AP Limited Editions Sakura Lacquer Art Fountain Pen – Snowflakes Blue

The Snowflakes Blue fountain pen from AP Limited Editions’ Sakura Lacquer Art Collection captures the delicate and transient beauty of falling snow. Handcrafted by Japanese maki-e and urushi artisans, this exquisite piece translates the serenity of winter into a work of luminous elegance.

Each pen is built upon a deep blue urushi foundation—layered, cured, and polished by hand to achieve a glass-like sheen. Over this, fine silver and white accents are meticulously applied to depict drifting snowflakes, each one unique in form and placement. The interplay of light across the lacquered surface creates the illusion of gentle motion, as though the snow continues to fall even when the pen is still.

Fitted with a responsive 14-karat gold nib and plastic feed, the Snowflakes Blue offers a smooth and expressive writing experience. Its carefully balanced proportions and tactile warmth speak to both function and artistry.

Limited in production, this piece embodies the poetic spirit of Japanese craftsmanship—celebrating impermanence, purity, and the quiet moments of reflection found within nature.

Key Details

• Handcrafted in Japan using traditional urushi and maki-e techniques

• Deep blue lacquer accented with silver and white snowflake motifs

• 14k gold nib and plastic feed for smooth ink delivery

• Cartridge/converter filling system

• Presented in AP Limited Editions’ signature collector’s box