April 24, 2024
Platinum 18K Standard Hira Makie Spring Autumn 18K MEDIUM nib Fountain Pen
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Platinum 18K Standard Hira Makie Spring and Autumn 18K Gold MEDIUM nib Fountain Pen Manufacture: PLATINUM Model: PTL-20000＃20中 Nib material: 18kt solid gold Nib size: MEDIUM nib Filling system: black Converter included Diameter: 13mm Length: 136mm l Platinum Platinum produces a variety of Maki-E pens, including lacquer carving, pearl inlay and pens with the Kanshitu-rough volcanic -type surface. In 1919, Syunichi Nakata , a collector of imported fountain pens, opened a small fountain pen shop in Okayama , Japan . His shop became very successful in a short period. In 1924, he moved to downtown Tokyo , adjacent to several pen manufacturers, and officially named his company Nakaya Seisakusho . The company exceeded earlier success and grew to nearly 80 employees. Later in 1924, Nakata changed the company name to the Platinum Pen Company . Platinum initially sold pens via mail order to office workers and teachers in small villages throughout Japan . Soon, they were exporting to Singapore , Hong Kong , and Java . During the mid-1930s, Nakata organized a group of commissioned Maki-E artists in order to create pens. Leading this group of artists was Rosui-Gyokusendou-Ohara , who many regarded as the top Maki-E artists of the period. Platinum produced a variety of Maki-E pens, including lacquer carving, pearl inlay and pens
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