Pelikan M1000 Maki-e Fountain Pen - Four Seasons Lucky Charm (Limited Edition)
The Pelikan M1000 Maki-e Four Seasons Lucky Charm embodies both artistic mastery and profound symbolism - crafted by master artisan, Ishikura Mitsuhiro of the Kaga Hoshukai.
Executed using the highly sophisticated Kaga Togidashi-Takamaki-e technique, the design combines raised and polished lacquer methods on a deep black urushi base. Layer upon layer, precious powders and lacquer are meticulously applied and hand-polished to reveal exceptional depth, luminosity, and precision.
At the heart of its design lies a poetic concept inspired by a traditional deck of playing cards. The four suits are reinterpreted through the lens of Japanese sensibility, each embodying a season: Clubs – Spring, Diamonds – Summer, Hearts – Autumn and Spades – Winter.
Together, they reflect the natural cycle of the year and the passage of time. In a subtle reference, the 52 cards in a deck, total 364 when all face values are combined.
Each suit carries an auspicious meaning:
- Diamonds symbolize wealth.
- Hearts represent love.
- Clubs embody happiness.
- Spades, traditionally the strongest suit, stand for courage and resilience.
Additionally, the decorative motifs further enrich this narrative.
- Cherry blossoms evoke the fleeting beauty of spring.
- Flowing water reflects the vitality of summer.
- Autumn leaves express transformation and maturity.
- Snow patterns embody the quiet strength of winter.
Equipped with a handcrafted 18kt gold nib in size medium and adorned with 24kt gold-plated trims, it unites artistic expression with Pelikan's highest level of writing performance.
More than a writing instrument, the M1000 Maki-e Four Seasons Lucky Charm is conceived as a true talisman. Each detail carries a wish: for happiness to endure, for seasons to unfold in harmony, and for life to flow with balance and strength.
Please note we are unable to accept a return of this pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Pelikan
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Black, Assorted
- Body Material
- Resin
- Cap Rotations
For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.
- 0.75
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Screw-cap
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Piston
- Grip Material
- Resin
- Nib Size
- Medium
- Nib Color
- Two-Tone
- Nib Material
- 18k Gold
- Trim
- Gold
- Diameter - Body
- 15.0mm (0.59in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 16.0mm (0.63in)
- Diameter - Cap (with clip)
- 19.0mm (0.75in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 12.0mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 135.0mm (5.31in)
- Length - Cap
- 70.0mm (2.76in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 27.0mm (1.06in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 146.0mm (5.75in)
- Length - Overall (Posted)
When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.
- 177.0mm (6.97in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 24g (0.85oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 11g (0.39oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 35.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Piston Vac
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using the built-in piston or vacuum filling mechanism.
- 1.51ml
