{"product_id":"セーラー万年筆-截金万年筆-紅楓-こうふう-10-2047-320-中細","title":"Sailor fountain pen Kirikane fountain pen Kofu 10-2047-320 Medium fine","description":"What is kirikane...\u003cbr\u003eKirikane is a traditional technique that was introduced along with Buddhism in the 6th century, and involves creating patterns by firing several sheets of gold or platinum leaf together, cutting them into thin, straight lines, and pasting them together using a brush and adhesive. This developed as a decorative technique for Buddhist art, and today it is inherited only in Japan, mainly in Kyoto. Today, it has gone beyond the scope of Buddhist art and is also known as art, craft, and architectural decoration.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tools involved in kirikane, such as bamboo swords and deerskin stands for cutting gold leaf, are made by the artist himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKirikane is a technique in which gold leaf itself is cut into thin pieces and then applied directly. The already thin gold leaf is complemented by hair-like texture, and the pattern and painting techniques are stunning. Makie also uses real gold, but is mainly sprinkled with gold powder, which serves as part of the decoration. Kirikane uses gold as the main character to complete the design. Also, the gold paint seen in Japanese paintings is made with gold powder dissolved in glue, so the shine is different from that of kirigane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHow Kirikane is used in modern times: It is often used for the interior of facilities, decoration of department stores, and as works of art, and only a few artists, including Kasen Otsuka, use Kirikane as a craft. As a side note, the late Sayoko Eri, pictured below, was an instructor at Kasen Otsuka.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe three kirigane patterns were selected based on Japanese auspicious patterns under the supervision of Kasen Otsuka. Kofu (autumn leaves): The pattern represents change because the leaves change color, and because the shape of the leaves resembles a chicken's crest, it also has the meaning of success in life.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n21-karat gold nib that has been praised around the world\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21-karat gold nib made with Sailor fountain pen's unique technology. It has more elasticity than the 14-karat gold and 18-karat gold that are often used for fountain pen nibs, and the notch in the nib does not open even when pressure is applied, making it less likely that the ink will run out. It glides across the paper surface in a ``flexing'' manner, providing a constant and stable ink supply, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable writing experience known as ``feather touch.'' This is a masterpiece that allows you to feel the origins of fountain pens, with a supple feel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNib: 21K gold, large Nib finish: Gold plated Cap, lid, body, tail plug: Ebony, kirigane, lacquered Tip: PMMA resin Metal parts: Gold plated (some gold plated) IP finish) Body size: Diameter 19.6 x 164mm (including anti-rolling part) Body weight: 42.6g Package: Special package Weight: 421.5g","brand":"officejapan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42488284938462,"sku":"sai-10-2047-320","price":275000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9335\/9809\/products\/sai-10-2047-920_07fc2fef-3cfb-4ac3-a73a-140b80a7cb2e.jpg?v=1757298799","url":"https:\/\/office-japan.jp\/en\/products\/sailor-fountain-pen-kirikane-fountain-pen-kofu-10-2047-320-medium-fine","provider":"OfficeJapan オフィスジャパン","version":"1.0","type":"link"}