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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
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...
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...