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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...
Wajima and the Artisans
You love urushi and maki-e pens, but do you know where they began? You may never have heard of Wajima, but it’s an important place in urushi circles. Many pens...
A Tiger of a Pen
Danitrio’s largest fountain pen line is the Yokozuna. It takes its name from the highest rank a sumo wrestler can achieve. The term means “horizontal rope” which is derived from...
The story behind the pen (inspired by Noh Theater)
Have you ever wondered where the Urushi artisans get their inspiration? Maki-e pens are often inspired by Japanese mythology or culture. The pen we’ll talk about today was inspired by...
Artisan spotlight: Koichiro Okazaki
Each Danitrio pen is handcrafted by an experienced Japanese artisan, but have you ever wondered about the people behind the pens? Today we’ll tell you about Koichiro Okazaki, who has...
Ebonite and Urushi: Natural Materials, Natural Feel
You may have heard of ebonite – it’s a tough, dark material that resembles ebony wood. But what is it, and why make pens out of it? First, it’s helpful...
A little Danitrio history
(Last Updated: 03-10-2024) UrushiPen is the United States authorized dealer for Danitrio pens. Where did Danitrio come from? Let’s explore. Bernard and Dani Lyn Danitrio was started by Bernard and...