Hirota Urushi - Momozono

Important Notice: This pen is only one piece available for each color. Since the complexity of the model will take months to craft, we cannot guarantee the same model will come back again in the future.

Momozono

A pale pink color reminiscent of a peach blossom.

For centuries, Japan has associated peach blossoms with charm and a good natured disposition, because of how they symbolically represent a person's respect for women. In an effort to be the physical manifestation of this concept, several layers of peach-colored natural lacquer was carefully applied onto the body. Then, a lacquer of a different color tone is dotted onto these layers of lacquer. This time consuming, handcrafted process is worth it to create a sense of immersion when you hold the finished product. Seeing the pen and holding it in your hand will evoke the imagery of peach orchards, which is profoundly charming, good natured, and peaceful altogether. Watch your pen transform as you continue to use it over years and even decades as the rich colors of the lacquer will deepen with age. 

Hirota Urushi

Hirota Urushi is the Japanese traditional Urushi art hand-crafted by master Hirota Yoko (廣田洋子). Master Hirota's artworks are unique in designs and techniques, which are hard to find among common Urushi lacquerware.

There are 4 main techniques normally used in Master Hirota's art:

- 櫛目堆漆塗 (Kushime Tsuishitsu Nuri)

- 金箔 (Kinpaku)

- 石目堆漆塗蒟醤 (Ishime Tsuishitsu Nuri)

- 金彩ひび塗 (Kinsai Hibi Nuri)

Fountain pens from Hirota collection are handmade one by one and require years to create. Therefore, each design is limited to only 1-3 pieces.

About Master Hirota Yoko

With a great interest in traditional handmade crafts since elementary school, Master Hirota decided to choose this path and developed a strong passion for Japanese Urushi-making traditions. Master Hirota now has more than 30 years of hands-on experience in making Urushi and Maki-e.

Hirota's artwork focus on the stylish minimalism and durability of the objects. Either it's a pair of chopsticks that serve everyday meals, or it's an ornament used in the palace, it must last long and express the aesthetics of Japan's art.

Specifications

Material & art: Ebonite, Urushi

Filling mechanism: Converter or Cartridge (European International Standard)

Nib: #6 Jowo stainless steel, Wancher 18K gold

Feed: Plastic, ebonite black, ebonite red

Compact air-tight cap: Preven dried-out ink problem

Size & Shape

Packaging

Traditional Japanese Wooden Box + Cartridge & Converter + Instructional Materials