Taiyo - Red

Important Notice: The hand-making process makes every single pen a unique one, there is no pen exactly resembling one another. The one you will receive might be slightly different from the one here in the pictures but if you appreciate that beauty of hand-craftsmanship, you will be happy with the pen we've made for you.

About Taiyo Dream Pen

Taiyo (The Sun) is the first edition of Meraki collection crafted by master Yamanoshita using Togidashi technique.
Witnessing the movement of the world while traveling as a peddler, the artisan himself took those changes as an inspiration and incorporated them into the design of his artwork.

In this edition, the scattered sunlight is the inspiring motif.

This is a very distinctive design that embodies the cultures and values of Wajima lacquerware. It seems to radiate the ancient natural energy to awaken our love for nature and for the beautiful charm that might be hidden in everyday life.

About Togidashi Technique

Using the traditional 研ぎ出し - Togidashi (burnished-raised) technique, the artisan created this design through a long process of Urushi coating, sharpening, and polishing.
In this technique, first, a natural Urushi base is painted and left to dry. After that, other multiple coats of color Urushi are applied. Then the Roiro Urushi (black lacquer) is painted and left to dry. The surface is then burnished with charcoal until the design is revealed and followed by many layers of Suki Urushi (transparent Urushi). Finally, a polishing step is repeated many times until a shiny and glossy finish is achieved.

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 + Pen Kimono + Instructional Materials + Certificate + Converter + Cartridge