{"product_id":"ap-limited-editions-urushi-lacquer-art-fountain-pen-konkikyo","title":"AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Konkikyo","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"yft5s\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eAP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen – Konkikyo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"79\"\u003eKonkikyo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exercise in purity—an urushi fountain pen that demonstrates how powerful simplicity can be when supported by exceptional craftsmanship. Its name, often associated with the idea of a deep azure mirror, feels especially fitting for a pen whose beauty lies in color, reflection, and depth rather than overt ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eHand-finished in layered \u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eurushi lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pen is defined by a rich blue finish that shifts subtly between indigo, midnight, and deep cobalt depending on the light. This tonal movement is one of the defining pleasures of fine urushi, giving the surface a living quality that changes with every angle and every touch. Under polished light, the finish takes on a remarkable sense of depth, almost as though the color resides beneath the surface rather than upon it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eThe appeal of \u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eKonkikyo\u003c\/strong\u003e lies in its restraint. Without relying on pictorial decoration or elaborate maki-e techniques, it places the emphasis entirely on the lacquer itself—its luminosity, its polish, and the extraordinary discipline required to achieve such purity of finish. In many ways, it reflects one of the central ideas in Japanese aesthetics: that refinement often emerges through reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eIts elegant silhouette reinforces this sensibility. The uninterrupted form allows the lacquer to remain the focal point, while warm gold-toned accents provide a subtle visual counterpoint to the cool depth of the blue. The contrast is understated, but beautifully judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eEach pen is produced through repeated applications of natural lacquer with careful polishing between stages, building richness, durability, and a mirror-like luster characteristic of traditional urushi work. The result feels both deeply traditional and strikingly modern—an object grounded in centuries of technique yet unmistakably contemporary in presence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eFitted with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e14k gold nib\u003c\/strong\u003e, available in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eExtra Fine, Fine, Medium, and Broad\u003c\/strong\u003e, Konkikyo offers a writing experience equal to the sophistication of its finish. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003econverter filling system\u003c\/strong\u003e preserves practicality while maintaining the classical character expected of a handcrafted Japanese fountain pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eQuietly dramatic and highly refined, Konkikyo has particular appeal for collectors drawn to the more minimalist side of urushi—where color, depth, and craftsmanship become the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19zqy0x\" data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nchonl\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003eHandcrafted urushi lacquer fountain pen in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003eKonkikyo\u003c\/strong\u003e blue finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11768bw\" data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003eMulti-layer lacquer construction with hand-polished depth and luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r8035s\" data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003eDeep azure-indigo coloration with subtle tonal shifts in changing light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f8ve5r\" data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003eMinimalist design emphasizing material, color, and surface refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bednfo\" data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003eTraditional polished urushi finish with mirror-like visual depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ldtw1c\" data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003e14k gold nib\u003c\/strong\u003e available in EF, F, M, and B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kjfxr6\" data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eConverter filling system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ahtn94\" data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eProduced in limited quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AP Limited Editions","offers":[{"title":"Extra Fine","offer_id":52022044328237,"sku":"AP-042-EF","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":52022044361005,"sku":"AP-042-F","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium-Fine","offer_id":52022044393773,"sku":"AP-042-M","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":52022044426541,"sku":"AP-042-B","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/1304\/8109\/files\/AP-Limited-Editions-Urushi-Lacquer-Art-Fountain-Pen-Konkikyo-uncapped-white.jpg?v=1777146840","url":"https:\/\/lucensinc.com\/products\/ap-limited-editions-urushi-lacquer-art-fountain-pen-konkikyo","provider":"Lucens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}