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Manu Propria 'Sakuragawa' : branch or fountain pen ?

Written by Catherine on Wednesday 21 October 2015 in Japanese pens

Manu Propria 'Sakuragawa' : branch or fountain pen ?

We have a Manu Propria Sakuragawa in the house ! It is a stunning fountain pen. It looks like a branch and although it is pretty long it feels very comfortable in the hand. Like all urushi pens it has a warm touch and feel.

Sakuragawa nuri is an urushi technique called ‘cherry bark lacquer’ . This technique imitates the color and surface of a cherry tree bark. In Japan the bark of the cherry tree has been used to decorate objects called "kabazaiku", tea and kitchen utensils like tea caddies, trays but also small furnitures, sword sheets, calligraphy brushes, smoking accessories and more.

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Graf von Faber-Castell limited edition Snakewood.

Written by Catherine on Saturday 10 October 2015 in Writing instruments

Graf von Faber-Castell launches a limited edition "Snakewood" in its Classic range. 1761 Pcs of each writing instrument will be available in a beautiful reddish-brown veined Snakewood.

Since 1761 Graf von Faber-Castell has been among the top companies in the market for high-quality writing instruments. Painstakingly selected materials, functionality and matchless aesthetics conspire to produce sublime design and timelessness. Graf von Faber-Castell writing instruments are stylish and elegant and offer an exceptional writing experience. This Snakewood Limited Edition is definately a must have !

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Kynsey presents the "Imperial Yellow"

Written by Catherine on Saturday 26 September 2015 in Japanese pens

Kynsey presents the "Imperial Yellow"

Kynsey's newest pen is the "Imperial Yellow" ! A collaboration with Platinum results into an marvellous Izumo fountain pen covered in the color of the sun : Yellow! Yellow urushi is rare. It turns this Kynsey Imperial Yellow into an exceptional fountain pen. Limited edition 25pcs worldwide.
Kynsey Imperial Yellow - 18 kt gold "President" nib - price € 2900,-

The color of this freshly urushi coated fountain pen is still dim. With time daylight will bring out the beauty of a cheerful yellow as bright as the sun !

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Beautiful desk accessories ! The graf von Faber-Castell Epsom desk set.

Written by Catherine on Sunday 21 December 2014 in Leather and desk

Looking for a real nice dek set ? Something elegant to suit almost every interior ? Graf von Faber-Castel took the time and place to design elegant and timeless desk accessories in Italian calfskin with mirror polished platinum-plated accents. GFVC combined five elementary desk pieces in one marvellous box. Available in an elegant black or warm cognac.  

 

L'Artisan Pastellier Callifolio inks in de Boutique.

Written by Catherine on Wednesday 5 November 2014 in Ink

Les Callifolios sont arrivés ! L'Artisan Pastellier fountain pen inks are suitable for every pen. Even vintage pens ! Take a look in our the Ink & Refill department.

 

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Koning Albertstraat 72b
3290 Diest - Belgium
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mon: closed
tue-wed: by appointment
thu-fri-sat : 10 - 17h
Closed: Sat 1 jun and Sat 15 jun

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Catherine Van Hove
+32 486 80 95 96
catherine@sakuragallery.com

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