{"product_id":"platinum-izumo-raden-galaxy-fountain-pen","title":"Platinum Izumo Raden Galaxy Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlatinum Izumo Fountain Pen. This pen truly shows the unique skill of Japanese artisans as it is made using both Raden and Urushi techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShiny particles of fine mother-of-pearl are placed on the ebonite body of this pen one-by-one by a maki-e artist. The Raden technique is a traditional decorative technique that is mostly used for decorating the Urushi works. A Japanese artisan uses a very delicate thin peel of mother-of-pearl inlays, each shell is selected and placed on the pen finding its best angle with the most sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is then given a finish of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUrushi\u003c\/em\u003e lacquer – the black colour of the lacquer has been chosen for this pen to expresses the depth of the universe. Urushi is a natural lacquer and five coats are each painstakingly applied, allowed to harden and polished in turn. A final coat is wax-polished, rubbed with pulp paper and oil polished - all repeated multiple times. This process takes over 4 months and the resulting rich, deep finish is highly prized and can be seen on many Japanese craft pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe barrel of this pen is made from ebonite. Gold plated clip and black resin grip. The 18k gold bi-colour nib is the usual supreme Platinum quality. Available in medium and broad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Izumo is presented in a wooden giftbox imprinted with the Izumo logo and includes a special fabric pen pouch. Please note that the pouch may differ in design from what appears in the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSupplied with a converter for use with bottled ink. Platinum recommends Platinum Fountain Pen Ink, though of course any quality bottled ink can be used. Also takes Platinum ink cartridges. Supplied with 1 blue-black 30ml bottle of ink and 1 blue-black cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e154mm long, 18mm diameter and 34.5g in weight. Platinum recommends that you do not post the cap on the barrel when writing as this can damage the lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platinum","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":43587222044915,"sku":"PT92192-M","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/6388\/4787\/products\/PT92192-ZZZ_Platinum-Izumo-Raden-Galaxy-Fountain-Pen_P1.jpg?v=1663768249","url":"https:\/\/cultpens.live\/products\/platinum-izumo-raden-galaxy-fountain-pen","provider":"Cult Pens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}