{"product_id":"platinum-preppy-wa-modern-maki-e-fountain-pen-hanabi-limited-edition","title":"Platinum Preppy Wa Modern Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hanabi  (Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe “Preppy Wa” modern Maki-e version, released in 2023 and 2024, received great reviews, and is now coming in a third edition \"Edo-Monogatari\" as a limited edition model. This time, with the theme of the Edo period, Platinum have incorporated six patterns related to Edo life onto the body of the fountain pen using a unique Japanese technique, modern Maki-e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional Maki-e, it is applied with silk screen printing instead of urushi lacquer on the underlayer, which is then sprinkled with colored powders such as gold and silver and hand-finished one by one by Maki-e artisans. It gives more thickness compared to normal printing, while the reflections and shades of the powders create a three-dimensional feel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Platinum Preppy fountain pen is one of the best values for the money! This is a fantastic starter fountain pen, or great for lending to a friend. This fountain pen features a black body with gold bat designs, a clear cap, trim, and grip section, and a stainless steel nib. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also comes equipped with the Slip \u0026amp; Seal Mechanism, which prevents the ink from drying out inside the pen even after a year without usage, providing a stress-free, smooth writing experience at any time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Preppy accepts Platinum cartridges or a Platinum converter to fill with bottled ink. It comes with one ink cartridge. The Platinum converter is sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, by converting this pen to an eyedropper, you can fill the entire barrel with ink for maximum ink capacity! All you need to do is add an o-ring and a small amount of silicone grease to the threads (available separately).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes about this design: To console the victims of the great famine and epidemic, the 8th Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune held a water deity festival on the Sumida River. The launching of fireworks with the intention of memorial service is said to be the beginning of the “Ryogoku River Opening Fireworks Festival.” Since then, fireworks have become an indispensable part of the summer tradition in Edo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gouletpens.mom\/collections\/platinum-ink-cartridges\" title=\"Platinum Ink Cartridges\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to shop all compatible Platinum ink cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platinum","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":41389034012715,"sku":"Plat-PSQ-1300-03-F","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2603\/2528\/files\/Platinum-Preppy-Wa-Hanabi-stock-1.jpg?v=1762356442","url":"https:\/\/www.gouletpens.mom\/products\/platinum-preppy-wa-modern-maki-e-fountain-pen-hanabi-limited-edition","provider":"The Goulet Pen Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}