Taccia Palisades Midori Tamenuri Piston Filled Fountain Pen - Preowned
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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.
Taccia Palisades Midori Tamenuri Piston Filled Fountain Pen
New Old Stock - No Box
The Taccia Palisades Midori Tamenuri Piston Filled Fountain Pen is an exceptionally rare convergence of traditional Japanese lacquer artistry and uncommon mechanical engineering — a piece that stands apart even within the world of urushi writing instruments.
The pen is finished in Midori tamenuri urushi, a layered lacquer technique in which a luminous green base is covered with translucent darker lacquer. Over time, the upper layer gradually reveals the vibrant green beneath, creating a dynamic patina that evolves with use. This finish is widely regarded as both technically demanding and visually captivating, as multiple coats of natural urushi lacquer must be hand-applied and cured over extended periods by skilled artisans. Similar Midori tamenuri finishes are known to require months of careful layering to achieve their depth and subtle color transitions.
The Palisades body is typically crafted from ebonite, a material prized for its warmth and compatibility with urushi lacquer, providing the ideal foundation for this labor-intensive finishing process. Taccia’s urushi work is traditionally completed in Wajima, Japan — a historic center of lacquer craftsmanship where artisans employ centuries-old techniques to achieve refined, durable surfaces.
What truly distinguishes this pen is its piston-filling system, a rarity among modern urushi fountain pens. Most urushi pens from Japanese makers utilize cartridge/converter systems, making piston-filled examples especially uncommon and highly sought after by collectors. The integrated piston mechanism offers increased ink capacity and a more traditional filling experience, enhancing both practicality and exclusivity.
The pen is fitted with a premium 18K gold nib (often Sailor-produced for Taccia), delivering a smooth, expressive writing feel with the controlled feedback characteristic of high-end Japanese nibs. Taccia’s urushi models frequently pair artisanal lacquer work with these high-quality gold nibs, ensuring that performance matches the pen’s visual and collectible appeal.
Because piston-filled urushi pens are produced in extremely limited numbers — often as prototypes, small workshop runs, or special commissions — the Taccia Palisades Midori Tamenuri piston filler occupies a particularly rare niche. It combines evolving lacquer artistry, premium materials, and mechanical sophistication into a writing instrument that is as much an heirloom object as it is a daily writer.
Key Features
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Rare piston-filling urushi fountain pen — uncommon configuration among Japanese lacquer pens
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Hand-applied Midori tamenuri urushi finish — layered green lacquer that develops patina over time
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Ebonite body — ideal substrate for natural urushi lacquer and warm tactile feel
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Traditional Japanese craftsmanship from Wajima urushi artisans
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Premium 18K gold nib (Sailor-produced for Taccia) — smooth, expressive performance
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High ink capacity piston mechanism — functional and collector-worthy
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Individually unique lacquer pattern and aging character
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Exceptional rarity and strong collector appeal
