Pilot Namiki Yukari Bush Clover Maki-e Fountain Pen Limited Edition 2023

Pilot Namiki Yukari Bush Clover Maki-e Fountain Pen Limited Edition 2023

Pilot Namiki Yukari Bush Clover Maki-e Fountain Pen Limited Edition 2023. The Bush clover, called «Hagi» in Japanese, has been one of the seven favourite flowers of Autumn since antiquity. It grows naturally in the mountains and decorates the most beautiful Asian gardens of today such as that of Mukôjima Hyakkaen in Tokyo, where no less than ten species are available to our eyes. It also continues to be a source of inspiration in literature, appreciated for its gentle, wild and unpretentious beauty. More than 100 poems are dedicated to him in the oldest book of Japanese poetry, the «Man’yōshū», dating from the 7th century. On this limited edition, the shimmering “Hagi” is illuminated by moonlight, delicately treated in silver Maki-e and red lacquer. In the background, the undergrowth takes the form of magnificent traditional fans realized with a grey lacquer and gold powder. Equipped with an 18K gold nib with the effigy of Mount Fuji, this pen will ward off evil spirits, line after line, in 2023. A lucky pen that will ward off evil spirits.

The Pilot Namiki Yukari Collection vividly expresses the nature of the four seasons, which the Japanese have been familiar with since ancient times, by combining designs with various techniques such as Togidashi-Taka Maki-e (Burnished-Raised Maki-e) and Raden (Mother-of-Pearl). While being a size that can be carried and used every day, it harbors Japanese beauty down to the finest detail.| Pilot | Pilot Namiki Yukari Collection

About Pilot

The first PILOT fountain pens began to be produced in Japan in 1918. Ryosuke NAMIKI, a mechanical engineer and professor at the Tokyo Merchant Marine Collage, was captivated by the ingenuity of these fountain pens that his contemporaries called “10,000 year brushes” because of the uninterrupted flow of ink. Using his industrial engineering skills, he created a high-quality prototype. After forming a partnership with one of his colleagues, Masao WADA, he established NAMIKI MANUFACTURING COMPANY and began manufacturing fountain pens. As a tribute to their other shared passion, the sea, the couple used the brand name PILOT, referring to the flagship of the fleet. In 1938 the company became PILOT PEN Co Ltd. Then in 1989 to PILOT CORPORATION. A modern name that spans decades of creativity, innovation and design. PILOT is recognized as a world leader in instrument document technology.

Pilot Namiki Yukari Bush Clover Maki-e Fountain Pen Limited Edition 2023