Platinum Izumo Fountain Pen - Raden Galaxy

The stunning craftsmanship and irresistible glitter effect on the Platinum Raden Izumo Galaxy fountain pen beautifully captures the stars in the night sky. The delightful two-tone 18k gold nib is a perfect combination of technical genius and vintage design.

The Raden Izumo fountain pen is set in a wooden gift box with a 30ml glass bottle of Platinum Blue-Black ink, a Platinum Blue-Black ink cartridge, a Platinum converter with gold trim, and a silver gray pen pouch.

Izumo Raden "Galaxy" 

The "Izumo" brand of Platinum Pen is one of the ultimate version of traditional Japanese techniques. The fountain pen "Galaxy" is the voluminous "Izumo" body which is generously sprinkled with Raden (mother-of-pearl). 

The universe in your hand. First the ebony body is shaped and carved. Urushi nuri (Japanese lacquer) is applied, and finely crushed mother-of-pearl is placed for the reflection of light. After about 6 months of lacquering, drying, and polishing, the "Galaxy" where countless stars emerge from jet black is born. 

What is Raden

A decorative technique commonly used for the traditional crafts such as lacquerware. The inside of the shell, the part of the nacre with iridescent luster, is cut out in a plate shape. The technique of pasting on Urushi lacquer or wood, fitting it on the carved surface, and the crafts made using this Maki-etechnique. This technique has been widely used for furnishing, accessories, and sword fittings since ancient times. 

This pen nib has an exquisite, delicate feel and a responsive touch, ensuring beautiful handwriting regardless of the pressure applied while writing. After nearly a century of experience producing high-end writing instruments, Platinum Pen created the nib designed with a slightly harder and moderate resistance. This nib is suited to heavy-handed writers, as well as those with a delicate touch.