{"product_id":"taccia-empress-fountain-pen-wajima-36-red-limited-edition","title":"Taccia Empress Fountain Pen - Wajima 36 Red - Limited Edition","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eTaccia Empress Fountain Pen - Wajima 36 Red - 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. These pens feature 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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWajima had long been the center of lacquerware production. Wajima lacquerware has illustrated craftsmanship and has flourished since the Edo period. It is distinguished by its rich foundation and decorative embellishments that promise both aesthetic and functional excellence. It has continued to evolve while maintaining its traditions.\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn 2024, an earthquake struck the area of Japan near Wajima, greatly affecting the area's local artisans and urushi artists. As the region continues to rebuild after this natural disaster, urushi works from Wajima are still sparse and highly valued due to their limited quantities. \u003c\/span\u003e\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-hiroshige-nakamurasaki?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=9104e6c02\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eTaccia Ukiyo-e - Hiroshige - Nakamurasaki (Red Purple)\u003c\/a\u003e included.\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":51032015864021,"sku":".GP\/D\/TEP-3895F-36R-M","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":51032015896789,"sku":".GP\/TEP-3895F-36R-B","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1717\/0621\/files\/DSC_1839_046a3ed7-b001-486d-bd14-f067eb11ce8f.jpg?v=1738268155","url":"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/products\/taccia-empress-fountain-pen-wajima-36-red-limited-edition","provider":"Yoseka Stationery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}