Platinum - Izumo Aizu Maki-e Aurora GT

Platinum - Izumo Aizu Maki-e Aurora is more than a fountain pen, it is a meeting point between Japanese heritage, fine craftsmanship, and celestial beauty. Rooted in Platinum’s century-long tradition of excellence, the Izumo line honors the spiritual birthplace of the brand, transforming writing into a ritual shaped by patience, balance, and respect for time. 

Handcrafted using the rare Aizu Maki-e technique, this pen is finished by master artisan TOUUN, who interprets the aurora borealis through layers of urushi lacquer, gold and silver powder, and radiant Raden mother-of-pearl. The result is a living surface that shifts with the light, echoing the movement and depth of the northern skies, never static, always mesmerising. 

To write with the Aizu Maki-e Aurora is to hold a fragment of the universe in your hand. Every stroke becomes an act of contemplation, where craftsmanship meets emotion and the written word gains new gravity. This is not simply a luxury writing instrument, it is a statement of reverence for beauty, tradition, and the enduring art of writing.

Equipped with a 18k gold nib theIzumo Aizu Maki-e Aurora delivers a fluid, precise and enduring writing experience - powers by an proprietary cartridge converter provided. It is a pen for thoughtful words, for writing with care, and for those who appreciate the quiet luxury of objects that connect tradition with modern excellence. Using it is a ritual, a journey and a way to hold the spirit of Japan in your hand.

Brand: Platinum
Model: Izumo Maki-e
Edition: Regular
Color: Multicolor
Body Material: Ebonite
Finish: Lacquered
Cap Type: Screw
Filling Mechanism: Cartridge Converter
Postable: No
Trim Color: Gold
Length Overall (Closed): 156 mm
Length Overall (Posted):
Body Length (Uncapped): 135 mm
Body Diameter: 16 mm
Cap Diameter (Without Clip): 18 mm
Weight Overall: 38 g
Body Weight: 23 g