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Embodying century-old techniques on fine writing instruments for over 2 decades

Featured collection

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Danitrio Tsugaru-nuri Nanako-nuri in Green on Hyotan Fountain Pen
$1,800.00
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Danitrio Tsugaru-nuri Nanako-nuri in Red on Hyotan Fountain Pen
$1,800.00
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Danitrio Roiro-migaki in Wine Red on Hyotan Fountain Pen
$1,800.00
Danitrio Roiro-migaki in Orange on Hyotan Fountain Pen
$1,800.00
Danitrio Irokeshi-dame in Green on Junikaku Fountain Pen
$2,600.00
Danitrio Nashiji-Nuri in Cedar Brown on Bamboo Story Fountain Pen
$2,400.00
Danitrio Two Swallows Maki-E on Hyotan Fountain Pen
$2,000.00
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Danitrio Two Hummingbirds Maki-E on Sho-Hakkaku Fountain Pen
$3,000.00
Danitrio Nebuta Maki-E on Hyotan Fountain Pen
$5,000.00
Danitrio Wisteria Fuji-dana Maki-E on Sho-Hakkaku Fountain Pen
$2,400.00
Danitrio Tame-nuri in Yellow on Mikado Flat-Top Fountain Pen
$2,400.00
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Danitrio Tame-nuri in Blue Green on Yokozuna Fountain Pen
$3,000.00
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Danitrio Bokashi in Blue on Takumi Fountain Pen
$2,000.00
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Danitrio Kingyo Goldfishes Maki-E on Sho-Hakkaku Fountain Pen
$3,000.00
Danitrio Tame-Nuri in Red on Junikaku Fountain Pen
$2,600.00
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Danitrio Byakudan-nuri in Blue Green on Mikado Fountain Pen
$2,400.00
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Danitrio Roiro-migaki in Green on Takumi Fountain Pen
$1,800.00
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Danitrio Tame-Nuri in Red on Hyotan Fountain Pen
$1,800.00
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Danitrio Ko-Omote Hannya Noh-Men Maki-E on Sho-Hakkaku Fountain Pen
$3,000.00
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Danitrio Rokkaku Monyo Hexagon Pattern on Takumi Fountain Pen
$8,000.00
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New Arrivals

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Danitrio Tame-nuri in Green with Gold Togidashi on Takumi Fountain Pen
$1,900.00
Danitrio Tame-nuri in Red on Densho Fountain Pen
$1,900.00
Danitrio Roiro-migaki in Blue with Togidashi on Genkai Fountain Pen
$2,400.00
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Danitrio Roiro-migaki in Bengara Orange on Genkai Fountain Pen
$2,400.00
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Danitrio Roiro-migaki in Purple on Junikaku Fountain Pen
$2,600.00
Danitrio Nashiji-nuri in Green on Takumi Fountain Pen
$1,900.00
Danitrio Nashiji-nuri in Gold on Mikado Fountain Pen
$2,400.00
Danitrio Tame-Nuri in Green on Genkai Fountain Pen
$2,400.00
Danitrio Nashiji-nuri in Gold on Takumi Fountain Pen
$1,800.00
Danitrio Nashiji-nuri in Black on Junikaku Fountain Pen
$2,600.00
Danitrio Nashiji-nuri in Cedar Brown on Junikaku Fountain Pen
$2,600.00
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Danitrio Tame-nuri in Bengara Red on Genkai Fountain Pen
$2,400.00
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Danitrio Tame-nuri in Olive on Sho-Genkai Fountain Pen
$2,300.00
Danitrio The Blue Demon Maki-E on Hyotan Fountain Pen
$5,000.00
Danitrio Momijigari Maple Viewing on Hyotan Fountain Pen
$4,000.00
Danitrio Wind God & Thunder God Maki-E on Hyotan Fountain Pen
$7,000.00
Danitrio Kodai Monyo Maki-E on Hyotan Fountain Pen
$3,200.00
Danitrio Roiro-migaki in Red on Hakkaku Fountain Pen
$1,800.00
Danitrio Irokeshi-dame in Green on Takumi Fountain Pen
$1,900.00
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Danitrio Drooping Cherry Trees in Wine Maki-E on Takumi Fountain Pen
$6,400.00
Celebrating the

Year of the Dragon

Presenting the ShiZen Dragon's Descent on M4C Fountain Pen

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Experience the abstract

Tame-nuri Finish

Profound urushi depth like you've never seen

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Exquisite

Maki-e Artistry

Add class to your pen collection

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Blog posts

Beautiful Maki-e: That Gorgeous Golden Glint

Beautiful Maki-e: That Gorgeous Golden Glint

You may have ever looked at a pen and thought, “Is that gold glitter? How did that get there?” The answer? Maki-e.  According to Encyclopedia Britannica, maki-e is: “lacquer ware...
Lucky God, Lucky Pen

Lucky God, Lucky Pen

Urushi and maki-e pens are often inspired by Japanese culture and mythology. The Danitrio Yokozuna series is especially suited for maki-e art. Because it’s quite a large pen, it provides...
Meet the Artisan: Yoko Sakata

Meet the Artisan: Yoko Sakata

We had the opportunity to interview maki-e artisan Yoko Sakata. She’s a brilliant young artisan with a lot of talent. Yoko-san painted the ShiZen Two Swimming Turtles pen, and we...
Captivating

Tsugaru-nuri

Dive into the vibrant patterns inspired from the Japan city of Tsugaru

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Our team is here to provide superior customer service and are happy to answer questions and concerns. We will work with you to find you the right urushi pen that meets your needs. Contact us today.

100% Genuine Urushi

We only carry urushi pens that contain 100% genuine urushi, no synthetics. Look for the Maki-E red seal on our pens, which symbolizes the highest quality of Maki-E art.