artisan name: Kokkokai
Pen nib: size: No.10(14K)
Article number: FN-5M-UCA
converter con70
length closed: 14,2cm
weight: 20gr
lifetime warranty
Technique: Hira Maki-e. The hira maki-e technique, which dates from the latter part of the Heian period (794–1185), was preceded by togidashi maki-e, a technique in which not only the design but the whole surface is covered with clear lacquer after the sprinkling of metal powder; the lacquer is then polished down to reveal the design.
Ultimate decorative beauty: Maki-e fountain pens using the traditional lacquer work of "Maki-e". The fine designs by the craftsmen are indeed the crystals of Japanese beauty.
Japanese lacquer: Lacquer is an excellent varnish which has been used in Japan since ancient times. Not only does it possess strong and durable qualities, the more it is used, the more gracefully it fits into your hand while retaining its beautiful charm.
Care put into the fountain pen nib: At Namiki, we produce the pen points, as well as fountain pen nibs here at our company. Placing value on writing touch and quality of the fountain pen is something our company strongly believes in.