A Few Fair Pens - Platinum Izumo Budou Nezumi Urushi Fountain Pen プラチナ出雲葡萄鼠万年筆

Platinum Izumo Iro Urushi Fountain Pen - Budou Nezu
Product Code Plat-PIZ-120000-82-F

Platinum Pen introduces “Iro Urushi,” a Wajima Urushi (lacquer) fountain pen, from its Izumo brand series that embodies traditional Japanese techniques. The Izumo Iro Urushi features a uniquely stamped 18k gold nib. This fountain pen is set in a wooden gift box with a 30ml glass bottle of Platinum Blue-Black ink, a Platinum Blue-Black ink cartridge, a Platinum converter, and a special pen pouch.

Designed based on the concept of enjoying the refined luster and colors of urushi lacquer, the Iro Urushi model has a sturdy body unique to Izumo fountain pens, which is applied with “iro urushi,” or “color lacquer,” created using pigments with a Japanese elegance and touch. The gentle luster and smooth texture unique to urushi lacquer is created by polishing the lacquer evenly after applying so that no brush marks are visible, which can only be achieved by skilled craftsmanship. Meanwhile, the nib, clip and other metal parts have been applied with a colorless rhodium finish for the first time for the Izumo series to allow users to fully enjoy the exquisite color of the body. Indulge in the best of traditional Japanese craftsmanship of Izumo Iro Urushi, which brings together a time-honored craft with a modern vibe.

The dull reddish-purple color produced by adding a grayish tone over wine red color (budou) enjoyed popularity from the mid-Edo to early Showa Period. The gray color (nezumi) gives a calm and elegant aura, which became known as “aristocratic gray” for its delicate hue. It was often used as the base color of a kimono depicted in Ukiyo-e (woodblock) prints and appreciated by many. The wine red color was also called “ebi” in ancient times, so the color is also known as “ebi-nezu."Platinum Izumo Iro Urushi Fountain Pen - Budou Nezu

Purchased item in June 2024 from Nagasawa Umeda, Osaka. Item essentially new and unworn in video.

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