Danitrio Japanese Crested Ibis Maki-E on Sho-Hakkaku Fountain Pen

✓ 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:

This stunning pen is a masterpiece that celebrates the symbolic and cultural significance of the Japanese Crested Ibis—a revered icon of good fortune, happiness, and natural beauty. The classic design features a solitary ibis, gracefully poised in its natural wetland habitat. 
Gold maki-e artistry highlights intricate details such as the bird’s slender beak and the delicate wetland plants. The subtle bokashi (gradient) technique creates a seamless transition from water to solid ground, adding depth and realism to the scene. Set against a deep black urushi lacquer backdrop, the artwork evokes the tranquility of a moonlit night.
The ibis’ iconic red crest, a symbol of its unique identity, is exquisitely rendered as it lifts its head skyward in an elegant, contemplative pose. This pen is not merely a writing instrument but a piece of art, combining functionality with tradition and reverence for nature.

About Danitrio Sho-Hakkaku Fountain Pen Series:

The Sho-Hakkaku is a Danitrio series pen that is octagonal-shaped.  Danitrio wanted to create a shorter version of the Hakkaku. Hakkaku means "discovery" in Japanese. 

Nib Details:

This pen is furnished with an 18k Gold, two-toned #6 nib. What has been described by many Danitrio collectors as the fireball nib is an image of “Kaen-Kohai” which is a flame-shaped halo of “Fudo Myoo” (Acala, the God of Fire). This halo is commonly painted on the back of Japanese Buddhist statues. 

An UrushiPen.com representative will contact you to confirm nib tip size preference (fine, medium, broad, or stub) following the placement of the order.

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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.