{"product_id":"namiki-chinkin-fountain-pen-wolf-moon-limited-edition","title":"Namiki Chinkin Fountain Pen - Wolf Moon (Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWolf Moon (狼月) is the name traditionally given to the first full moon of January. The name is associated with the sound of wolves howling through the stillness of winter. Wolves surviving the harsh season together as a pack have long represented strong bonds and unity, while a young wolf eventually leaving its pack has also come to symbolize independence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design captures that contrast through a solitary white wolf standing beneath a brilliant winter moon. The wolf is rendered in silver powder and layers of white, light blue, and bluish-purple lacquer. Its eye is accented with Raden, or mother-of-pearl, creating a sharp point of light against the otherwise quiet, monochromatic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWolf Moon is especially significant for its use of Chinkin, one of Japan’s most demanding traditional lacquer techniques. Chinkin is a traditional lacquer technique in which the design is carefully carved directly into the hardened lacquer surface. The carved lines and details are then filled with precious metal powder, creating remarkable depth and intricate detail. Precious metal powder or leaf is then worked into the carved areas to reveal the image. Because each mark is cut into the lacquer itself, the carving requires extraordinary control and leaves virtually no room for error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Wolf Moon, Chinkin is brought together with several of Namiki’s other celebrated decorative techniques to create depth throughout the winter scene. The wolf, cliff, trees, and delicate plants are expressed through Hira Maki-e, while Togidashi Maki-e is used throughout the starry sky and background to create the atmosphere of a cold winter night. Raden adds flashes of light to the composition, most notably in the wolf’s eye and in the background of the trees, while silver powder carries across the pen to connect the moon, landscape, and sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained palette is an important part of the design. Rather than relying on vivid color, Wolf Moon is built around silver, black, white, and cool-toned lacquer. The result is a landscape that feels almost illuminated by moonlight, with the white wolf emerging as the focal point of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen matches the Yukari size but with a flat top, has an 18k gold nib (#10 size), fills via Pilot\/Namiki cartridge\/converter (a CON-70 is included), and comes packaged in a velvet-lined wooden box. A bottle of Namiki black ink is also included. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chinkin Collection is made up of fountain pens which use \"Chinkin (Gold Inlay)\", one of lacquer ware techniques that Japan boasts to the world on a par with Maki-e. Motifs are carved into the lacquered surface with special chisels, and after inlaying lacquer in the grooves, placing gold leaves and gold powder gives the pattern expression. The delicate and fine depiction and three-dimensional aspect overflowing with a strong power of expression are the special characteristics of this collection. Since Chinkin is a carving technique, there is no room for mistakes. Every single carve is a true challenge in the sense of the word.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease allow us up to several extra days for shipping of this pen. Please also note we are unable to accept a return of this pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namiki","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":45270860267563,"sku":"PN24148","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":45270860300331,"sku":"PN24153","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2603\/2528\/files\/NamikiChinkinWolfMoonstock-4.jpg?v=1788549035","url":"https:\/\/www.gouletpens.com\/products\/namiki-chinkin-fountain-pen-wolf-moon-limited-edition","provider":"The Goulet Pen Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}