Danitrio Hodogaya Maki-E on Mikado Flat-Top Fountain Pen Togidashi and rankaku (quail egg shells)

and rankaku (quail egg shells) for the textured ground

In Japanese tradition

this pen stands out as a stunning blend of subtlety and complexity—an elegant nod to the harmony of craftsmanship and design

Kiiro (meaning yellow in Japanese) is described here to be Tanoshi (fun)

where subtle bird and wave motifs emerge gracefully from its deep charcoal-black textured grainy surface

Danitrio Hodogaya Maki-E on Mikado Flat-Top Fountain Pen Togidashi and rankaku (quail egg shells)100% Genuine Urushi Hand painted by highly trained Japanese Artisans The artwork on this pen takes its inspiration from legendary ukiyo e artist Utagawa Hiroshige. He is considered the last great master of ukiyo e, and his 19th century prints continue to inspire artists the world over. The influence of his piece, Hodogaya: Shinmachi Bridge, can be seen clearly in this pen. Look closely and you will find Zen priests and palanquin bearers crossing the