IKKAKU by Nahvalur Fountain Pen Qian-Tan

IKKAKU by Nahvalur Qian-Tan (Shoal) is made with a special urushi lacquer technique called Rhinoceros Skin Lacquer. The steps to make rhinoceros skin is beyond complicated. The first step is to have the base of ki urushi for the upcoming layers to have a solid base to brush onto.

Then the master uses a special tool to paint on a colored layer that clumps to make an uneven surface on the pen barrel (thick paint normally made with urushi and bounding agent to makes the urushi thicker than normal). Next the artist has to use fingers to nudge around the paint to shape them into little pinnacles. After the paint is dry, the pen barrel is layered with different colors of paint and sanded to evenness.

As the height and the color of the paint are different, the pen starts to show unique patterns. The colored lacquer patterns and colors are then mottled and resembled the color of rhino skin, hence the name Rhinoceros Skin Lacquer.

Nahvalur understands the importance of superior craftsmanship when it comes to cherished possessions. The anniversary pen is constructed using the top craftsmanship. The IKKAKU by Nahvalur Yu-Tu is crafted with raden, 24K gold powder, and urushi. Each pen takes two months to finish with full attention to detail.

IKKAKU by Nahvalur Qian-Tan is limited to 18 pieces worldwide. It is equipped with a 14k gold nib and fills ink via standard cartridge/converter.