Description
Kiso lacquerware has a heritage dating back to early 17th century, originating in the Kiso Hirasawa area, among the many post station towns of Shiojiri City in Nagano Prefecture. The densely wooded region with its moist atmosphere perfect for crafting lacquerware, cultivated a culture around the historical Nakasendo Trail, and from there, it developed into an industry. The Sosaku Shunkei-nuri technique showcased in these fountain pens was born of Kiso Urushi artist Yusuke Iwahara’s passionate pursuit to hone his skills. He brought Sosaku Shunkei-nuri to life, applying the Kiso Tsuishu technique of layering many coats of Urushi to prepare a base that shows through to the surface (characteristic of Shunkei-nuri) to heighten originality. These fountain pens are masterpieces of Urushi art, featuring an emotional expression with depth.
The precious value of lacquerware was established during the Nara and Heian periods as a symbol of wealth among nobility and as a beauteous, sacred embodiment of the gods.
The word “Urushi (Japanese lacquer)” is said to have originated from the word “Uruwashi”, meaning “there is nothing more beautiful”. With the Japanese aesthetic beliefs flourishing at the time, it was only natural that Urushi was coined from the word Uruwashi. The Chinese character for Uruwashi can also be read as “rei”.
The Traditional Japanese Lacquer Art REI Series was so named to reflect the passion with which Sailor Pen crafts these writing instruments, embodying the profoundly moving beauty of Japanese tradition, providing people with joy and inspiration. From the fountain pen barrel to the pen pouch and the beautifully braided high-grade Sanada strap on the paulownia wood case, everything is crafted in Japan to celebrate our traditions and origins with the REI Series.
N.B.: Urushi products are made by hand one by one and can change over time.
Comes with a pen pouch and packaged in a Paulownia box.
Specifications
- Type: Fountain Pen
- Body Material: PMMA Resin, Ebonite with Urushi finish
- Cap Type: Screw
- Filling Mechanism: Cartridge / Converter
- Nib Material: 21K Gold, Large
- Size: ø17 x 151mm
- Weight: 31.8g
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