Wancher World Fountain Pen - Sandalwood Lacquer

The Hakudan-nuri, as the name suggests, is said to be named after its resemblance to the amber color of sandalwood.

After applying an undercoat of lacquer, a smooth layer of lacquer is created by quickly layering more lacquer. Thin gold leaf or silver leaf is then applied on top, and lacquer is applied and dried. Finally, a unique amber color is achieved by applying a transparent lacquer topcoat and polishing. The lacquer is applied in a spiral pattern to highlight the lacquer on the fountain pen body. Therefore, the spiral pattern drawn beneath the Hakudan-nuri appears to float on the surface of the fountain pen.

In addition to Hakudan-nuri, this work also employs a technique called Kintsugi. This represents the understated beauty of Japan, born from the spirit of cherishing things. Kintsugi is a traditional technique of connecting broken or chipped ceramics with lacquer and repairing them with gold or silver metal powder. It accepts the imperfections as wabi-sabi and emphasizes the beauty.

The Kintsugi applied to the ends of the Hakudan-nuri fountain pen functions as a connector, joining the cap, neck, and barrel.

Material: Natural wood with Hakudan-nuri
Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter type (European standard)
Nib: Jowo stainless steel, Fine
Size: Total length: approx. 140mm (when stored), Total length: approx. 127mm (when writing), Maximum diameter: approx. 17mm
Weight: approx. 25g

Offered for sale from a collection. It is very beautiful, a fountain pen that is like a work of art. There may be some minor dirt or scratches, but I think it is in very clean condition as it has not been used much after purchase. The nib has been cleaned.

This listing is for the fountain pen (with a pen case) only, and does not include the original box. It will be sent in a transparent acrylic pen box.

Please note that returns are not accepted after purchase.