Maki-e Fountain Pens
These are our original Maki-e fountain pens. We will continue to add to the lineup.
Crowded Horses
Horses have been regarded as sacred vehicles of the gods, and have also been valued for their military importance. It was also customary to present horses to the gods during prayers for their descent, and they were used in patterns as auspicious animals.
Maki-e fountain pen No.7 “Crowded Horses” JPY 514,800(inc. tax)
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Classic Treasures
This is one of the auspicious patterns for inviting good fortune and is a collection of treasures. The design includes a wish fulfilling jewel, a key, a hammer, a money bag, a hidden cloak, a treasure sword… and more.
Maki-e fountain pen No.6 “Classic Treasures” JPY 440,000(inc. tax)
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Dragon
The dragon has been deified in the East as the all-powerful god and symbol of the emperor, and has been revered as the supreme spirit animal.
This fountain pen depicts a dragon calling forth thunder and storms, piercing the clouds like a tornado and soaring into the sky.
Maki-e fountain pen No.5 “Dragon” JPY 317,900(inc. tax)
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Palmette
This fountain pen features the Palmetto motif, which is said to have been designed from a palmette leaf, one of the most typecal European patterns.
Maki-e fountain pen No.4 “Palmette” JPY 399,300(inc. tax)
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Goldfish
In Japan, since the mid Edo period, goldfish have been favored by merchants a good luck charm to bring good fortune and have been a popular summer custom. This fountain pen features such a goldfish motif.
Maki-e fountain pen No.3 “Goldfish” JPY 423,500(inc. tax)
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Rooster
The rooster is an auspicious bird that greets the sun god because it crows first thing in the morning and said to possess the “Five virtues”(literary arts, military arts, courage, humanity, confidence).
We have drawn an auspicious rooster, which heralds the dawn, on a fountain pen.
Maki-e fountain pen No.2 “Rooster” JPY 401,500(inc. tax)
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Lion
We have drawn a lion design on a fountain pen, which is deformed into various shapes and used in Japan as a sacred beast to ward off evil spirits.
Maki-e fountain pen No.1 “Lion” JPY 511,500(inc. tax)
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The specifications of our original fountain pens.
Main body material: Ebonite, urushi
Size: 150㎜
Nib material: 14k gold
Character width: M
European-type converters and cartridge inks (Pelikan products recommended)
Some of the products listed are made to order. We also accept orders for custom-made products.
If you would like to purchase or have any questions about our products, please feel free to contact us.
Wajimaya Zenni Inc.
Mail info@wajimayazenni.co.jp