Tradition meets innovation in a captivating blend of craftsmanship and artistry. Tsugaru Nuri, a centuries-old lacquerware technique from Japans Aomori prefecture, has been meticulously adapted by TACCIA into their ebonite-bodied pens, ensuring instruments that stand apart from the ordinary. This oversized Ao-Iro fountain pen features an exquisite deep blue urushi lacquered ebonite body, adorned with delicate quail eggshell and raden maki-e inlay. Over 20 different layers of urushi lacquer go into the making of this pen. The Empress model is fitted with the famous Japanese King of Pen bi-color 18k gold nib, and fills with either a proprietary Sailor converter or Sailor ink cartridges; both are included. A fabric pen wrap and a complementary bottle of ink are also included in the wooden gift box. The Empress Shin Tsugaru Nuri collection is limited to 20 pens in each color; each is individually numbered and signed by the maki-e artisan on the pen barrel. Click here to shop all compatible Sailor ink cartridges. Please note we are unable to accept a return of this pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.