First 14 pieces now available.
Here we present our newest Limited Edition fountain pen. The maki-e artwork was done by Katsunobu Nishihara. This edition features the rare Arowana fish, also known as a Dragon Fish. Arowanas are protected species, illegal to import into many countries. In Asia these fish are thought to be the living representation of the mythical Chinese Dragon. Nice versions of these fish can command hundreds of thousands of dollars, and are thought to bring the owner good fortunes, wealth, and good business. They have long metallic scales, which Mr. Nishihara represents both on the fish and abstractly on the cap.
Mother of pearl is also used in diamonds, and misc shapes, along with a circle on the bottom and smaller throughout to represent bubbles in the water.
There are only to be 51 numbered pieces produced on this modified (cap) version of the Model 03. $950 for the pen. Nibs start at $25.
- Limited to 51 signed pieces.
- Produced with hand applied platinum powder, raden (mother of pearl), and egg shell.
- 6 layers of urushi in dragon work. (Hira Maki-e style).
- Available with your choice of Franklin-Christoph #6 nib.
- Featured on the cover of the April, 2021 Pen World Magazine.
♦ Dimensions:
Smallest point of grip section: .391"
Largest point of grip section: .480"
Barrel center: .512"
Cap center: .575"
Cap length: 2.375"
Nib tip to barrel end: 5.010"
Cap posted full length to nib tip: 6.875"
♦ Lightweight at .65 oz or 18.4 grams (with nib and converter un-inked)
These sold starting at $825 with steel nib up to $915 with gold nib.
Learn more about the maki-e artist Mr. Nishihara here.
Circa 2026.