PLATINUM IZUMO TAGAYASAN GLOSSY GOLD TRIM FOUNTAIN PEN- COARSE 18KT GOLD NIB. In 1919, Shunichi Nakata, started his fountain pen business that was later known as “Platinum Fountain Pen Co.”. The legendary Japanese brand Nakaya is close to the founders heart and his close attention to detail and quality. This expertise also goes into Platinum's own line of fine writing instruments. Shunichi Nakata, the founder of Platinum Pen, launched the Izumo fountain pens in 2010 in the Izumo city of Shimane prefecture. The name was chosen to acknowledge his birthplace. Izumo-no-kuni, is also popular for production of high quality Washi ( Japanese Paper) so naturally good writing comes naturally to the local community. Platinum Izumo Tagayasan Gloss pens are hand-made from Bombay blackwood which originates in Asia. The name Tagayasan, Bombay Black Wood, comes from the meaning 'that which is as hard as a 'Sword of Iron'. This pen features a gloss finish. To prevent any change in the wood, this wood is dried for 20 days to ensure any water from the wood has been removed. The craftsmen finish and grind these wood parts by hand. You will be able to feel the warmth of the wood in your hand. Pure Japanese craftsmanship can be felt in in every element of the Pen, packaging and the accompanying Pen pouch. The Platinum Izumo fountain pens are housed with an 18kt gold nib and uses a Platinum converter or Platinum ink cartridges. But with the special Ink Cartridge Adapter it is also possible to u