Gold-Leaf Dragon Motif Fountain Pen
Stationary sings with this beautiful gold-leaf pen. Whether it’s on display or used for signing important documents, the Touch of Gold Dragon Motif Fountain Pen is a classy addition to any office. The body boasts a layer of gold-leaf imprinted with a magnificent dragon motif while the tips are brandished with polished black lacquer. It uses a standard replaceable ink cartridge. Nestled in its own casing, this fountain pen makes a perfect gift for anybody who appreciate Japanese traditions.
The exceptional nature of this product stems from the gold that decorates it. Known as Kanazawa-haku, or “gold leaf from Kanazawa”, it is produced through a unique process that beats gold into remarkably thin, paper-like sheets. The splendid outcome sheets are magnificent creations, a mere 1/1000 of a millimeter thick.
Kanazawa, a region that sits on the Sea of Japan and bordered by the Japan Alps, produces 99% of Japan’s high-quality gold leaf. Its traditions span as far back as 800AD. The world-famous Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion Temple) in Kyoto is covered almost entirely in gold-leaf was produced in Kanazawa. The region is also famous for its lacquerware (Kanazawa shikki), making this piece a fantastic example of top quality work from Kanazawa.
- Wonderful gift for business associates or for the man who would enjoy a quality writing instrument
- Standard replaceable ink cartridge
- Unique Kanazawa-haku (top quality gold leaf creation)
- Packaged in its own case
- Handsomely made and lasts for years