Sailor Nawate Haku-chirashi Kaku Copper Fountain pen

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Sailor named this series “Nawate” as the vertical striation in the cap is the most characteristic feature of this fountain pen. Lacquer artist, Toru Yoshida, is the third generation head of “Shikko Yoshida”, an “Urushi (Japanese lacquer)” atelier in the Aizu Wakamatsu region. He does not limit himself to the Aizu-nuri lacquering technique, but fuses various forms and techniques that best suit each lacquerware he crafts. His ingenuity has given birth to Sailor Pen’s Traditional Japanese Lacquer Art Nawate Haku-chirashi Fountain Pens. The striation that flows vertically through the fountain pen cap gives it the visual effect of being elegantly long and provides a stable grip for capping and uncapping. It is a masterpiece of beautility.

Each Sailor Nawate fountain pen has an ebony body, covered with urushi and decorated with Haku-chirashi nuri. The uneven texture of the matt smoked foil in the base gives the design a modern touch. Each pen has a unique pattern with shiny silver, gold or copper foil scattered like flakes on the surface and sealed with urushi.

The fine stripe that runs vertically across the wooden cap gives an elegant and long effect and provides some grip when unscrewing the cap. At the same time, it is a kind of stopper to prevent the pen from rolling over. It is a masterpiece of beauty. Design and tradition become one.

The renowned Aizu-nuri technique of Urushi lacquer art was born in the Aizu region of the western part of Fukushima Prefecture and has been popular since the Edo Period. The humid local climate, typical of basin-shaped valleys, is ideal for handling Urushi. A wide variety of beautiful decorations are used, including traditional symbols of good fortune. The fine, shallow engravings of decorations give the designs an elegantly gentle expression.

The Sailor Nawate fountain pen uses an oversized 21k gold Medium nib and has a cartridge/converter filling mechanism.

Sailor pens was established in 1911 in Japan, becoming the first to produce fountain pens in their home country. They have subsequently built a first-class reputation in the manufacture of the highest quality nibs, with all parts made in their own factory in Hiroshima. Their flagship collections are the classic 1911 and boldly designed Professional Gear, all available with a 14k or 21k gold nib. The Sailor name comes from founder Kyugoro Sakata's British sailor friend who introduced him to fountain pens.