Sailor - KOP HANAFUDA PLAYING CARDS Fountain Pen - Tsukimi-de-ippai Limited Edition

Made in a limited edition with individual numbering and a handwritten signature: each piece is unique and designed for true connoisseurs of high-end Japanese writing.

Discover the magic of Japanese tradition with the Hanafuda Fountain Pen, inspired by the famous card game popular in Japan during the 18th century. Each Hanafuda card represents one of the 12 months of the year through seasonal scenes or traditional events of the lunar calendar, and this spirit comes to life in a writing masterpiece.

This fountain pen is the result of a collaboration with artist Isana Kobayashi, who has hand-signed and numbered each piece, making every pen a unique work of art. The decoration is created using the Yubi maki-e technique, enhanced by additional details applied by hand by Japanese master artisans. The result is a fascinating fusion of modern and traditional maki-e techniques.

An extraordinary pen for those seeking elegance, history, and art in a single writing instrument.
Limited edition – each piece is unique.

Hanafuda is a card game popular in Japan during the 18th century.

Each card depicts a scene that symbolizes one of the 12 months, based on the seasons or traditional events of the lunar calendar. Players compete to score points by creating specific combinations with the 48 cards.

Hanafuda is therefore a game that requires luck and intelligence, and it is still highly appreciated today. The artist of "Hanafuda," Isana Kobayashi, has hand-painted her signature and serial numbers on each barrel. This product features Yubi maki-e preparatory designs, and master artisans further apply maki-e individually by hand. It is a fusion of modern and traditional maki-e techniques, and it is a maki-e fountain pen unlike any other. Actual products may vary from photographs.

Features:
Writing system: Fountain pen
Nib: 21K solid gold KOP
Nib Grade: M (medium), B (broad)
Body Material: Ebonite
Dimensions: ø20 mm x 142 mm