2007 Danitrio Kara-nuri Flat Top Purple On Purple Ebonite Fountain Pen Mint
For your consideration, we are offering for sale this Circa 2007 Danitrio Kara-Nuri Flat Top (Purple on Purple) Ebonite Fountain Pen fitted with an 18K Medium Nib. This Danitrio Fountain Pen was never inked until I dipped the fountain pen to create a writing sample. The fountain pen is in Mint condition and has a smooth writing nib.
Kara-nuri is one of the distinguished styles of Tsugaru-nuri, a traditional lacquer art that originated in Aomori Prefecture of Japan. Characterized by its distinctive pattern of amorphous speckles-often in a contrasting color scattered across the surface-Kara-nuri creates a striking and textured visual effect. The origins of Tsugaru-nuri trace back to the Edo Period, when artisans sought to develop a lacquerware style that would embody nobility, prestige, and opulence.
What began as a decorative art for household objects evolved into a revered craft, now showcased in fine writing instruments such as this. The Nuri work is completed by a single craftsman, which is why the pen does not bear an individual signature. This Danitrio Flat Top model comes with a gold plate clip with "DANITRIO" stamped. The process of urushi lacquer takes anywhere from 2 to 6 months to complete.
The pen is in Mint condition with no nicks, cracks, scratches, or repairs. The design is of urushi purple on purple abstracts on top of a black ebonite. The cap is always securing to the barrel tightly via threads.
This Danitrio Fountain Pen measures 5 3/4" capped, 7" inches posted, has a diameter of 17.92mm around the cap lip area, and weighs 1.20 ounces. The Danitrio Fountain Pen comes fitted with an 18K Medium Nib. 87mm, or a medium point, when measured with digital calipers. When writing with this nib, it performs by writing with a smooth line ranging from Medium to Double Broad. The nib will range from a medium.
75mm line to a double broad (1.56mm) line variation. It is just a fabulous writing nib, I can't emphasize enough how smoothly this nib writes!
The filling system is via an Ink Converter. I tested it with water, and it works as it was designed to. This Danitrio Fountain Pen comes with a black lacquered wooden box and a description card. This Purple Kara-nuri had only 417 pieces made worldwide. This Danitrio Fountain Pen is individually handmade and takes roughly 2 to 6 months to complete. This particular design is no longer made in the current production and is extremely difficult to source as a Flat Top. I would consider this one in Mint Condition. This Danitrio is a spectacular Japanese writing instrument and a rare piece to add to one's writing arsenal collection. Please review all my images as they are part of the description.If you have any questions, please ask. I strive to find unique and difficult to find pieces that I believe will capture the attention of collectors.
I spend a great deal of time traveling, talking with people, sitting at auctions and waiting in line at estate sales to find these pieces. Some of the items are "farm fresh" and some I have had in my possession for years and time to let others enjoy. If I can find out, I will. These are antiques so expect them not to be "perfect".
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