Leonardo - Urushi Essenza Nashiji Ignis 2025 Pen Venture Exclusive

A tribute to time, patience, and the enduring beauty of Japanese craftsmanship.

The Essenza Nashiji Ignis is a testament to what can only be created through time, mastery, and reverence for art. Designed by Leonardo Officina Italiana exclusively for Pen Venture, this Essence fountain pen is crafted from ebonite and brought to life through the ancient Nashiji-nuri urushi lacquer technique, a Japanese art form that evokes the delicate shimmer of a pear’s skin (nashiji = pear ground).

What sets Ignis apart is its soul - fire. Named after the Latin word for flame, Ignis captures the spirit of transformation. Just as urushi lacquer transforms with each layer, heat, and polish, this fountain pen emerges from the hands of PenTeo as a glowing statement of beauty and intention. PenTeo is the urushi master that is resposible for our our exclusives Essenza : Aka Tamenuri (2022), CinqueVerde (2023) and Great Void (2024).

Leonardo – Essenza Nashiji Ignis is part of a limited edition numbering 13 pieces and as with all of PenTeo x Pen Venture creations, it comes with the limited edition number in red urushi and in roman numbers.

In this meticulous process - Nashiji-nuri, silver flakes are carefully applied to the pen's surface, then sealed beneath layer upon layer of red-tinted translucent urushi lacquer. Each layer is cured under precisely controlled temperature and humidity before being polished by hand, a meditative practice that reveals unparalleled depth and glow.

The final urushi coats add a high-gloss finish and durable protection, preserving the intricate play between light and lacquer for generations. The result is a writing instrument that is not only stunning in its quiet shimmer but also deeply meaningful, a fusion of heritage, patience, and excellence.

Leonardo – Essenza Nashiji Ignis is a flame you hold in your hand - alive with tradition, shaped by time.

Specifications:

- brand: Leonardo Officina Italiana
- type: Fountain Pen
- color: Red & silver flakes
- body material: Ebonite, Urushi Lacquer
- cap type: Screw-cap
- filling mechanism: Piston (1.5 ml)
- nib material: 14k Gold
- nib size: EEF / EF / F / M / B / BB / Stub
- nib color: Rhodium (silver)
- postable: No
- length overall (closed): 150 mm.
- length overall (posted): -- mm.
- body length: 140 mm.
- cap length: 70 mm.
- body diameter: 17 mm.
- cap diameter (without clip): 17 mm.
- weight (overall): 45 grams.
- body weight: 35 grams.
- cap weight: 10 grams.

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Excellent

Very interesting pen, well balanced and with a clip that helps to carry in the jacket pocket. Excellent article

Pilot Urushi perfection

Magnificent in its simplicity. The nib is tuned to perfection. The perfect size for most hands. A smooth no feedback nib that is very forgiving and is left hand friendly. The Urushi is smooth radiating an out of this world brilliance, paint strokes are evident with a 10x loop. And of course the fit and finish and Pilots quality control is flawless perfection.

Leonardo Momento: Momentous

The Leonardo Momento is a magnificent writing instrument. The grey translucent body give's a hint of its interior and allows you to see thr ink level. The feel on the the body is similar to the lava on a Visconti Homo Sapiens. The gold colored steel nib explodes with the name Leonardo surrounded with flourishes. The stub nib writes with minimal feedback and allows for some very nice line variation. It is an Excellent choice for left handed writers. Overall the fit and finish is flawless.

Stunning Leonardo Momento Magico Primary Manipulation 1 by Jonathon Brooks

This is my first Leonardo pen and I am very impressed so far! I also have never tried a piston fill system and I am liking it. The pen is absolutely stunning and I do know that each pen by Jonathon Brooks is different however I was sent photos of the exact pen I was buying, of each side of it and for this I am very grateful to Pen Venture and their fabulous customer service. I was hesitant about ordering as I am in Canada but the shipping was very speedy and the "tariffs" were minimal!! I would not hesitate to order from Pen Venture again as this Leonardo is exquisite to write with as well as to look at!

OUTSTANDING

If you want heavy-duty protection for your pens without the maintenance or bulk of leather, this case delivers everything you need in a sleek, robust, incredible functional design. Highly recommended!

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Leonardo - Urushi Essenza Nashiji Ignis 2025 Pen Venture Exclusive

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