Pelikan M1000 Maki-e Fountain Pen - Four Seasons Lucky Charm (Limited Edition)

Product Code P829007

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Pelikan M1000 Maki-e Fountain Pen - Four Seasons Lucky Charm (Limited Edition)

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$6,850.00

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Four Seasons Lucky Charm

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The Pelikan M1000 Maki-e Four Seasons Lucky Charm embodies both artistic mastery and profound symbolism - crafted by master artisan, Ishikura Mitsuhiro of the Kaga Hoshukai.

Executed using the highly sophisticated Kaga Togidashi-Takamaki-e technique, the design combines raised and polished lacquer methods on a deep black urushi base. Layer upon layer, precious powders and lacquer are meticulously applied and hand-polished to reveal exceptional depth, luminosity, and precision.

At the heart of its design lies a poetic concept inspired by a traditional deck of playing cards. The four suits are reinterpreted through the lens of Japanese sensibility, each embodying a season: Clubs – Spring, Diamonds – Summer, Hearts – Autumn and Spades – Winter.

Together, they reflect the natural cycle of the year and the passage of time. In a subtle reference, the 52 cards in a deck, total 364 when all face values are combined.

Each suit carries an auspicious meaning:

Diamonds symbolize wealth.
Hearts represent love.
Clubs embody happiness.
Spades, traditionally the strongest suit, stand for courage and resilience.

Additionally, the decorative motifs further enrich this narrative.

Cherry blossoms evoke the fleeting beauty of spring.
Flowing water reflects the vitality of summer.
Autumn leaves express transformation and maturity.
Snow patterns embody the quiet strength of winter.

Equipped with a handcrafted 18kt gold nib in size medium and adorned with 24kt gold-plated trims, it unites artistic expression with Pelikan's highest level of writing performance.

More than a writing instrument, the M1000 Maki-e Four Seasons Lucky Charm is conceived as a true talisman. Each detail carries a wish: for happiness to endure, for seasons to unfold in harmony, and for life to flow with balance and strength. Each pen is numbered on the top of the cap opposite the clip, 000/123.

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.

Condition: New
Brand: Pelikan
Type: Fountain Pens
Color: Black, Assorted
Body Material: Resin
Cap Rotations For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.: 0.75
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
Filling Mechanism How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.: Piston
Grip Material: Resin
Nib Size: Medium
Nib Color: Two-Tone
Nib Material: 18k Gold
Trim: Gold
Diameter - Body: 14.0mm (0.55in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip): 16.0mm (0.63in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip): 19.0mm (0.75in)
Diameter - Grip (mm) Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.: 12.0mm
Length - Body The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.: 135.0mm (5.31in)
Length - Cap: 70.0mm (2.76in)
Length - Nib The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.: 27.0mm (1.06in)
Length - Overall (Closed): 146.0mm (5.75in)
Length - Overall (Posted) When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.: 177.0mm (6.97in)
Weight - Body If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.: 23.0g (0.81oz)
Weight - Cap: 8g (0.28oz)
Weight - Overall (g): 32.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Piston Vac The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using the built-in piston or vacuum filling mechanism.: 1.51ml

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fill a fountain pen with ink?

It depends on the pen's filling mechanism, which you can find in the Technical Specs section above.

Here's a quick definition of the most common filling mechanisms:

Cartridge - A small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write! Check out our quick guide here.
Converter - A detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter. Here's a video for how to fill a cartridge/converter pen using a LAMY pen as an example.
Eyedropper - A pen that utilizes the entire barrel as a reservoir for ink. Ink is directly filled into the barrel, allowing for a high ink capacity. Here's a video on how to do it!
Piston - A type of filling system that uses a retracting plunger inside a sealed tube to draw ink into a pen. They are typically either twist or push-operated. These pens cannot accept cartridges or a converter, and only fill from bottled ink.
Vacuum - A push-style piston that uses pressure to fill the large pen body with ink. They seal the ink chamber when closed, making it ideal for flying without risk of leaking. Check out our video on how to use a vac filler here.

Check out more info on these filling mechanisms including a video on how to fill each one on our blog.

How do I clean this fountain pen?

It mostly comes down to flushing out the pen with water, and sometimes a little bit of pen flush if the ink is really stuck.

We put together a blog post with step-by-step instructions, or you can watch the video here:

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

For even more information about fountain pen cleaning, check out our Fountain Pen 101 video blog post.