{"product_id":"danitrio-koban-gold-coin-maki-e-on-sho-hakkaku-fountain-pen","title":"Danitrio Koban Gold Coin Maki-E on Sho-Hakkaku Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Genuine Urushi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContains the Maki-E Red Seal (Highest Quality of Maki-E Art)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Hand-painted by highly-trained Japanese Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlong 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Danitrio Sho-Hakkaku Fountain Pen Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sho-Hakkaku is a Danitrio series pen that is octagonal-shaped. \u003cspan\u003e Danitrio wanted to create a shorter version of the Hakkaku. \u003c\/span\u003eHakkaku means \"discovery\" in Japanese. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/1932\/7111\/files\/N-1000_No_6_Danitrio_Nib_160x160.png?v=1586145028\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cspan\u003eof “Kaen-Kohai” which is a flame-shaped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ehalo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of “Fudo Myoo” (Acala, the God of Fire). This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ehalo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is commonly painted on the back of Japanese Buddhist statues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn UrushiPen.com representative will contact you to confirm nib tip size preference (fine, medium, broad, or stub) following the placement of the order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/1932\/7111\/files\/Danitrio-number-6-nib-writing-sample_480x480.png?v=1590866890\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 372.932px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191px;\"\u003eCap Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.932px;\"\u003e62 mm (2.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191px;\"\u003eCap Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.932px;\"\u003e16.5 mm (0.65\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191px;\"\u003eBarrel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.932px;\"\u003e101 mm (3.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191px;\"\u003eBarrel Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.932px;\"\u003e15 mm (0.59\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191px;\"\u003ePen Length (Closed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.932px;\"\u003e135 mm (5.3\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191px;\"\u003ePen Length (Posted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.932px;\"\u003eCap does not post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191px;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.932px;\"\u003e26.5 g (0.93 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191px;\"\u003eNet Weight (w\/ink full)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.932px;\"\u003e28.4 g (1 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 191px;\"\u003eFilling System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.932px;\"\u003eCartridge\/Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/1932\/7111\/files\/Danitrio_Masanori_Omote_Maki-E_Pen_480x480.jpg?v=1586642174\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"280\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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. 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