{"product_id":"ap-limited-editions-urushi-lacquer-art-fountain-pen-proplyd-aqua-bamboo-clip","title":"AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Proplyd Aqua (with Bamboo Clip)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1r7o7a\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eAP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen – Proplyd Aqua (Bamboo Clip)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eProplyd Aqua\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together luminous color, layered urushi craftsmanship, and one of the most distinctive design elements in the AP Limited Editions collection: the sculptural \u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"281\"\u003ebamboo clip\u003c\/strong\u003e, which adds both symbolic character and visual elegance to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eExecuted using the traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eNegoronuri\u003c\/strong\u003e technique, this pen features repeated layers of natural urushi lacquer enriched with scattered \u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"511\"\u003esilver powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, then painstakingly burnished to reveal extraordinary tonal depth. AP describes each pen as developing its own unique expression through this finishing process, making subtle variation part of the artistry. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eThe finish itself is striking—an aqua blue that moves between turquoise, lagoon, and deep oceanic tones depending on the light. Suspended silver flecking drifts through the lacquer like reflected sunlight on water or distant constellations, giving the surface movement and atmosphere rather than simple color. It is a vivid finish, yet one with notable sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eWhat distinguishes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eProplyd Aqua\u003c\/strong\u003e from many urushi pens is this interplay between brightness and depth. The saturated blue carries a freshness uncommon in traditional lacquer work, while the silver powder lends texture and complexity that keeps the color from feeling purely decorative. The result is dynamic but balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eThe gold-toned \u003cstrong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003ebamboo clip\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a second layer of personality to the design. Beyond its sculptural elegance, bamboo carries deep associations in Japanese art and culture—resilience, grace, and quiet strength. Here it introduces a natural counterpoint to the fluid aquatic lacquer, creating a pen that feels both organic and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eEach pen is hand-finished through multiple lacquer applications and polishing stages, building the luminous depth and tactile warmth that define fine urushi craftsmanship. The silhouette remains understated, allowing the finish and bamboo clip to remain the focal points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eFitted with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e14k gold nib\u003c\/strong\u003e, available in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eExtra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, and Flex\u003c\/strong\u003e, and paired with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003econverter filling system\u003c\/strong\u003e, Proplyd Aqua balances artistic individuality with serious writing performance. It is also individually numbered in a limited edition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e63 pieces worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eWithin the AP Limited Editions collection, Proplyd Aqua occupies a distinctive place—more vibrant than many traditional urushi finishes, yet fully grounded in heritage technique. 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