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For sale is a custom one-of-a-kind fountain pen built from a Parker Urban, upgraded with a 14K gold fine nib. It is artistically re-worked by Laqquerman Studio independently, using hand-applied urushi lacquer and carved-line inlay techniques.

This piece features a warm beige urushi ground with a black linear pattern that we are calling Reedline: a quiet, modern composition inspired by windblown reeds, wild grass, and ink-brush movement. The design feels minimal from a distance, but up close it has a sharp architectural rhythm, like a field of fine black strokes caught in motion.

The pattern was created by carving fine lines into the beige urushi base, filling those cuts with black urushi, then polishing the surface back down. The result is harmony hidden in chaos.

The Parker Urban body gives the pen a sleek, comfortable shape (which is our favorite), while the upgraded 14K gold fine nib makes it a much more enjoyable writer than the standard version. It is chic and unusual.

Specifications

• Handmade black urushi “Reedline” pattern on beige urushi background
• Upgraded 14K gold F nib
• Includes a Parker converter
• Never used after the artwork was completed
• Shipping from New York, USA

Price: $399 or best offer. Please DM if interested.
Please reach out if you are interested in a custom project.

Important Note

This pen has been modified and artistically repainted by Laqquerman Studio. It is not an official product by the original brand, not affiliated with or endorsed by the original manufacturer, and no manufacturer’s warranty applies. All trademarks are used only to describe the pen’s prior origin as part of accurate product identification.

Disclaimers:

Laqquerman Studio is an independent art and restoration studio. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Montblanc GmbH, Pelikan, Lamy, Faber-Castell, Parker, Eversharp, Waterman, Conklin, Sheaffer, Conway Stewart, Omas, Montegrappa, Pilot, Sailor, Platinum, or any other pen manufacturer whose products may be used as a base for our artworks. All brand names and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners and are used solely for accurate identification of the original manufacturer.

Each customized pen is a one-of-a-kind, professionally-tested, artist-modified item sold “as-is,” without any manufacturer’s warranty.

Our modifications may alter the pen’s original appearance, materials, or function, and buyers acknowledge these changes at the time of purchase.

Any references to original trademarks are purely descriptive.

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For sale is a Delta Horsepower fountain pen in blue, a striking writing instrument inspired by the high-octane world of professional racing cars.

Design & Materials

This specific model is hand-turned from solid bars of bright blue Italian resin, polished to a mirror-like finish. Its most defining feature is the band of genuine carbon fiber on the barrel, a material synonymous with the strength and lightweight construction of high-performance vehicles.

Key Features

• Aerodynamic Sculpting: The cap is uniquely shaped to mimic the sleek, aerodynamic lines of a Formula 1 car when viewed from above.
• Performance Nib: It is equipped with a black-coated, harmonic steel nib in size B, often praised for its smooth writing performance.
• Ergonomics: The pen is designed for long writing sessions, featuring a balanced weight and a wider grip section that tapers for a comfortable hold.

The Delta Horsepower is a favorite among collectors who appreciate the fusion of industrial engineering and classic Italian craftsmanship.

Price: $49 or best offer. Please DM if interested.
Please reach out if you are interested in a custom project.

We've been obsessed with Chen Rong's Nine Dragons scroll from 1244; it's owned by the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, though it rarely comes out of storage given its age. If you haven't seen it in person, don't worry, we're in the same boat. We tried to study the original design through its public digital scan, but reimagining the colors was a challenge since the original was done entirely in black ink wash. It's this massive ink-on-paper handscroll where dragons emerge from storms, waves, and clouds. The way Chen Rong rendered the scales and movement honestly still feels ahead of its time, nearly 800 years later.

We wanted to see if we could transplant that energy onto a pen. This is a Platinum 3776 with black urushi lacquer as the base, and we applied the dragon in maki-e following the style and composition of the original scroll. This was one of our early experimental pieces, so we were still figuring out how to adapt a painting that sprawls across a 14-meter scroll onto something you hold between three fingers.

Some of the challenges that surprised us: the curvature of the barrel completely changes how the scales read compared to a flat surface - what looks proportional in a sketch wraps differently in three dimensions. And going from a monochrome ink painting to maki-e meant making color decisions the original never had to make. We added red flames as accents around the dragon, borrowing from a motif that's common across traditional dragon paintings even though it's absent in Chen Rong's version.

The original dragon also hides in the clouds, so we had to reimagine and backfill the parts of its body that Chen Rong intentionally left obscured. On top of that, we reoriented the dragon from horizontal to vertical to wrap around the pen, and quickly discovered that the cap and barrel aren't on the same plane - the cap is thicker, so the dragon has a visible disconnect where it crosses from one to the other. It's not a simple ctrl+C & ctrl+V, and there is definitely no ctrl+Z. 🥹

We included a couple of images of the original Chen Rong painting for reference so you can see where the dragon's posture and expression come from. Has anyone else come across maki-e work that draws from specific historical paintings or scrolls? We fell down the rabbit hole after studying Chen Rong's Nine Dragons and trying to figure out how to translate ink wash onto lacquer, and we'd love to know if there are other pieces out there - from any era or maker - that trace back to a particular source artwork.