Description
Radiant Peaks: Taccia Empress Fountain Pen Aka Fuji & Sakura on Red (Chinkin)
Celebrate the pinnacle of Japanese artistic heritage with the Taccia Empress in the breathtaking Aka Fuji & Sakura on Red Chinkin. As the flagship of the Taccia collection, the Empress is a “King-size” instrument that serves as a canvas for the rare and demanding Chinkin (gold-inlay carving) technique, offering a textured, shimmering depth that standard lacquer work cannot achieve.
The Aka Fuji & Sakura Red Chinkin edition depicts the iconic “Red Fuji” and delicate cherry blossoms not just through paint, but through thousands of microscopic lines and dots meticulously carved into the vibrant vermillion Urushi lacquer and filled with precious gold powder.
Signature Features: The Mastery of Chinkin
The Empress Chinkin is a rare masterpiece, requiring a level of precision where a single slip of the chisel can ruin months of work.
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Artisanal Chinkin Technique: Unlike standard Maki-e, the artist uses special steel-tipped chisels to hand-carve the imagery into the hardened red Urushi. The recesses are then inlaid with 24k gold powder, creating a three-dimensional, etched effect that catches the light brilliantly.
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Oversized Ebonite Foundation: The pen is built upon a substantial, hand-turned ebonite body. This traditional material provides a warm, organic feel in the hand and ensures the pen remains perfectly balanced despite its “King-size” proportions.
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Seamless Clipless Profile: The Empress features a majestic, cylindrical silhouette without a clip. This allows the panoramic scene of Mount Fuji and the cascading cherry blossoms to wrap around the pen in an uninterrupted, 360-degree display.
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18K Japanese Two-Tone Gold Nib: Fitted with a world-renowned 18-karat gold nib (manufactured by Sailor in Japan). These “King-of-Pen” sized nibs are famous for their consistent flow and a unique, tactile “pencil-like” feedback that provides ultimate control.
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Artists Signature: Each pen is individually signed by the Chinkin master on the barrel, serving as a permanent mark of its artisanal pedigree.
Filling Mechanism & Technical Specs
The Taccia Empress Chinkin is a professional-grade instrument designed for the most sophisticated collectors.
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Filling Mechanism: Converter/Cartridge (Sailor Proprietary).
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Included: Comes with a Sailor proprietary converter for bottled ink and two ink cartridges.
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Nib Widths: Available in traditional Japanese sizes (Medium-Fine, Medium, and Broad). Due to the sheer size of the 18k gold nib, it offers a luxurious, slightly cushioned writing experience.
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Traditional Presentation: Housed in a handcrafted Kiri (Paulownia) wood box and wrapped in a traditional silk kimono pen wrap for protection.
The Enthusiasts Note: “The Red Chinkin version is the most vibrant in the series. The gold carving on the vermillion background is high-energy and absolutely stunning under direct light. Its a large pen, but the ebonite core makes it light enough for long writing sessions, and that Sailor-made 18k nib is simply the best in the world.”
