Kuretake & Wancher - Maki-e with Shidare-Sakura design - Stainless steel nib (F) - Fountain pen

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Wancher × Kuretake Maki-e fountain pen in black lacquered aluminium with a Shidare-Sakura design, stainless steel nib in F size, 13.8 cm long and 1.1 cm in diameter, made in Japan in the 2020s, in excellent condition and unused, with converter, original wooden box and manual.

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Wancher × Kuretake Maki-e fountain pen, made of black lacquered aluminum.

Item Description
This exquisite Japanese fountain pen features traditional maki-e lacquerwork, depicting graceful Shidare-Sakura (weeping cherry blossoms) cascading elegantly across the surface. Rendered in refined gold and iridescent pigments, the flowing floral design is beautifully set against a deep black lacquer body, creating a sense of movement and depth. Crafted through a collaboration between Kuretake and Wancher, this pen exemplifies contemporary maki-e artistry, blending centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship with modern sophistication.

The body is remarkably thin, lightweight, yet strong—one of its main highlights. The nib is made of stainless steel and engraved with the signature Wancher flower emblem. This pen is presented in its original wooden box and includes a guarantee certificate.

Stainless steel nib, F nib
Trim color: gold
Filling mechanism: cartridges or converters (European standard cartridge fitting)
Accessories: Converter, Original wood box & Instruction manual

The fountain pen inside is unused, so no test writing has been done.

Company Profile
Kuretake, established in 1902, is a long-standing Japanese manufacturer of fine art materials and calligraphy tools. Wancher is a Japanese company known for producing high-quality writing instruments that blend traditional aesthetics with modern performance. This collaboration brings together Kuretake’s mastery in traditional maki-e techniques with Wancher’s craftsmanship in pen design.

Keywords for search
Wancher / Kuretake / Maki-e fountain pen / Japanese fountain pen / lacquer pen / limited edition / modern maki-e / fine writing instrument / gift pen / collector pen / stainless steel nib / Japanese art / cherry blossom / eda-zakura / bordeaux pen


NOITICE

The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx, depending on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.

I appreciate your cooperation.

Seller's Story

I’m sorry, but I do not offer combined shipping for any items. Thank you for your understanding. [To Visitors from the United States] Currently, due to customs-related issues, we are unable to ship items to buyers in the United States. We sincerely apologize, but please refrain from making purchases from the U.S. (If a purchase is made, the transaction will be canceled.)

Wancher × Kuretake Maki-e fountain pen, made of black lacquered aluminum.

Item Description
This exquisite Japanese fountain pen features traditional maki-e lacquerwork, depicting graceful Shidare-Sakura (weeping cherry blossoms) cascading elegantly across the surface. Rendered in refined gold and iridescent pigments, the flowing floral design is beautifully set against a deep black lacquer body, creating a sense of movement and depth. Crafted through a collaboration between Kuretake and Wancher, this pen exemplifies contemporary maki-e artistry, blending centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship with modern sophistication.

The body is remarkably thin, lightweight, yet strong—one of its main highlights. The nib is made of stainless steel and engraved with the signature Wancher flower emblem. This pen is presented in its original wooden box and includes a guarantee certificate.

Stainless steel nib, F nib
Trim color: gold
Filling mechanism: cartridges or converters (European standard cartridge fitting)
Accessories: Converter, Original wood box & Instruction manual

The fountain pen inside is unused, so no test writing has been done.

Company Profile
Kuretake, established in 1902, is a long-standing Japanese manufacturer of fine art materials and calligraphy tools. Wancher is a Japanese company known for producing high-quality writing instruments that blend traditional aesthetics with modern performance. This collaboration brings together Kuretake’s mastery in traditional maki-e techniques with Wancher’s craftsmanship in pen design.

Keywords for search
Wancher / Kuretake / Maki-e fountain pen / Japanese fountain pen / lacquer pen / limited edition / modern maki-e / fine writing instrument / gift pen / collector pen / stainless steel nib / Japanese art / cherry blossom / eda-zakura / bordeaux pen


NOITICE

The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx, depending on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.

I appreciate your cooperation.

Seller's Story

I’m sorry, but I do not offer combined shipping for any items. Thank you for your understanding. [To Visitors from the United States] Currently, due to customs-related issues, we are unable to ship items to buyers in the United States. We sincerely apologize, but please refrain from making purchases from the U.S. (If a purchase is made, the transaction will be canceled.)

Details

Era
After 2000
Model / Type
Maki-e with Shidare-Sakura design - Stainless steel nib (F)
Country of Origin
Japan
Period
2020s
Material
Aluminium, Steel (stainless)
Manufacturer/ Brand
Kuretake & Wancher
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.1 cm
Length
13.8 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
JapanVerified
1062
Objects sold
98.82%
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