AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Proplyd Aqua
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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.
A quietly luminous study in blue, the AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen Proplyd Aqua captures the fluid depth of water and sky in a layered urushi finish. The surface reveals nuanced tonal movement and a glossy, organic luster that shifts with the light, inviting a slower look and an unrushed hand. It is an artful writing instrument with the poise of a gallery piece and the reliability of a daily companion.
Craftsmanship & Design
Proplyd Aqua is defined by its urushi lacquer art, built up in multiple coats that are applied, cured, and polished over time to achieve a deep, glasslike sheen. Urushi, a natural lacquer derived from the lacquer tree, develops a resilient skin with a warmth that only improves with use. The saturated blue palette is composed to suggest motion and dimension rather than a flat color field, so each pen displays subtle variations that make it uniquely its own.
AP Limited Editions approaches lacquer as both surface and structure, prioritizing balance, proportion, and a clean silhouette. The result is a pen that feels composed in the hand, with a finish that rewards close observation without overwhelming the form.
Writing Experience
A 14k gold nib provides a smooth, confident line with the pliant response enthusiasts expect from fine gold. Ink delivery is consistent and well controlled, supporting everything from crisp, light hands to broader, more expressive strokes. Offered in a comprehensive range of nib grades including ultra extra fine, extra fine, fine, medium, broad, stub, and flex, Proplyd Aqua can be tailored to the character of your writing rather than the other way around.
A cartridge or converter filling system keeps the focus on the page by making inking straightforward and reliable. The lacquered body offers a pleasing tactile warmth, settling naturally into longer sessions of journaling, correspondence, or sketching.
Brand Heritage
AP Limited Editions is known among collectors for contemporary lacquer art that respects tradition while exploring modern palettes and themes. The house emphasizes small-batch craftsmanship and refined finishing, creating writing instruments that bridge the studio and the desk with uncommon grace.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: AP Limited Editions
- Model: Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen Proplyd Aqua
- Finish: Hand-applied urushi lacquer in aquatic blue tones
- Nib: 14k gold
- Nib options: Ultra extra fine, extra fine, fine, medium, broad, stub, flex
- Filling system: Cartridge or converter
- Color: Blue
- Note: Hand-applied lacquer results in natural variations in pattern and tone