AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Midnight
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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 Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Midnight captures the quiet depth of night in a refined writing instrument. Its deep blue urushi surface reveals subtle tonal shifts as light moves across the barrel and cap, offering a contemplative glow rather than a shout of color. The result is an elegant pen with presence: restrained, beautifully finished, and crafted for those who value the tactile and visual character that only true lacquer can achieve.
Craftsmanship & Design
Midnight is built around the traditions of natural urushi, the centuries-old lacquer renowned for its luster, durability, and depth. Multiple applications of liquid lacquer are carefully applied, cured, and polished to achieve a smooth, glasslike surface that will continue to develop a quiet radiance with use. The blue tone has been tuned to feel sophisticated and modern, yet timeless, allowing the lacquer to read as a rich, inky field rather than a flat color.
The overall silhouette is clean and purposeful, emphasizing balance in the hand and a visually continuous flow from cap to barrel. Hardware is kept discreet so the eye rests on the lacquer itself. In hand, the finish feels warm and organic rather than clinical, with a pleasing tactile smoothness that rewards daily writing and long sessions alike.
Writing Experience
A 14k gold nib anchors the performance of the Midnight fountain pen, delivering a responsive feel and consistent ink flow. Gold offers a nuanced touch on paper, with a trace of natural spring that rewards light pressure and precise control. Offered in a broad range of sizes, from ultra fine and extra fine for detail work to medium and broad for everyday correspondence, plus expressive options like stub and flex for line variation, the nib selection allows writers to shape their preferred character on the page.
The cartridge/converter filling system provides practical versatility. Use international cartridges for travel or quick changes, or load bottled ink through the included converter to explore tonal families that complement the Midnight lacquer. The section geometry and overall weight distribution support steady, fatigue-free writing, while the lacquered surface remains comfortable over extended sessions.
Brand Heritage
AP Limited Editions has become a quiet force in contemporary lacquer artistry, bringing together traditional techniques and modern design language to create writing instruments with true material presence. The brand is known among enthusiasts for thoughtful color palettes, refined finishing, and small-batch artistry that respects the craft without resorting to excess. In Midnight, that philosophy is distilled into an understated, enduring expression of urushi that wears beautifully and reads as sophisticated from any angle.
Technical Specifications
- Model: AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Midnight
- Finish: Hand-applied urushi lacquer in deep midnight blue
- Nib: 14k gold
- Nib options: Ultra Fine, Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Stub, Flex
- Filling system: Cartridge/converter (international)
- Cap: Screw-cap (secure closure)
- Category: Luxury fountain pen, urushi lacquer
For writers who appreciate the calm precision of a well-tuned gold nib and the living surface of true urushi, Midnight offers a quietly luxurious companion that grows more compelling with time.