{"product_id":"platinum-izumo-urushi-akatame-dark-red","title":"Platinum Izumo Urushi Akatame (Dark Red)","description":"\u003cp\u003eShape, surface, and simplicity. The Dark Red Izumo is a model that has been reduced to its simplest terms. This deep red-from-within color would be considered Kuro-tamenuri in the Nakaya pens. With all the grace of a French curve, this pen is a study in subtle arcs. The cap profile is a smooth convex form which carries through to the barrel, where it turns concave before returning to a convex shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery surface is curved - there is hardly a straight line to be found. This pen is a study in simplicity which makes curves look easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mirror-like Kuro-tamenuri urushi lacquer finish highlights the shape. This surface is built up with multiple layers of natural lacquer to a tremendously hard finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clip, the only piece of trim exposed on the closed pen, does the two-fold job of quietly announcing the Platinum name and holding the pen firmly in a pocket. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe fit in the fingers perfectly follows the curves of this pen, and the metal screw-threads on the gripping-section offer traction for an easy hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote how the darker over-layer \"\"breaks\"\" on the edges to reveal the red under-color. In time, as the urushi lacquer matures, more of this red under-layer will show. To accommodate the passage of time this pen will become brighter as it wears and ages. We see this as the opposite of planned obsolescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Izumo Urushi with gold trim comes standard with any of Platinum's full range of President series 18k two-tone nibs. The nib is firm without being stiff. This makes it a delight to write with. \u003cbr\u003eBeautifully packaged inside a mulberry paper cover and in a wooden box lined with green velvet and with a green fabric pen kimono, the pen comes complete with an ink converter, to fill from the bottle, as well as a starter ink cartridge. It also includes a scroll of fountain pen paper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platinum","offers":[{"title":"Fine (F)","offer_id":43699912835367,"sku":"PLTM-PIZ-55000 #28 F","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (M)","offer_id":43699912868135,"sku":"PLTM-PIZ-55000 #28 M","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Broad (B)","offer_id":43699912900903,"sku":"PLTM-PIZ-55000 #28 B","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/PlatinumIzumoUrushiDarkRed.jpg?v=1717001416","url":"https:\/\/nibs-usa.mom\/products\/platinum-izumo-urushi-akatame-dark-red","provider":"nibs-usa.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}