Danitrio Roiro-migaki in Purple on Hakkaku Fountain Pen Hanryo He had learned Maki-E from

He had learned Maki-E from a master and became an independent artisan 5 years later

The most difficult feat was in the individual scales -- they are meticulously placed at an even spacing with line patterns within each scale in itself

Immerse yourself in the epic world of Journey to the West with the Saiyuki maki-e fountain pen

This pen was inspired by the dolphins in Greek Mythology

The biwa is a Japanese string instrument that was said to come to Japan in the 1600s and was believed to be inspired by the pipa instrument originating from China

Danitrio Roiro-migaki in Purple on Hakkaku Fountain Pen Hanryo He had learned Maki-E from100% Genuine Urushi Contains the Maki E Red Seal (Highest Quality of Maki E Art) Hand painted by highly trained Japanese Artisans The roiro migaki finish allows for the purple to be depicted visually so purely and homogeneous over the pen. Roiro migaki is when a non oil based urushi called roiro urushi is applied on the outer layer of the pen. About Danitrio Hakkaku Fountain Pen Series: The Hakkaku is a Danitrio series pen that is octagonal shaped.