Nino Marino Signature Parthenope Maki-e The Song of Two Seas LE Fountain pen

The Nino Marino Signature Parthenope Maki-e – The Song of Two Seas is an extraordinary limited edition fountain pen created to celebrate the meeting of two ancient cultures: the refined Japanese art of maki-e and the vibrant soul of Naples, the legendary city of the siren Parthenope. Where the Mediterranean meets the timeless traditions of Japan, a true masterpiece of writing art is born.

Created to mark Nino Marino’s 50th anniversary in the world of fine artisanal writing instruments, this exclusive fountain pen is a tribute to half a century of passion, creativity, and craftsmanship. It honors the vision that helped make the Delta brand admired by fountain pen enthusiasts around the world.

Parthenope – The Art of a Legend

Inspired by Parthenope, the mythical siren who founded Naples, this pen embodies beauty, mystery, and harmony. Each fountain pen is hand-decorated in Japan by master artisans using the ancient maki-e lacquering technique. Gold and silver powders are delicately applied to fresh urushi lacquer, creating a luminous design that captures the siren’s eternal grace.

The pen body is crafted from natural hand-turned ebonite, a noble material prized for its warmth and balance. Completing the design are rare Mediterranean blue pearly celluloid accents, a poetic homage to the sea and to timeless Italian elegance. Every detail reflects the encounter between East and West, legend and craftsmanship, ink and sea.

Japanese Maki-e Technique

Maki-e is one of Japan’s most prestigious decorative arts, traditionally reserved for the finest objects.

Process highlights:

• Design traced with wet urushi lacquer
• Application of gold and silver powders using specialized tools
• Careful drying, polishing, and finishing to reveal brilliant depth and detail

Each pen is a unique, hand-finished work of art.

Technical Specifications

• Body: Hand-turned natural ebonite
• Accents: Mediterranean blue mother-of-pearl celluloid
• Decoration: Japanese maki-e with gold and silver powders
• Edition: Ultra-limited, only 4 fountain pens produced
• Length (closed): 140 mm
• Length (posted): 158 mm
• Maximum diameter: 17.8 mm
• Weight: 34 g

A Masterpiece for Collectors

The Nino Marino Signature Parthenope Maki-e – Il canto di due mari is not just a writing instrument—it is a collector’s fountain pen, a symbol of timeless beauty and cultural harmony. Created for true connoisseurs, it stands as a rare and exclusive tribute to the art of writing, where two seas, two cultures, and two ancient traditions meet in perfect balance.

Delta Pens, the Southern Italian company established in 1982, closed its door in 2017. Re-established in 2022 with Nino Marino, the Delta brand continues to create elegant, sophisticated luxury pen designs that delight the pen community. Delta Pens is known for creating both limited edition and non-limited edition releases with unique, high-quality materials, and exceptional craftsmanship. Delta pens come with a limited lifetime warranty. Warranty information is included with each Delta pen.