Pilot Custom 845 Fountain Pen Black
£670.00
Pilot Custom 845 Fountain Pen Black
Created with an ebonite body the rich glossy black colour of the pen is created with Urushi lacquer, a highly prized material harvested from the sap of a tree that grows only in Asia. the technique relies on building many thin layers of lacquer over the pen to create a perfectly smooth and shiny surface, the craft has been in practice for over 7000 years and a single pen can take months to craft due to the complicated and time consuming process of applying the lacquer.
Both the barrel and cap feature the shiny black Urushi lacquer, complimented with an 18ct gold trim on the four rings, as well as the pens iconic Namiki clip.
The pen is presented in a wooden gift box, converter included.
Length - 146 mm / 5.7 in
Length Body - 132 mm / 5.2 in
Length Posted - 160 mm / 6.3 in
Weight - 26 g / 0.9 oz