{"product_id":"platinum-3776-maki-e-maple-leaves","title":"Platinum #3776 Maki-É Maple Leaves Fountain Pen – Japanese Urushi Lacquer \u0026 14K Gold Nib","description":"A stunning expression of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, the Platinum #3776 Maki-É Maple Leaves Fountain Pen combines the timeless beauty of hand-applied maki-e decoration with the refined writing performance of a 14K gold nib. The elegant maple-leaf motif celebrates the beauty of nature and the changing seasons, making this fountain pen both a sophisticated writing instrument and a collectible work of Japanese art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pen features a resin body finished with traditional Japanese urushi lacquer, providing the foundation for the intricate Maki-É artwork. Maki-e is a centuries-old Japanese decorative technique in which designs are created using layers of lacquer and finely applied metallic powders, resulting in exceptional depth, luminosity, and detail. On this edition, the graceful maple leaf design creates a distinctly Japanese aesthetic inspired by autumn foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt its heart is a 14K gold nib, offering the smooth, responsive writing experience for which Platinum fountain pens are renowned. The #3776 design is named after Mount Fuji's 3,776-meter elevation, reflecting Platinum's ambition to create a fountain pen worthy of Japan's iconic peak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe #3776 platform also incorporates Platinum's innovative Slip \u0026amp; Seal mechanism, designed to create an airtight seal inside the cap and significantly reduce ink evaporation when the pen is stored unused.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Urushi lacquer over a resin body; traditional Maki-É decoration with metallic detailing; 14K gold (M) nib; metal trim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA particularly appealing choice for collectors of Japanese fountain pens, Maki-É pens, urushi lacquer writing instruments, and fine handcrafted stationery, this Platinum #3776 Maple Leaves is where functional writing instrument meets wearable Japanese art.","brand":"Platinum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53740420497702,"sku":"BBER-039","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/8573\/6972\/files\/1787857257172_hwc33s0sfu.jpg?v=1787857297","url":"https:\/\/thepleasureofwriting.com\/products\/platinum-3776-maki-e-maple-leaves","provider":"The Pleasure of Writing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}