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✓ Hand-painted by highly-trained Japanese Artisans
Kara-nuri is one of the styles of Tsugaru-nuri artwork that originated from the Aomori Prefecture of Japan. In Kara-nuri, there is a pattern of amorphous specks typically of a color that contrasts with its background color scattered throughout the entire pen body. Tsugaru-nuri's inception was first in lacquerware in the Edo Period few hundred years ago when there was a search for a style of art that would depict the symbol of nobility, prestige, and extravagance.
About Danitrio Takumi Fountain Pen Series:
The Takumi is Danitrio series pen that is cigar-shaped. Takumi means "good design or craft" 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 | 68 mm (2.68") |
| Cap Diameter | 18 mm (0.71") |
| Barrel Length | 130 mm (5.12") |
| Barrel Diameter | 16 mm (0.63") |
| Pen Length (Closed) | 147 mm (5.79") |
| Pen Length (Posted) | 175 mm (6.89") |
| Net Weight | 28.4 g (1 oz) |
| Net Weight (w/ink full) | 30 g (1.06 oz) |
| Filling System | Cartridge/Converter |
About the Artisan:
This pen was hand-painted by artisans from the city of Tsugaru in the Aomori prefecture, most well known in the northern tip of Japan for its unique lacquerware designs. Tsugaru-nuri techniques are incredibly challenging and do not leave room for error to execute. These artisans have since now retired.