Danitrio Koban Gold Coin Maki-E on Sho-Hakkaku 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
The pen features the koban, a traditional, oval-shaped gold coin used in feudal Japan during the Edo period (1603–1868). First introduced under the Tokugawa Shogunate, a standard koban was valued at 1 ryō (a monetary unit roughly tied to the value of a specific amount of rice). Because of their gold content, kobans were heavily used in trade, merchant dealings, and as rewards for samurai and high-ranking officials. Over time, as economic crises and Shogunate policies changed, the gold purity of the koban decreased.
Along this pen, delicate floral elements and graceful birds add movement and visual depth, balancing the richness of the gold-themed design. A vibrant blue section adorned with ornate blossoms introduces a refreshing burst of color that complements the warm metallic tones. Together, these carefully arranged details create a fountain pen that feels both regal and artistically expressive, making it a captivating centerpiece in any collection.
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.
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Technical Specification:
| Cap Length | 62 mm (2.4") |
| Cap Diameter | 16.5 mm (0.65") |
| Barrel Length | 101 mm (3.98") |
| Barrel Diameter | 15 mm (0.59") |
| Pen Length (Closed) | 135 mm (5.3") |
| Pen Length (Posted) | Cap does not post |
| Net Weight | 26.5 g (0.93 oz) |
| Net Weight (w/ink full) | 28.4 g (1 oz) |
| Filling System | Cartridge/Converter |
About the Artisan:
This pen was hand-painted by Masanori Omote (Masanori). Born in 1938. Masanori was awarded the "Dento-Kogei-shi" title in 1994, 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. He learned Maki-E on commonly used items and often showcases his work at art exhibitions in Japan such as Dento Kogeiten, art-and-craft exhibition established in the 1950's to help foster and pass down the skills of Japanese traditional crafts. In addition to practicing Maki-E, he has also has been a teacher at the Yamanaka Urushi Technical Center. He likes to use different lacquering techniques on the same piece and is inspired by the four seasons. He states that he works very hard on his pieces in hopes that his customers will continue to love his work.