Danitrio Irokeshi-dame in Blue Green on Genkai Fountain Pen Blue (This pen) was inspired by

(This pen) was inspired by the writing of Japanese novelist Soseki Natsume and his literary commentary on Japanese society through the eyes of a house cat

and boats floating in the river

it is applied on lacquered ebonite

The original artwork was called "Cat and Koi"

Danitrio Irokeshi-dame in Blue Green on Genkai Fountain Pen Blue (This pen) was inspired by100% Genuine Urushi Contains the Maki E Red Seal (Highest Quality of Maki E Art) Hand painted by highly trained Japanese Artisans Irokeshi dame describes the exquisite, smooth satin finish of this pen. It provides contrast when compared to tame nuri which leaves the surface with a glossy appearance. The artisan is able to produce the satin finish by excluding the burnishing process upon the completion of the outer urushi layer. Urushi Blue vs Urushi