AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib with the cap standing next to it. Then, 3 olive gold squares sit to the right showcasing 3 different close-ups of the same fountain pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus laying across its own cap, crossed, with a focus on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus laying on top of its cap in a crossed position showing full view of the entire uncapped pen.
A macro shot of the nib with its intricate detailing and logo engraving for the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus.
An overhead view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus uncapped.
A full view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus uncapped, with its cap laying next to the pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus capped, leaning against an ink bottle.
Zoomed-in view of the top of the cap with the finial on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus.
A macro shot of the octopus on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib with the cap standing next to it. Then, 3 olive gold squares sit to the right showcasing 3 different close-ups of the same fountain pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus laying across its own cap, crossed, with a focus on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus laying on top of its cap in a crossed position showing full view of the entire uncapped pen.
A macro shot of the nib with its intricate detailing and logo engraving for the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus.
An overhead view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus uncapped.
A full view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus uncapped, with its cap laying next to the pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus capped, leaning against an ink bottle.
Zoomed-in view of the top of the cap with the finial on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus.
A macro shot of the octopus on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus.
AP Limited Editions| SKU: AP-W-GOCTO-EF

AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - The Gold Octopus

$12,000.00
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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.

The AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen – The Gold Octopus brings a vivid marine narrative to the brand’s refined Writer platform. Deep black urushi provides a mirror-like canvas for a sinuously rendered octopus in radiant gold, its flowing forms catching light with quiet drama. The result is a writing instrument that reads as sculpture in the hand and art on the desk—measured, evocative, and built to be used.

Craftsmanship & Design

Executed by skilled maki-e artisans using traditional Japanese urushi techniques, the artwork is composed through successive applications of lacquer and precious metal powders. The octopus is articulated in gold maki-e with nuanced texturing and tonal shifts that suggest depth, motion, and the tactile complexity of skin and suckers. The high-polish black ground amplifies these effects, lending contrast and a sense of movement as the pen is rotated under light.

The Writer model offers a streamlined, comfortable silhouette that foregrounds the artwork without distraction. Subtle transitions between cap and barrel preserve visual continuity, allowing the motif to flow uninterrupted. It is a piece designed to live in the space between fine art and fine writing—visually expressive yet composed, and carefully finished to withstand regular use with proper care.

Writing Experience

A 14k gold nib provides the expressive heart of the Gold Octopus, available in a thoughtful range of sizes from extra fine through broad. The tipping is polished for smooth, controlled contact with the page, encouraging consistent ink flow and quietly confident line work. Paired with a dependable cartridge/converter filling system, the pen supports a wide selection of fountain pen inks and straightforward maintenance for long-term enjoyment.

Provenance & Collector Perspective

AP Limited Editions has built a reputation for contemporary storytelling through traditional maki-e, collaborating with master artisans to produce limited runs that honor craft while engaging modern themes. The Gold Octopus sits squarely within that vision—an emblem of intelligence, adaptability, and the sea’s enduring allure—rendered with disciplined technique rather than excess ornament. For collectors of urushi and maki-e, as well as writers who appreciate purposeful design, it offers a compelling intersection of art and function.

Technical Specifications

  • Model: AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen – The Gold Octopus
  • Body finish: Black urushi lacquer with gold maki-e artwork
  • Nib: 14k gold
  • Nib sizes: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad
  • Filling system: Cartridge/converter
  • Limited edition release

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