AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib with the cap standing next to it. Then, 3 olive gold squares sit to the right showcasing 3 different close-ups of the same fountain pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia laying across its own cap, crossed, with a focus on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia laying on top of its cap in a crossed position showing full view of the entire uncapped pen.
A macro shot of the nib with its intricate detailing and logo engraving for the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia.
An overhead view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia uncapped.
A full view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia uncapped, with its cap laying next to the pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia capped, leaning against an ink bottle.
Zoomed-in view of the top of the cap with the finial on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia.
A macro shot of the humminbird on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia.
A zoomed-in view of the hummingbird and flowers on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia.
A macro shot of the pink flowers on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib with the cap standing next to it. Then, 3 olive gold squares sit to the right showcasing 3 different close-ups of the same fountain pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia laying across its own cap, crossed, with a focus on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia laying on top of its cap in a crossed position showing full view of the entire uncapped pen.
A macro shot of the nib with its intricate detailing and logo engraving for the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia.
An overhead view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia uncapped.
A full view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia uncapped, with its cap laying next to the pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia capped, leaning against an ink bottle.
Zoomed-in view of the top of the cap with the finial on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia.
A macro shot of the humminbird on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia.
A zoomed-in view of the hummingbird and flowers on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia.
A macro shot of the pink flowers on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia.

AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hummingbird and Fuchsia

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U.S. Orders:

  • Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
  • Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.

International Orders:

  • Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
  • Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.

AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen – Hummingbird and Fuchsia

The AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen – Hummingbird and Fuchsia is a celebration of movement, color, and botanical abundance—an exquisite composition where Japanese maki-e artistry captures a fleeting moment of nature suspended in lacquer.

Set against a rich gold-dusted black urushi ground that shimmers like twilight, vivid fuchsia blossoms unfurl across the cap and barrel in cascading profusion. Their saturated pinks, violets, and coral tones glow against the dark lacquer, creating extraordinary depth and chromatic contrast. The floral composition feels lush and immersive, wrapping the pen in a living garden.

At the heart of the design is a jewel-like hummingbird in flight, rendered with remarkable delicacy. Hovering among the blossoms, the bird appears almost weightless, its iridescent plumage composed with luminous inlaid detail that evokes the gemlike flashes of real hummingbird feathers. There is a sense of suspended motion—as though the wings might beat at any moment.

The fuchsia flowers themselves are beautifully handled, with layered tonal shading and graceful gold accents that emphasize petal structure and stamen detail. They possess both softness and radiance, balancing botanical realism with the decorative refinement of classical maki-e.

Especially striking is the atmospheric background. Fine nashiji-style gold powder creates a glowing field beneath the imagery, lending warmth and dimensional sparkle, while scattered gold elements drift through the composition like floating pollen or light. It gives the piece an almost enchanted luminosity.

Symbolically, the pairing is rich and poetic. Hummingbirds often represent joy, resilience, vitality, and wonder; fuchsias are associated with grace, elegance, and overflowing beauty. Together they create a design centered on abundance and animation—life in bloom.

What makes this piece particularly compelling is its duality: it feels both exuberant and refined. The palette is vivid, yet sophisticated. The composition is lively, yet balanced. There is drama, but also serenity.

The pen’s cylindrical form is used beautifully to create continuity—the floral vines wrap naturally around the surface, drawing the eye around the pen in a seamless visual narrative. Whether capped or uncapped, the artwork remains harmonious and complete.

Uncapped, the design transitions elegantly into the writing instrument itself, accompanied by an engraved 14k gold nib, available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, and Broad, and filled via a converter filling system for everyday practicality. An 18k gold nib is available in Medium.

For collectors drawn to botanical maki-e, vibrant colorwork, or nature-inspired symbolism, Hummingbird and Fuchsia feels radiant and uplifting—a lacquer miniature alive with light.

Features

  • Handcrafted Japanese maki-e fountain pen featuring hummingbird and fuchsia motif
  • Deep black urushi lacquer infused with shimmering nashiji gold powder
  • Vibrant floral artwork in layered pink, violet, coral, and green tones
  • Jewel-like hummingbird rendered with luminous inlaid detailing
  • Intricate gold accents enhancing petals, foliage, and atmospheric depth
  • Continuous wraparound composition across cap and barrel
  • 14k gold nib available in EF, F, M, and B
  • 18k gold nib available in M
  • Converter filling system
  • A celebration of botanical beauty, movement, and traditional Japanese craftsmanship

Why We Love It

Hummingbird and Fuchsia has extraordinary life to it. The hummingbird feels suspended mid-hover, the flowers almost glowing from within. It captures something ephemeral—color, motion, light—and preserves it in urushi.

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