{"product_id":"ohashido-urushi-black-ebonite-nagahara-14k-m-nib-fountain-pen","title":"Ohashido Urushi Black Ebonite Nagahara 14K M Nib Fountain Pen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOHASHIDO BLACK URUSHI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ohashido Black Urushi is one of the purest expressions of the workshop's philosophy--focusing on craftsmanship, materials, and writing performance rather than elaborate decoration. Handcrafted in Sendai, Japan, these pens were typically made from ebonite and finished with multiple layers of natural black urushi lacquer, creating a deep, mirror-like surface that reveals its beauty through simplicity rather than ornamentation. Many examples were produced during the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s in extremely limited numbers by the Uehara family workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike painted or plated finishes, urushi possesses a remarkable depth that changes subtly under different lighting conditions. The glossy black surface appears almost liquid, reflecting light with a warmth and richness that ordinary resin cannot replicate. The finish is built up through numerous layers of lacquer applied and polished by hand, a process that requires considerable time and skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen's understated appearance is intentional. Rather than drawing attention through bright colors or decorative patterns, the Black Urushi model emphasizes the natural beauty of urushi lacquer and the craftsmanship behind its creation. Combined with the warmth of the ebonite body, the result is a pen that feels remarkably comfortable and organic in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes these pens especially desirable today is their rarity. Ohashido remained a small family-run workshop throughout its history, producing pens in quantities far below those of major manufacturers. Each pen was individually finished and often tuned by hand, giving every example its own character. Collectors frequently regard Ohashido's black urushi models as some of the finest examples of traditional Japanese artisan pen making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ohashido\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ebonite, Urushi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eConverter or Cartridge (Sailor Proprietary Converter \u0026amp; Cartridge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ebonite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 138 mm (From the Cap) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19\u003cspan\u003e g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sailor x Ohashido 14K-585 Gold Nagahara Medium Nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ.S.U OHASHIDO x SAILOR 14K SPECIALITY NIBS PERFORMANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ.S.U Ohashido's ebonite fountain pens are known for their high-quality nibs, which provide a smooth and enjoyable writing experience. The brand has collaborated with Sailor, a well-respected Japanese pen company, to produce nibs that are durable, consistent, and well-balanced. \u003cbr\u003eThe writing experience with a J.S.U Ohashido x Sailor fountain pen is said to be very consistent, with a subtle degree of scratchiness due to Sailor's most famous feature which is the Nib's Natural paper feedback across the paper. The nib is flexible enough to provide some line variation, but not so much that it becomes difficult to control. The pen's balanced weight and comfortable grip allow for hours of writing without hand fatigue, and the ink flow is reliable and consistent, so there are no skipping or blobby lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Fountain pen users prefer a butter-smooth writing experience however die-hard Sailor nibs fans found their \"paper-feedback\" features to be more nostalgic than a butter-smooth writing nib. It allows the writer to connect with the paper and their ideas more naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConditions\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen is in vintage condition, there are hairline scratches on the clip but no damage such as dents or cracks found on the body of the pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe  Nib is in EXCELLENT Condition, absolutely shiny with almost no scratches that are visible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some bubble that has developed due to the age of the ebonite possibly because of exposure to sunlight and age of the pen but the rest of the body has been lacquered with Urushi on Ebonite. The pen is obtained from a second-hand collectors' market and the pen filler mechanism has been cleaned and the nib has been tested to assess any scratchiness or ink leakage. It functions super well, and it writes like a buttery dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the pen uses Sailor nib configuration, this pen can fit any modern Sailor proprietary converter or cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ohasido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50748096610442,"sku":"2455","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/6188\/5066\/files\/OhashidoUrushiBlackEboniteNagahara14KMNibFountainPen_6.jpg?v=1794189660","url":"https:\/\/engeika.com\/products\/ohashido-urushi-black-ebonite-nagahara-14k-m-nib-fountain-pen","provider":"engeika.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}