Since the Raden/Maki-e is applied by hand, the design is different one by one. Therefore, there will be no second fountain pen exactly similar to yours.
Raden
Raden (螺鈿 in Japanese), which is also called mother-of-pearl inlay, is one of the techniques in Japanese lacquerware that apply inlays of natural pearl shells to decorate a wooden or ebonite surface.
Our Dream Pen Raden 2021 Limited Editions inherit the delicate Raden and Maki-e art handcrafted in Wajima by master Yamanoshita - who crafts the highest-ranking designs in the Dream Pen collection.
Once abalone shells are carefully selected, the qualified ones are flattened into a very thin raden sheet. It is then cut into tiny pieces and inlaid to the surface of the pen using natural Urushi. What creates the soul of the artwork is distinctive designs created by combining Raden and Maki-e techniques. While Maki-e (made of pure gold powder) adds graceful motifs, Raden presents a gradient shining look that can catch anyone's attention right from the beginning.
Each design is strictly limited to only 10 pieces worldwide and will be numbered by master Yamanoshita.
About Master Yamanoshita
Dream Pen Raden is handcrafted in Wajima by Master Yamanoshita.
With many years of experience as a Maki-e artisan, Master Yamanoshita has created precious artworks not only on fountain pens but also many other luxury lacquerware products.
To Master Yamanoshita, every single maki-e product carries its own story and spirits which can bring luck, prosperity, and peace.
Specifications
Material & art: Ebonite, Urushi, Raden
Filling mechanism: Converter or Cartridge (European International Standard)
Nib: Wancher 18K gold, Wancher 18K gold - Rhodium-plated
Feed: Standard plastic
Compact air-tight cap: Preven dried-out ink problem
