AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Tidal Stone
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U.S. Orders:
- Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
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AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen – Tidal Stone
The AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen in Tidal Stone captures something elemental—where sea, mineral, and light seem suspended within layers of lacquer. Created for those drawn to the quiet poetry of Japanese craftsmanship, this piece transforms urushi into an exploration of texture and atmosphere.
Its blue-green lacquer finish carries remarkable movement, with marbled currents and mineral-like veining that evoke ocean shallows moving over polished stone. There is a luminous, almost aquatic quality to the surface, shifting between turquoise, celadon, and soft sea-glass tones as the light changes. Unlike a uniform lacquer finish, Tidal Stone feels organic and geological, as though shaped by tide and time.
Crafted from layers of natural urushi pigments and finished using the traditional Roiro technique, the pen carries both a silken tactility and subtle resplendent sparkle. The technique is prized for giving urushi extraordinary depth and softness of surface, qualities especially well suited to this oceanic palette.
What makes Tidal Stone especially compelling is its textured visual character. The swirling patterning feels almost like mineral inclusions beneath water—giving the pen an artistic presence that is contemplative rather than overtly decorative. Like the finest urushi works, its beauty reveals itself gradually.
Rather than relying on maki-e imagery or chinkin carving, this piece allows the lacquer itself to become the art, emphasizing surface, depth, and naturalistic expression. The clean, uninterrupted form provides a serene canvas for the finish, deeply aligned with Japanese principles of material-led beauty.
Fitted with a finely tuned 14k gold nib, available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, or Broad, the pen offers a smooth and expressive writing experience worthy of the artistry surrounding it. Its cartridge/converter filling system adds modern practicality to a piece rooted in traditional craft.
As part of AP Limited Editions’ Urushi Lacquer Art collection, Tidal Stone speaks to collectors who appreciate that some of the most extraordinary pieces whisper rather than shout.
Key Features
- From the Urushi Lacquer Art collection by AP Limited Editions
- Tidal Stone blue-green marbled urushi lacquer finish
- Multi-layer natural urushi pigments with mineral-like visual depth
- Traditional Roiro finish for silken sheen and luminous character
- 14k gold nib available in EF / F / M / B
- Cartridge/Converter filling mechanism
- Minimalist form emphasizing lacquer artistry and surface expression
- Hand-finished lacquer ensures subtle individuality in every piece
- Crafted for collectors who appreciate Japanese urushi craftsmanship
Why We Love It
Tidal Stone feels almost meditative. There’s movement in the lacquer, but also stillness—like looking into shallow coastal water over polished rock. It captures something many urushi pieces aim for but few achieve: color with atmosphere. For those who love Japanese craftsmanship rooted in material beauty, it is deeply compelling.
