{"product_id":"taccia-empress-fountain-pen-ukiyo-e-sharaku-limited-edition","title":"Taccia Empress Fountain Pen - Ukiyo-e Sharaku - Limited Edition","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eTaccia Empress Fountain Pen - Ukiyo-e Sharaku - Limited Edition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe fountain pens in Taccia's Empress Collection pair Taccia's oversized Empress body with a Sailor King of Pen (KOP) 18k gold nib. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese pens feature \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTogidashi Maki-e (burnished maki-e) and expert application of urushi lacquer to create stunning and unique works of art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTōshūsai Sharaku was a Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, known for capturing the exaggerated facial expressions of kabuki actors. \u003c\/span\u003eHis enigmatic persona significantly adds to his mystique and acclaim. Art historians recognize around 140\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewoodblock prints\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eattributed to Sharaku, all created in the remarkably short period from May 1794 to February 1795.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Empress Ukiyo-e Sharaku fountain pen pays homage to Sharaku's striking portraits, and it captures the vibrant colors and expressions in them. Included on the cap is also imagery of cherry blossom petals falling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach fountain pen is made by hand in Taccia's urushi studio on Wajima, Japan, using traditional inlay techniques enhanced with precious metals and lacquer. To blend the old with the new, each fountain pen comes fitted with an 18k gold nib made by Sailor in Japan along with an individually polished, lightweight yet durable ebonite barrel. The cushion screw cap closure allows for an airtight seal that prevents the pen from drying out. Each series is limited and signed by the maki-e artisan who created it, truly emphasizing the tradition of craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: February 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-tone 18k KOP gold nib made by Sailor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCompatible with Sailor ink cartridges and converters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSailor converter, two ink cartridges, and 40ml bottle of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/products\/taccia-ukiyo-e-sharaku-korocha?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=9104e6c02\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eTaccia Ukiyo-e - Sharaku - Kurocha (Dark Brown) \u003c\/a\u003eincluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a velvet-lined wooden gift box and cloth pen sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/taccia-empress-fountain-pens\"\u003eTaccia Empress\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/vendors?q=Taccia\"\u003eTaccia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRefunds are not accepted on this pen once it has been used with ink. Please carefully inspect the pen upon receipt. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taccia","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":51029307850965,"sku":".GP\/D\/TEP-3895F-USH-M","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":51029307883733,"sku":".GP\/TEP-3895F-USH-B","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1717\/0621\/files\/DSC_1880_08498177-1901-4934-9f20-501629847f8a.jpg?v=1738268333","url":"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/products\/taccia-empress-fountain-pen-ukiyo-e-sharaku-limited-edition","provider":"Yoseka Stationery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}