Platinum Fountain Pen – Izumo “Iro Urushi”

The Platinum Pen IZUMO IRO URUSHI fountain pen is the perfect blend of sophistication, luxury and craftsmanship. Its timeless design and elegant colors, created through traditional Japanese lacquer techniques, bring an exclusive, classy touch to any writing experience. Discover an elevated experience with the smooth texture, gentle luster and luxurious rhodium-finished metal parts of Platinum Pen’s IZUMO IRO URUSHI. Aitetsu Iro – During the Edo Period, subdued colors became popular as they were considered “iki,” which is a Japanese aesthetic concept that can be defined roughly as chic or stylish. The unobtrusive greenish blue color is produced by applying a dark red iron color over dark blue indigo. Brown and gray colors were popular in the Edo Period, but indigo was also widely appreciated as a typical Edo color. Hence, Aitetsu Iro color that combines both indigo and iron color was particularly preferred for its unique unobtrusive beauty. Budou Nezu – The dull reddish-purple color produced by adding a grayish tone over wine red color (budou) enjoyed popularity from the mid-Edo to early Showa Period. The gray color (nezumi) gives a calm and elegant aura, which became known as “aristocratic gray” for its delicate hue. It was often used as the base color of a kimono depicted in Ukiyo-e (woodblock) prints and appreciated by many. The wine red color was also called “ebi” in ancient times, so the color is also known as “ebi-nezu.” Specifications- Type: Fountain Pen- Body Material: Urushi lacquer on Ebonite, AS Resin- Cap Type: Screw- Filling Mechanism: Cartridge / Converter- Nib Material: 18K Gold, Rhodium-plated- Postability: No Dimensions- Capped Length: 6.13 in (155.6 mm)- Length of Body: 5.25 in (133.4 mm)- Length of Cap: 2.9 in (73.7 mm)- Diameter of Body: 0.63 in (15.9 mm)- Diameter of Cap: 0.66 in (16.8 mm)- Diameter of Grip: 0.42 in (10.7 mm) Comes With- Converter- Cartridge- Warranty Card- User Manual