TACCIA Empress Fossils in the Sky Fountain Pen - Shadow (Limited Edition)
The TACCIA Empress Fossils in the Sky outstanding limited edition collection features the use of Rankaku Maki-e techniques, the masterful inlay of quail eggshells combined with expert application of Urushi lacquer for astonishing results.
The tremendous skill and time invested in creating each individual work of art that you hold and write with is clearly evident, and you will love the massive famously smooth two-toned 18K gold King of Pen nib.
It takes several months to complete the hand-laid Maki-e technique, Rankaku, on the hand-polished ebonite barrel of the oversized Empress LE body. Each is fitted with a significant 18 karat gold “King of Pen” nib, made in Japan exclusively for TACCIA.
These fountain pens are made by hand in TACCIA Urushi studio in Wajima, enhancing traditional inlay techniques with precious metals and lacquers. The body features natural urushi lacquer and classic maki-e techniques such as rankaku (eggshell inlay). The airtight cushion seal cap allows for a snug closure.
Each limited edition Fossils in the Sky fountain pen is individually numbered out of 88, and is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. It comes packaged in a wooden gift box and comes with a cloth pen wrap and a bottle of matching ink.
The pen fills with either a proprietary Sailor converter or Sailor ink cartridges; both are included.
Please note we are unable to accept a return of this pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.
Click here to shop all compatible Sailor ink cartridges.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- TACCIA
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Black, White
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- No
- Body Material
- Ebonite, Urushi lacquer
- Cap Rotations
For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.
- 2
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Screw-cap
- Compatible inks & refills
Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.
- Bottled ink, Proprietary Sailor ink cartridges
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Cartridge, Converter
- Grip Material
- Ebonite
- Nib Size
- Medium
- Nib Color
- Two-Tone
- Nib Material
- 18k Gold
- Postable
Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.
- No
- Retractable
Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).
- No
- Diameter - Body
- 17.2mm (0.68in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 18.6mm (0.73in)
- Diameter - Cap (with clip)
- 21.5mm (0.85in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 13.9mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 134.3mm (5.29in)
- Length - Cap
- 71mm (2.80in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 26mm (1.02in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 157.7mm (6.21in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 28g (0.99oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 12g (0.42oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 40.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.
- 1.44ml
- Max Ink Capacity - Converter
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.
- 0.93ml
