In 2008, Pilot on its 90th anniversary launched two maki-e limited edition fountain pens. The Toki raden fountain pen limited edition is yukari size, and motif of the Toki (crested ibis). The crested ibis is a bird that represents Japan. It is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.
Pilot 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Raden Toki Fountain Pen
SKU: PILOT-AN90Y-001
S$1,999.00Price
New pen, complete with inner and outter box, and papers.
The Raden technique, in which fragments of shells are sprinkled on and inlaid into the lacquer, was used with silver powder to create the pen's cap and barrel.
The ring of the pen's cap depicts two crested ibises soaring over the waves using a casting technique and Togidashi maki-e technique.
