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Sailor Profit Standard fountain pen in maki-e with a 14 carat gold EF nib, built on a Bo is wood body with a Tagayasan wood cap and finial, limited to 88 pieces, made in Japan and brand new, never inked.
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SAILOR - Fountain Pen Stylo Plume "Hana Henro" (曄遍路) - The Flowering Pilgrimage
Limited Edition Takamatsu Mitsukoshi: 88 pieces
Reference: Takamatsu Mitsukoshi Original, September 2018
Model: Profit Standard
Maki-e Artist: Masatoshi Kobayashi, artist name Ishin (已眞)
Technique: Traditional maki-e on urushi lacquer
Motif: Pilgrim (henro) walking among blooming rhododendrons (shakunage 石楠花)
Nib: 14k gold, Extra Fine (EF) size
Precious materials: Ironwood tagayasan (鉄刀木 - Indian rosewood / Ceylon ebony) for the cap cabochon and the knop
Machining: Manufactured by Sailor’s Ten’ō factory (now Hiroshima plant)
Spiritual detail: Sanskrit calligraphy (bonji) in gold powder on the cap
System: Cartridge/converter
Condition: New - Never Inked
Exceptional condition: The pen is absolutely new, never used, never inked. Opened only for photography. The nib has never touched paper. Pristine condition.
Complete set:
Original box
Official Takamatsu Mitsukoshi descriptive card (visible in photo)
2 cartridges / converter for Sailor possible
Complete documentation
Historical and Cultural Context
The name "Hana Henro" (曄遍路) evokes poetically the famous 88-temple pilgrimage of Shikoku (Shikoku Henro), one of the most important spiritual journeys in Japanese Buddhism. The character 曄, read here hana, resonates with 花 (flower), signaling the floral theme of this artwork.
The edition is limited to exactly 88 pieces, directly referencing the 88 temples of the pilgrimage, with each pen symbolizing a temple along this sacred 1,200-kilometer path.
The maki-e decor delicately depicts a pilgrim seen from behind, walking along a sunlit path, amidst blooming rhododendrons (shakunage). This flower is the emblem of Shikoku’s mountains and traditionally accompanies pilgrims on their spiritual journey.
The city of Takamatsu, located in Kagawa Prefecture on Shikoku island, is one of the traditional starting and ending points of the pilgrimage. Takamatsu’s Mitsukoshi department store commissioned this exclusive edition to celebrate local cultural and spiritual heritage.
The artist Masatoshi Kobayashi (Ishin) carries on the ancient maki-e techniques with exceptional mastery. His work captures both the meditative solitude of the pilgrim and the serene beauty of Shikoku’s mountainous landscape.
Tagayasan ironwood (鉄刀木), used for the cap and cap ring, is a precious material of exceptional density and hardness, traditionally reserved for the most prestigious pieces of Japanese craftsmanship. This padauk wood develops a noble patina over time.
The Extra Fine 14-karat gold nib offers a fine, precise line, particularly valued for traditional Japanese writing and calligraphy.
Rarity and Provenance
This edition is among Sailor’s most confidential collaborations with major regional Japanese department stores. Of the 88 pieces produced, almost all stayed in Japan, making this pen exceptionally rare on the European market.
The Mitsukoshi editions in collaboration with Sailor are renowned for their flawless craftsmanship and strong cultural patrimony. This Hana Henro embodies both Sailor’s technical excellence and the spiritual depth of Shikoku’s pilgrimage.
Official authentication: Artist confirmed by Sailor Pen Company (direct correspondence 2024).
A unique collector’s piece for maki-e enthusiasts, Sailor collectors, or lovers of Japanese culture and spirituality.
Shipping
Secure shipping and careful packaging. Shipping from France
SAILOR - Fountain Pen Stylo Plume "Hana Henro" (曄遍路) - The Flowering Pilgrimage
Limited Edition Takamatsu Mitsukoshi: 88 pieces
Reference: Takamatsu Mitsukoshi Original, September 2018
Model: Profit Standard
Maki-e Artist: Masatoshi Kobayashi, artist name Ishin (已眞)
Technique: Traditional maki-e on urushi lacquer
Motif: Pilgrim (henro) walking among blooming rhododendrons (shakunage 石楠花)
Nib: 14k gold, Extra Fine (EF) size
Precious materials: Ironwood tagayasan (鉄刀木 - Indian rosewood / Ceylon ebony) for the cap cabochon and the knop
Machining: Manufactured by Sailor’s Ten’ō factory (now Hiroshima plant)
Spiritual detail: Sanskrit calligraphy (bonji) in gold powder on the cap
System: Cartridge/converter
Condition: New - Never Inked
Exceptional condition: The pen is absolutely new, never used, never inked. Opened only for photography. The nib has never touched paper. Pristine condition.
Complete set:
Original box
Official Takamatsu Mitsukoshi descriptive card (visible in photo)
2 cartridges / converter for Sailor possible
Complete documentation
Historical and Cultural Context
The name "Hana Henro" (曄遍路) evokes poetically the famous 88-temple pilgrimage of Shikoku (Shikoku Henro), one of the most important spiritual journeys in Japanese Buddhism. The character 曄, read here hana, resonates with 花 (flower), signaling the floral theme of this artwork.
The edition is limited to exactly 88 pieces, directly referencing the 88 temples of the pilgrimage, with each pen symbolizing a temple along this sacred 1,200-kilometer path.
The maki-e decor delicately depicts a pilgrim seen from behind, walking along a sunlit path, amidst blooming rhododendrons (shakunage). This flower is the emblem of Shikoku’s mountains and traditionally accompanies pilgrims on their spiritual journey.
The city of Takamatsu, located in Kagawa Prefecture on Shikoku island, is one of the traditional starting and ending points of the pilgrimage. Takamatsu’s Mitsukoshi department store commissioned this exclusive edition to celebrate local cultural and spiritual heritage.
The artist Masatoshi Kobayashi (Ishin) carries on the ancient maki-e techniques with exceptional mastery. His work captures both the meditative solitude of the pilgrim and the serene beauty of Shikoku’s mountainous landscape.
Tagayasan ironwood (鉄刀木), used for the cap and cap ring, is a precious material of exceptional density and hardness, traditionally reserved for the most prestigious pieces of Japanese craftsmanship. This padauk wood develops a noble patina over time.
The Extra Fine 14-karat gold nib offers a fine, precise line, particularly valued for traditional Japanese writing and calligraphy.
Rarity and Provenance
This edition is among Sailor’s most confidential collaborations with major regional Japanese department stores. Of the 88 pieces produced, almost all stayed in Japan, making this pen exceptionally rare on the European market.
The Mitsukoshi editions in collaboration with Sailor are renowned for their flawless craftsmanship and strong cultural patrimony. This Hana Henro embodies both Sailor’s technical excellence and the spiritual depth of Shikoku’s pilgrimage.
Official authentication: Artist confirmed by Sailor Pen Company (direct correspondence 2024).
A unique collector’s piece for maki-e enthusiasts, Sailor collectors, or lovers of Japanese culture and spirituality.
Shipping
Secure shipping and careful packaging. Shipping from France
Details
Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Japan
Period
2010-2020
Material
.585 (14 kt) gold, Wood
Manufacturer/brand
sailor
Condition
As new - unused
In working order
Yes
Diameter
12 mm
Length
136 mm
Nib size
EF - Extra fine
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