AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib with the cap standing next to it. Then, 3 olive gold squares sit to the right showcasing 3 different close-ups of the same fountain pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers laying across its own cap, crossed, with a focus on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers laying on top of its cap in a crossed position showing full view of the entire uncapped pen.
A macro shot of the nib with its intricate detailing and logo engraving for the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers.
An overhead view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers uncapped.
A full view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers uncapped, with its cap laying next to the pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers capped, leaning against an ink bottle.
Zoomed-in view of the top of the cap with the finial on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers.
A close-up of the bottom of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers showcasing it&
Close-up view of the cap on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib with the cap standing next to it. Then, 3 olive gold squares sit to the right showcasing 3 different close-ups of the same fountain pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers leaning on an ink bottle uncapped showcasing the detailing on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers laying across its own cap, crossed, with a focus on the nib.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers laying on top of its cap in a crossed position showing full view of the entire uncapped pen.
A macro shot of the nib with its intricate detailing and logo engraving for the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers.
An overhead view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers uncapped.
A full view of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers uncapped, with its cap laying next to the pen.
AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers capped, leaning against an ink bottle.
Zoomed-in view of the top of the cap with the finial on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers.
A close-up of the bottom of the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers showcasing it&
Close-up view of the cap on the AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers.
AP Limited Editions| SKU: AP-W-BGWF-EF

AP Limited Editions Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers

$12,000.00
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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 Writer Maki-e Fountain Pen - Black Gold with Flowers presents a more refined and intimate side of the brand's lacquer-art work. Rather than relying on a large figurative scene, the design concentrates visual attention on small floral details, warm gold powder, and the contrast between dark lacquer and luminous decoration.

The pen is decorated with minute maki-e flowers placed at the top of the cap and bottom of the body, with shimmering coppery gold powder and fine gold maki-e strokes around the clip area. The result is a pen that feels ornamental without becoming visually crowded.

Craftsmanship & Design

The Black Gold with Flowers design uses the dark ground as a quiet stage for floral detail and metallic warmth. Gold powder gives the surface a softly reflective quality, while the small-scale maki-e work rewards close inspection.

Its composition is especially well suited to the Writer format, where the cap, clip area, and barrel end become carefully balanced points of decoration. The design feels formal, restrained, and deeply connected to the Japanese lacquer-art vocabulary that AP Limited Editions has built into its collector identity.

Writing Experience

The fountain pen is fitted with a 14k gold nib and uses a cartridge/converter filling system, offering a practical writing platform beneath the artwork. The gold nib provides a smooth, responsive feel, while the filling system keeps maintenance straightforward for regular use.

This balance between decorative surface and everyday function is central to AP Limited Editions' appeal. The pen is visually desirable, but its form and writing system remain approachable for long-form writing and careful daily use.

Collector Relevance

Among AP Limited Editions pieces, Black Gold with Flowers is appealing because it occupies a quieter register than many large narrative maki-e compositions. It is not minimal, but it is measured, relying on contrast, small gestures, and gold powder rather than overt spectacle.

For collectors who appreciate maki-e as a language of restraint as much as display, this pen offers a sophisticated expression of floral ornament and lacquer craftsmanship.

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: AP Limited Editions
  • Collection: Writer Maki-e
  • Product Type: Fountain Pen
  • Nib Material: 14k Gold
  • Filling System: Cartridge/Converter
  • Decoration Technique: Maki-e with Gold Powder
  • Country of Origin: Japan

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