Platinum 18K Standard Makie Kanazawa Gold Rabbit and Moon 18K F nib Fountain Pen

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Platinum Kanazawa Gold Leaf Maki-e Fountain Pen - Rabbit and Moon 18k FINE nib Kanazawa Gold Leaf depicting 4 seasons Collection About the collection of Platinum KANAZAWA-HAKU: The highest level of craftsmanship has been generously poured into these fountain pens in magnificently decorating them with Kanazawa leafs. The use of 18K makes the tip of the pen firm and resilient, instead of making it too soft. Special attention is also given to the thickness of the pen tip: the base of the tip is thin and becomes thicker toward the end of the tip, which provides the tip with a perfect balance between appropriate resilience and the ease of writing. The comfort of writing without the application of much pressure on the tip has been pursued and brought to a reality as a result of data analysis of about 30,000 writing materials. Meticulous efforts are focused on the materialization of the ease of grip and comfort of writing. The history Kanazawa-haku – Kanazawa Gold Leaf: Kanazawa is known as the motherland of Gold Leaf in Japan with 98% of the production of the whole country. Kanazawa Leaf (Kanazawa Gold Leaf) craftworks are the culmination of brilliant skills, which have been handed down from one to the next generation of leaf craftsmen, who carefully finish each and every piece of leaf craft products by hand, supported by a diverse supply of Kanazawa leafs including gold and silver leafs, in the wealth of tradition and culture of this ancient city, Kanazawa. Kanazawa-leaf is made under a long manufacturing process which includes 7 steps: Gold joint, Stretching Gold, Stub out, Pull out, Thinning, Checking quality, Shape the Foils. The design of the collection: A scenic spot of Japan or a scene from the Japanese four seasons is intricately depicted here one by one on a fountain pen with utmost care, taking advantage of unparalleled techniques of Kanazawa leaf craftsmanship such as a technique to create delicately different sheens out of a gold leaf, or a technique to generate three-dimensional effects on a design. The result is the fountain pen with a gorgeous and graceful appearance. Specification Mannufacturer: Platinum Product No. PTL-15000H#87 細 Nib material: 18K Gold nib Nib size: FINE nib Body: AS Resin with Kanazawa Gold leafs Makie Rabbit and Moon design Barrel: 13mm (max diameter) Length: 139mm Weight: 17.2g Made in Japan 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 with the Kanshitu-rough volcanic-type surface. Some of these designs were enhanced by gold coins. Platinum launched the first water-based ballpoint pen in 1948. The 50s, saw the adoption of Injection molding technology. By this time as well, Platinum's fountain pens were Japan 's number-one export. In 1957, Platinum first manufactured fountain pens that accommodated ink cartridges. In 1966, Toshihiro Nakata developed a roller ball known as the... read more

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