AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Garden 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.
- Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
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- 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 Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen – Garden Stone
The AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen in Garden Stone draws its inspiration from the quiet beauty of a Japanese garden—where weathered stone, soft moss, and scattered mineral flecks form a composition that feels both natural and intentional. Created for collectors who appreciate Japanese craftsmanship at its most understated, this piece turns urushi into a meditation on texture, earth, and time.
Its soft celadon-green lacquer carries a calm, mineral-like presence, reminiscent of aged garden stone softened by moss and seasons. Across the surface, warm golden-beige flecking appears like naturally embedded inclusions or scattered stone fragments, giving the pen a beautifully organic visual rhythm. The contrast between the serene green ground and these earthy accents creates a finish that feels quietly wabi-sabi in spirit—refined, but never overly polished.
Crafted with natural urushi pigments and finished using the traditional Roiro technique, the lacquer develops a rich sheen and silken feel while preserving subtle depth within the layered finish. Rather than relying on maki-e or chinkin decoration, Garden Stone lets surface and material become the art itself, an approach many connoisseurs of Japanese lacquer find especially compelling.
There is also a wonderful tactile and visual balance to the finish. The softly luminous celadon tone feels almost ceramic in spirit, while the scattered warm flecks evoke weathered mineral deposits or sunlit fragments across stone paths in a Kyoto garden. It feels contemplative, grounded, and deeply connected to Japanese aesthetic traditions.
Fitted with a finely tuned 14k gold nib, available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, or Broad, the pen delivers a smooth, expressive writing experience worthy of the artistry surrounding it. Its cartridge/converter filling system offers modern practicality while keeping the focus on traditional hand-finished craftsmanship.
As part of AP Limited Editions’ Urushi Lacquer Art collection, Garden Stone will especially resonate with those who admire the quieter side of Japanese artistry—where beauty is revealed in texture, subtle color, and thoughtful restraint.
Key Features
- From the Urushi Lacquer Art collection by AP Limited Editions
- Celadon-green urushi lacquer inspired by Japanese garden stone
- Warm mineral-like flecking throughout the finish
- Multi-layer natural urushi pigments
- Traditional Roiro finish for rich sheen and silken tactility
- 14k gold nib available in EF / F / M / B
- Cartridge/Converter filling mechanism
- Minimalist form emphasizing lacquer artistry and naturalistic surface expression
- Hand-finished lacquer ensures subtle individuality in every piece
Why We Love It
Garden Stone feels profoundly serene. There’s something almost architectural yet organic about it—like an object that could belong equally in a writing collection or a tea room. It captures that rare Japanese balance between refinement and natural imperfection.
