PILOT Maki-e Ume (Japanese apricot) [nib : Fine]

Smell of "Furusato" "Maki-e" have over 1,500 years history, so it is suitable for telling wind of old age. In Japan, "Hana (flower)" remind many people of "Sakura (cherry blossom)". But until 1,200 years ago, "Ume" was it. So it is regarded as place with silence and nostalgia (Furustao). Certainly, appearance that "Ume" come out embody it. They bloom a little white, pink petals. "Hira Maki-e Ume" - there are branch, a little white flower and red dot. How well this pen reflect scene! What's "Hira-Makie" ? "Hira Maki-e" is relatively simple and standard technique but of course, the procedure is very delicate. Maki-e - little difference become big difference. First, paint Urushi on the pen some times. Second, draw picture by "Iro (color) Urushi"or "Ki (transparent) Urushi". After this, gold powder are been sowing on the picture. After this procedure, paint Urushi on the picture again and polished. So, the surface become plain (Hira). In all process, This is interesting point and difficult point. The beauty in simple and silence - is this the common essence between Ume and Hira Maki-e, isn't it ? And Urushi have advantage as writing tool. Good touch. Melting into hand ! nib The nib is 14K (#5), good balanced ductility and toughness. Equipped accessories : paulownia box with converter and 1 black ink cartridge. Attention : Urushi is weak for ultraviolet and dryness. Please avoid direct sunlight.

• "Hira Maki-e" is standard techinque, therfore profound
• There is sublation between art and practical use
• Ume (Japanese apricot) tell wind of nostalgia
• 14K (#5) nib. good toughness, good flexibility
• Equipped accessories : paulownia box with converter and 1 black ink cartridge.