Izumo Raden “Galaxy” by Platinum:

The“Izumo” collection of Platinum Pen is one of the ultimate versions of traditional Japanese techniques. The fountain pen “Galaxy” is the voluminous “Izumo” body generously sprinkled with Raden (mother-of-pearl).

With the universe in your hand. Sharpen the carved ebonite body apply. Urushi Nuri (Japanese lacquer) and finely crush mother-of-pearls placed for the reflection of light. After about 6 months of lacquering, drying, and polishing, the “Galaxy” where countless stars emerge in jet black is born.

What is Raden?

A decorative technique commonly used for traditional crafts such as lacquerware. The inside of the shell, the part with an iridescent luster, is cut out in a plate shape.

The technique of pasting Raden on Urushi lacquer or wood, fitting it on the curved surface, and the crafts made using this Maki-e technique. This technique has been widely used for furnishings, accessories, and sword fittings since ancient times.

The Platinum Izumo Galaxy Fountain pen is available in 18KT Gold Nib in F / M / B / C widths,

Specifications

Size 153mm (full length) x 13.8mm (max. diameter); weight : 34.4g

Material Barrel, cap : Raden on ebonite

Clip: Gold plated on beryllium copper

Grip: AS resin

Gift Box: KIRI LN Izumo

Bottle ink: One blue-black bottle ink 30ml

Converter : Converter-800A

Pen pouch: Silver gray

This pen nib has an exquisite, delicate feel and a responsive touch, ensuring beautiful handwriting regardless of the pressure applied while writing. After nearly a century of experience producing high-end writing instruments, we created the nib designed with a slightly harder and moderate resistance, this nib is suited to heavy-handed writers, as well as those with a delicate touch.

Watch the scintillating Youtube Video of the pen