{"product_id":"ap-limited-editions-urushi-lacquer-art-fountain-pen-tidal-stone","title":"AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Tidal Stone","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1wjvppe\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eAP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen – Tidal Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eThe AP Limited Editions Urushi Lacquer Art Fountain Pen in \u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eTidal Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e captures something elemental—where sea, mineral, and light seem suspended within layers of lacquer. Created for those drawn to the quiet poetry of Japanese craftsmanship, this piece transforms urushi into an exploration of texture and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eblue-green lacquer finish\u003c\/strong\u003e carries remarkable movement, with marbled currents and mineral-like veining that evoke ocean shallows moving over polished stone. There is a luminous, almost aquatic quality to the surface, shifting between turquoise, celadon, and soft sea-glass tones as the light changes. Unlike a uniform lacquer finish, Tidal Stone feels organic and geological, as though shaped by tide and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eCrafted from layers of \u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"862\"\u003enatural urushi pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished using the traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eRoiro technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pen carries both a silken tactility and subtle resplendent sparkle. The technique is prized for giving urushi extraordinary depth and softness of surface, qualities especially well suited to this oceanic palette. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eWhat makes Tidal Stone especially compelling is its textured visual character. The swirling patterning feels almost like mineral inclusions beneath water—giving the pen an artistic presence that is contemplative rather than overtly decorative. Like the finest urushi works, its beauty reveals itself gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eRather than relying on maki-e imagery or chinkin carving, this piece allows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003ethe lacquer itself to become the art\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing surface, depth, and naturalistic expression. The clean, uninterrupted form provides a serene canvas for the finish, deeply aligned with Japanese principles of material-led beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eFitted with a finely tuned \u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e14k gold nib\u003c\/strong\u003e, available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, or Broad, the pen offers a smooth and expressive writing experience worthy of the artistry surrounding it. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003ecartridge\/converter filling system\u003c\/strong\u003e adds modern practicality to a piece rooted in traditional craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eAs part of AP Limited Editions’ Urushi Lacquer Art collection, Tidal Stone speaks to collectors who appreciate that some of the most extraordinary pieces whisper rather than shout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h5tocy\" data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eFrom the Urushi Lacquer Art collection by AP Limited Editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17ovqh4\" data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eTidal Stone blue-green marbled urushi lacquer finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1407ouk\" data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eMulti-layer natural urushi pigments with mineral-like visual depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1girtfd\" data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eTraditional Roiro finish for silken sheen and luminous character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6zgek8\" data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003e14k gold nib available in EF \/ F \/ M \/ B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l1ciay\" data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eCartridge\/Converter filling mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hg2kpd\" data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2723\"\u003eMinimalist form emphasizing lacquer artistry and surface expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"164pjv8\" data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003eHand-finished lacquer ensures subtle individuality in every piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6gn23u\" data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003eCrafted for collectors who appreciate Japanese urushi craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gjyc67\" data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003eTidal Stone feels almost meditative. There’s movement in the lacquer, but also stillness—like looking into shallow coastal water over polished rock. It captures something many urushi pieces aim for but few achieve: color with atmosphere. For those who love Japanese craftsmanship rooted in material beauty, it is deeply compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AP Limited Editions","offers":[{"title":"Extra Fine","offer_id":54070336946451,"sku":"AP-055-EF","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":54070336979219,"sku":"AP-055-F","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium-Fine","offer_id":54070337011987,"sku":"AP-055-M","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":54070337044755,"sku":"AP-055-B","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/AP-Limited-Editions-Urushi-Lacquer-Art-Fountain-Pen-Tidal-Stone-uncapped-leaning.jpg?v=1777049358","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.com\/products\/ap-limited-editions-urushi-lacquer-art-fountain-pen-tidal-stone","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}