Platinum #3776 Century Fuji Unkei LE Series Uroko-Gumo Vulpen

To celebrate the release of Platinum Penʼs #3776 CENTURY model, a series of fountain pens called “Fuji Five Lakes” was created from 2011 to 2016, followed by the “Fuji Shunkei” series from 2017 to 2021. This series showcased the beautiful seasonal scenes of Mt. Fuji on the body of the pens, using an advanced cutting technique. And now in 2023, a new series is being introduced: “Fuji Unkei.” Inspired by the incredible scenery of Mt. Fuji surrounded by wispy clouds, this series is designed to capture this natural wonder using a variety of decorative techniques. 

The debut pen in the Fuji Unkei series is the “Uroko-Gumo.” The body of this new fountain pen has been cut into an irregular pattern, in order to capture the beauty and uniqueness of cirrocumulus clouds (“Uroko-Gumo” in Japanese). Incorporating slight indentations on the body produces a complex play of light and reflection on the pen body, creating a natural, beautiful aesthetic. The shadows cast by light passing through the body of the pen are reminiscent of cirrocumulus clouds and are sure to captivate.

For the first time in the #3776 CENTURY series, the Uroko-Gumo fountain pen features a bi-coloured design, with different colors for the cap and body. The stylish dark blue-grey cap represents the surface of Mt. Fuji colored by seasons and time while the contrasting clear body features an intricately carved design.

The #3776 CENTURY Fuji Unkei series comes with a 20ml-bottle of specially blended Aka-Fuji ink to commemorate its release. It is a unique ink, where the green color appears to change to a reddish tint with the addition of light. 

The Uroko-Gumo fountain pen is equipped with a 14kt gold nib and fills with a cartridge/converter

The innovative cap contains a unique “Slip & Seal” mechanism that prevents ink from drying out in the pen for many months. 

In 1919 Shunichi Nakata started his fountain pen business, that would later be known as “Platinum Fountain Pen Co.” The Japanese brand is closely related to the legendary Nakaya fountain pen brand, where some of the finest fountain pens in the world are created. This expertise also goes into Platinum's own line of fine writing instruments.