{"product_id":"platinum-3776-century-kaga-hira-maki-e-fountain-pen-sakura-medium","title":"Platinum #3776 Century Kaga Hira Maki-e Fountain Pen – Sakura – Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum #3776 Century Kaga Hira Maki-e Sakura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the writing qualities of Platinum's iconic #3776 Century with one of Japan's most distinctive decorative traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgainst the deep black body, delicate  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esakura – Japanese cherry blossoms –\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e extend across the barrel and cap. The decoration is created using  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHira Maki-e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional technique in which genuine urushi lacquer and metallic powders are used to build the design on the surface of the pen. Platinum identifies this model specifically as  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaga Hira Maki-e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, linking the decoration to the long tradition of Japanese lacquer craftsmanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry blossom –  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esakura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – is one of the most recognisable motifs in Japanese decorative arts. Here, the flowers provide a delicate contrast to the black body, while the gold details of the pen echo the metallic elements of the Maki-e decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderneath the decoration is a full #3776 Century fountain pen. The model is fitted with Platinum's  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge 14K gold nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the brand's  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlip \u0026amp; Seal mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed to maintain an airtight seal inside the cap and help prevent the ink from drying when the pen is not used for a period of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis version comes with Platinum's  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium (M) 14K gold nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It offers a broader line than the characteristic Japanese Fine nib and is particularly well suited to everyday writing, correspondence and journaling when you want the colour and shading of an ink to be more visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with Japanese nibs generally, the Medium remains relatively precise, making it a good balance between controlled everyday writing and a more generous ink flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black body keeps the Sakura decoration understated, while the Maki-e work rewards a closer look. It is a beautiful introduction to traditional Japanese lacquer decoration without sacrificing the practicality of an everyday fountain pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlatinum pens use proprietary cartridges, available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"platinum dyestuff ink cartridges\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadostore.com\/products\/platinum-dye-stuff-ink-cartridges\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib: large 14K gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Body AS resin ; Decoration \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003egenuine urushi Hira Maki-e – Sakura\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 1 ink cartridge + converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 139.5mm × 14.5mm (max diameter) )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 18.5ｇ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling system: Platinum cartridge \/ converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverter-800A included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue-Black ink cartridge included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a Paulownia wood box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCL.VAT price includes European VAT for orders shipping to the European Union.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platinum","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":58954573087052,"sku":"1925405","price":569.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/5717\/files\/platinum-3776-century-kaga-makie-sakura-closed.jpg?v=1790430500","url":"https:\/\/www.nomadostore.com\/products\/platinum-3776-century-kaga-hira-maki-e-fountain-pen-sakura-medium","provider":"NOMADO Store ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}