Izumo
In Japan there are four seasons that become the turning points of life.
People have harmonized with nature, created cultures, and have lived those times. In the remote past, the pantheons of Japan gathered in IZUMO Taisha once a year (Izumo Taisha ; It is one of the most ancient and important Shinto shrines in Japan. Located In Izumo, Shimane Prefecture). IZUMO myths had a big influence on the structure of Japan where people were prospering. 出雲　IZUMO means the cloud is heavenward, in other words, progress and creation were prevanlent. We will produce traditional crafts with the originally of IZUMO.

Platinum Pen Co., founder Shunichi Nakata was born in IZUMO where a magnificent nature and a mysterious history exists.
We make these products of the clouds that will look heavenward, Platinum Pen creates the birth of a new brands called ‘IZUMO’.
The urushi fountain pen have been performed by traditional experience craftsmen.
Izumo-tamenuri

#29 kurotame
#28 akatame
#27 soratame

PIZ-55000
● NIB 18K
● Point Fine(F), Medium(M), Broad(B)
● Body
Bombay Black Wood ( Tagayasan )
● Size 164mm（full length)×180mm( max diameter)
● Weight 34.5g
■URUSHI/TAMENURI

The history of Urusi lacquer goes back to the Stone Age.
The timeless art of Urushi has for centuries brought to life the intricate depth of Japanese history and culture.

‘NURI（Urushi coating) has many coating techniques.
Tamenuri (Urushi lacquer) has many process. All process have been performed by traditional experienced craftsman.
A vivid beautiful urushi lacquer finish will be increased in beauty over time, you can be proud of Urushi lacquer fountain pen.
The URUSHI fountain pen will outlast an original owner by many generations and passed on for each succeeding generation to enjoy treasure.
Izumo-tagayasan

#20 　matte-tagayasan
#21　gloss-tagayasan

PIZ-50000
● NIB 18K
● Point Fine(F), Medium(M), Broad(B)
● Body
Bombay Black Wood ( Tagayasan )
● Size 164mm（full length)×18.2mm( max diameter)
● Weight 38g
■‘鉄刀木’（Tagayasan 鉄:Iron 刀:Sword 木：Wood).
　　Bombay Black Wood.

The name Tagayasan comes from the meaning ‘that which is as hard as a‘Sword of Iron ’.
Its origin sword because in Asia.
It is used for furniture ,interior decoration wood, stick, wooden sword because of the very hard wood.
To prevent any change in the wood, we dry this wood for 20 days to emit the water in the wood.
The craftsmen finish and grind these wood parts by hand.
The warmth of the wood will feel good in your hand.