AP Limited Editions Imperial Lacquer Art Fountain Pen - Fanfare
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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.
AP Limited Editions brings the theater of lacquer art to a modern writer with the Imperial Lacquer Art Fountain Pen in Fanfare. The name signals celebration and flourish, and the piece follows through with an urushi finish that reveals depth, luster, and a poised sense of movement. It is an object of craft that invites contemplation as readily as it welcomes daily use.
Craftsmanship & Design
The Fanfare edition centers on urushi—the natural lacquer revered across East Asia for its durability and optical depth. Built up in successive layers and cured slowly between applications, the finish attains a rich glow that shifts with light and angle. In this treatment, a refined blue foundation is enlivened by warm, jubilant accents, creating a balanced composition that reads as both contemporary and timeless.
AP Limited Editions favors a clean silhouette to let the lacquer do the speaking. Edges are crisp, junctions are tidy, and the surface is polished to a tactile smoothness that rewards close handling. The overall impression is of quiet precision: decorative enough to be admired, understated enough to serve as a daily companion.
Writing Experience
A 14k gold nib anchors the experience, offering the spring and responsiveness that enthusiasts seek for long-form writing and signatures alike. The nib’s geometry promotes a consistent flow with a light touch, while the material’s natural elasticity softens the feel on the page. Available in extra fine, fine, medium, and broad, it accommodates a spectrum of preferences—from precise annotation to generous, expressive lines.
The cartridge/converter filling system adds reliable practicality. It allows easy maintenance and quick ink changes without sacrificing the nuanced character of a gold nib. Paired with a well-balanced body and a comfortable section, the pen encourages an unhurried pace—steady, predictable, and quietly luxurious.
About AP Limited Editions
AP Limited Editions is known among collectors for championing lacquer art on thoughtfully engineered writing instruments. The brand’s focus on urushi highlights techniques that require time, discipline, and patience—qualities that align with the rituals of writing itself. Each release reflects a considered dialogue between craft and utility, resulting in pens that are as compelling in hand as they are in a collection.
Fanfare continues that approach with a composition that reads as celebratory without excess. It feels intentional—an edition that honors tradition while speaking fluently to the present.
Technical Specifications
- Model: AP Limited Editions Imperial Lacquer Art Fountain Pen – Fanfare
- Finish: Urushi lacquer
- Nib: 14k gold
- Nib sizes: Extra Fine (EF), Fine (F), Medium (M), Broad (B)
- Filling system: Cartridge/converter
- Color palette: Blue with warm yellow accents
- Packaging: AP Limited Editions presentation (varies by release)