Danitrio Jigoku "Hell" Maki-E on Yokozuna Fountain Pen
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✓ 100% Genuine Urushi
✓ Contains the Maki-E Red Seal (Highest Quality of Maki-E Art)
✓ Hand-painted by highly-trained Japanese Artisans
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About the Pen:
A masterful creation that embodies the intense imagery of traditional Japanese Buddhist hell, or "Jigoku." Kogaku-san produces intricate scenes that depict the tormented souls and fiery landscapes of hell, rendered in rich, haunting detail. Jigoku is not just one place – it is made up of 16 major hells (which could be subdivided into 64,000 planes and demi-planes) that each are reserved for different acts of sins.
The artwork, inspired by traditional illustrations of Jigoku such as the Hell Paradise figure from the Tokyo National Museum, showcases wrathful Oni's, ogre-like demonic creatures, carrying out their duties in the hellish realm of punishing the souls of the wicked.
"Hell Paradise" from Tokyo National Museum by Stuart Rankin is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
It also showcases the mirror used by the King of Hell, Enma, to reveal all the misdeeds a person committed during their lifetime, serving as undeniable evidence in their judgment.
The vibrant hues are carefully applied using maki-e techniques. Taka-maki-e (raised maki-e) is applied on the oni's, souls, and mirror while hira-maki-e technique (flat design) is applied on the flames, bringing the underworld's terrifying beauty to life.
About Danitrio Yokozuna Fountain Pen Series:
This is Danitrio's largest fountain pen line, giving the maki-e artisans the largest canvas to depict their masterpiece. When placed side-by-side with other pens, it towers over them with elegance and intimidation.
In sumo wrestling, the "Yokozuna" is the highest rank a sumo wrestler can achieve. The term means horizontal rope which is derived from the rope that is worn around the Yokozuna's waist.
Nib Details:
This pen is furnished with an 18k Gold, #50 nib. The #50 nib comes in only one standard tip size.
Technical Specification:
| Cap Length | 69 mm (2.72") |
| Cap Diameter | 27 mm (1.06") |
| Barrel Length | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Barrel Diameter | 24 mm (0.95") |
| Pen Length (Closed) | 157 mm (6.18") |
| Pen Length (Posted) | Cap does not post |
| Net Weight | 71 g (2.5 oz) |
| Net Weight (w/ink full) | 81.5 g (2.87 oz) |
| Filling System | Eye Dropper |
About the Artisan:
This pen was hand-painted by Koichiro Okazaki (Kogaku). Born in 1959. He is a renown Maki-E artisan in Japan and considers himself wholeheartedly traditional when it comes to Maki-E. He is recognized by the Japanese Government as a Dento Kogei-shi, which an honorary title meaning "master of traditional crafts" and is given only to a select few artisans who have a significant contribution to their craft. Many of his Maki-E works have been accepted and rewarded at national art exhibitions. He had learned Maki-E from a master and became an independent artisan 5 years later. He was recognized with Kao (authorized monogram) by Kuda Munenori of Sado Omote school in 1991. He performs Maki-E on many traditional accessories, hair pins, combs, jewelry, and fine writing instruments.