Manu Propria Pens - Kinkumo

[Manupropria]

A Pair of "Shibui" Type Ebonite pens with Akakinkumo Urushi finish. Aka = Red, Kin = Gold, Kumo = Clouds or "Golden Clouds in Red Sky Lacquer". Note the very hard polish of the lacquer
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[Lloyd]

Lovely, as usual. Do you ever install clips?

If there are any typos in this post, I blame Tapatalk!

[Manupropria]

Thank you Lloyd,
I personnaly don't like clips on pens and think it would damage the overall design

[amk]

Wow, that's lovely. I get the feeling of three-dimensionality as if the golden spots are standing proud - one or two of them even look like little volcanoes with craters in the middle; the surface is really lively and fascinating.

It is wonderful to see such variety of finish and character that you come up with in your urushi work.

[penwash]

Thank you Lloyd,
I personnaly don't like clips on pens and think it would damage the overall design

It is of course your choice as the pen maker.
But I think the right style of clip could enhance your beautiful pens.

[Manupropria]

Since 2014 I have sold quite a number of opens. Since I have no shop on my website I am in conversation with all my customers but since 2014 I had one singel request for a clip. People who appreciate lacquer pens use and care differently to a pülastic pen. It is carried in pen pouches, not just clipped in the shirt pocket

[Lloyd]

I have 3 urushi Danitrios and used to own a vintage Mitaka urushi pen... all with clips.

If there are any typos in this post, I blame Tapatalk!

[penwash]

Since 2014 I have sold quite a number of opens. Since I have no shop on my website I am in conversation with all my customers but since 2014 I had one singel request for a clip. People who appreciate lacquer pens use and care differently to a pülastic pen. It is carried in pen pouches, not just clipped in the shirt pocket

Martin, I can assure you, that I don't carry my urushi pens in my shirt pocket :)

If I may explain, my preference for clip has to do with the styling of a fountain pen. To me, a well-made, well-designed clip completes the "lines" or "profile" of a fountain pen.

Plus for a handmade pens such as yours, it could be one more design opportunity for the maker to express their artistry. Who knows, maybe only you could come up with a clip made out of ebonite with complimentary urushi finish to the barrel (since it's not meant to be utilitarian, who said it has to be made out of metal?)

[penwash]

I have 3 urushi Danitrios and used to own a vintage Mitaka urushi pen... all with clips.


And I bet you don't carry them around in a shirt pocket, yes? :)

[Lloyd]

Sometimes, I do. They're meant to be used not kept under glass.

If there are any typos in this post, I blame Tapatalk!

[Manupropria]

Here a few pens with clip variations I have made until today

One of the clips was made from a iron nail, forged and finished with urushi which was burned into the surface with high temperature.

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[penwash]

Martin, I think those clips enhance the look of your pens.

[Manupropria]

Thank you Penwash

[joiedwards]

Love the pen and i like urushi without clips. I have both types, Danitrio and Platinum Izumo. One day I will have a Manu Propria!!!