Manu Propria pens - "Take Negoro"

[manupropria]

I just finished a couple of Bamboo Pens with a sort of "Negoro Nuri" Urushi Lacquer. Most negoro-nuri consists of coatings of black lacquer covered with coatings of red lacquer or other the way round. After the wear-and-tear of many years of use, the upper lacquer is worn away, exposing the lacquer coating underneath in various places. It represents an aesthetic concept called "Yô no Bi" beauty through use. On those pens there is no colored undercoat but the pure Bamboo visible through the black lacquer. An enchanting combination I find.

Best regards,

Martin

 

[Alchemist]

Beautiful pens!!!

 

[Jim15]

Superb work.

 

[Alan Morrison]

Martin, I have enjoyed seeing every pen that you have posted here and have to say that, out of them all, these rank at the very top.
Alan

 

[Charlie_W]

Absolutely marvelous pens Martin! I like the transition from the black lacquer to the bamboo.

 

[manupropria]

Thank you, thank you

 

[DrD]

You are making true works of art!

 

[PenHog]

Good god, beautiful as always!

 

[BigRob777]

Very cool.