Wancher Dream Pen Echizen Urushi Fountain Pen

The symbol of spring in Japan is the Sakura or Cherry Blossom. During this time, the beauty of the cherry blossoms is reflected under the gentle sunlight. This beauty is an ethereal, fleeting moment that we want to remember forever. Through these fountain pens, we hope to remind you of that moment.

Echizen Urushi is made in the Echizen region of Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The lacquer used to make Echizen Urushi is produced from the sap of the urushi tree, which is native to Japan and has been used in lacquerware production for over 9000 years. Echizen Urushi is known for its high quality and durability, as well as its beautiful, lustrous finish. The lacquer is applied in thin layers and each layer must be allowed to dry completely before the next one is applied. This process can take several months to complete.

The Technique - Kindai Maki-e

The Echizen Urushi artisans apply lacquer onto the body of the fountain pen and decorate it using the Modern Maki-e Technique - derived from the historic Maki-e technique. While the secrets of the Modern Maki-e technique cannot be revealed as each one is modified by the specific artisan, it is clear that the basic technique by itself results in beautifully designed fountain pens. 

Specifications:

• Material & art: (Omoide Sakura) Ebonite, Urushi, Oshita Maki-e; (Sakura Zukiyo) ABS, Echizen Urushi, Kindai Maki-e
• Filling mechanism: Converter or Cartridge (European International Standard)
• Nib: #6 Jowo stainless steel
  
• Compact air-tight cap: Prevent dried-out ink problem