Platinum Preppy Fountain Pen - 和Wa Modern Maki-e Second Edition

Since its launch in 2007, Platinum's Preppy fountain pen has become one of the most popular entry level fountain pens available today with 10 million pens sold worldwide! It's easy to see why this is a popular choice as a first fountain pen for so many. With its approachable, friendly and colorful design, and Platinum's own "Slip and Seal Mechanism" that employs a spring in the cap to force an air tight closure around the nib, thus preventing ink from drying out in this fountain pen for up to a year, this pen is a logical choice for students and for anyone who might be curious about fountain pens but worried about having to deal with fountain pen maintenance. Preppy is easy to write with, comfortable to hold and low pressure for a first time fountain pen user.

The Preppy 和Wa Modern Maki-e returns with a new limited edition series due the worldwide success of its predecessor. Each pen features traditional Japanese patterns and each pattern carries its own auspicious symbol. These patterns are meticulously applied using the modern Maki-e technique. This innovative technique combines the artistry of traditional Maki-e with modern silk screen printing. Layers of colored powders, such as gold and silver, are meticulously hand-finished by skilled artisans, creating a captivating three-dimensional effect.

Hyotan (Gourd)

The fruit of the gourd has a constricted shape in the center, and because of its interesting shape, it was made into a pattern along with the vines and leaves. Because gourds have many seeds, they are popular as auspicious patterns that bring prosperity to descendants. The Sennari gourd, which bears many fruits, is famous as Toyotomi Hideyoshi's horse seal.

Tachibana (Citrus tachibana)

Tachibana is the only wild mandarin orange in Japan. In Kojiki (records of ancient matters in Japan), Tachibana is described as a plant of Tokoyo no Kuni (the utopia of immortality). And it is considered a symbol of eternal prosperity and longevity, and is used as an auspicious motif.

Koi no Taki-Nobori (Carp climbing up a waterfall)

Carp with strong vitality is considered the chief river fish. And it is also said to be an auspicious pattern that symbolizes success in life, based on an ancient Chinese story that says, "A carp that climbs a rushing waterfall ascends to the sky and becomes a dragon."

Nasu (Eggplant)

The Japanese word Nasu is a homophone that means "things will go well" and "success," and people have loved it as a pattern that brings good luck. It is said that "Ichi-Fuji, Ni-Taka, San-Nasubi (Mt.Fuji, hawk, and eggplants)" will bring good luck if seen in the first dream of New Year, and it is a plant that is familiar to Japanese people.

Yanagi ni Koumori (Bats and Willow)

In China, the kanji for bat has the same sound as "turning into good fortune," so it is considered an auspicious pattern that symbolizes good fortune and longevity. Japan was also influenced by this and was seen as a symbol of happiness during the Heian period.

Asagao (Morning Glory)

Morning glories were introduced in the Heian period for medicinal purposes, and their cultivation became popular during the Edo period, where they began to be depicted in ukiyo-e. Because the seeds are expensive, it is also said to be a symbol of wealth and prosperity. It also has the meaning of "solid bond" because it grows with a strong vine.

• Length: 5.4 in (13.8 cm) 
• Nib size: 0.3mm (Platinum Preppy Fine)
• Stainless steel nib 
• Spring loaded snap cap prevents ink from drying out
• Black ink cartridge included
• Release year: 2024
• More Preppy 和Wa
• Replacement ink cartridges available
• Compatible with Platinum converter