Wancher × Kuretake Maki-e fountain pen, made of lacquered aluminum. Item Description This exquisite fountain pen, titled Kakujusenzai ("Longevity of Cranes for a Thousand Years"), is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship featuring intricate maki-e artwork. The pen showcases three gracefully rendered golden cranes, symbolizing longevity and prosperity, soaring across the black lacquered barrel. Each crane is delicately hand-painted with shimmering gold powder, giving the pen a luxurious and refined appearance. The pen body is crafted from aluminum, providing both durability and a lightweight feel, while the stainless steel nib (F - fine) offers a stable and consistent writing experience with minimal sensitivity to writing pressure. This piece is a collaboration between the renowned Japanese calligraphy brand Kuretake and Wancher, a maker celebrated for its finely crafted writing instruments. The fountain pen comes complete with its original wooden presentation box and a converter, making it a perfect gift or collector’s item for writing instrument enthusiasts and admirers of traditional Japanese art. Brand/Company Profile Brand: Wancher Wancher is a Japanese brand known for producing high-quality writing instruments that combine traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern functionality. Their pens often feature urushi lacquer and maki-e designs, handcrafted by skilled artisans. Company: Kuretake Founded in 1902, Kuretake is a historic Japanese company famous for its calligraphy and art supplies. It is widely respected for promoting traditional Japanese writing culture through its collaborations and innovative products. Stainless steel nib, M nib . Trim color: gold. Filling mechanism: cartridges or converters (European standard cartridge fitting) Accessories: original box, instruction manual, converter This fountain pen is unused, so no test writing has been performed. Keyword for search Maki-e fountain pen / Wancher / Kuretake / Japanese pen / Crane motif / Luxury fountain pen / Kakujusenzai / Aluminum pen / Calligraphy pen / Collector’s pen / Hand-painted pen / Traditional Japanese art 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.