Kakimori Nib Holder – Urushi

This nib holder is crafted from solid Japanese cherry wood a nd lacquered using the fuki-urushi technique, involving wiping urushi lacquer with a cloth after the application. This process of wiping allows the lacquer to be absorbed deep into the grains of the wood and highlights the natural beauty of the grains more so than other urushi methods.  Materials: Cherry wood with urushi lacquer, plastic (nib mount) Kakimori nib holders: Tokushima Indigo, Aluminium, Sakura Wood, Urushi, and Aizome Kakimori nibs: Glass Nib, Metal Nib – Brass, Metal Nib – Stainless Steel Dimensions: 178mm height, 11mm diameter As each item is handcrafted, please expect slight variations in the specification or feel. About Kakimori: Located in downtown Tokyo, Japan, Kakimori boasts a deep connection with its neighborhood and customers. They value the importance of storytelling and the joy associated with handcrafted goods and handwriting. They emphasize a state of coexistence with the four major elements — air, water, earth, and soil — and employ these ideals in each of their products. Their flagship store is well known and loved for their custom fountain pen ink and custom notebook services, which lets customers mix and assemble their own unique tools for writing.