Kuretake Wajima Maki-e Brush & Felt Pen - Yukiwarisou

Limited Edition

A Symbol of Hope

At the start of 2024, a devastating earthquake struck Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, destroying the Urushi (Japanese lacquer) studios based in Wajima, which is considered the capital of lacquerware in Japan. In collaboration with Kuretake, we want to help raise awareness about this issue by showcasing these rare, limited edition pens handcrafted at the heart of Wajima city. 

Each and every carefully crafted writing instrument is imbued with the beauty of tradition and hope for the future. A portion of the Kuretake's sales will be used to support the recovery of Wajima lacquerware.  Thanks to your support, the flame of tradition will continue to burn brightly for many more years to come. 

Specialty

Using the distinctive pear wood as the base, it forms the perfect canvas upon which the artisans of Wajima can display their Urushi artistry. The artisans highlight the distinctive grain of the wooden base by eschewing the initial coating of Urushi (Japanese lacquer) prior to the Maki-e design. Instead, they apply these intricate patterns directly onto the wood, allowing the natural grain to become a feature in the pen's design. 

The Yukiwarisou - the official flower of Wajima City - is representative of the people's heritage, in its own way. With its white, delicate form, it looks to be too beautiful to survive harsher conditions, yet it can be found dotting the mountainous landscapes of the Noto Peninsula after the snow has begun to melt. This shows its inner strength, which is embodied in the surprisingly sturdy yet gorgeous design of the pen. 

Finest brush tip for your every stroke

It is not enough to have a durable body, yet a prerequisite for evaluating a good brush pen is its tip material.

A quality brush can retain a good amount of water, release ink evenly, and its tip will not shed or split. Therefore, among popular brush hair materials, Kuretake chose the natural weasel hair (the red sable), which is usually used for many of their brush pen products, to be the finest brush tip for Brush Pen.

Weasel hair proves its finest feature through its softness, firmness, and especially the excellent water-holding ability that attributes consistent, smooth flow of ink, making them ideal for brushes in painting and calligraphy.

Details

Brush material: Weasel hair
Body material: Pear Wood
Length: 138 mm
Diameter: 12 mm/15 mm
Weight: 18 g
Refill mechanism: Ink Cartridge (Kuretake Proprietary)
Country of Origin: Japan
Attached accessories: Ink cartridges, brush tip, felt tip, original Japanese wooden box

* Regarding the replacement tips or repair, please contact Wancher directly for further assistance.