MIYABI SHIBUI (Ebonite and Urushi Pens)



Description:

Ebonite Fountain Pens with Urushi Lacquer Finish hand made. Note that shape, length and diameter of barrel and cap can vary slightly. The Miyabi Shibui Pens are available in over 100 different Lacquers
"Shibui" objects appear to be simple overall but they include subtle details, such as textures, that balance simplicity with complexity. This balance of simplicity and complexity ensures that one does not tire of a shibui object but constantly finds new meanings and enriched beauty that cause its aesthetic value to grow over the years.
Miyabi (雅) is one of the oldest of the traditional Japanese aesthetic ideals, though perhaps not as prevalent as Iki or Wabi-sabi. In modern Japanese, the word is usually translated as "elegance," "refinement," or "courtliness" and sometimes referred to as "heart-breaker".