Inspiration

A silent journey, perhaps from the heart of Bologna to the tranquil embrace of Yamanaka Onsen—two worlds far apart in geography yet united in spirit. One rooted in centuries-old stones and towers, the other immersed in the patient, handcrafted world of hotspot waters and lacquered wood. From this meeting of East and West emerges a new fountain pen creation, the SCRIBO “La Dotta Yamanaka Onsen”, a bridge of culture, tradition, and the written sign.

Design & Materials

The pen’s form is classic-round and boasts well-balanced, refined dimensions. Its cap, barrel, knob and nib-holder are crafted in resin and finished with the Japanese urushi lacquer technique known as “Tamenuri”, in a warm wood-brown tone that shifts with light, evoking a forest at sunset. Yellow gold trim complements the organic depth of the lacquer, and the exclusive SCRIBO nib comes in either 18-carat gold (sizes from EEF to Stub) or a flexible 14-carat gold option (sizes Extra Fine to Broad). The feed is ebonite (Ø 6.50 mm) with two capillaries, and the pen is supplied with a fine kimono-silk pouch tied with haori ribbons, a thoughtful detail that complements the Japanese experience. This limited-edition piece is crafted in only 123 units.

Collaboration Continuity

This exceptional piece continues SCRIBO’s ongoing collaboration with Master Urushi artisan Shimizu-san, whose months of meticulous, slow-gesture craftsmanship bring an unmistakable depth to this Italian-made creation. Through this enduring partnership, SCRIBO fuses its Bologna heritage with the rich lacquer tradition of Yamanaka Onsen, affirming once again that writing instruments can rise above function, becoming a lasting dialogue between cultures and craft.