The Platinum Izumo in Green Tamenuri is a pen that leans into material, finish, and presence more than visual excess. Its body is made from ebonite and finished in urushi with a tamenuri treatment, a traditional layered lacquer technique that allows the color to develop depth and warmth over time. In green, that finish feels rich and organic, with a surface that changes subtly as light moves across it.
This is a larger pen, but it is shaped in a way that keeps it comfortable in the hand rather than oversized for the sake of it. Platinum fits the Izumo Tamenuri with an 18k gold nib, offered in Fine, Medium, and Broad, giving it the writing quality expected from one of the brand’s flagship models.
The appeal of the Izumo is not just that it is finished by hand, but that it feels grounded and substantial without losing refinement. The ebonite base gives the pen warmth and lightness, while the urushi finish adds depth that photographs rarely capture fully. It is a pen for someone who values surface, shape, and the quieter side of craftsmanship.
