Wancher × Kuretake Maki-e fountain pen, made of bordeaux lacquered aluminum. Item Description This is a stunning Japanese fountain pen featuring traditional maki-e lacquerwork, depicting a delicate Japanese phoenix crafted with exquisite gold and iridescent pigments. The pen body is finished in a deep bordeaux lacquer, beautifully complemented by soft pink and gold highlights. Crafted in collaboration between Kuretake and Wancher, this pen exemplifies modern maki-e artistry, blending centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary elegance. 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, M nib Trim color: gold Filling mechanism: cartridges or converters (European standard cartridge fitting) Accessories: original box, instruction manual and converter. The fountain pen inside is unused, so no test writing has been done. *There are silver-colored, shiny areas on the phoenix’s tail feathers. According to official documentation, these areas are not the result of gold coloring wearing away to reveal silver beneath, but are intentionally rendered in silver. Please bid with confidence regarding this point. 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 / phoenix / 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.