Wancher Dream Pen Aizu Urushi Tamamushi-nuri Aka Fountain Pen

As you might have known from our Sekai collection, Aizu Urushi is one of the oldest and most famous lacquerware in Japan. Originated from Aizu - a region of heavy snowfalls, Aizu Urushi has a history of over 9000 years.

About Aka Tamenuri

Aka Tamenuri is one of the most treasured Urushi techniques in the entire history of the art form, and one can find multiple reasons of why such as its inherent beauty, the genuine warmth elicited by simply looking at it, but the most important reason is in how no single Aka Tamenuri pen can ever be the same, and the Aizu Urushi Aka Tamenuri is no exception.

The process begins with an initial coating of red Urushi. From there, the artisan may choose to add layers of black Urushi, Suki Urushi (transparent lacquer), or even another shade of red. Each decision creates subtle variations, ensuring that every pen carries its own character.

Note: Each Aizu Urushi pen is entirely handcrafted. No two are exactly alike, making every pen a one-of-a-kind work of art. The pen you receive will differ slightly from product photos—yet it will be uniquely yours.

Product Features & Specifications

• Material: Durable POM (Polyoxymethylene) base with multi-layered Urushi lacquer
• Finish: Kikkou-nuri Aizu Urushi with Midoritamenuri and Akatamenuri overlay
• Cap: Compact air-tight cap to prevent ink from drying out
• Filling System: Compatible with European standard cartridges or converters
• Nib Options:
  • #6 JoWo Stainless Steel
  • Wancher 18K Gold Nib – for a smoother, more luxurious writing experience

Why Choose the Aizu Urushi Kikkou-Nuri Akatamenuri?

• Exquisite Artistry: Hand-applied Urushi using the rare Kikkou-nuri carving technique
• Truly Unique: No two pens are the same—your pen is your personal masterpiece
• Premium Materials: From traditional Urushi lacquer to precision nibs and airtight caps
• A Collector’s Dream: Ideal for fountain pen collectors, calligraphy lovers, and fine writing connoisseurs

Celebrate craftsmanship, culture, and individuality with the Wancher Dream Pen Aizu Urushi Kikkou-Nuri Akatamenuri —a writing instrument that’s as unique as your story.

The Wancher Dream Pen fountain pen is a true Ebonite fountain pen with true values of Japanese traditional arts.With a great fountain pen, you can write many beautiful things and amazing ideas. And from there, many good things are believed to come.

Aizu Urushi

Aizu Urushi is one of the oldest and most famous lacquerware in Japan. Originated from Aizu - a region of heavy snowfalls, Aizu Urushi has a history of over 9000 years. This time, we would like to introduce to you the three distinctive techniques of Aizu Urushi: Akebono-nuri, Koma-nuri, and Metalic Nashiji.

Each Wancher fountain pen comes with a wooden giftbox which includes a Japanese Kimono pen wrap, an international standard converter to use bottled ink and some standard ink cartridges.  

The Wancher Dream Pen uses a standard international cartridge or converter, and writes with a smooth #6 Jowo stainless steel nib..

Wancher, from the Land of the Rising Sun has a long history of writing and fountain pens. Each Wancher fountain pen embodies the essence of art and are designed and created for the best writing experience. The Wancher pen company began in the 90s where Taizo Okagaki was conducting "Desert Greening" research for ODA in Egypt. He wanted a pen that would hold up in the harsh conditions and Wancher was born. Each Wancher product is authentic, unique and created with traditional values. Each piece is created by artisans and craftsmen and the result is the highest precision writing instruments.