Platinum Izumo Bamboo Ankokushoku Bark Fountain Pen
U.S. Orders:
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- 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.
Please note that shipping times may vary depending on the destination and other factors beyond our control. Customs duties, taxes, and any additional fees associated with international shipments are the responsibility of the customer.
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- Return Period: Customers may return items within 7 days of order delivery.
- Refunds: A full refund will be issued for returned items.
- Condition of Return: To be eligible for a refund, the item must be returned in its original condition, including all original boxes and packaging.
- Restocking Fee: For used items or items missing their original packaging, a 20% restocking fee will be applied.
- Refund Method: Refunds will be processed using the original form of payment.
- Return Shipping: Customers are responsible for the shipping costs associated with the return, unless the return is due to a product defect or an error on our part.
- Return Process: To initiate a return, please contact our customer service team with your order details and the reason for return. Once the return is approved, you will receive further instructions on how to proceed.
- Refund Processing Time: Please allow up to 7 business days for the refund to be processed after we receive the returned item.
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.
Shunichi Nakata, the founder of Platinum Pen, launched the Izumo series in 2010 with the help of local craftsmen and the cooperation of officials from Izumo City in Shimane Prefecture. The name was chosen to acknowledge the birthplace of the founder. We are now launching "Bamboo Weaving Fountain Pen Yokoajiro", adopting the traditional weaving techniques used in Japanese bamboo crafts.
Bamboo, which has been closely involved in the lives of Japanese people since the Jomon period, was used for various tools and decorations. Gradually the weaving techniques became an increasingly valued craft and were eventually accepted as a traditional craft. The main feature of this fountain pen is the barrel, which is weaved carefully by skilled traditional craftsmen. We only use torafudake (tiger- spotted bamboo), a type of bamboo that has a beautiful pattern similar to a tiger. After selecting the right bamboo, an oil removal process called aburanuki is used, which provides durability and luster to the surface. After this is arawari, where the bamboo is cut to the appropriate size, and then habatori, a process to cut each bamboo strip to an even width. The bamboo strips are woven in an inclined pattern called yokoajiro, and urushi lacquer is added as a finish, adding luster to the surface and providing a rich dignified look to the fountain pen.
We hope you enjoy this masterpiece of rare tiger-spotted bamboo and the yokoajiro weaving texture. This writing instrument is cartridge/converter filled and features an 18k gold nib.
Product Specifications:
Closed Length: 6.1"
Posted Length: 7.1"
Barrel Length: 4.5"
Barrel Diameter: 0.6"
Grip Diameter: 0.4"
Ink Capacity: 1.5ml
Filling Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter
Weight: 38.9g
Cap Type: Threaded
The Platinum bamboo pen has a very nice feel to it - the bamboo is smooth, almost rubbery, and so it is very comfortable. The broad nib writes well, a bit wet actually. The only negative is that the cap-less pen is shorter than most other fountains. So if you have a small to medium size hand (size 7 glove or smaller) it should be fine. Overall, it is a very fine writing instrument and very unique.
