AP Limited Editions Sakura Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Asanoha Bloom (Piece Unique)
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U.S. Orders:
- Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
- Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
International Orders:
- Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
- Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
AP Limited Editions’ Sakura Lacquer Art Fountain Pen in Asanoha Bloom brings two enduring emblems of Japanese aesthetics into quiet conversation: the geometric clarity of the asanoha (hemp leaf) motif and the fleeting grace of sakura. Realized as a piece unique, this singular work of urushi lacquer art offers depth, luster, and a composed green palette that shifts subtly with the light—an object meant to be lived with as much as admired.
Craftsmanship & Design
The Asanoha Bloom design is rendered in layered urushi, each coat carefully applied, cured, and polished to achieve a smooth, tactile surface and enduring finish. The interplay between the crisp, radiating geometry of asanoha and the softer cadence of cherry blossoms creates a balanced visual rhythm. The result is contemplative rather than ostentatious: restrained detailing, controlled contrast, and a lacquer sheen that rewards close viewing.
As a one-of-a-kind creation, this pen carries the quiet exclusivity collectors seek in contemporary lacquer art. No production shortcuts, no duplicated patterns—just the patient, time-intensive practice of urushi work that respects tradition while speaking in a modern visual language.
Writing Experience
Fitted with a 14k gold nib, the Sakura Asanoha Bloom fountain pen provides the gentle spring and responsive feel that gold is known for. Available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, or Broad, it accommodates a wide range of writing styles—from precise annotation to expressive journaling. A reliable cartridge/converter filling system offers everyday practicality, allowing you to explore favorite inks with ease while keeping maintenance straightforward.
Balance and comfort matter as much as finish. The pen settles naturally in the hand, its lacquered surface warm to the touch. Line formation is clean, ink delivery is consistent, and the writing cadence remains unforced—qualities that encourage longer sessions at the desk or in a notebook.
Symbolism & Presence
The asanoha pattern, long used in Japanese textile and decorative arts, symbolizes vigor and steady growth. Sakura, by contrast, evokes transience and renewal. Together they form a thoughtful duality—structure and softness, endurance and impermanence—made tangible in urushi. On the page or resting on a desk, the pen communicates calm intent rather than spectacle.
AP Limited Editions
AP Limited Editions is recognized for contemporary lacquer art on fine writing instruments, with small-batch and one-of-one creations that resonate with collectors. Their pens bridge heritage techniques and present-day design sensibilities, emphasizing considered materials, refined finishing, and a commitment to enduring craftsmanship.
Technical Specifications
- Model: AP Limited Editions Sakura Lacquer Art Fountain Pen – Asanoha Bloom (Piece Unique)
- Artwork: Hand-applied urushi lacquer with sakura and asanoha motifs
- Nib: 14k gold; available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad
- Filling System: Cartridge/converter
- Primary Tones: Green
- Edition: One-of-a-kind piece unique
