A traditional lacquer technique from the beach town of Obama in Fukui Prefecture in Japan, the Wakasa-nuri was said to have blossomed during the Edo period when a craftsman was inspired to create a way to depict the seafloor through urushi. As such, this marbling technique is popular for its similarity to sand patterns underwater as well as to the brilliance of corals under sunlight.

The Sailor Urushi Rei Fukui Wakasa-nuri fountain pen showcases this technique. Executed by lacquer artist Atsushi Taniguchi, the unit that we have for sale today features deep teals, reds, and bright yellows, reminiscent of how colors of the seafloor flow and blur together when seen from above.

Our available Sailor Urushi Rei Fukui Wakasa-nuri fountain pen is new-old stock. It carries a 21K monotone gold nib and comes with its complete set, which includes its box, papers, and a pack of cartridges.

Length capped: 15 cm.
Length uncapped: 13.2 cm.

(While the cap can be posted, we don’t recommend that you do.)