AP Limited Editions Sakura Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Tango
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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.
The AP Limited Editions Sakura Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Tango uses a bright orange urushi lacquer base as the foundation for an energetic geometric design. Tangerine and blue diamond forms move across the cap and barrel in a repeating pattern, while a bright blue urushi section creates a strong contrast when the pen is uncapped. The result is vivid without feeling chaotic, with the lacquer giving the color a depth and softness that a simple painted surface would not achieve.
Craftsmanship & Design
Tango belongs to AP Limited Editions' Sakura Lacquer Art collection, where decorative lacquer work is used as the primary design language rather than as a surface accent. The orange base establishes warmth, while the blue elements break up the composition and give the diamond pattern greater visual definition. Because the pattern is carried across a rounded writing instrument, the design changes continuously as the pen is turned in the hand.
The bright blue section is especially important to the composition. It does not simply repeat the exterior decoration; instead, it introduces a concentrated field of cool color that becomes visible only when the cap is removed. That contrast gives the pen a second visual identity during writing and helps distinguish Tango from more conventional single-color urushi finishes.
Writing Experience
The pen is fitted with a 14k gold nib and is available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, and Broad. Those four choices allow the same decorative piece to suit a range of writing preferences, from a more precise everyday line to a broader, more expressive stroke. Filling is handled through a cartridge/converter system, keeping ink changes straightforward while allowing the use of bottled ink.
The Art of Urushi
Urushi is valued for the way repeated lacquer layers create optical depth rather than merely covering the surface with color. In a design like Tango, that depth is particularly useful because it keeps the bold orange, tangerine, and blue pattern from reading as flat graphic decoration. The lacquer gives the colors a softer visual transition and a more dimensional appearance under changing light.
For enthusiasts, that combination is what separates a lacquered artisan pen from an ordinary resin production model. The decorative pattern provides the immediate visual identity, but the finish itself contributes the tactile and optical character that makes the pen feel substantially more considered.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: AP Limited Editions
- Collection: Sakura Lacquer Art
- Finish: Tango
- Primary Color: Orange with Tangerine and Blue Diamond Pattern
- Section: Bright Blue Urushi
- Nib: 14k Gold - Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad
- Filling System: Cartridge Converter
- Finish Material: Urushi Lacquer
- Country of Origin: Japan