Nishio 1930s Urushi Ebonite JAPANESE YAMA-ZAKURA Modern Maki-e Fountain Pen

Description: Nishio 1930s Urushi Ebonite JAPANESE YAMA-ZAKURA Modern Maki-e Fountain Pen Oshita Art Studio has been a dedicated practitioner of Traditional Urushi Maki-e Craft since well before 1970. Nevertheless, in 1970, this esteemed art studio embarked on an exciting journey into the realm of Modern Maki-e, also known as Kindai Maki-e. Perfecting this art form requires a significant investment of time and the honing of exceptional skills. It wasn't until the 1980s that Oshita Art Studio began accepting Urushi Projects, marking a significant milestone in their artistic evolution. Subsequently, the studio diversified its portfolio by creating and printing Maki-e seals for a wide variety of lacquerware items, extending its reach to everyday commodities as well. This expansion showcased the studio's versatility and adaptability in merging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary demands. Modern Maki-e, or Kindai Maki-e, is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Japanese art form of Maki-e. Maki-e involves decorating lacquerware or other surfaces with intricate designs using powdered digital printed Maki-e Seals that are applied using a similar technique to the traditional Maki-e craftmanship. Modern Maki-e provides a cheaper & easier alternative to the traditional Maki-e while still preserving its unique feature Oshita Studio boasts an impressive roster of collaborations, having worked with renowned fountain pen companies like Pilot, Sailor, Platinum, and even Wancher. They have played a pivotal role in crafting affordable Maki-e Fountain Pens, bridging the gap between the rich history of Maki-e artistry and modern writing instruments. Now We are working together with Oshita Art Studio Lacquerhouse to produce exclusive Maki-e Designs onto our Vintage 1940s Urushi Ebonite Fountain Pen from Nishio Private Pre & Post War Fountain Pen that we were able to acquire recently ORIGINAL & AUTHENTIC HANDMADE BY ISHIKAWA OSHITA ART STUDIO URUSHI ARTISANSFrom Nishio Seisakujo Private Collection of 1930's-1940's URUSHI Ebonite Fountain PenYAMA ZAKURA MODERN MAKI-Ewith Iridium Semi-Flex EF nib & Eyedropper Filler System *Specifications*Brand: NishioMaterial: EboniteFilling mechanism: Piston Lever System (Eyedropper) Nib: Semi-Flex Iridium NibFeed: Ebonite Size: 130 mm (From the Cap) and 117 mm (From the Nib) 13 mm Thickness Cap, 11 mm Thickness BodyWeight: 16 g *History of Pre-War Vintage Japanese Fountain Pen: Nishio Private Collection*Renowned Japanese fountain pen manufacturer "NISHIO SEISHAKUSHO" crafted this in Osaka, one of Japan's largest cities. "NISHIO SEISHAKUSHO" embarked on its journey in the early 1900s and it is a testament to its legacy that it continues to be one of the most popular brands despite no longer being operational. The company's president and owner, eighty-four-year-old Mr. Zero Nishio holds the esteemed position of being considered one of Osaka's intellectual figures in the stationary revolution that followed World War II.During that era, numerous distinctive pens were manufactured and sold by three prominent giants in the industry: Pilot, Sailor, and Platinum. Japan experienced unprecedented economic growth throughout the country, leading to the establishment of several stationary factories that, sadly, no longer exist today. In this regard, I am delighted to present a pen that originated in 1940s Osaka, Japan—a remarkable piece of history that is no longer readily available.This pen carries the history of the Nishio Fountain pen for more than eighty years. This pen is a piece of fountain pen history that you have the chance to possess.I really love the design of this pen it pays tribute to the Pilot Custom 67 with a vintage ink-filling systemABOUT MR NISHIO'S OSAKA STATIONERY COLLECTION*Mr. Nishio was one of the prominent fountain pen sellers from the 1900s with a vast collection of ebonite and celluloid fountain pens. Mr. Nishio is also known to not only sell his own fountain pens but also make fountain pens for other companies. However, his endeavor came to an end when the war broke out and forced him to close down. His remaining collection was kept in the depository for a long time. Recently we were able to get a hold of his private collection which was in great condition! The supreme quality of his collection forces us to list the item for it to find a new home.