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After the spectacular release of the KOP Tamenuri Murasaki a short while ago, Sailor is reusing the old traditional Tamenuri lacquer technique for its brand new King of Pens. This technique involves applying an undercoat of lacquer in a colour defined by the artist – here a bright red (“beni” in Japanese). The Japanese master lacquerer then applies several other coats of semi-opaque lacquer, finishing with a… read more
The expert’s opinion: the King of Pens Kuro-Beni awakens my senses. The sight: the Kuro-beni captivates with its deep, dark elegance, where every reflection of the urushi lacquer reveals a fascinating intensity. The light caresses the lacquer, delicately revealing its many nuances. The touch: when I pick up the KOP, its softness awakens my fingers to a sense of wonder. The grip is natural and balanced, giving a feeling of mastery. The hearing: the whisper of the 21-carat gold nib is heard with every word, making writing a poetic experience. The nib glides lightly over the paper, transforming the gesture into a delicate dance. Once again, Sailor’s work is faultless.
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King of Pens Tamenuri Kuro-beni Fountain pen by Sailor – A limited edition of 120 pieces worldwide
After the spectacular release of the KOP Tamenuri Murasaki a short while ago, Sailor is reusing the old traditional Tamenuri lacquer technique for its brand new King of Pens. This technique involves applying an undercoat of lacquer in a colour defined by the artist – here a bright red (“beni” in Japanese). The Japanese master lacquerer then applies several other coats of semi-opaque lacquer, finishing with a final coat of transparent lacquer to allow the colour to develop over time.
Initially very dark (“kuro”, meaning black in Japanese), it will eventually lighten with time and daylight to reveal a dark burgundy hue. Kuro-beni is therefore a reddish black or blackish red. In Japan, it was used as the base colour for expensive kosode (short-sleeved kimono) in the early Edo period.
Many layers are needed to achieve such a result, but also a considerable investment of time, since each layer requires a drying time that can vary from 3 to 7 days. This King of Pens takes around ten months to design. Artist Koshu Nishihara has hand-painted his signature and the serial number on the barrel. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, lacquer has an incredible capacity to resist corrosion and impact. As a result, this type of fountain pen has an exceptional lifespan that can easily be extended over several generations.
Sailor designed its King of Pens Tamenuri Kuro-beni in ebonite and its trims are golden plated. Like all KOP, the threaded section is like a magnificent gold-plated timepiece. It also has two small windows so you can see how much ink is left and when it’s time to refill your fountain pen.
The yellow gold nib is exceptional in its imposing size, both in terms of its length, measuring 26 mm, and its width, which exceeds one centimetre (11 mm). Made of 21-carat gold, it is also plated with rhodium and 24-carat gold. The nib is available in M and B.
You’ll receive your King of Pens Tamenuri Kuro-beni fountain pen by Sailor in a splendid lacquered black box, along with its converter, a cartridge, a fabric kimono case and a cloth to allow your to take care of the fountain pen.
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5. Warranty: 2 years
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| Weight | 1,2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 10 mm |
| Color | Burgundy, Bordeaux, Black |
| Nib size | M (medium), B (broad) |
| 5 star | 100% | |
| 4 star | 0% | |
| 3 star | 0% | |
| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
King of Pens Tamenuri Kuro-beni Fountain pen by Sailor
King of Pens Tamenuri Kuro-beni Fountain pen by Sailor
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J’ai récemment reçu mon KOP Kuro-beni et en suis ravi. Quel objet, quel travail. Magnifique!
Merci à Fanny pour sa passion et son professionnalisme.
C’est nous qui vous remercions pour votre confiance, cher Kevin !
Quel plaisir de lire votre joie d’avoir acquis ce KOP qui est effectivement splendide…
Lovely pen, as expected from Sailor. The urushi is flawless and deep. KoP nib writes well out of the box.
We are so glad that this KOP Kuro-beni suits you that much.
Many thanks for giving us a so detailed feedback of this masterpiece and your writing experience 🙂