• "Hira Maki-e" is standard techinque, therfore profound
• There is sublation between art and practical use
• Matsu (Pine) - embody vigor of life.
• 14K (#5) nib. good toughness, good flexibility
• Equipped accessories : paulownia box with converter and 1 black ink cartridge.

"Beautiful world"

"Maki-e" is traditional art technique of Japan. This technique have over 1,500 years history. This "Hira Maki-e" is relatively simple and standard technique (just among "Maki-e").




What's "Hira Maki-e" ?

The procedure is very delicate. First, craftman paint Urushi on the pen some times. Second, they draw picture by "Iro Urushi (have color)" or "Ki Urushi (transparent Urushi)". After this, gold powder are been sowing on the picture. After this procedure, paint Urushi on the picture again (only on the picture) and polished. So, the surface become plain (Hira). However, the picture is little high actually. In these process, little difference become big difference. This is interesting point and difficult point. Of course, "Hira Maki-e" fountain pen is selected severely. And Urushi have advantage as writing tool. Good touch. Melting into hand !




Breath of Life

"Matsu (Pine)" is brimming with life ! They grow on where even other trees can't grow. The scene drawn by theirs is sacred. Imagine, the mist cleared gradually. Through them, sweep mountain appeared with a little green. This emphasize strong of life. Life is divine ! Divine - so,it is regarded as symbol of good omen or amulet for avoiding evil. Also, your letter become so beautiful that fascinate lover's heart. Oh, "Matsu" bring up the good taste too. "Matsu take" - their taste and smell fascinate people's heart.




nib

14K (#5). The moderate hardness can endure long time writing. And moderate softness tell characteristic repulsion. Good balance.



Equipped accessories : paulownia box with converter and 1 black ink cartridge.


Attention : Urushi is weak for ultraviolet and dryness. Please avoid direct sunlight.

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