*Semi-Flex Nib* Japanese Vintage Fountain pen uses a lot of Semi-Flex nib configurations. This is because, Semi-flex nibs allow writers to write broader strokes in and between each stoke by pressing on the nib, giving the writer the flexibility to write calligraphy. It is very crucial that a semi-flex nib is included in the fountain open back in the 1930s. It is because Japanese writers use a semi-flex ability to write kanjis and other characters that require a broader stroke between the fine strokes. WRITING SAMPLE *Urushi Modern Maki-e: by Oshita Art Studio Lacquer House*Modern Maki-e Art in JapanModern Maki-e, or Kindai Maki-e, is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Japanese art form of Maki-e. Maki-e involves decorating lacquerware or other surfaces with intricate designs using powdered metals, typically gold and silver, as well as other materials like crushed seashells and gemstones. These designs are created by skilled artisans who painstakingly apply these materials to the surface and then lacquer over them multiple times to create a smooth, durable finish. Modern Maki-e However provides an alternative method to the famous art craft. Instead of painting and decorating the pen with a paintbrush by hand, the Modern Maki-e technique uses digitally printed Maki-e designs on to a surface area. Can be a pen, bowl, laptop, or phone. However, how Oshita Art Studio Does Modern Maki-e takes it to the next level. They use screen printing and print the maki-e design onto the pen using thin layers of screen print papers and then coated with a thin layer of urushi and later decorated with Gold powder and Silver Powder by hand to add an extra touch to the pen. Today, Oshita Studio boasts an impressive roster of collaborations, having worked with renowned fountain pen companies like Pilot, Sailor, Platinum, and even Wancher. They have played a pivotal role in crafting affordable Maki-e Fountain Pensbridging the gap between the rich history of Maki-e artistry and modern writing instruments.ABOUT THE DESIGN: YAMAZAKURAModern Maki-e Art in Japan"Yama-Zakura" is a term in Japanese that refers to a specific type of cherry tree known as the "mountain cherry" or "wild cherry." Yama-Zakura is distinct from the more common Somei Yoshino cherry tree, which is celebrated for its iconic pale pink blossoms and is often associated with the cherry blossom season in Japan. Yama-Zakura, on the other hand, is characterized by several unique features and holds its own significance in Japanese culture and nature.Cultural and Symbolic Significance: Yama-Zakura is admired for its resilience and ability to thrive in less hospitable environments. This tenacity is often associated with the spirit of endurance and overcoming adversity, making Yama-Zakura a symbol of strength and perseverance.*How to Use*The eyedropper has a piston mechanism that helps you to intake a huge amount of ink in the barrel and when you almost finish using the ink, the piston will help you to drain out the rest of the ink when you clean your pen. This mechanism creates an airtight atmosphere to ensure the leaking out of ink and also constant ink flow to the feeder.To use the penunwind the grip to separate the grip from the bodyinject ink into the body of the pen using an eyedropper and attach the grip back to the bodyafter sealing the grip to the body tightly, wind down the piston that is located at the end of the barrelstation the pen downward to allow the ink to flow into the nib, after a few minutes the pen should release ink from the nibto clean the nib, you can use the piston to push out the remaining ink from the barrel to the nib*Condition*The pen is in good condition S Tier! , there are no scratches or damages found on the body of the pen. The whole pen is made out of urushi ebonite body construction and has been customized by applying Digital Maki-e print by Oshita Art Studio Maki-eand the pen filler mechanism has been cleaned and the nib has been tested to assess any scratchiness or ink leakage and The pen does not use a cartridge system but a piston lever system About Us Payment Return & Refunds Item Condition Shipping ENGEIKA For the seeds you just plant, let's us join a hand to water it. As a plant grows with day-to-day care, at Engeika, your satisfaction grows with our lifelong experiences and the fullest attention. Founded in 1987, Engeika has been known as a leading direct-to-customer e-commerce retailer specializing in writing instruments, watches, bags & cases and recently lighters. Our mission is to bring the most wonderful products with the best quality and design to our customers from all over the world. Engeika means horticulturist in Japanese. A horticulturist is a person who uses scientific as well as artistic knowledge to give the best caring to every single plant