Platinum Izumo Bamboo Weaving Fountain Pen - #1 AnkokushokuThe Izumo Bamboo pens feature finely woven bamboo on the barrel and cap. Japan has a long history of bamboo crafts, which have been passed down through the generations from craftsperson to craftsperson. This Ankokushoku model is dyed after weaving to give it a stunning, almost completely black hue, "ankokushoku" being roughly translated as "darkness color." Finally, to seal in the color and add to its beauty, it is coated with sabiurushi, a