WANCHER – Japanese writing culture with depth
Wancher is a Japanese manufacturer of exclusive writing instruments that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design. In collaboration with experienced Urushi, Maki-e, and Raden artists, they create high-quality fountain pens, each model impressing not only with its functionality but also with its cultural depth and visual expressiveness. Ideal for collectors, writing enthusiasts, and all those who understand writing as a conscious ritual.
Kuretake Kindai Maki-e - Edazakura
The Kuretake Kindai Maki-e series expresses the fascinating world of Japanese symbolism, culture, and nature in a modern way. The "Edazakura" (枝桜 – cherry blossom branch) model depicts delicately blossoming cherry branches – a symbol of transience, beauty, and hope deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
Inspired by 17th-century Rimpa painting, the floral elements are applied using the Kindai Maki-e technique and then protected with transparent Urushi lacquer. The result is a writing instrument of rare elegance and high everyday usability.
Crafted from a single piece of deep-drawn aluminum, this fountain pen impresses with its seamless design, light weight, and pleasantly balanced feel. The "Edazakura" models are ideally suited for everyday use as well as for special gifts.
Highlights
– Fountain pen from the Kuretake Kindai Maki-e collection
– Motif: Edazakura – flowering cherry branches in traditional style
– Hand-finished with Urushi-based clear lacquer
– Seamless aluminum housing – lightweight, robust and durable
– Nib with iridium tip, writing width: F (Fine) or M (Medium)
– Compatible with European standard cartridges and converters
– Japanese precision manufacturing – all parts manufactured and assembled in Japan
Technical data
– Material: Aluminum
– Manufacturing: Deep drawing process (Press Drawing Molding)
– Technique: Kindai Maki-e + Klar-Urushi
– Dimensions: Ø 11 mm × 137 mm
– Weight: approx. 25 g
– Filling system: Cartridge or converter (European standard)
– Spring: Stainless steel with iridium tip
– Spring widths: M (Medium)
– Origin: Japan – entirely manufactured and assembled in Japan
Scope of delivery
– 1 × Kuretake Kindai Maki-e – Edazakura fountain pen
– 1 × converter
– 1 × cartridge
– 1 × High-quality wooden box (gift packaging)
Shipment
– In stock, available for immediate delivery. Free shipping within Germany for orders over €50 or in-store pickup.