in his/her garden. The development of plants is his/her joy. And, the name says it all. We, at Engeika, love and proud to take care of each of you, our dear customers, as your satisfaction is our happiness and motivation everyday. In each product in our store, we would like to bring to YOU not only the BEST QUALITY or the MOST AMAZING DESIGN but also the INSPIRING STORY lying under each of them. About Writing Instruments Our story all starts with the love for fountain pens as well as all writing instruments. We used to be amatuer in this field but time after time, knowledge is gained and experiences evolve. We are now proud to bring you not only the best writing products but also the most useful advice so that you can have the most satisfactory writing afterwards. 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Return Eligibility: Items must be in new condition and has not been used at all means. Return Instructions: Before returning any item, please contact in advance. We would like to hear the reason why you want to refund the item as we always want you to be happy with your purchase. Refund: Right after your item is delivered to our address, we will let you know and refund to your account as soon as possible. Item Condition Grade for Engeika Vintage Fountain Pen: Please Check Our Vintage Fountain Pen Grade list and read the item's condition list to see the Pen's actual grade ratings All our pens are original and authentic because they're sourced directly from the owners of fountain pen collectors, factory owners in the 40s who's sons/daughters have sold their grandparent's fountain pen old stock and hence cant be sourced online. But for an even more detailed description of our pens condition, we have provided a grade tier list to help you determine if this is the pen for you S Tier - Almost like Brand New: This pen is in exceptional condition, almost as if it were brand new. There are no signs of rust on the clip, and the original filling system is still intact and does not require replacement. The cap and piston filler, if applicable, screw on and off smoothly without any difficulties. The nib color is vivid with limited to no scratches. Any hairline scratches are barely visible, and there are no cracks on the pen. The pen feels smooth, polished, and shiny. A Tier - Excellent Condition: This pen is in excellent condition with only minor flaws. There may be small chips on the nib, but no rust is present. Hairline scratches may be visible on the body, cap, and nib. The nib color remains consistent, although small scratches may be seen upon close inspection. The pen can be easily screwed on and off, and the filling system works properly. The original filling system is intact with no cracks on the body of the pen. The pen still feels smooth, polished, and shiny. B Tier - Good Condition: This pen is in good condition and is perfectly usable. It may have some rust on the clip and trim. The nib color may have changed due to weathering or ink stains. The filling system has been replaced with a new one, possibly because the original one had hardened over time and needed replacement. There are no cracks on the pen, but there may be hairline scratches present. C Tier - Fair Condition: This pen is in fair condition and is functional, but it has noticeable scratches on the body and cap. The trim may be rusted or chipped. Although there are no cracks, the filling system also requires replacement. The nib color may have changed, or the nib itself may have been re-polished. F Tier - Poor Condition: This pen is still writable, but it is cosmetically in a terrible state. A major refurbishment has been conducted to restore the pen to an acceptable condition, but in the process, many of its original characteristics have been lost. Please note that this item condition grade is based on general standards and may vary depending on the specific criteria and expectations of different collectors or sellers. * Regarding to the Ukraine shipment, please do not hesitate to contact us for further assistance. Shipping Address: Please ensure that you provide your shipping address accurately and in English. This will help us to process your order smoothly and ensure that it reaches the correct destination. Shipping Courier By default, we use DHL Express International Shipping for our shipments. However, if you prefer to use JP Post as the shipping carrier, kindly contact us immediately before your parcel is dispatched. 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Price: 350 USD

Location: Tokyo

End Time: 2024-09-17T01:42:16.000Z

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